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Burnout, Lies And Capitalism
As 2023 draws to a close, Worldcrunch has asked its writers to reflect on the past year — and look ahead to 2024.-Essay-About six months ago, my physical exhaustion and mental deterioration had become...
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This Happened—December 28: The First Ruler Of North Korea
Updated Dec. 28 2023 at 12:00 p.m.After serving in World War II as a Korean-contingent major in the Soviet Army, Kim Il-Sung became the first premier of the newly formed Democratic People’s Republic...
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Identity, War And Bylines: When Your Editor’s Name Is The Story Of The Year
As 2023 draws to a close, Worldcrunch has asked its writers to reflect on the past year — and look ahead to 2024. -Essay-PARIS — It was in the mid-1970s that I began to understand that my last name...
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Firework Wishes, And An Unhappy New Year
It’s 8 a.m. on Dec. 31, and Assunta is already waiting for me.“Dottoré, just a few more hours and the countdown begins. 5,4,3,2,1 and then the fireworks go: Boom, boom, boom. Each one goes straight to...
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This Happened—December 29: London Burns Under Nazi Bombs
Updated Dec. 29 2023 at 12:00 p.m.Caused by Nazi bombing raids which set off a series of fires, the Second Great Fire threatened to destroy London. It was ultimately contained, symbolized by the...
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A Foreign Eye On America's Weapon Obsession, From Backyard Guns To Dumb Bombs...
As 2023 draws to a close, Worldcrunch has asked its writers to reflect on the past year — and look ahead to 2024.-Essay-PARIS — “Do you want to go shoot some guns in the backyard?” It was a...
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This Happened—December 30: The Iconic Picture Of Winston Churchill
Updated Dec. 30 2023 at 12:00 p.m.The portrait of Winston Churchill was taken in 1941 by Armenian-Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, as he was set to address the Canadian...
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Two Revolutions, Neo-Colonialism, Paris Bed Bugs: Most Popular Worldcrunch...
We have collected the 10-most read articles of this year:Iran's Tale Of Two Revolutions, 1979 & 2022 — And What To Look For NowKAYHAN-LONDONThe revolt in Iran began in protest of police brutality...
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This Happened—December 31: Vladimir Putin Becomes President
Updated Dec. 31 2023 at 12:00 p.m.After a referendum held in March 1991, the creation of the post of president of Russia was created. Boris Yeltsin was elected Russia's first president in an election...
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This Happened—January 1: The End Of The Cuban Revolution
Updated Jan. 1 2024 at 12:00 p.m.On January 1, 1959, Cuba’s military dictator Fulgencio Batista fled the country and the rebels, led by Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, celebrated in Havana, ending the...
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This Happened—January 2: A Trial To Remember
Updated Jan. 2 2024 at 12:00 p.m.Billed as “the trial of the century,” the case begins against Richard “Bruno” Hauptmann, accused of kidnapping and killing the 20-month-old son of renown aviator...
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Israel Says War Will Last All 2024, Japan’s Double Disaster, Star Trek Ashes
👋 Niltze Tialli Pialli!*Welcome to Tuesday, where Israel’s army says it expects the war in Gaza to continue throughout 2024, the death toll in Japan’s earthquake jumps to 48 while a plane collision...
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This Happened—January 3: Birth Of Greta Thunberg
Updated Jan. 3, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.Happy birthday to environmental activist Greta Thunberg, born on this day in 2003. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each day! Sign up here. Who is Greta...
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UN Urges Restraint After Hamas Official Killed, UK Doc Strike, Darts Prodigy
👋 Daag!*Welcome to Wednesday, where the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Beirut triggers worries of escalation in Israel-Gaza conflict, Harvard’s president is forced to resign amid multiple...
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Not Just Hamas: Here Are The Other Palestinian Factions Fighting Israel
Over the past three months, Hamas has made world headlines — not for good. The group, which rules the government of Gaza, launched a multi-front attack on southern Israel on October 7 that killed more...
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This Happened—January 4: Albert Camus Killed In Crash
Updated Jan. 4, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.Novelist and philosopher Albert Camus died in a car crash on this day in 1960. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each day! Sign up here. Who was Albert...
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Iran Blast, Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap, Pizza Heresy
👋 Hæ hæ!*Welcome to Thursday, where Iran vows to avenge the victims of twin blasts at a ceremony in southern Iran, Ukraine and Russia trade hundreds of prisoners of war, and the infamous Hawaiian gets...
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This Happened—January 5: Birth Of Nazi Party
Updated Jan. 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.mThe German Workers' Party is founded in 1919, which a little over a year later changed its name to the Nazi Party. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each...
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Magazine #65 — Hassan Nasrallah, The Man To Watch
Here's the latest edition of Worldcrunch Magazine, a selection of our best articles of the week from top international journalists, produced exclusively in English for Worldcrunch readers. >>...
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