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The Two Souls Within: Hermann Hesse on the Dual Life of the Creative Spirit “Like a precious, fleeting foam over the sea of suffering arise all those works of art, in which a single individual lifts himself for an hour so high above his personal destiny that his happ…Continued here
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WorkWorkAn Antique Dress Held a Secret: A Coded Message From 1888   Wayne Chan, a data analyst at the University of Manitoba, finally cracked the case. The note, he wrote in a recent study, contained codes used to telegraph condensed weather observations for stations in the United States and Canada in 1888. Each message started with a station location, followed by code words for temperature and pressure, dew point, precipitation and wind direction, cloud observations, wind velocity and sunset observations, Mr. Chan wrote.
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WorkWorkWorkWorkTikTok Quietly Curtails Data Tool Used by Critics  The change illuminates the pressure that TikTok has come under since the start of the war. Lawmakers and researchers have scrutinized the app’s influence on young Americans and fears about how Beijing could potentially influence content on TikTok. There have been efforts in Washington to ban the app — an outcome that many consider unlikely — or force a sale of TikTok to an American company. WorkI.R.S. to Begin Trial of Its Own Free Tax-Filing System  According to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office, direct file users in New York will be able to share the information on their federal returns with Code for America’s filing tool. The tool will prepare most of the state return using the data provided, and most taxpayers will have to answer no more than a few simple questions to complete their New York return. WorkWorkBoeing issues 737 Max 9 inspection instructions, a key step toward resuming flights  \"The FAA\'s priority is always keeping Americans safe,\" the agency said in a statement Monday. \"In that spirit, Boeing 737-9 aircraft will remain grounded until operators complete enhanced inspections which include both left and right cabin door exit plugs, door components, and fasteners. Operators must also complete corrective action requirements based on findings from the inspections prior to bringing any aircraft back into service.\" WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkRivera fired; ex-GMs to lead Washington overhaul  \"My life has always been football, and it is a wonderful life,\" Rivera said in his statement. \"As a player, and now as a coach, I\'ve watched in amazement every week as the impossible is done again and again on the field. I have tremendous respect for the NFL because of all that it does to lift communities and people together. Football has become an integral part of America and America is a part of what is truly great about football.\" WorkChairman of Florida Republican Party Is Ousted Amid Scandal  He was replaced by Evan Power, the head of the Leon County Republican Party in Tallahassee, who had been the state party’s vice chairman. Mr. Ziegler did not attend the meeting and did not immediately respond to a text message seeking comment. WorkAs the College Sports Model Teeters, Michigan Tries to Keep a Balance  “Are we moving to a place where athletic departments are run by the donors?” asked Bob Boland, a sports law professor at Seton Hall. “University presidents might tell you they already are. We’re in an interesting place here as the enterprise is spilling over its institutional walls.” WorkWorkThe State of Play in Iowa: What to Know About the G.O.P. Presidential Caucuses  This year is … not that, exactly. Donald Trump leads the polls by more than 30 points, despite visiting the state infrequently compared with his rivals. His expansive advantage has transformed the Iowa caucuses into a contest for second place. If none of Trump’s five rivals chip away at his lead, the caucuses could become more like an early coronation. Work11 Injured and One Missing After Apparent Explosion at Fort Worth Hotel  The building housed the offices of several oil exploration firms and a bank over the years, according to the National Register. Its current owner, Northland Properties, purchased the building in 2019. The 245-room Sandman Hotel opened in March 2023, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkSend Us Your Questions About the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election  We might use what you send us in an upcoming newsletter. We won’t share your response with anyone outside our newsroom, or use your contact information beyond following up with you. And we won’t publish your submission without first contacting you to verify that your information and your response are accurate. WorkWhy Iowa Turned So Red When Nearby States Went Blue  Gary Hillmer, a retired U.S. Agriculture Department soil conservationist in Hardin County., Iowa, has drifted away from his Republican roots and said he struggled to understand the views of his Trump-supporting neighbors in the farm country around Iowa Falls. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkElon Musk has responded to a bombshell report on the concerns about his drug use  Alex Spiro, a lawyer who represents Musk and often speaks on behalf of the billionaire, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. SpaceX, Tesla, and X did not immediately respond to Gizmodo’s questions. Musk hasn’t said much about the issue. A day after the WSJ published its article about Musk’s alleged drug use, he tweeted, “lol.” WorkApple's $3,500 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset will be in Apple stores soon  Apple also shared more about how you can lock down your Vision Pro, and it involves scanning your iris. This is the company’s new “Optic ID,” which users can upload their biometric data to let it autofill passwords or complete payments with Apple Pay. This is akin to the face scan already available on iPhone, but Apple swore the eye tracking data isn’t shared with Apple or third-party apps. WorkChanges in global trade are making supply chains longer and twistier  Still, they cautioned that while the overall distances between firms in supply chains have lengthened, the overall density of the network of manufacturing companies has not increased. That suggests there’s been no fundamental diversification of supply chains, they write. WorkThe monthly AI or real quiz: January 2024  Not sure if the news you’re seeing on social media is true or false? Can you always tell if the things you see online are real or fake? Learn how to get the other side of the story with our quizzes, videos and explainers. WorkWhere will all the electric cars be charged?  None of these solutions alone will be sufficient to meet growing demand. There aren\'t enough lampposts and bollards. Mobile robotic charging may remain niche. And pavement-embedded chargers won\'t be suitable in places where the pavements are often sparse or dilapidated, like Los Angeles. WorkMinisters seeking to speed up Post Office appeals  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak\'s official spokesman said: \"The prime minister shares the public\'s feeling of outrage on this issue. He would strongly support the Forfeiture Committee if it chose to review the case.\" WorkTiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership  Woods has had a limited schedule since suffering a leg injury in a car crash in 2021. He said in December he would only play one event per month in 2024 as he recovers from ankle surgery, but added he still believes he can still win on the PGA Tour. WorkWorkWorkStudent loan costs to balloon £10bn a year - IFS report  A Treasury spokesperson said: \"We\'ve kept maximum tuition fees frozen to deliver better value for students and taxpayers while also taking the difficult decisions necessary to more than halve inflation this year, including by resisting calls for higher spending and borrowing.\" WorkBarclays bank cut 5,000 jobs in cost-saving drive  The latest announcement, which is thought to be among the biggest savings exercises carried out at Barclays since the 2008 financial crisis, will increase pressure on the lender ahead of its full-year results for 2023 being published next month. WorkBoeing shares stumble after mid-flight blowout  Spirit AeroSystems, which made and installed the part, had named a new chief executive in October. It said in a statement on Monday that its \"primary focus\" was \"the quality and product integrity of the aircraft structures we deliver\". WorkAlaskan Airlines flight 1282: Key questions behind door plug blowout  The aerospace giant insists it is a different company today. In a message to staff, chief executive Dave Calhoun said \"when serious accidents like this occur, it is critical for us to work transparently with our customers and regulators to understand and address the causes of the event, and to ensure they don\'t happen again.\" WorkBet365 boss Denise Coates sees pay jump to £221m  The latest accounts filed on Monday showed that Bet365 group\'s revenues topped £3.4bn in the year to 26 March, 2023, helped by a boost in activity from the Fifa World Cup in Qatar. That is up from £2.8bn the year before. WorkUnited Airlines Finds Loose Bolts in Boeing 737 Max 9  Mark Walker is an investigative reporter in the Washington bureau. He was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of Covid-19 in 2020. He grew up in Savannah, Ga., and graduated from Fort Valley State University. More about Mark Walker WorkNew President of Realtors Group Abruptly Resigns  In a statement, Ms. Kasper said, “As a result of the recent threat and given the significance of this moment for myself, my family and the organization, it is again time for me to put the interests of NAR first. So, it is with a mix of gratitude and a heavy heart that I submit my resignation as your president effective immediately.” WorkWorkGolden Globes Draws 9.4 Million Viewers  Critics were not kind to the telecast, either. Vanity Fair called it a “near-total disaster” and a critic at The Hollywood Reporter said it was “the dullest awards show” he had ever seen. The Ankler likened it to the “RC Cola of award shows.” WorkWriting Checks Can Be Risky. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.  Federal regulators require servicers to refund customers money if an “unauthorized” transfer is made through these services, but not when an individual is scammed into authorizing a transaction. Last year, Zelle said it would require its participating banks to refund customers in some of those situations — namely, certain impostor scams. In these, a criminal may pose as an institution you already do business with, such as a bank, utility or mobile phone provider. WorkTony Fortuna, Restaurateur With a Congenial Flair, Dies at 76  Florence Fabricant is a food and wine writer. She writes the weekly Front Burner and Off the Menu columns, as well as the Pairings column, which appears alongside the monthly wine reviews. She has also written 12 cookbooks. More about Florence Fabricant |
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