Bit of News

Oct 21st, 2014

An orphaned baby elephant basks in a mud puddle at the Nairobi National Park in Kenya (Goran Tomasevic / REUTERS)

The world right now:
New York Times / 4 min read
Ukraine Used Banned Cluster Bombs
In its fight against the rebels in the eastern city of Donetsk, Ukraine appeared to have used cluster ammunition, which contains small bomblets dropped indiscriminately over a large area. Cluster ammunition is an internationally banned weapon. More»
USA Today / 2 min read
Lufthansa Cancels 1,500 Flights After Pilot Strike
Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline, is grounding 1,500 flights as the pilots strike against the company over retirement benefits. A previous 3-day strike in April had cost the company $75 million. More»
CNBC / Video 1:32
Warren Buffett Lost $1 Billion on IBM Stock
The $1 billion is like pocket change to him, but it’s one of Warren Buffett’s favorite companies - IBM. Shares plunged as the company reported weak quarterly earnings. IBM was the third-largest holding in Buffett's portfolio, trailing only Wells Fargo and Coca-Cola. More»
Washington Times / 9 min read
Younger Veterans Bypass Traditional Groups
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are bypassing traditional veteran organizations for groups like Team Red, White, and Blue, which connects veterans to their communities through physical fitness and social activity. More»
Good reads:

Fashion’s loss. Legendary fashion designer Oscar de La Renta has died at the age of 82. (2 min read)
Rise of e-sports. 40,000 fans in Seoul filled the outdoor soccer stadium to watch League of Legends teams compete for $1 million. (4 min read)
The English solution. More and more American universities are imposing strict grading curves. The UK takes an entirely different approach, and it's working. (2 min read)

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