Beth Daley

Boston

Editor and General Manager at The Conversation

Editor and General Manager @ConversationUS. Proud alum of @InsideClimate, @NECIRBU, @BostonGlobe, @JSKStanford.

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Beth Daley

3 weeks ago | znetwork.org | Beth Daley

Israel’s security cabinet has announced a plan to “capture” the whole of the Gaza Strip. The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on May 5…
Israeli Plan to Occupy All of Gaza Could Open the Door for Annexation of the West Bank

3 weeks ago | znetwork.org | Beth Daley

Israel’s security cabinet has announced a plan to “capture” the whole of the Gaza Strip. The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on May 5 the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would remain in the territory indefinitely and take over the administration of humanitarian aid. What his government is referring to as its latest “intensive operation” is likely to result in Israel occupying all of Gaza. This development should come as no surprise, given previous rhetoric from members of Netanyahu’s cabinet.
Why is my car insurance claim going to court?

Jan 7, 2025 | confused.com | Bethan Daley |Beth Daley

Most car insurance claims are settled out of court, as they're usually straightforward. But sometimes, disputes over fault, liability or compensation mean court proceedings are necessary. If your claim goes to court, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. But, don't worry, we're here to guide you. Below, we'll explain why a claim might end up in court. We'll also look at how settlements work, and where you can find the right legal support to navigate the process. Let's begin. This could be for a few reasons.
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk – Athens County Independent

Jun 17, 2024 | athensindependent.com | Beth Daley

Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice; Giacomo Falchetta, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and Ian Sue Wing, Boston University A deadly heat wave gripped Asia for weeks in spring 2024, sending temperatures in India’s capital region over 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) in May. Campaigning politicians, news announcers and Indian voters waiting in long lines passed out in the oppressive heat.
Jenny Nyström - the woman who created the image for a Swedish Christmas

Mar 12, 2024 | europeana.eu | Beth Daley

What inspired Jenny Nyström? In 1911, Jenny won a contract to illustrate greetings cards for a publishing house. She was required to produce many illustrations each month to fulfil her contract. These drawings provided a great deal of exposure for her. Jenny’s career as an illustrator was, if not prompted, then sustained and motivated, by a need to support her family. Her husband Daniel became ill with tuberculosis and was unable to finish his studies to become a doctor.
Agnes Marshall - the woman who invented the ice cream cone

Mar 6, 2024 | europeana.eu | Beth Daley

Marshall’s cornet recipe uses finely chopped almonds, fine flour, caster sugar, one egg, a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of orange flower water, mixed to a paste. The paste is spread over greased baking tins, then briefly baked. Once baked, the cornets are quickly cut out of the paste and wrapped around a cornet tin to make the shape we know and love. Then baked again ‘till quite crisp and dry’.
How a school in Latvia takes part in GIF IT UP

Feb 28, 2024 | europeana.eu | Beth Daley

Teacher Jānis Jankevics tells us how introducing Europeana’s collections to his students hones their technical skills and activates their artistic flair too. Hi Jānis, Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m head of audiovisual communication design at Liepaja Music, Art and Design Secondary School for 16-20 year olds. I also teach new media art to students at Liepaja University in Latvia. In both places, I teach video technologies and animation.
Record-Breaking Heat, Wildfires, and Storms Globally Linked to Climate Change

Dec 31, 2023 | truthout.org | Beth Daley

his article was originally published on The Conversation. The year 2023 was marked by extraordinary heat, wildfires and weather disasters. In the U.S., an unprecedented heat wave gripped much of Texas and the Southwest with highs well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) for the entire month of July. Historic rainfall in April flooded Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 25 inches of rain in 24 hours. A wave of severe storms in July sent water pouring into cities across Vermont and New York.
What are you looking at? Seven webcams of the world

Nov 17, 2023 | europeana.eu | Beth Daley

Do you know your elk from your moose or wapiti? The North American elk (Cervus candensis) - also known as wapiti - is one of the largest members of the deer family. They can grow to stand 1.5m tall at the shoulder and weigh up to 540 kg. But the Eurasian elk (Alces alces) - also known as moose - is bigger. The record breaker was a moose killed in Yukon in 1897, with a shoulder height of 2.3m and weight of 366 kg.
‘People should know’ - Black Liberators tells the hidden story of the African American contribution to World War II

Oct 31, 2023 | pro.europeana.eu | Beth Daley

2 minutes to read Updated on Monday November 6, 2023 Title: Soldiers of the 3454th Quartermaster Truck Company help the evacuated population of Roermond (the Netherlands) to return home after the city had been liberated in March 1945 Creator: Anefo collection Institution: Nationaal Archief Country: Netherlands Copyright: CC0 Black Liberators in the Netherlands sprang from a chance remark from a member of the public during another historical project. Historian Mieke Kirkels was investigating...