Tadeusz Kościuszko: the Polish hero Americans couldn't pronounce for 250 years

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Tadeusz Kościuszko: the Polish hero Americans couldn't pronounce for 250 years

Two hundred and fifty years ago, Tadeusz Kościuszko arrived in Philadelphia as a slim, unknown 30-year-old Pole with a broken heart. For two centuries, Americans struggled to spell and pronounce his name, producing variants such as "Koskajusko", "Cusaisko" and "Kostewshkaw". New Yorkers who use the Kosciusko Bridge linking Brooklyn and Queens have long since given up and simply call it "The K."

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Dreame unveils air fryer designed to keep food moist inside

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Dreame unveils air fryer designed to keep food moist inside

Dreame is developing a new air fryer model aimed at fixing the most common complaint about the appliance — food that is crispy on the outside but dry inside. Air fryers have become a kitchen staple for reheating, roasting vegetables and cooking meat. No price or release date for the new Dreame model has been announced yet.

Has an air fryer replaced your traditional frying pan at home?

Focus.pl · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson oblasts kill 3, wound 30

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Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson oblasts kill 3, wound 30

Russian forces struck the Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson oblasts of Ukraine, killing at least three people and wounding 30 others. One of the strikes hit a poultry farm, triggering a large fire at the site. Emergency services are responding to the attacks.

Are Western sanctions effectively deterring Russian attacks on Ukraine?

Polsat News · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Świątek vs Eala: psychologist Abramowicz on Iga's biggest mental challenge

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Świątek vs Eala: psychologist Abramowicz on Iga's biggest mental challenge

Iga Świątek is preparing for her third-round Wimbledon match against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. Coach Francisco Roig and sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz praised the preparation as technically sound. Abramowicz identified the mental aspect as currently Świątek's most important challenge heading into the match.

Will Świątek beat Eala and advance to the next round?

Interia Sport · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of disgraced former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential election. The race was extremely tight, with the official result announced nearly a month after voting took place. Alberto Fujimori was convicted of human rights abuses during his time in office.

Is Keiko Fujimori's election win good news for Peru?

BBC World · 12min ago · Source ↗

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"Rewolta" in Poznań: Maanam's music brings the 1956 workers' uprising to the stage

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"Rewolta" in Poznań: Maanam's music brings the 1956 workers' uprising to the stage

Poznań's Musical Theatre has staged "Rewolta," a show about the workers' protest of June 1956, built around the hits of Polish post-punk rock band Maanam. The combination of Maanam's music with the story of the anti-communist uprising proved a creative risk that critics have received positively.

Does Maanam's music suit the theme of the June 1956 workers' uprising?

Rzeczpospolita · 19min ago · Source ↗

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Ube nails – purple manicure inspired by a Filipino root vegetable is trending

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Ube nails – purple manicure inspired by a Filipino root vegetable is trending

The ube nails trend features a soft, creamy purple shade inspired by ube – a purple variety of yam popular in Filipino cuisine. The colour is elegant and pastel, offering a bolder but still refined take on the quiet luxury aesthetic. It is replacing the previously popular matcha nails and pairs well with other pastel looks.

Are ube nails a better trend than matcha nails?

Wizaż.pl · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Chicago Fire Coach Reassures Anna Lewandowska: "We'll Make Her Feel at Home"

Anna Lewandowska posted a candid message on social media admitting she fears the family's move to the US following her husband Robert Lewandowski's transfer to Chicago Fire. The club's coach, in an interview published by Kanał Sportowy, promised the club would look after not just the player but his entire family to help Anna feel at home in Chicago. Lewandowski's move to MLS is among the biggest transfers in the league's history.

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Great Barrier Reef escapes UNESCO 'in danger' listing again

UNESCO acknowledged Australia's conservation efforts for the Great Barrier Reef but raised concerns about mass coral bleaching events. The iconic marine site has once again avoided being placed on the "in danger" list. UNESCO continues to monitor the reef's condition closely.

Should the Great Barrier Reef be placed on UNESCO's endangered heritage list?

DW News · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Konwicki at 100: how does his cinema hold up today?

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Konwicki at 100: how does his cinema hold up today?

June 22 marked the 100th birthday of Tadeusz Konwicki — Polish writer, screenwriter and director. A film retrospective is being held to mark the centenary, with critic Maciej Kędziora examining works such as "Salto" and "How Far, How Near". Konwicki's cinema is described as sometimes polarising and opaque, but also deeply personal and rewarding for attentive viewers.

Do Konwicki's films stand the test of time?

Filmweb · 50min ago · Source ↗

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Europe's safest swimming lakes: Austria and Finland top EEA rankings

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Europe's safest swimming lakes: Austria and Finland top EEA rankings

The European Environment Agency monitors thousands of bathing sites across Europe, classifying them by strict water quality standards. Alpine and northern European countries — including Austria and Finland — lead the rankings, with the vast majority of their inland bathing sites rated "excellent". Poland ranks in the lower half of the European table, though its lakes remain popular summer destinations.

Should Poland invest more in improving lake water quality?

National Geographic PL · 55min ago · Source ↗

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XRP jumps 8% as record holder losses seen as contrarian buy signal

XRP rose 8% after its 30-day and 365-day MVRV ratios hit -45% and -47% respectively — levels that, according to Santiment, the token has never reached before. Some traders interpret the record depth of holder losses as a contrarian buy signal, suggesting an improved risk-reward setup. The data comes from Santiment, which tracks on-chain sentiment in cryptocurrency markets.

Are record XRP holder losses a good contrarian buy signal?

CoinDesk · 57min ago · Source ↗

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Graduates send hundreds of CVs with no reply as job market hits historic low

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Graduates send hundreds of CVs with no reply as job market hits historic low

Young, qualified job seekers are spending months sending hundreds of CVs with little or no response as competition for single positions reaches hundreds of applicants. Despite holding degrees and relevant experience, an entire generation is struggling to find stable employment. The current job market is described as unlike anything seen before.

Should the government do more to help unemployed graduates find work?

Interia Fakty · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Poland Introduces Mandatory Meat-Free Day in Schools From September

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Poland Introduces Mandatory Meat-Free Day in Schools From September

Poland's Minister of Health has ordered schools to introduce at least one meat-free day per week from September, replacing pork cutlets with plant-based dishes such as legumes. The change requires kitchen staff training and careful nutritional balancing to meet children's dietary needs. Experts stress that nutritional education for pupils and parents will also be essential.

Should schools have a mandatory meat-free day each week?

Bankier.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Poland's ITS Institute to Issue Permits for Autonomous Vehicle Testing

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Poland's ITS Institute to Issue Permits for Autonomous Vehicle Testing

The Motor Transport Institute (ITS) has been designated as Poland's official authority for issuing permits and overseeing tests of automated and autonomous vehicles on public roads, its director Prof. Marcin Ślęzak told PAP. The move formalises the regulatory framework for a growing autonomous mobility sector in Poland.

Is Poland ready for autonomous vehicle testing on public roads?

Bankier.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Staffer loses best clothes and Nintendo Switch 2 in storm mishap

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Staffer loses best clothes and Nintendo Switch 2 in storm mishap

In the site's regular gaming diary, Sherif tests whether Battlefield 6's changes live up to Battlefield Studios' hopes, Connor reinstalls Cyberpunk 2077, and Chris plays on a Steam Machine. Dom had a great week that ended in disaster, losing his best clothes and his Nintendo Switch 2. Bertie, Kelsey and others also share their weekly gaming picks.

Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth buying at launch?

Eurogamer · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Two-ingredient baked zucchini and parmesan fritters — ready in 20 minutes

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Two-ingredient baked zucchini and parmesan fritters — ready in 20 minutes

Zucchini and parmesan fritters require just two ingredients and no frying: mix grated zucchini with grated parmesan, shape into patties and bake for 20 minutes. The result is a light, gluten-free snack or family dinner that comes together quickly and without oil.

Do baked fritters taste just as good as fried ones?

WP Kuchnia · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Katzberg throws 83.33 m to break Diamond League record, erasing Polish mark

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Katzberg throws 83.33 m to break Diamond League record, erasing Polish mark

Canadian hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg, Olympic champion from Paris and two-time world champion, threw 83.33 m in Eugene to set a new Diamond League record, erasing the mark previously held by a Polish athlete. Meanwhile, Paweł Fajdek showed strong form on his comeback from shoulder surgery, winning the Nancy meeting with a throw of 82.09 m after posting 81.89 m in Zagreb a week earlier.

Can Fajdek break the Diamond League record this season?

Interia Sport · 11min ago · Source ↗

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Historian Gawin: Ukraine's historical policy is leading to self-isolation

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Historian Gawin: Ukraine's historical policy is leading to self-isolation

Prof. Magdalena Gawin, a Polish historian and former Deputy Minister of Culture, said on the "Bez Doktryny" programme that Ukraine's pursuit of its own "national pantheon" and historical narrative will leave it without international supporters. She argued that no country currently is ready to back Ukraine's vision of history, and that Ukraine is consequently heading toward self-isolation.

Is Ukraine's historical policy genuinely leading the country toward isolation?

Wirtualna Polska · 14min ago · Source ↗

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Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka; Ukraine strikes oil terminal near St Petersburg

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Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka; Ukraine strikes oil terminal near St Petersburg

Russia has claimed the capture of Kostiantynivka, one of Ukraine's key defensive strongholds in the Donbas region. Kyiv denied the claim. At the same time, Ukraine struck an oil terminal in St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin's home city, in what appears to be a significant economic blow to Russia.

Are Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil infrastructure an effective strategy?

Onet Wiadomości · 14min ago · Source ↗

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The Cure played at Open'er Festival – two-hour show broadcast live on TVP

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The Cure played at Open'er Festival – two-hour show broadcast live on TVP

British band The Cure performed at the Open'er Festival on Friday, 3 July, delivering a two-hour-plus show. The concert was broadcast live by TVP. Frontman Robert Smith appeared in his trademark make-up, with droplets visible on his face, though not from crying.

Should TVP broadcast more live festival concerts?

Rzeczpospolita · 28min ago · Source ↗

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Ex-BlackBerry designer launches Clicks Communicator smartphone

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Ex-BlackBerry designer launches Clicks Communicator smartphone

A former BlackBerry designer has created a new smartphone called the Clicks Communicator, reviving the physical QWERTY keyboard format that made BlackBerry famous. The device blends classic tactile typing with modern smartphone capabilities. Few further technical details are provided in the source.

Should physical QWERTY keyboards make a comeback in mainstream smartphones?

Spider's Web · 35min ago · Source ↗

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