Monthly Archives: July 2020

Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

More than a dozen Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday asking the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. The letter was signed by 15 Native American advocates and obtained by The Associated Press. …

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‘Hamilton’ and the historical record: frequently asked questions

When “Hamilton” premiered on stage in 2015, the musical drew a large following among historians, who were delighted by Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blatantly blatant attention to primary documents and academic literature. But since historians are historians, they also offered plenty of footnotes, criticisms, and corrections, which were not always appreciated by …

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How to Buy a Laptop for School

For most people: ultraportables are better than ever The days of slow and restrictive ultraportables are behind us. Now, thanks to better processors, faster storage, and refined designs, you can get a slim and lightweight laptop that will easily stay with you for years. If you’ve been following Engadget closely, …

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The law that could make climate change illegal

Details of exactly how this international dimension will work are now being negotiated in parliament. So far, however, the law has not fully addressed the global promise of rich countries to provide $ 100 billion (£ 80 billion) a year in climate finance to poorer countries, Nordbo says. The fair …

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