Families are personal—but they can also be political. In this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, we’ll take a look at a 19th-century romance novel and poems about motherhood. But we’ll also compare two contemporary novels about growing up—and relating to the people who raised you. Introduction: Mi Pueblito 00:00 Romance Novels 0:34 “Iracema”ContinueContinue reading “Family, Power, and Legacy: Crash Course Latin American Literature #9”
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Is Starlink authoritarian-proof?
Satellite communications networks have proved resilient amid a crackdown. Amid growing protests and escalating violence in Iran, the country’s government has blocked access to domestic communications systems and imposed a nearly week-long internet blackout. But Starlink, the satellite internet service run by SpaceX, only uses personal terminals that connect to its constellation, and doesn’t relyContinueContinue reading “Is Starlink authoritarian-proof? “
The Gates Foundation Announces Major Job Cuts, But for a Good Reason
The organization’s board also just approved a record budget for 2026. source https://www.inc.com/ava-levinson/gates-foundation-job-cuts/91288674
This Is the No. 1 Thing 1,300 Business Leaders Are Worried About Right Now
A World Economic Forum survey shows a surprising shift in what’s keeping executives up at night. source https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/the-number-one-thing-1300-ceos-fear-most-right-now/501909
Warren Buffet Was Still Open to Making a $100 Billion Mega-Deal During His Final Months as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway reportedly had almost $400 billion in cash at the end of Q3. source https://www.inc.com/brian-contreras/warren-buffet-100-billion-mega-deal-berkshire-hathaway/91288445
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