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Handel: Sosarme Album Review – Marco Angioloni makes the case for this little-known work | classical music

Handel: Sosarme Album Review – Marco Angioloni makes the case for this little-known work | classical music

πŸ’₯ Discover this awesome post from Culture | The Guardian πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: Classical music,Culture,Music,George Frideric Handel,Opera πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: pRecreated in 1732, Sosarme is somewhat dormant among Handel's mature operas, with only Anthony Lewis' 1954 recording in the current catalogue. That's a shame, because it has emotional depth as well as a collection of memorable melodies. It was warmly welcomed by contemporary audiences, although the composer's last-minute attempt to avoid a diplomatic blunder by shifting the settings from medieval Portugal to mythical Lydia did not help its reputation.Handel's artwork: SosarmeThis light-hearted performance from the OpΓ©ra Royal de Versailles…
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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expresses concerns over allegations that Apple News suppresses right-wing content

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expresses concerns over allegations that Apple News suppresses right-wing content

πŸš€ Explore this must-read post from TechCrunch πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: Apps,Government & Policy,Media & Entertainment,Apple,apple news,censorship,Federal Trade Commission,Tim Cook πŸ“Œ **What You’ll Learn**: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has raised concerns over allegations that Apple is censoring conservative content on the Apple News app. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson cited reports from the Center for Media Research, a right-leaning think tank, which accused Apple of excluding right-leaning outlets from the top 20 articles in Apple's News Feed. β€œThese reports raise serious questions about whether Apple News is acting in accordance with its…
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Six Nations: Scotland makes four changes to face England

Six Nations: Scotland makes four changes to face England

πŸ’₯ Read this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: Grant Gilchrist and Pierre Schumann have withdrawn from the Scotland squad to face England in Saturday's Six Nations meeting at Murrayfield - and there is no place again in the starting line-up for British and Irish Lions trio Blair Kinghorn, Darcy Graham and Doohan van der Merwe.There are four changes, all between the strikers, as coach Gregor Townsend reacts to a disappointing 18-15 opening defeat in Italy.George Turner takes over from injured Ewan Ashman at hooker, while former skipper Jamie Ritchie comes into the back…
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Winter Olympics 2026: Why Vladislav Heraskevich was banned for anniversary helmet

Winter Olympics 2026: Why Vladislav Heraskevich was banned for anniversary helmet

πŸ’₯ Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ“Œ **What You’ll Learn**: The decision to ban Heraskevich sparked shock and condemnation from many former and current Olympians."I think it's really shocking. There is shock and confusion within the slippery society," Lizzie Yarnold, a two-time Olympic gold medalist for Team GB, told BBC Sport."this [wearing the helmet] It was a reaction to something that was an incredibly memorial and emotionally important act for him.β€œI think the IOC owes him an apology and this was the wrong decision.”Two-time Olympic skier John Jackson was not a fan of the IOC.Jackson,…
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I Improved 15 LLMs at Coding in One Afternoon. Only the Harness Changed.

I Improved 15 LLMs at Coding in One Afternoon. Only the Harness Changed.

πŸ”₯ Explore this insightful post from Hacker News πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ“Œ **What You’ll Learn**: In fact only the edit tool changed. That’s it.0x0: The Wrong QuestionThe conversation right now is almost entirely about which model is best at coding, GPT-5.3 or Opus. Gemini vs whatever dropped this week. This framing is increasingly misleading because it treats the model as the only variable that matters, when in reality one of the bottlenecks is something much more mundane: the harness.Not only is it where you capture the first impression of the user (is it uncontrollably scrolling, or smooth as butter?), it…
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WATCH LIVE: Border Czar Tom Homan holds a press conference in Minneapolis

WATCH LIVE: Border Czar Tom Homan holds a press conference in Minneapolis

πŸš€ Check out this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: minneapolis,minnesota,tom homan πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” About 6 in 10 American adults say President Donald Trump has β€œgone too far” in sending federal immigration agents to U.S. cities, according to a new AP-NORC poll that suggests political independents are increasingly uncomfortable with his methods. Border Czar Tom Homan is expected to speak at 9 a.m. EST. Watch the live stream in our video player above. Opinions about Trump's handling of immigration β€” which have declined over the course of his first year β€”…
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Wim Wenders says: β€œFilms can change the world, but not in a political way.” Berlin Film Festival

Wim Wenders says: β€œFilms can change the world, but not in a political way.” Berlin Film Festival

πŸš€ Check out this trending post from Culture | The Guardian πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: Berlin film festival,Wim Wenders,Festivals,Culture,Film,Europe,Germany βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: Veteran director Wim Wenders praised cinema's power to help heal a broken planet as he presided over the jury at the Berlinale, the most politically charged of Europe's big three international film festivals.When asked about the role of films in today's climate of war and social unrest, the Oscar-nominated author of "Wings of Desire" and "Perfect Days" said he sees filmmaking as an act of building bridges and generating empathy."Yes, films can change the world," he told reporters…
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Eclipse is backing the all-electric vehicle market ever in a $31 million funding round

Eclipse is backing the all-electric vehicle market ever in a $31 million funding round

πŸ”₯ Discover this must-read post from TechCrunch πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: Transportation,Carvana,ever,Exclusive πŸ“Œ **What You’ll Learn**: If you wanted to buy or sell a used electric car now, what is the first step you would take? A startup called Ever wants to be the answer to that question. The company, which bills itself as the first β€œintegrated, AI-driven auto retailer” for electric vehicles, already has thousands of customers buying and selling their electric vehicles on the platform. It is now looking to expand with the help of a $31 million Series A funding round led by Eclipse, with Ibex Investors, Lifeline…
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Kiefer Moore: Striker targeting Wrexham promotion and a World Cup double for Wales

Kiefer Moore: Striker targeting Wrexham promotion and a World Cup double for Wales

πŸ”₯ Read this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ“Œ **What You’ll Learn**: Wrexham put their promotion push to one side this weekend when they host another of Moore's former clubs, Ipswich Town, in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday evening (19:45 GMT).Phil Parkinson's men stunned Nottingham Forest in the Premier League in the third round and are targeting a place in the fifth round for the first time in nearly three decades.It has ensured a significant sum is at stake over the coming months, especially for Moore.Having helped Bournemouth and Ipswich reach the Championship…
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The β€œCrown of Nobles” Noble Gas Tube Display – The Shamblog

The β€œCrown of Nobles” Noble Gas Tube Display – The Shamblog

πŸ’₯ Explore this awesome post from Hacker News πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: In my day job I work with ion thrusters for spacecraft, which are essentially electric-powered rockets that fling Xenon gas out at super high speeds to provide thrust and allow satellites to change their orbit. Xenon is a rare element way up on the periodic table, and it’s great for in-space propulsion because it’s fairly heavy (so you get more ooomph per atom) and it’s a noble gas that won’t chemically react with any of your plumbing or delicate engine parts. It is in fact…
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