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Jeremy Tate thinks the SAT is way too easy-so he invented the Classic Learning Test. He tells Maya Sulkin that he's 'in a battle to save Western civilization.'
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최근 7일 기준 86,090건을 분석한 결과, 뉴스 심리지수는 50.2(균형)입니다. 긍정 4,274건(5.0%)·중립 79,689건(92.6%)·부정 2,127건(2.5%)이며, 중립 비중이 뚜렷하게 높습니다. 성향 지수는 종합 14.8(중도 균형)입니다.
Jeremy Tate thinks the SAT is way too easy-so he invented the Classic Learning Test. He tells Maya Sulkin that he's 'in a battle to save Western civilization.'
Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day, demanding a re-run of local elections held earlier this week. Around 10,000 citizens were estimated to have gathered at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium as of 5.30pm local time, where votes were counted from Wednesday’s elections to pick mayors and local government officials and assembly members, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing an unofficial police estimate. Representatives at Seoul Metropolitan...
This is Australia's fourth fatal shark attack this year.
Russian presidential adviser and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF organizing committee also called Vladimir Zelensky’s open letter addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin a "clownish stunt"
KHYBER: Enraged Zakhakhel tribesmen blocked the main highway leading to Torkham on Saturday and announced that they would take up arms in self-defence after two men were killed in a targeted attack late on Friday evening. Led by local tribal elder Malak Abdullah Khan, the protesters — including scores of political party activists, civil society members and tribesmen — announced that armed volunteers would be assigned the responsibility of patrolling local areas. They also announced a complete ban on motorcycle riding and barred all government employees belonging to the Zakhakhel tribe from performing their official duties until a durable solution for restoring peace was found. Furthermore, they called for a boycott of polio vaccination campaigns and the closure of all government and private schools in the Zakhakhel area. The protesters also refused to meet any government functionary until a meaningful crackdown was launched against suspected militants holed up in Mazreena and the surrounding localities. They also advised local police personnel against wearing uniforms to avoid being targeted. A fine of Rs1 million was announced for anyone found spying for either outlawed militant groups or law enforcement agencies. The protesters said the road blockade would continue until those involved in the targeted killing were apprehended and the area was cleared of all undesirable elements. The road closure also suspended the repatriation of Afghan families, leaving many vehicles carrying Afghan nationals stranded. Furthermore, the Zakhakhel elders criticised a series of raids carried out on private residences. They said that armed men, mostly local residents, regularly patrolled the main road at night. The highway protest followed the killing of two people in the Sultan Khel area of Landi Kotal late on Friday evening. According to police, the two men, who were relatives, were gunned down by assailants riding motorcycles in front of their house. Police said both men died on the spot, while the attackers managed to escape to a nearby hilly area, where a search operation was later conducted. The incident was the third of its kind since Ramazan. Earlier, unidentified gunmen targeted two policemen and a teenage relative of a police officer in the same area.
24-hour tropical cyclone formation outlook issued at 10 a.m. on June 6, 2026. (Image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Ester exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported in its 10 a.m. bulletin. READ: Tropical Depression Ester forecast to exit PAR
The last living World War II veterans have made the journey to France to commemorate the Normandy landings, which mark the beginning of the Allied campaign to liberate Western Europe from Nazi Germany.
The last living World War II veterans have made the journey to France to commemorate the Normandy landings, which mark the beginning of the Allied campaign to liberate Western Europe from Nazi Germany.
KHYBER: Enraged Zakhakhel tribesmen blocked the main highway leading to Torkham on Saturday, announcing picking up arms in self-defence after two men were killed in a targeted killing incident late on Friday evening. Headed by a local tribal elder, Malak Abdullah Khan, the protesters — including scores of political party activists, civic society members and local tribesmen — announced that armed tribesmen would be assigned the responsibility of patrolling local areas. They also announced a complete ban on motorcycle riding and barred all the government employees hailing from the Zakhakhel tribe from attending to their official duties until a durable solution to restore lasting peace was found. Furthermore, they called for a boycott of polio vaccination drives and for the closure of all the government and private schools in the Zakhakhel area. The protesters also refused to meet any government functionary till a meaningful crackdown was initiated against suspected militants holed up in Mazreena and the surrounding localities. They also advised local police against wearing a police uniform to avoid being targeted. A fine of Rs1 million was announced for those either spying for outlawed militant groups or the law enforcement agencies. The protestors said that the road blockade will continue till the culprits involved in the targeted killing were apprehended and the area was cleansed of all undesirable elements. The road closure also suspended the return of Afghan families, leaving many vehicles carrying Afghans stranded. Furthermore, the Zakhakhel elders criticised a series of raids conducted on private houses and the arrest of scores of innocent people under the guise of a clean-up operation. They said that armed men, mostly local residents, regularly conduct patrols of the main road at night. The law enforcement agencies have failed to check their movement. The highway protest followed an earlier killing of two people in the Sultan Khel area of Landi Kotal late on Friday evening. According to police, the two men, who were relatives, were gunned down by motorcycle riders in front of their house. They said that both men died on the spot, while the attackers managed to escape to a nearby hilly area, where a search operation was later conducted. The incident was the third of its type since Ramazan. Previously, unknown gunmen targeted two policemen along with a teenage relative of a police officer in the same vicinity.
The ballot shortage has prompted the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.
Protesters call for Education Minister's resignation after exam scandals, symbolizing a lost faith in India's system.
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas declared that all of its 2,841 public schools are fully prepared for the opening of School Year 2026–2027 on June 8, as the region transitions to the newly mandated three-term academic calendar. Hernani Escullar Jr., DepEd Region 6 public affairs and information officer, said
Rapper en muziekproducent Ye, voorheen Kanye West, treedt vandaag en maandag op voor tienduizenden bezoekers in het Gelredome in Arnhem. Het is zijn eerste Europese optreden sinds 2014 en meteen ook zijn enige concertreeks hier. De 48-jarige Amerikaan zou komende tijd ook optreden in Frankrijk, Zwitserland, Polen, Italië en op Wireless, het grootste hiphopfestival van Londen. Maar al die concerten vielen in het water vanwege Ye's omstreden reputatie. De controverse rond Ye heeft alles te maken met antisemitische en naziverheerlijkende uitspraken die hij in het verleden heeft gedaan. Zo zei hij in een interview in 2022 dat hij van Hitler hield, noemde hij zichzelf een nazi, bracht hij het nummer Heil Hitler uit en verkocht hij T-shirts met hakenkruizen. Verder beweerde hij acht jaar geleden dat "400 jaar slavernij een keuze was" en droeg hij een T-shirt met de racistische leus 'White Lives Matter'. Museum bezoeken Ook in Nederland is sinds de aankondiging van Ye's concertreeks veel te doen over zijn komst. Een meerderheid van de Tweede Kamer wilde de rapper weren en het Centraal Joods Overleg (CJO) stapte naar de rechter omdat de organisatie vindt dat zijn optredens zorgen voor een onveilig gevoel, met name voor Joodse Nederlanders. De Arnhemse burgemeester Marcouch, die het concert niet kon verbieden, wil morgen samen met de rapper naar het Nationaal Holocaustmuseum in Amsterdam, meldde de Volkskrant vanochtend. Zo zou Ye kunnen kennismaken met de Joodse geschiedenis in Nederland. Auto-ongeluk In 2023 bood de rapper op X de Joodse gemeenschap in het Hebreeuws zijn excuses aan voor zijn uitspraken. Begin dit jaar schreef hij een open brief aan The Wall Street Journal. Daarin excuseerde hij zich naar de zwarte en Joodse gemeenschap. "Ik hou van Joodse mensen", beweerde Ye. Zelf zei West dat zijn uitlatingen voortkwamen uit een bipolaire stoornis, die zou zijn ontstaan na een auto-ongeluk in 2002. Door die psychische stoornis voelen mensen zich afwisselend onoverwinnelijk en diep zwartgallig, en in een manische toestand is de rem eraf. 'Uitlatingen zijn verschrikkelijk' Voor Ye-fans in Nederland leidt zijn komst tot een ingewikkeld dilemma. Zij willen de artiest graag een keer live zien optreden, maar zijn het niet eens met de pijnlijke en negatieve manier waarop Ye de aandacht naar zich toe weet te trekken. De 25-jarige Willem luistert al tien jaar naar de muziek van Ye, maar vindt zijn uitlatingen "verschrikkelijk" en begrijpt dat mensen zich erdoor gekwetst voelen. Toen het concert werd aangekondigd, had hij zijn twijfels of hij ernaartoe moest gaan. "Ik wist ook niet of het überhaupt door zou gaan. Iedere keer zegt hij weer debiele dingen." "Ik had hem na zijn uitspraken al afgeschreven", zegt hij. Die uitlatingen stralen volgens hem af op zowel de muziek als de mensen die er graag naar luisteren. Toch gaat hij naar het concert. "Ik ga voor de muziek, niet voor West als persoon." Provocerend gedrag In zijn teksten gaat Ye aan de haal met zijn stoornis en zet hij die ook in voor zijn merknaam. Hij noemde het een superkracht en op zijn album Ye (2018) stond prominent de tekst "I hate being Bi-Polar - it's awesome". Willem is enigszins gerustgesteld door de concerten in de VS en Turkije, die hij online heeft gezien. Daarin is Ye te zien die optreedt op een wereldbol en zich niet antisemitisch uitlaat. Als de artiest zich in Arnhem toch op zulke wijze uitlaat? "Dan zijn wij de eersten die weglopen", zegt Willem. Ye kent een geschiedenis van onbegrijpelijk en provocerend gedrag. Zoals in 2009, toen hij uit protest het podium bestormde tijdens een dankwoord van Taylor Swift. Hij vond dat Beyoncé de prijs had moeten winnen. En in 2020 stelde hij zich verkiesbaar voor het Witte Huis, zonder echt moeite te doen op de stemformulieren te komen. In interviews en op sociale media houdt Ye vaak onsamenhangende en ongefilterde betogen. Muziekgenie Voor de 23-jarige Jens was het lange tijd onzeker of Ye nou echt naar Nederland zou komen, gezien alle afzeggingen. Ook hij krabde zich elke keer weer achter de oren wanneer Ye weer "iets debiels" zei. Maar toen hij online beelden van zijn show zag, leek het hem toch tof om erbij te zijn. Uiteindelijk hebben zijn vrienden als verjaardagscadeau tickets voor hem gehaald, en wel voor de Golden Circle, de plekken waar je het dichtst bij Ye staat. "Het is zo'n grote artiest en producent, en voor de hiphop een van de grootste muziekgenieën. Maar aan de andere kant is hij niet mediagetraind en een mafkees", zegt hij. Hij verwijst naar Ye-concerten in de VS waarbij de rapper soms niet kwam opdagen. "We moeten zijn uitspraken niet goedkeuren, maar er is wel genoeg over gezegd", concludeert Jens. Hij ziet dat Ye pogingen doet om dit hoofdstuk af te sluiten. "Ook andere artiesten proberen dit, dus waarom met twee maten meten?"
Protesters in Budapest chanted “traitor” as they denounced Hungary’s Prime Minister Peter Magyar over the EU Migration Pact Read Full Article at RT.com
The European Union used a summit in Montenegro to signal that enlargement remains firmly on the bloc's agenda, even as long-standing disputes slow the accession of some Western Balkan countries
The protesters called for the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who has faced criticism over irregularities, including question paper leaks.
For nearly a decade, India's carmakers chased the sport utility vehicle (SUV) dream.Higher margins, aspirational buyers and a growing appetite for larger vehicles pushed manufacturers to flood showrooms with sport utility vehicles and compact SUVs, steadily relegating hatchbacks — once the backbone of India's passenger vehicle market — to the sidelines.Also Read: Tata Motors PV launches next-gen Tiago from Rs 4.69 lakh, Tiago.ev from Rs 6.99 lakh with lifetime battery warrantyThe strategy worked. Utility vehicles now account for well over half of all passenger vehicle sales in India and contributed nearly two-thirds of the 4.3 million vehicles sold in FY25.But as economic pressures mount, vehicle prices climb and first-time buyers struggle to enter the market, India's biggest automakers are beginning to acknowledge a reality they may have overlooked: the country's next wave of growth could come from the very segment they left behind.From Maruti Suzuki's renewed commitment to entry-level cars to Tata Motors' ambitious reinvention of the Tiago, hatchbacks are once again finding themselves at the centre of boardroom conversations.Also Read: Small cars strike back: Maruti Suzuki bets on mass mobility while costs squeeze fourth quarter profitsAnd this time, carmakers are betting that small cars no longer have to feel small.The forgotten customerThe shift is being driven by a growing recognition that India's passenger vehicle market cannot rely indefinitely on premiumisation.While SUVs have transformed the industry's revenue mix, they have also pushed average vehicle prices steadily higher, making car ownership increasingly difficult for millions of households.Maruti Suzuki Chairman R. C. Bhargava recently signalled the company's intent to rebalance its portfolio."We are planning to develop both small cars and SUVs. The small car market is growing. India is a country where small cars have a long-term future," Bhargava said.The comments mark a notable shift in tone from an industry that spent years focusing on larger and more expensive vehicles.For Maruti, which built its dominance on models such as the Alto, WagonR and Swift, the renewed emphasis reflects confidence that affordability will remain central to India's mobility story."A large part of the population… need small cars" for basic mobility, Bhargava said.Industry analysts say the opportunity remains substantial."In the small cars segment, there is a much bigger conversion pool that carmakers can navigate. Hence, there is this renewed push towards small cars and that segment," said Hemal Thakkar, Senior Director, Crisil Intelligence."India is a price sensitive market and hence, small cars will stay and customers are looking for upgrades within vehicles. If carmakers can provide small cars with new features and upgrades, then there will be more customers for the small car space," he added.Making hatchbacks aspirational againIf Maruti is signalling a strategic return to small cars, Tata Motors is attempting something more ambitious — making hatchbacks desirable again.The company this week unveiled the next-generation Tiago and Tiago.ev, positioning them as technology-rich products aimed at reviving a segment many in the industry had effectively written off."Hatchbacks remain the gateway to personal mobility for millions of Indian families and yet, for far too long, this segment received scarce attention from the industry, when it genuinely deserved far more," said Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles.Calling the new Tiago "not an evolution but a full reinvention", Chandra said the vehicle brings substantially upgraded design, connected technologies and safety features that were once largely reserved for more expensive categories.The next-generation Tiago gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity, a dual-screen dashboard, wireless charging and a segment-first 360-degree surround-view camera."The feeling of wow shouldn't be reserved for expensive cars," Chandra said."Today hatchback customers want far more than mobility, they want design, tech, safety and pride of ownership. A car they want to flaunt."The company has also positioned the Tiago.ev as an affordable electric mobility option, offering a lifetime battery warranty and fast-charging capability that can add up to 100 kilometres of range in 18 minutes."Tiago will make EV more accessible," Chandra said.Why affordability is back in focusThe renewed interest in hatchbacks comes as affordability re-emerges as a key concern across the industry.Vehicle prices have risen sharply in recent years because of stricter regulations, higher commodity costs and the addition of new safety and technology features.That has increasingly pushed first-time buyers out of the market.According to Srikumar Krishnamurthy, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited, hatchbacks continue to play a critical role in expanding the customer base."Hatchbacks remain a preferred segment, particularly for first-time buyers and households seeking a second vehicle, as affordability and comfort are key purchase considerations," he said."From an original equipment perspective, a presence across segments also helps improve reach, especially in Tier 2/3 cities."Krishnamurthy added that rising vehicle costs are forcing manufacturers to revisit their entry-level offerings."With input costs rising and vehicle prices expected to increase further, affordability is becoming even more important, especially in the mass-market segment. In response, OEs are looking to reposition entry-level hatchbacks and compact SUVs through new launches and refreshed variants that offer a stronger value proposition to consumers."Beyond SUVsThe industry's renewed focus on hatchbacks does not mean SUVs are going away.Far from it.Utility vehicles remain India's dominant passenger vehicle category and continue to drive growth and profitability for manufacturers.What is changing, however, is the recognition that growth cannot come solely from moving customers up the value chain.To sustain volumes, carmakers need to bring new buyers into the market.That is especially important as India adds millions of young consumers entering the workforce, many of whom are seeking their first personal vehicle but remain highly sensitive to price.Affordable electric hatchbacks could further strengthen the segment's appeal in coming years."Affordable EV hatchbacks could become an attractive proposition as charging infrastructure improves, range-anxiety concerns ease, and the financing environment becomes more supportive," Krishnamurthy said.For much of the past decade, India's hatchbacks were treated as yesterday's story while SUVs became the industry's obsession.Now, as automakers search for their next growth engine, the segment that once put millions of Indians behind the wheel is beginning to look relevant again.The future of India's auto market may still be taller, bolder and SUV-shaped. But increasingly, carmakers are recognising that the road to scale may once again begin with a hatchback.
The failure of Western attempts to isolate Russia is evident from the wide international attendance at the forum in St. Petersburg, Fernand Kartheiser told Sputnik on the SPIEF 2026 sidelines.
Young students gathered in New Delhi on Saturday for the first street protest by the satirical “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) over alleged irregularities in recent major examinations. Carrying paper cockroach masks and pamphlets, the protesters called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who has faced criticism over the irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. The CJP has garnered millions of followers on social media since its launch last month. Modi’s government has blocked the movement’s X account in the country, a move the CJP has challenged in a Delhi court. Political analysts say the group’s popularity has begun to dent Modi’s image despite his party’s recent victories in key state elections, even as wider frustration grows over rising fuel prices and gas shortages brought by the Iran war. Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holds a copy of “My Autobiography” by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as he gestures towards his supporters upon his arrival at an airport in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holds a copy of “My Autobiography” by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar upon his arrival at an airport in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2026. —Reuters Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gather during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters A person wearing a mask holds a poster which reads “I am a Cockroach”, as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) await the arrival of Abhijeet Dipke, head of the CJP, on the day of a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gather during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), speaks to supporters of the CJP during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (C, right) shouts slogans during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country’s major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026. —AFP Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), requests supporters to maintain peace during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters A person wears a cockroach themed mask, as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) await the arrival of Abhijeet Dipke, head of the CJP, on the day of a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), speaks to supporters of the CJP during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters A person wears a cockroach themed mask, as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) await the arrival of Abhijeet Dipke, head of the CJP, on the day of a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2026. — Reuters Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (C) takes part in a protest over alleged irregularities in the country’s major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026. —AFP Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters shout slogans during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country’s major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026. —AFP Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gather during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India on June 6, 2026. —Reuters A person holds a cockroach themed mask, as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) await the arrival of Abhijeet Dipke, head of the CJP, on the day of a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2026. — Reuters Header image: A girl wears a cockroach themed mask, as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) listens to Abhijeet Dipke, head of the CJP, during a sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2026. — Reuters
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Ester is forecast to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) Saturday morning as it moved over the sea east of Taiwan, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Ester was located some 380 kilometers north-northeast