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Thousands of Palestinians fleeing Gaza City amid Israeli attacks
NBC News· 2025-09-19 02:15
[Music] In Gaza, an agonizing displacement. Tens of thousands of Palestinians packing their lives into their cars. Others fleeing on foot.Ahmed lost his eyesight in an Israeli bombing. Now his wife Rafik is guiding him the whole way. The journey is incredibly tough, more than anyone could imagine.She said there's no pity and no humanity. They're all fleeing Gaza City, the enclave's most populated area and the focal point of Israel's new ground offensive now in its third day. Israel says it wants to route wh ...
AI and the hidden price of comfort | Nik Popgeorgiev | TEDxFolsom
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-10 16:37
Imagine waking up in the year 2050. You stretch lazily and your bed gently lifts you upright. The room senses your presence, adjusting the temperature and slightly illuminating the walls.The door slide open and a shiny white robot steps inside your room with your breakfast already prepared. Exactly what you wanted before you even knew it. You don't know what day it is because it doesn't matter anymore.No emails, no morning alarms, no meetings. AI orchestrates it all. The world bands around you to eliminate ...
Wandering Home: Stories of Displacement and Belonging | Izzeddin Hawamda | TEDxWinnipeg
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-28 16:24
Cultural Identity and Belonging - The narrative explores the complex concept of "home" for a Palestinian Canadian, contrasting feelings of comfort and belonging with anxiety and political debate [1][2][3] - The story emphasizes the importance of welcoming strangers through shared meals and storytelling, reflecting Palestinian traditions of hospitality and connection to the land [4][5][6][7][8][9] - The act of sharing food and stories is presented as a way to build community, preserve cultural heritage, and offer comfort in times of displacement and uncertainty [5][6][7][8][9][10] The Impact of Occupation - The report highlights the emotional and physical challenges of returning to Palestine, including the dread and anxiety associated with crossing the border and confronting the occupation [13][14][15] - The border crossing experience is depicted as dehumanizing, with extensive searches, lines, and barriers designed to undermine the dignity of Palestinians [17][18][19] - The presence of armed soldiers, military tanks, and checkpoints symbolizes the ongoing occupation and its impact on daily life, restricting freedom of movement and creating a sense of hopelessness [12][20][24][25] Resilience and Hope - Despite the challenges of occupation, the narrative emphasizes the resilience of the Palestinian people and their connection to the land, symbolized by the land smiling and singing the songs of ancestors [16][22] - The return of children and grandchildren is seen as a way to preserve the land and maintain cultural identity in the face of adversity [21] - The story concludes with an invitation to share tea, bread, and stories, symbolizing the enduring hope for connection, understanding, and a future where the land is free [26]
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The Economist· 2025-06-29 23:26
Successive governments have failed to quell the raids, which have displaced some 1.5m people in Benue—the breadbasket of Nigeria. And the violence is getting worse https://t.co/f4XI0OVDbf ...