Europe takes control of the news
Steve Told Us – A new European regulation on digital services (DSA) aims to regulate the content of platforms. It has been in force for the largest platforms since August 25, 2023. Should we be pleased or worried ? We see it every day: the major digital platforms convey intolerable content of hatred, manipulation and […]
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For “La beauté du geste”
Steve Told Us – With a young deaf boxer as his heroine, Japanese filmmaker Sho Miyake has created a benevolent, discreet and melancholy film. Actress Yukino Kishii plays Keiko, a young deaf boxer. Japanese director Sho Miyake’s “The Beauty of the Gesture” (out August 30) joins a long list of boxing films. With a young […]
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Trump goes through jail
Steve Told Us – Donald Trump voluntarily submitted to authorities in Atlanta, where he was taken for a brief detention and the usual formalities. Booking photo of former President Donald Trump as he was booked and released on bond at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Ga., on Aug. 24, 2023. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Office) […]
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How to Stick to Long-Term Changes
Steve Told Us – By Leo Babauta If you’re trying to lose weight or gain muscle, you can work really hard at it for a week … and see no change. The same goes for learning music or a language, or creating meaningful change in the world. It’s hard to stick to long-term changes when […]
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France abandoned by its allies in Niger
Steve Told Us – US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland’s surprise visit to Niamey on August 6, 2023 marks a turning point in the Niger crisis. The United States took charge and marginalized France. Read the analysis by Leslie Varenne, Director of the Institut de veille et d’étude des relations internationales et stratégiques (IVERIS). […]
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Weekend Intensive: The Art of Letting Go
Steve Told Us – We’re excited to invite you to the first Zen Habits Weekend Intensive! Dates: Oct. 19-21, 2023 Location: Art of Living Center in North Carolina Theme: The Art of Letting Go (or, the Love Story of the Unknown) In this weekend intensive, we ask you to take 2 days away from your […]
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Zen Habits Podcast Launch! – zen habits zen habits
Steve Told Us – It’s finally here — launch day for the Zen Habits Podcast! Today is a day of celebration … of not only this launch, but of the journey I’ve been on with all of you Zen Habits readers. Of the work that I’ve put into this, but also of the support I’ve […]
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towards French participation in military intervention
Steve Told Us – The ECOWAS ultimatum expired last night at midnight. The junta and the population are now expecting military intervention. Niger has closed its airspace and claims that two Central African countries have deployed troops. This suggests that France is organizing from its bases in Gabon and Chad. The situation is extremely dangerous […]
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5 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Levels
Steve Told Us – By Leo Babauta Stress is a part of life, and eliminating it is a fool’s errand. If you ever succeeded in eliminating all of stress, your life would be boring and you’d have removed yourself from anything meaningful. That said … too much stress can be toxic. It can negatively affect […]
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causes and consequences of the coup d’état
Steve Told Us – At a time when France is urgently repatriating its nationals, can it leave Niger to deal with two major problems on its own: terrorism, which is ravaging the region, and mass immigration to Europe? An in-depth analysis from a military officer who prefers to remain anonymous. The coup d’état that took […]
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