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Discover the pivotal moment in history with this insightful exploration of the Trinity site in New Mexico, where the first atomic bomb was tested in 1945. These two U.S. government publications, released in 1984 and 1995, provide a comprehensive look at the test itself, the meticulous planning and organization that led to it, and the site’s transformation into a national historic landmark. While they complement each other, there is some overlap worth noting. Join us as we delve into the legacy of this extraordinary event. - Summary by David Wales

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"From Iran to Syria, Trump's 'America First' Approach Faces Its First Tests" is from the November 17, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by David E. Sanger and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Explore the pivotal moment in history when the first atomic bomb was tested at the Trinity site in New Mexico in 1945. This fascinating collection of two U.S. government publications‚one from 1984 and the other from 1995‚provides a comprehensive look into the planning, organization, and execution of the test. While each publication offers unique insights, they also share some overlapping content. Discover what happened at the site post-test and how it was transformed into a national historic landmark. - Summary by David Wales

"First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently" delivers groundbreaking insights into the art of management. Based on extensive research and real-world examples, this audiobook challenges conventional leadership practices and provides actionable strategies to unlock the full potential of any team.

In a world that increasingly defaults to false dichotomies, we explore the messiness of living wisely —the choices, tradeoffs, priorities, and grace of living a nuanced life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The IPL has expanded, but Australia's Big Bash is contracting; the 2023 men's Ashes were concertinaed into a tiny window but The Hundred continues to dominate. Is there still hope for Test cricket in this tumultuous sporting landscape? Turbervill recalls the poignancy of the final Test of the English summer at The Oval in 2022, and describes how the match could be seen as a metaphor for the demise of the longer game.

If all goes according to plan, sometime next month a surgeon in Texas will use a needle to inject viruses laden with DNA from light-sensitive algae into the eye of a legally blind person in a bet that it could let the patient see again, if only in blurry black-and-white.

Dana Fields's father never knew his parents. When Dana secretly does a DNA test for her dad, hoping to find him some distant relatives for his birthday, her entire world implodes. Instead of a few third cousins, Dana discovers a half-brother her age whose very existence means her parents' happy marriage is a lie. Dana's desire to know her half-brother, Brandon, and the extent of her dad's deception, clashes with her wish not to destroy her family.