William Shakespeare: Archaeology Is Revealing New Clues About the Bard’s Life (and Death)
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time and one of the most important and influential people who has ever lived. His written works (plays, sonnets, and poems) have been translated into more than 100 languages, and these are performed around the world. There is also an enduring desire to learn more about the man himself. Countless books and articles have been written about Shakespeare’s life. These have been based primarily on the scholarly analysis of his works and the official record associated with him and his family. Shakespeare’s popularity and legacy endures, despite uncertainties in his life story and debate surrounding his authorship and identity. The life and times of William Shakespeare and his family have also recently been informed by cutting-edge archaeological methods and interdisciplinary…
An Indian former employee filed a civil suit against Alibaba and its founder, Jack Ma, for being fired over opposition to censorship and fake news being promoted on company apps. The Indian court has summoned Alibaba and Jack Ma.
According to the court filing obtained by Reuters on July 20, civil Judge Sonia Sheokand of a district court in Gurugram has issued a summons for Alibaba, Jack Ma, and about a dozen individuals or company units, asking them to appear in court or through a lawyer on July 29. Individuals summoned are required to respond to a complaint from a former employee of Alibaba’s UC Web. This Indian employee believed that he was wrongfully terminated for opposing Alibaba鈥檚 censorship and objecting to fake news on the apps.
Focus News: Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Sued by Former Indian Employe
Florida Governor Defends School Reopening: ‘I Would Absolutely Have My Kids in School’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday continued to defend his decision to require public schools to reopen in August for in-person learning, saying he would “absolutely” send his own children back to classrooms if they were old enough. During a round-table meeting held at a school for special needs students, the republican governor restated the reasons why reopening Florida’s schools is necessary, including the difficulties of distance learning for special education students, the heavy burden on parents who have to earn a living while taking care of children, and low-income families that rely on school meals for nutrition. DeSantis moved on to say that although his children aren’t old enough, he would still feel comfortable sending them to school for in-person learning. “I would have no problem, and I would…