His expedition went ashore the same day — on what
was probably Watling Island in the Bahamas — and
claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain.
Columbus had set sail from Palos, Spain,
with three small ships, the Santa Maria,
the Pinta and the Nina, on August 3.
He was attempting to find a western ocean route to China,
India and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia.
Instead, Columbus became the first European
to explore the Americas since the Vikings set
up colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland.
Over the next century, the riches
of the New World would help
make Spain the wealthiest and
most powerful nation on Earth
What You Should Know About Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
President Joe Biden formally recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day
as a National Holiday in 2021.
According to the Associated Press,
Native American advocates first pushed
for the holiday change in 1992.
According to the 'Daily Californian,' California was the first U.S. city to adopt the holiday.
According to CNN, at least 13 states have officially made the change honoring past and present native communities and their culture.
The argument for ditching Columbus Day is that Christopher Columbus' legacy of slave trading, violence and lackluster navigational skills ... .
... pale in comparison to the strength,
resilience and leadership of the Native Americans who endured his treachery.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day redirects our national attention away from this tragedy to instead honor the resilience of those who survived Columbus and his trail of violence. , Elizabeth Rule, an enrolled citizen in the Chickasaw Nation,
via the 'Baltimore Sun'.
Today, indigenous communities and cultures are alive, vibrant, and strong.., Elizabeth Rule, an enrolled citizen in the Chickasaw Nation,
via the 'Baltimore Sun'
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Storms Like Ciarán Are, Becoming ‘More Damaging’ , Due to Climate Change.
On November 1, Ciarán battered the
United Kingdom, becoming one of the
strongest storms ever recorded in western Europe. .
'The Independent' reports that heavy rains and powerful winds caused evacuations, school closures and dangerous travel conditions. .
'The Independent' reports that heavy rains and powerful winds caused evacuations, school closures and dangerous travel conditions. .
According to the U.K. Met Office, England and Wales'
mean sea level pressure reading in November
is the lowest since the record was set in 1916.
As a result of the storm rapidly intensifying,
at least seven people in Europe were killed
and dozens of others were injured.
As a result of the storm rapidly intensifying,
at least seven people in Europe were killed
and dozens of others were injured.
According to the Met Office,
the storm was intensified by a powerful
jet stream sweeping in from the Atlantic ocean.
Experts warn that extreme weather events have become "more damaging" as a result of the ongoing
climate crisis, 'The Independent' reports.
There are a lot of attribution
studies and other lines of evidence
showing that autumn/winter storms
like this are more damaging
because of climate change, Dr. Friederike Otto, senior lecturer in climate science
at Imperial College London, via 'The Independent'.
That’s because the rainfall
associated with these types
of storms is more severe due
to climate change, and the storm
surges are higher and thus more
damaging due to the higher sea levels, Dr. Friederike Otto, senior lecturer in climate science
at Imperial College London, via 'The Independent'.
That’s because the rainfall
associated with these types
of storms is more severe due
to climate change, and the storm
surges are higher and thus more
damaging due to the higher sea levels, Dr. Friederike Otto, senior lecturer in climate science
at Imperial College London, via 'The Independent'.
The Met Office said that storm-related rainfall
has intensified in recent years, and the
trend is likely to continue into the future. .
It is also very likely that the intensity
of these winter storms will increase,
and that rainfall from these events
will result in larger impacts such as
flooding and larger storm surges
alongside the coastal regions, Dr. Melissa Lazenby, lecturer in climate change
at the University of Sussex, via 'The Independent'
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18 Nations Sign , Non-Binding Agreement , to Make AI 'Secure By Design'.
NBC reports that the United States, along with over a dozen
other countries, have unveiled the first detailed international
agreement aimed at regulating artificial intelligence.
One senior U.S. official said the agreement aims
to push companies to develop AI systems
that are "secure by design" from rogue actors.
One senior U.S. official said the agreement aims
to push companies to develop AI systems
that are "secure by design" from rogue actors.
18 countries agreed in a 20-page document that
companies need to deploy AI products that
keep customers and the public safe from misuse.
This is the first time that we
have seen an affirmation that these
capabilities should not just be about
cool features and how quickly
we can get them to market or how
we can compete to drive down costs, Jen Easterly, Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency, via NBC.
Jen Easterly, the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency, said , "the most important thing that needs to
be done at the design phase is security.”.
Signatories of the non-binding agreement include the U.S.,
Britain, Germany, Italy, Estonia, Poland, Australia, Chile,
Israel, Nigeria, Singapore and the Czech Republic.
NBC reports that the guidelines include preventing
hijack by hackers and thorough security testing.
While the Biden administration has pushed for lawmakers
to regulate AI, polarization in Congress has resulted
in little progress toward effective regulation.
While the Biden administration has pushed for lawmakers
to regulate AI, polarization in Congress has resulted
in little progress toward effective regulation.
In October, Biden signed an executive order
looking to reduce risks to consumers, workers
and minority groups by AI systems.
France, Germany and Italy recently signed
a separate agreement revolving around “mandatory
self-regulation through codes of conduct” for AI models
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Experts Warn , Gas Shortages Loom , in the EU This Winter.
'The Independent' reports that a new study has warned
that countries in Europe may face gas shortages this
winter amid increased demand for gas in China.
According to energy consultancy
Cornwall Insight, China's demand for gas
has already climbed by about 6% this year. .
The reduced competition helped the EU stave off
the impact of Russia shutting off pipeline gas as part
of its invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022.
The reduced competition helped the EU stave off
the impact of Russia shutting off pipeline gas as part
of its invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022.
In a landscape of increasing
global competition, Europe’s LNG
supply faces growing uncertainty, Dr Matthew Chadwick, Lead research analyst
at Cornwall Insight, via 'The Independent'.
A multitude of factors, from weather
patterns to surging demand in Asia,
leave Europe open to potential gas
shortages if it places its faith in
another high-temperature,
low-competition winter, Dr Matthew Chadwick, Lead research analyst
at Cornwall Insight, via 'The Independent'.
Dr Matthew Chadwick, lead research analyst at Cornwall Insight,
called on people in the EU to sign long-term contracts
ahead of time rather than purchasing LNG as needed.
As China’s economic recovery
drives up gas demand and worldwide
events send prices skyrocketing,
Europe can no longer cling to
the illusion of on-demand LNG, Dr Matthew Chadwick, Lead research analyst
at Cornwall Insight, via 'The Independent'.
To secure gas supply this winter,
they must make a concerted
effort to shred their reliance on
short-term, risky LNG purchases, Dr Matthew Chadwick, Lead research analyst
at Cornwall Insight, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that much of the world's gas
is transported by pipeline, while liquid natural gas
(LNG) is also transported by ship around the world. .
It is crucial they focus on building strong partnerships, improving infrastructure and securing supply chains, so Europe can safeguard its energy security while working towards its longer-term decarbonisation goals, Dr Matthew Chadwick, Lead research analyst
at Cornwall Insight, via 'The Independent'.
It is crucial they focus on building strong partnerships, improving infrastructure and securing supply chains, so Europe can safeguard its energy security while working towards its longer-term decarbonisation goals, Dr Matthew Chadwick, Lead research analyst
at Cornwall Insight, via 'The Independent'
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Russia Warns Rising , Tension With the West , Could Result in Clash of Nuclear Powers.
On October 30, Russia's defense minister accused
the United States of escalating tensions, threatening an open military conflict between nuclear powers.
On October 30, Russia's defense minister accused
the United States of escalating tensions, threatening an open military conflict between nuclear powers.
Fox News reports that Sergei Shoigu
made the remarks while speaking
at a defense forum in Beijing.
Washington for years has deliberately
undermined and destroyed the
foundations of international security
and strategic stability, including the
system of arms control agreements, Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister, via Fox News.
Washington for years has deliberately
undermined and destroyed the
foundations of international security
and strategic stability, including the
system of arms control agreements, Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister, via Fox News.
According to Shoigu, the U.S. and its
Western allies' efforts to expand its
presence in Asia poses a threat to Russia. .
The Western line of steady
escalation of the conflict with
Russia carries the threat of a direct
military clash between nuclear
powers, which is fraught with
catastrophic consequences, Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister, via Fox News.
Russia's defense minister added that Moscow
remains open to reaching a diplomatic end
to the war in Ukraine, given the right conditions.
Russia's defense minister added that Moscow
remains open to reaching a diplomatic end
to the war in Ukraine, given the right conditions.
At the same event, China’s second-ranking military official
and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission,
Zhang Youxia, refrained from directly mentioning the U.S. .
At the same event, China’s second-ranking military official
and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission,
Zhang Youxia, refrained from directly mentioning the U.S. .
In his remarks, Zhang criticized "certain countries"
that continue to stir up "troubles around the world.".
According to Zhang, China is "willing to develop military
ties with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect,
peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.".
According to Zhang, China is "willing to develop military
ties with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect,
peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.".
In August of 2022, China suspended all military
communication with the U.S., following House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan. .
In August of 2022, China suspended all military
communication with the U.S., following House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan.
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Tips For Employers , Making the Switch to 'Hot Desking'.
CNN reports that 'hot desking,' also called
hoteling, dynamic or agile seating, has
become a popular trend among employers. .
All across the board
it’s happening. Everyone is
doing a version of [hot desking], Carlos Martinez, Co-managing director and principal at Gensler, via CNN.
With hot desking, employees have to
reserve a desk or meeting room
whenever they plan on working on site.
If done poorly, employees can be
left feeling untethered and could
lead to a less efficient workplace.
CNN reports that the goal of hot desking is less
about cutting costs and more about repurposing
offices to adapt to how people work now.
We think of it as a liquid workplace
… a boundaryless workplace, Sanjay Rishi, the Americas CEO of Work Dynamics at JLL, via CNN.
Flexibility is very important to people.
They get it. They say, ‘I’m not
in the office 5 days a week.'
That’s the tradeoff, Sanjay Rishi, the Americas CEO of Work Dynamics at JLL, via CNN.
CNN reports that clear communication
about the switch to hot desking is key. .
According to Sanjay Rishi, the Americas CEO of Work Dynamics at JLL, individual teams should still have a designated area within an open plan office. .
That area, according to Rishi, should include
a mix of spaces that allow for both
collaborative and individual work.
That area, according to Rishi, should include
a mix of spaces that allow for both
collaborative and individual work
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Thousands of people across the Americas gazed at the heavens on Saturday to witness a rare phenomenon known as an annular solar eclipse, when the moon passes in front of the sun, momentarily producing the appearance of a “ring of fire” in the sky.
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An annular solar eclipse will make its appearance in the skies on October 14. The celestial event is often called the 'Ring of Fire'. Reports revealed that the celestial phenomenon will be visible across most of the Americas for the first time since 2012. The ‘Ring of Fire’ happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth. The Moon conceals the Sun partially and leaves a ring or annulus visible. This Eclipse is also called a 'Ring of Fire' because of the distinctive shape of the Sun caused by the Moon partially blocking it.
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An annular solar eclipse will make its appearance in the skies on October 14. The celestial event is often called the 'Ring of Fire'. Reports revealed that the celestial phenomenon will be visible across most of the Americas for the first time since 2012. The ‘Ring of Fire’ happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth. The Moon conceals the Sun partially and leaves a ring or annulus visible. This Eclipse is also called a 'Ring of Fire' because of the distinctive shape of the Sun caused by the Moon partially blocking it.
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