The Worlds of Balanchine

Culture / August 30, 2023 The Worlds of Balanchine In the ephemeral realm of dance, the longevity of his influence is unique and shows no signs of waning. James Steichen Ad Policy George Balanchine leading a rehearsal. (Jack Mitchell / Getty) It’s fitting that choreographer George Balanchine is experiencing a cultural moment around the 40th…

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Thousands of scammers impersonate finance watchdog

6 hours ago About sharing By Faarea Masud Business reporter, BBC News The UK’s financial regulator has warned of an increasing number of scammers pretending to be the watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said its impersonators aim to get people to hand over money or sensitive information, such as bank account PINs and passwords….

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Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine’s east

21 minutes ago About sharing Antonina Semenivna, who lives near Kupiansk, is one of the many civilians vulnerable to these attacks In Ukraine’s north-east, Russia has recently deployed an estimated 100,000 troops in renewed attacks. But Quentin Sommerville, who spent the past month with Ukrainian brigades in the area, discovers it is the increasingly sophisticated…

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