‘You can see it as a revenge fantasy’: The new book arguing that enslaved people co-authored the Bible

God’s Ghostwriters by Candida Moss aims to shine a light on the contributions to Christianity by imprisoned workers
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/28/you-can-see-it-as-a-revenge-fantasy-the-new-book-arguing-that-enslaved-people-co-authored-the-bible?source=Snapzu

Elon Musk got special favors and access from China that could leave him exposed, report says

The Tesla chief's relationship with China, where the EV company has a massive plant, is under increasing scrutiny.
Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-china-favors-leave-him-exposed-nyt-2024-3?source=Snapzu

Opinion: Why I’m resigning from the State Department | CNN

I’m unable to serve an administration that enables the atrocities in Gaza, so I have decided to resign from my position at the Department of State, writes Annelle Sheline.
Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/27/opinions/gaza-israel-resigning-state-department-sheline/index.html?source=Snapzu

Joe Biden’s Support for Israel Might Cost Him the Election

Joe Biden and his top advisers believe that fear of a potential Trump presidency will be enough to secure the Democrats’ victory in this year’s election. Polling data does not support this view. If Biden does not change course, he’s likely to face defeat.
Read more: https://jacobin.com/2024/03/joe-biden-israel-2024-election?source=Snapzu

Ron Harper Dies: ‘Generations,’ ‘Another World’ & ‘Planet Of The Apes’ Actor Was 91

Ron Harper, whose career in TV spanned several decades with roles in 'Planet Of The Apes', 'Generations' and 'Another World,' died March 21 at 91.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2024/03/ron-harper-dies-journeyman-actor-generations-another-world-loving-1235867791/?source=Snapzu

The Uncomfortable Truth Of What Really Happened With COVID | Dr. Paul Offit

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Google Maps sleuths think they've found a massive door in Antarctica

Jules Verne would have a field day with this.
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/21/google-maps-sleuths-think-found-a-massive-door-antarctica-20506131/?source=Snapzu

Meta Encryption Privacy Fight Begins in Nevada State Court

Nevada will square off against Meta Platforms Inc. in state court Wednesday over a motion to temporarily block the tech giant’s use of end-to-end encryption in its Messenger platform for some of its youngest users, a legal showdown with potentially far-reaching consequences.
Read more: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/meta-encryption-privacy-fight-begins-in-nevada-state-court?source=Snapzu

Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books and seek new state laws in fight with publishers

Libraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/libraries-ebooks-publishers-expensive-laws-5d494dbaee0961eea7eaac384b9f75d2?source=Snapzu

As The US Freaks Out About TikTok, It’s Revealed That The CIA Was Using Chinese Social Media To Try To Undermine The Gov’t There

You know that line, “every accusation is a confession?” For no reason at all, that’s coming to mind all of a sudden. No reason. If American freedom can’t resist an app of short videos, mostly used by kids, what kind of freedom is it really?
Read more: https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/18/as-the-us-freaks-out-about-tiktok-its-revealed-that-the-cia-was-using-chinese-social-media-to-try-to-undermine-the-govt-there/?source=Snapzu

Plundered and corrupted for 200 years, Haiti was doomed to end in anarchy | Kenan Malik

Successive foreign governments plunged it into unpayable debt and left its citizens in penury
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/16/plundered-and-corrupted-200-years-haiti-doomed-end-in-anarchy?source=Snapzu

Artificial Intelligence Act: MEPs adopt landmark law

On Wednesday, Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act that ensures safety and compliance with fundamental rights, while boosting innovation.
Read more: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240308IPR19015/artificial-intelligence-act-meps-adopt-landmark-law?source=Snapzu

Don Lemon, former CNN anchor, says Elon Musk canceled his new show on X

The former CNN broadcaster claimed his deal with X was terminated after a "testy" one-on-one interview with the tech mogul.
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/media/don-lemon-former-cnn-anchor-says-elon-musk-canceled-new-show-x-rcna143234?source=Snapzu

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores

Two new high-profile studies add to the increasingly worrisome picture of how even mild cases of COVID-19 can have detrimental effects on brain health.
Read more: https://theconversation.com/mounting-research-shows-that-covid-19-leaves-its-mark-on-the-brain-including-with-significant-drops-in-iq-scores-224216?source=Snapzu

Why can we not take Universal Basic Income seriously?

On work, AI and the most important social idea yet to get any real traction.
Read more: https://jandrist.medium.com/why-can-we-not-take-universal-basic-income-seriously-d712229dcc48?source=Snapzu

Bad Bunny Sues Fan For Posting Concert Footage on YouTube

Bad Bunny is mad at a fan whom he claims posted unauthorized concert footage on a YouTube account ... and now he's suing the dude.
Read more: https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/08/bad-bunny-sues-fan-posting-concert-footage-youtube-copyright/?source=Snapzu

Rivers Reborn: Alewives Continue to Make a Recovery in the Penobscot Watershed in Maine

Alewife fish populations are continuing to journey back home to Maine's Penobscot River thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which is helping to reconnect and restore fish passages.
Read more: https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/iija-river-restoration-maine/?source=Snapzu

'Far from the truth': Bruce Willis' wife slams headline that said actor has 'no more joy'

“Stop scaring people to think that once they get a diagnosis of some kind of neurocognitive disease, that that’s it,” she said. “You start a new chapter... it’s filled with love.”
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/far-truth-bruce-willis-wife-slams-headline-said-actor-no-joy-rcna141615?source=Snapzu

"Better than Jesus": How far will the cult of Trump go?

MAGA has "been persuaded," Katherine Stewart tells Salon, "that Trump is the savior who will face down the demons"
Read more: https://www.salon.com/2024/03/02/better-than-jesus-how-far-will-the-of-go/?source=Snapzu

Boxer Anderson charged with felony after chase

Heavyweight contender Jared Anderson was charged with third-degree felony fleeing a police officer at his arraignment Saturday morning.
Read more: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/39638724/boxer-jared-anderson-charged-felony-high-speed-chase?source=Snapzu

Donald Trump is broke hahahaha

Did you hear the news? Donald Trump is broke as s—t! Sure, you already knew that the former president’s empire was built on bankrupt casinos, skyscrapers that are cratering in value, fake universities, fake shoes, unpaid vendors, dodged taxes, undrinkable wines and inedible steaks. You already knew that this man didn’t actually have an empire at all ... that he was full of s—t the entire time.
Read more: https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/donald-trump-is-broke-18694267.php?source=Snapzu

An explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations | CNN

A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/27/weather/texas-fires-canadian-smokehouse-creek/index.html?source=Snapzu

The Life & Death of Aaron Bushnell: Friend Says Self-Immolation Was a Demand for Justice

In an act that has captured the attention of the world, Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force, set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington Sunday to protest Israel’s assault on Gaza and U.S. support for the military campaign. Bushnell, who live-streamed the action, said, “I will no longer be complicit in genocide,” before lighting himself on fire and repeatedly shouted “Free Palestine” as he was engulfed in the flames. He was pronounced dead in the hospital later that day. Democracy Now! speaks with Bushnell’s friend and conscientious objector Levi Pierpont, who says his friend’...
Read more: https://www.democracynow.org/2024/2/28/aaron_bushnell_self_immolation_gaza_protest?source=Snapzu