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• Devastating risks of transitioning to 'green' energy: Mining for electric-powering minerals has left 23 million people exposed to toxic waste, 500,000km of rivers polluted and 16 million acres of farmland ruined

  21-09-2023 21:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Toxic byproducts of metals mining pollute over 297,800 miles of river systems, researchers found. They also estimate the pollution impacts 5.72 million livestock globally
  
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• New iPhone 15 'action button' being deployed to order Starbucks Pumpkin Lattes in record time

  21-09-2023 20:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A smartphone reporter shared how she's using the new Action button on the iPhone 15 to instantly order Starbucks.
  
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• Missouri v. Biden: Massive “Whole-Of-Government” Illegal Censorship Conspiracy Exposed

  21-09-2023 18:57 via technocracy.news
  
  This is a rat’s nest. This court case has surfaced at least 67 federal employees representing a dozen agencies, perhaps exposing the largest conspiracy in the history of our nation. This fish stinks from the head down because Biden is the only person who can call for a “whole-of-government” operation, who has been wont to do on multiple occasions.
  Part of this conspiracy sought to run Dr. Joseph Mercola out of business, among others. In addition, the illegal attacks against Fre
  
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• Google's AI system won't answer negative questions about Vladimir Putin asked in Russian - but does make argument for Trump being racist

  21-09-2023 18:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the two researchers in Switzerland who did the test believe Google is being 'pushed' by the Kremlin to censor anything critical about the Russian regime.
  
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• Google Calendar is back online following a two-hour outage that affected users worldwide

  21-09-2023 17:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to Down Detector, the problems started at around 14:30 BST and affected users globally.
  
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• Google's AI system won't answer negative questions about Vladimir Putin asked in Russian - but  gladly makes argument about Trump being racist

  21-09-2023 17:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the two researchers in Switzerland who did the test believe Google is being 'pushed' by the Kremlin to censor anything critical about the Russian regime.
  
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• Scientists uncover why women crave chocolate and crisps at certain times of the month - and confirm 'it's not made up'

  21-09-2023 17:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study conducted by researchers in Germany, has found a change in women's brains at a certain time of the month which could affect their appetite and desire for junk food.
  
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• Google Calendar is DOWN: App crashes for users worldwide

  21-09-2023 17:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to Down Detector, the problems started at around 14:30 BST and are affecting users globally.
  
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• Is this why pugs and bulldogs are still so popular? Humans see flat-faced dogs as child-like and can't resist helping them, study finds

  21-09-2023 17:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from Eötvös Loránd University have revealed why flat-faced dogs are still so popular despite their health issues - and say it's all down to their infant-like faces and personalities.
  
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• The 55 Best Films on Disney+ Right Now

  21-09-2023 16:00
  
  From The Little Mermaid to The Nightmare Before Christmas, here’s what you need to watch on the streaming platform.
  
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• Warning over toxic green 'mashed potato' foam that can kill dogs in just 24 HOURS: Pet owners warned about poisonous algae seeping into rivers, lochs and ponds that's lethal to animals

  21-09-2023 14:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One badly affected freshwater lake - Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland - is being devastated by the algae, which has formed uncontrollable blooms over the summer.
  
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• I'm a fertility doctor - these are the five foods and drinks I'd never have while trying to conceive

  21-09-2023 14:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  London-based dietitian Ro Huntriss recommended limiting coffee to two cups a day and completely avoiding some sweet treats.
  
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• Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI

  21-09-2023 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws.
  
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• It might sound bat crazy, but these disease-riddled cave-dwelling creatures of the night might hold the key to curing CANCER

  21-09-2023 13:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bats have mystified scientists for years due to their unique ability to live normally with viruses that kill or sicken most other mammals - and people. Now NY researchers think they could cure cancer.
  
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• Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your Genome Sequenced

  21-09-2023 13:00
  
  DNA sequencing can assess your risk of developing certain diseases. It could even help provide medicines personalized to your genes one day. Governments want you to get involved.
  
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• Palantir’s Reputation Stalks Its Bid for the UK’s National Health Data

  21-09-2023 12:00
  
  US-based Palantir is favored to win a $595 million NHS contract, but activists and doctors worry about its controversial ties to cofounder Peter Thiel, the military, and US border control.
  
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• Instagram users say they're being bombarded with Broadcast Channel notifications - here's how to turn them off on your smartphone

  21-09-2023 11:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Complaints have flooded social media over the past 48 hours after Meta unleashed Instagram Broadcast Channels in the UK.
  
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• Facebook has very subtly changed its logo - so, can you tell the difference?

  21-09-2023 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Facebook staff hail their subtle redesign of the site's logo as as 'electric and everlasting' - although you may not notice any difference.
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

  21-09-2023 10:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.
  
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• Rishi Sunak delays petrol car ban in major shift on green policies

  21-09-2023 08:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister claims the changes will support "hard-pressed families" but opponents accuse him of "selling out".
  
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• Does Using AI Make Me Lazy?

  21-09-2023 08:00
  
  Amid heightened surveillance and fears of layoffs, many UK workers are embarrassed to admit they're using generative AI tools in the office.
  
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• Get a grip on greener housebuilding and pollution rules, government told

  21-09-2023 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Lords committee warns that the government risks missing housebuilding and environmental targets.
  
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• Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge

  21-09-2023 05:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death.
  
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• UK migratory birds 'in freefall' over climate change

  21-09-2023 04:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bird lovers will see a very different pattern of species in the future, scientists warn.
  
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• Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence?

  21-09-2023 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work.
  
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• Poo from baboons, lemurs and pigs contains secret for treating ulcers in diabetes patients, UK researchers say

  21-09-2023 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sheffield scientists found viruses living in the poo of exotic animals killed the bacteria within diabetic foot ulcers which are often resistant to antibiotics and hope their discovery will lead to new treatments.
  
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• Nothing fishy about it! Lab-grown, 3D-printed SALMON goes on supermarket shelves for the first time

  21-09-2023 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Vegan salmon-maker Revo Foods hopes the product will curb global overfishing. The start-up says the fillet uses at least 77 percent less carbon than wild-caught salmon
  
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