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The end of Twitter – how Elon Musk’s rebrand to X could foster the platform’s dark side

The end of Twitter – how Elon Musk’s rebrand to X could foster the platform’s dark side: Adryan Samuel Hutagalung / Shutterstock Alas, poor Twitter; we knew it well. Or, at least, we thought we did. Despite never occupying more than 10% of social media’s online presence, western audiences are very aware of the platform. …

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How open source leaders can foster an inclusive environment

How open source leaders can foster an inclusive environment: How open source leaders can foster an inclusive environment kcarcia Fri, 02/10/2023 – 03:00 Open source leaders can foster inclusive communities for newcomers by creating belonging, providing opportunities, and showing support. They understand the intricacies of submitting code and making connections with other community members. In …

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School uniforms are meant to foster a sense of belonging and raise achievement – but it’s not clear that they do

School uniforms are meant to foster a sense of belonging and raise achievement – but it’s not clear that they do: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock In France, MPs have recently considered whether to reintroduce compulsory school uniform, with first lady Brigitte Macron adding her support to the idea. “It erases differences, it saves time,” she said. …

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Foster children can easily lose their first language – but giving it a place in daily life can make a big difference

Foster children can easily lose their first language – but giving it a place in daily life can make a big difference: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock Imagine a ten-year-old girl who has been through things no child should ever have to endure. She is told that there is a nice couple who will take care of her, but …

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster is grateful his side took on South Africa at the end of the Rugby Championship

South Africa in the news: All Blacks coach Ian Foster is grateful his side took on South Africa at the end of the Rugby Championship: The All Blacks arrive in Washington on Sunday night ahead of their first match of the northern tour against USA later this month. Foster says the two tests against the …

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Rugby Championship: Ian Foster hails All Blacks ‘patience’ in impressive victory over Argentina

South Africa in the news: Rugby Championship: Ian Foster hails All Blacks ‘patience’ in impressive victory over Argentina: Coach Ian Foster has hailed the All Blacks “patience”, after their convincing 39-0 victory over Argentina on the Gold Coast. After three consecutive victories over the Wallabies to open their 2021 …: “South Africa” – BingNews Quade …

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Arlene Foster: where it all went wrong for Northern Ireland’s first minister

Arlene Foster: where it all went wrong for Northern Ireland’s first minister: Alamy/Xinhua Arlene Foster, Northern Ireland’s first minister and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is to stand down from both roles after apparently losing the confidence of her own party. She will be gone by July, she announced just ahead of a …

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Mimicry and manipulation: how baby birds deceive their finch foster parents

Mimicry and manipulation: how baby birds deceive their finch foster parents: Three nestlings beg for food, but the right-hand one is an imposter, an indigobird masquerading as a firefinch. Claire N. Spottiswoode It’s a warm wet day in Zambia and the rains are finally falling. A small, scarlet finch flits through the undergrowth, stopping occasionally …

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Infinite Jest: how David Foster Wallace’s classic nineties novel foreshadowed the Year of Zoom

Infinite Jest: how David Foster Wallace’s classic nineties novel foreshadowed the Year of Zoom: It was fun for a while, but people quickly got sick of video calls during lockdown. Cabeca de Marmore via Shutterstock In David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest (1996), even the years have their price. They have been sold off and named. …

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