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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What we see today is not a metaphor, it is fascism itself, says Vladimir Safatle

Philosopher Vladimir Safatle discusses his new book and argues that current global political dynamics reflect an emergence of actual fascism rather than a metaphorical regression to it.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When the 'North Wind' is Blown... [Cartoon]

This cartoon from Hankyoreh comments on the current political situation in South Korea, using 'North Wind' as a metaphor for external pressures or influences.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'BJP Runs an Owl-Making Scheme', Why Did Sanjay Singh Say This?

Sanjay Singh criticized the BJP for what he describes as their disingenuous policies, referencing a metaphor of an owl in his remarks.

Feb 26 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Kaspar Viilup: If Artificial Intelligence Becomes Ura Sihet, Something in Society Has Not Been Addressed

Kaspar Viilup discusses the societal implications of artificial intelligence, using the concept of Ura Sihet as a metaphor for issues that are being overlooked.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Late Fees on Real Estate and Stocks [Eureka]

The concept of 'late fees,' which originally referred to penalties for tardiness, has transformed into a metaphor for potential financial losses due to missed investment opportunities in South Korea's real estate and stock markets.

Feb 22 • 07:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rahul Gandhi mentioned jiu-jitsu in his tweet... what is it?

Rahul Gandhi discussed jiu-jitsu in a recent speech, using it as a metaphor for the political pressures faced by Prime Minister Modi, which has sparked significant discussion on social media.

Feb 21 • 03:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Book List Week 8: Vibrations, Debut Novels, Leftist Techniques, and a Chess Metaphor

This week's book list features new arrivals, highlighting debut novels and exploring themes such as vibrations and leftist techniques.

Feb 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Advantage of Temper

This article reflects on leadership through the metaphor of bullfighting, emphasizing the importance of patience and calm in decision-making.

Feb 20 • 13:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Swedish Politician Mocks Tottenham During Parliamentary Session

A Swedish politician ridiculed Tottenham Hotspur during a parliamentary session, highlighting the club's poor performance in the Premier League as a metaphor for current Swedish economic policies.

Feb 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Politician delivers scathing Tottenham attack in outlandish 'Spursy' speech

Swedish politician Mikael Damberg used Tottenham's struggles as a metaphor for Sweden's economic challenges during a speech in parliament.

Feb 20 • 09:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Congress was filled with therians,” the furious response of a union leader after the approval in the Chamber of Deputies of the labor reform

The Argentine union leader Rodolfo Aguiar criticized lawmakers using a provocative metaphor following the labor reform's approval.

Feb 20 • 06:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Do you hold a magnolia tree in your heart?

The article reflects on the unique beauty of winter moonlight and the metaphor of the magnolia tree on the moon as a symbol of longing and introspection.

Feb 20 • 02:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

The world's largest migration has started. This year it is accompanied by a "crying horse"

This article discusses the commencement of the world's largest migration, highlighting the metaphor of a "crying horse" that symbolizes the accompanying challenges and emotional strains.

Feb 17 • 13:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

How Ice Melts: What Was That Again About the Climate Cult?

The article humorously critiques Donald Trump's stance on climate change by comparing it to his struggle with a frost-covered refrigerator, using it as a metaphor for the larger issues of climate change and melting ice.

Feb 17 • 12:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Billy

A group of ants attempts to confront an unheeded elephant causing destruction in their colony, with comedic yet futile results.

Feb 17 • 10:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP and PSOE in Love (or the Miracle of Saint Valentine)

The article discusses the unlikely prospect of a coalition between Spain's PP and PSOE parties as a metaphor for love on Valentine's Day.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ways of Death: When Metaphor Becomes Reality in Sudan

The article discusses the perilous escape routes taken by Sudanese fleeing violence as conditions worsen amidst ongoing conflict.

Feb 12 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rosalía releases the music video for 'Sauvignon Blanc' set in the desert

Rosalía has released the music video for 'Sauvignon Blanc', a visual piece centered around a metaphor of emotional and spiritual intimacy.

Feb 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Walking on a Tightrope into Tomorrow: Estonia Can Secure Its Existence Through a New Northern Policy

The article reflects on Estonia's future challenges and opportunities through the metaphor of a historical event involving the first giraffe in China, emphasizing the unpredictability of the future.

Feb 11 • 04:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Public Education on the Cultural Front: One Battle After Another

The article reflects on the struggles faced by public education systems, drawing parallels with the metaphor of a recent acclaimed film.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cities on top of cities / Cities beneath cities

The article reflects on personal growth and the complexity of relationships using the metaphor of cities built upon each other, inspired by a scene from a movie that impacted the author during their adolescence.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Fire of Prometheus

The article explores the distinction between intelligence and wisdom, using the myth of Prometheus as a metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge and freedom.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Map and the Territory: The Urban and Existential Abstraction of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

The Guggenheim Bilbao examines the multifaceted work of Portuguese painter Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, who transformed architecture into a mental state and imperfect geometry into a metaphor for the world.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

'Trained' Shrubs Arrive Near Remetinec Prison. It's Not a Metaphor, Here's What It's About

The city of Zagreb plans a comprehensive reconstruction of Saljska Street, incorporating sidewalks, a new drainage system, modern lighting, and landscaped trees and shrubs for a total of 350,000 euros.

Feb 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Arte Documentary: Proserpina and the 'Cancel Culture'

The Arte documentary explores the myth of Proserpina, depicting her abduction by Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld, as a metaphor for cancel culture.

Feb 6 • 08:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A Minute Anti-System

The article reflects on the nature of anxiety and guilt in relation to the past and future, using metaphors to illustrate the emotional struggle of moving forward while acknowledging one's feelings.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Life & Tech

Strangers on a Journey and Flight for the Light

The article discusses the themes of travel and enlightenment in a metaphorical sense, emphasizing the importance of experiences and connections on one's journey.

Feb 5 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Like a devil in a bottle

The article uses the metaphor of a devil trapped in a bottle to illustrate the struggles of individuals or entities facing frustration, pride, and the inevitability of losing power.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

''Ēriks Palkavnieks & Popkorni'' presents a cold news - the song ''Ice Flowers''

The musical group ''Ēriks Palkavnieks & Popkorni'' has released their latest song ''Ice Flowers,'' which serves as a musical metaphor for coldness in nature and humanity, reflecting on choices and their consequences.

Feb 4 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aragón is Fraggle Rock

The article uses the metaphor of Fraggle Rock to describe the political dullness of Aragón during the current electoral campaign.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Wurster: One Hour More ...

The article discusses the implications and perspectives on work and social issues in the context of time management, as reflected in the title's metaphor.

Feb 3 • 15:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Carrying the torch of curiosity is the first task of our Universities

The article discusses how sports serve as a metaphor for the university journey, represented by the Olympic torch, with special torchbearer Valentina Garavaglia symbolizing the spirit of curiosity and knowledge in education.

Feb 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Alien Budget, Crazy Public: The Heart Doesn't Agree...

This article reflects on the feeling of disconnectedness and dissatisfaction among the public regarding the government's budget, comparing it to attending a wedding feast where one feels unwelcome.

Feb 1 • 13:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

"Crime Scene" from Stuttgart: Put Your Butt on the Couch

The Stuttgart episode of "Crime Scene" humorously critiques broken relationships using the metaphor of an inflatable flamingo left behind after children are gone, highlighting the struggles of two adults.

Jan 15 • 12:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

What Chimera Means: The Monster of Greek Mythology That Is Still Used Today

The term 'Chimera,' rooted in Greek mythology, is now used metaphorically to describe something unattainable, deceptive, or imaginary.

Jan 15 • 11:07 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

A family is like a house with cracks in the foundations. The film Emotional Value seeks space for understanding

The film 'Emotional Value' explores the complexities of family dynamics through the metaphor of a house with foundational cracks.

Jan 14 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Soggoth of Silicon Valley: The Friendly Face of the Amoral Machine

The article examines the metaphor of the Shoggoth from H.P. Lovecraft's horror universe to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence, particularly reflecting on the lack of moral standards in AI systems.

Jan 12 • 10:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Exercise: Turtles as a Fitness Role Model

The article explores the metaphor of humans riding on a turtle's back to illustrate a calmer perspective on life amidst the chaos of the universe.

Jan 12 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The final shot as a symptom

The article analyzes the disappointing performance of Real Madrid during the season, highlighting Álvaro Carreras's missed shot as a metaphor for the team's struggles.

Jan 11 • 22:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

What looks like pure destruction may also be a new beginning

The article reflects on how calamity can sometimes serve as a precursor to renewal, using metaphors like Schrödinger's cat to illustrate resilience and potential in the face of adversity.

Jan 5 • 09:17 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Bloom amid ruin: Ukraine’s struggle through the journey of one rose

The article highlights the resilience of Ukraine through the metaphor of a rose cultivated amidst challenging circumstances in a greenhouse near Kyiv.

Jan 3 • 18:34 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

And there at the back is death

The article reflects on Julio Cortázar's perspective on life and death, using the metaphor of a clock to discuss the passage of time and the inevitability of mortality.

Dec 31 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Economics and Psychology: Why New Beginnings are So Difficult – and How They Can Succeed

The article explores the challenges of starting anew in both personal and professional contexts, likening the struggle to a metaphorical elephant that represents inertia against the rider's plans.

Dec 30 • 15:24 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

We Are Too Dumb for This Man

The article discusses Jean Paul, one of Germany's greatest writers, who is often forgotten, using the peculiar fact that his hometown school in Wunsiedel houses a mummy as a metaphor for contemporary society's relationship with historical figures.

Dec 30 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The boat of Davide Tizzano

The article reflects on the experience of rowing with Davide Tizzano, emphasizing trust, effort, and the unique perspective of moving forward while looking back.

Dec 30 • 03:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

So Politics Eats: This Cookie Cutter Forgives Nothing

The article discusses how a holiday-themed cookie cutter shaped like the Reichstag can serve as a metaphor for learning about democracy and the importance of compromise during family gatherings.

Dec 27 • 18:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Glosse: The Spotlight

The article discusses the tendency for people to sugarcoat unpleasant realities, using a fairytale-like imagery of a king in a sugar coat despite his bankrupt kingdom.

Dec 26 • 16:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

The Best Student Essays: Snowflakes or Stones? Beyond Mohs' Hardness Scale

The article discusses the generational metaphor of 'snowflakes' used to describe the sensitivity of today's youth compared to older generations, exploring the societal judgments and perceptions around this characterization.

Dec 23 • 09:51 UTC

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