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World Chess Championship 2024: How the immediate thrill of Bullet Chess transforms the game completely

Bullet chess is a faster and more frenetic version of the classical version, reformed obsessive of the game Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity – the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of electricity since the 1600s. Benjamin Franklin, famous for his kite experiment, demonstrated that lightning was indeed…

The Conversation

Inside the one-bedroom townhouse near Trafalgar Square for sale after £1 million price drop

The listing near Trafalgar Square is arranged over seven floors and could be reconfigured to up the bedroom quotient

Evening Standard

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Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’

The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries

The Guardian - US

‘He has different personas’: inside Benjamin Franklin’s life as a scientist

A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work

The Guardian - US

Want To Be A Millionaire? Dave Ramsey Says To Start By Turning Off Your Television, Here's Why

Billionaires like Gates, Musk, and Buffett are avid readers. They credit books for shaping their perspectives, inspiring innovation, and driving success.

International Business Times UK

Two historic Philadelphia churches offer lessons for an America divided today and in its infancy

Christ Church is so symbolic to the birth of America that it's called the Nation's Church

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80 Interesting Historical Pics From “That’s History” That May Change Your Perspective On Things

Even if we laughed it off, one of the most viral memes of this summer was quite poignant: we do live in the context of all in which we live and what came before us. The post 80 Interesting Historical Pics From “That’s History” That May Change Your Perspective On…

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Why is the Trend in Bonds Bearish?

The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy using the short-term Fed Funds Rate as its most effective tool. Meanwhile, longer-term interest rates are a function of supply and demand and market sentiment.

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When do the clocks go back in October 2024?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour this week for winter

The Independent UK

The election the founding fathers wanted

Experts say Harris is right about Trump: America's founding fathers would've deemed him "treasonous"

Salon

Illinois Man Named 'Benjamin Franklin' Accused Stealing Lots of Benjamins in Facebook Marketplace Scam

An Illinois man who called himself "Benjamin Franklin" was arrested in connection to multiple reports of robberies on Facebook Marketplace.

Latin Times

Essential Preventive Maintenance Dubai Homeowners Need

An ounce of prevention is supposed to be worth a pound of cure. Most people probably agree with this advice from the luminary Benjamin Franklin. Even so, while most acknowledge the soundness of this principle, not everyone lives by it.

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Financial Challenges to Try in 2025

This was coined by Benjamin Franklin over 200 years ago, and this coming 2025, it is still very much true. Everyday, as the world advances, progresses, and changes at an unprecedented rate, so do the financial challenges that present themselves. As ...

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House readies to help bald eagle soar as national bird - Roll Call

The bald eagle is poised to become the national bird of the United States if House members act on legislation this fall.

Kiplinger

Benefits of Permanent Life Insurance in Your Estate Plan

Liquidity and tax-free benefits can bring peace of mind to policyholders, and the healthier and younger you are when you get it, the better.

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40 Curious History Facts And Stories That May Surprise Even The Most Knowledgeable

History is full of interesting stories that often go unnoticed. This Instagram account brings them to light, sharing some of the most fascinating facts and photos from the past. The post 40 Curious History Facts And Stories That May Surprise Even The Most Knowledgeable first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - US

Read a transcript of Biden’s speech on dropping out of the presidential race

‘I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,’ Biden said in a speech from the Oval Office

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The Independent UK

Joe Biden’s full remarks from the White House about ending his campaign

The remarks were delivered from behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval office

The Guardian - UK

‘Fight! Fight! Fight!’: Trump emerges as an American messiah with swagger

Ex-president’s retelling of attempted assassination at Republican national convention turns him into a figure that transcends politics

Salon

Could The Beatles become famous today?

"The number of amazing people who could be spectacularly successful, is really, really high," Sunstein says

The Guardian - US

The Year of Living Constitutionally: a man, a political plan … and a musket

For AJ Jacobs, living according to the founders’ rules cast a spotlight on the power – and absurdity – of originalist thought

Tom’s Guide

5 best shows like 'Franklin' to watch after the finale

Here are our recommendations for more historical epics like 'Franklin'

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Franklin episode 7 recap: France and America lose trust

In Franklin episode 7, Benjamin pushes hard to include France in America's negotiations with Britain, much to Jay and Adam's dismay. Here's what happened.

The Guardian - UK

The Book-Makers by Adam Smyth review – bound to be brilliant

From calfskin to cut-and-paste, a tribute to the graft and craft that goes into books

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