In Cuba, a single phrase, "la cosa," encapsulates the daily struggles and unspoken realities of the nation, according to NPR Politics. This phrase, carrying coded truths, speaks louder than words for Cubans navigating the complexities of expressing their opinions in public.
The phrase "la cosa" represents the weight of daily struggle and coded truths, as reported by NPR. Expressing opinions in Cuba can lead to trouble, making "la cosa" a vital tool for conveying unspoken realities.
Meanwhile, in other news, a story from 1906, as reported by Time, revealed that The New York Times ran a major piece under the headline, "There Is Life on the Planet Mars." The proof was the legions of canals on Mars, which were an argument for the existence of conscious, intelligent life. Ninety years later, on August 6, 1996, NASA announced that chemicals and formations in a Martian meteorite were the fossilized remains of ancient bacterial life.
In the realm of entertainment, a new Peacock series draws parallels to the horror-comedy classic "Get Out," according to Time. The series features a Black lawyer on maternity leave and her British-born husband, moving into a suburban cul-de-sac. The neighbors' interactions evoke the themes of the film, with one character noting, "What a cute little mocha munchkin!"
Another film, "Pillion," explores self-discovery through a tender romance, as reported by Time. The film, directed by Harry Lighton, reckons with the things humans want, in bed or outside of it, and are sometimes afraid to ask for. The film's protagonist, Colin, lives in a London suburb with supportive parents.
Finally, a piece from Phys.org discusses the long-term implications of engineering projects, using climate change as an example. The article highlights the need to understand the consequences of our actions, even in space exploration.
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