A Rare Declaration of Independence Broadside Printed by a Secret British Loyalist Is Up for Auction

A Rare Declaration of Independence Broadside Printed by a Secret British Loyalist Is Up for Auction

The Goodspeed-Sang-Streeter copy is one of only ten surviving Exeter broadsides and one of just 120 surviving contemporary printings of the Declaration of Independence. Courtesy Goldin Auctions On the night of July 4, 1776, a Philadelphia printer named John Dunlap was handed a draft of what is arguably the most consequential document in American history…

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After Venezuela’s Earthquakes, Neighbors Dig Through Rubble for Survivors

After Venezuela’s Earthquakes, Neighbors Dig Through Rubble for Survivors

Roadblocks and fuel shortages hamper rescue efforts  The devastation has been especially severe along Venezuela’s coast. La Guaira, one of the areas hit hardest, saw dozens of buildings collapse, Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez said in a televised address. Simón Bolívar International Airport, which serves Caracas and is located close to the city of La Guaira,…

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Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp’s Son Jack Has Rare Outing in Paris While Filming Directorial Debut

Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp’s Son Jack Has Rare Outing in Paris While Filming Directorial Debut

Jack Depp is following in his father’s footsteps. The 24-year-old son of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis—who also share daughter Lily-Rose Depp, 27—was spotted during a rare public outing while directing his first feature film in Paris. Jack kept it casual for the June 25 outing in a gray tee half-tucked into blue cutoff shorts that he wore…

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Recursive Self-Improvement is the Human Skill We Need in the AI Age

Recursive Self-Improvement is the Human Skill We Need in the AI Age

Across civilizations and centuries, the instruction is remarkably consistent. For instance, in ancient Greece, there was the admonition inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi to “Know thyself.” For the Stoics, fulfillment comes in realizing we have power over our own minds, not the outside world. “Look well into thyself,” wrote Marcus Aurelius, “There…

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Will This Summer Be a Record Hot One?

Will This Summer Be a Record Hot One?

“An El Niño event is going to result in a global increase in the surface temperature relative to the year before, and since climate change is trending the overall temperatures upward this just [adds to that.]” However, some areas, including the central and eastern U.S., might see cooler—and wetter— than average temperatures as a result. …

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How to Make Your July 4th Travel Go Smoothly

How to Make Your July 4th Travel Go Smoothly

Be prepared for crowds, delays, and other disruptions If you’re flying, it’s always a good rule of thumb to get to the airport early, but it’s especially a good idea during peak travel weeks. If you’re going to check a bag or if you’re traveling with multiple people, consider arriving at the airport even earlier…

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