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• Weather delay moves SpaceX-NASA astronaut launch to Sunday

  13-11-2020 23:38 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Four astronauts are slated to ride into orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule this weekend, kicking off what NASA hopes will be years of SpaceX conducting routine trips to keep the International Space Station fully staffed.
  
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• Bumble is reportedly planning for a 2021 IPO

  13-11-2020 23:38 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Female-focused dating app Bumble is swiping right on Wall Street.
  
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• Why Scientists Are So Worried About Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier

  13-11-2020 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thwaites Glacier in western Antarctica is in serious danger. It's swiftly melting, and a collapse could cause a dramatic increase in sea level rise.
  
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• QAnon's Dominion voter fraud conspiracy theory reaches the president

  13-11-2020 22:53 via nbcnews.com
  
  Joe Biden's win and the disintegration of the broader QAnon narrative do not spell the end of the broader conspiracy ecosystem it has built.
  
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• GM recalling nearly 69K Bolt electric cars due to fire risk

  13-11-2020 22:23 via abcnews.go.com
  
  General Motors says it will recall nearly 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars worldwide because the batteries have caught fire in five of them
  
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• As the Pandemic Surges, C.D.C. Issues Increasingly Assertive Advice

  13-11-2020 22:01 via nytimes.com
  
  Agency scientists often contradict the Trump administration now, but critics urge a more public stance.
  
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• YouTube says it wants 'discussion' of election results, even when it's been debunked

  13-11-2020 21:41 via nbcnews.com
  
  Compared to Facebook and Twitter, YouTube has staked out a position that is less aggressive in handling videos that contain election misinformation.
  
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• Which Sense Do Humans Rely on the Most?

  13-11-2020 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aristotle established a one-size-fits-all rating that endured for centuries, but new research says upbringing, training and environment can determine which of the five senses are most important.
  
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• SpaceX's Musk gets mixed virus tests on eve of crew launch

  13-11-2020 20:15 via abcnews.go.com
  
  SpaceX chief Elon Musk may have to steer clear of NASA's Kennedy Space Center after getting mixed COVID-19 test results on the eve of his company's second crew launch
  
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• Animals That Sleep the Least and the Most

  13-11-2020 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  As far as we know, all animals seem to rest. But sleep behaviors and the number of daily hours varies greatly across the animal kingdom.
  
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• Struggling With Maskne? Prevent It With These Tips

  13-11-2020 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Face masks, though lifesaving, can cause irritation and acne breakouts. Here's how to avoid them.
  
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• Zuckerberg: Bannon's beheading comments aren't enough to ban him from Facebook

  13-11-2020 18:51 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told staff at a company meeting on Thursday that Steve Bannon suggesting that Dr. Anthony Fauci and FBI Director Christopher Wray should be beheaded was not enough of a violation of Facebook's rules to permanently suspend the former White House chief strategist from the platform, according to a Facebook employee.
  
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• TikTok granted two more weeks to reach a deal for US business

  13-11-2020 18:51 via rss.cnn.com
  
  After seemingly blowing past the Trump administration's deadline for TikTok to find a new owner, the US government has quietly given the embattled social media platform a reprieve.
  
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• Secret Facial Recognition Program Could Cover Every State

  13-11-2020 17:52 via technocracy.news
  
  Technocrats surveil everything. Law enforcement agencies across the nation have been scooping up pictures and identities of conservatives at rallies and protests. The fact that it is done at all is draconian but the intent behind it is even worse. ⁃ TN EditorAmerica’s law enforcement has been secretly using a facial recognition program that can be used to ID activists and protesters.The first-ever acknowledgement of the program was recently revealed by the Washington P
  
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• Dentists: ‘Mask Mouth’ Can Lead To Strokes, Heart Attacks

  13-11-2020 17:16 via technocracy.news
  
  One dentist says,  “50% of his patients are suffering from negative health issues due to mask-wearing.” No, it’s not just about bad breath. Oral inflammation and excessive bacteria are well-known killers.  ⁃ TN EditorDentists are warning about the health issues tied to prolonged use of a mask to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
  They said dental problems associated with “mask mouth,” including gum disease, could lead to serious complications.
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• Snitch City: Simi Valley Says Businesses Can Call Police Over No-Maskers

  13-11-2020 16:55 via technocracy.news
  
  The police have no legal authority to cite shoppers but they can be used to “escort” no-maskers off of private property at the store’s request. This is lawlessness and its spreading like wildfire during the pandemic era. ⁃ TN EditorSimi Valley businesses whose customers refuse to wear a face mask can now call the police for help in removing those persons from their property.
  However, “businesses in Simi Valley who encounter individuals who will not adhere to store p
  
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• North Korea and Russia are still trying to hack coronavirus vaccine researchers

  13-11-2020 16:19 via nbcnews.com
  
  Government hackers targeting vaccine research are broadly assumed to be conducting espionage for their own countries' vaccine efforts.
  
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• Food delivery giant DoorDash files paperwork to go public

  13-11-2020 16:14 via rss.cnn.com
  
  DoorDash, the on-demand food delivery company, is preparing to go public at a time when its services are in high demand due to the ongoing pandemic.
  
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• Nature's Masterpiece: How Evolution Gave Us Our Human Hands

  13-11-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  We’re more than just opposable thumbs — our hands gave us tools, new skills and better communication.
  
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• SpaceX-NASA launch: What to know ahead of Saturday's Crew Dragon astronaut mission

  13-11-2020 13:59 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Four astronauts are slated to ride into orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule this weekend, kicking off what NASA hopes will be years of SpaceX conducting routine trips to keep the International Space Station fully staffed.
  
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• Nintendo is reviving one of its oldest handhelds from the '80s

  13-11-2020 13:32 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Nintendo is feeling nostalgic lately, and it's reviving a yet another '80s relic.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg tells Facebook employees Biden will be next president

  13-11-2020 13:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  Several Biden campaign staffers have complained about the company's handling of election ads and the impact misinformation has had on democracy.
  
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• TikTok won't be forced to shut down for now, Commerce Department rules

  13-11-2020 11:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  The government has lost two TikTok-related cases in recent months, but appeals are moving ahead.
  
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• Steel Bite Pro Reviews: Scam Complaints or Oral Care Support

  13-11-2020 06:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Steel Bite Pro is well-recognized as a top dental health supplement for natural oral care hygiene support using powerful herbal ingredients, but is it worth it?
  
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• Evolution Favors New Epidemic Diseases of “Intermediate” Severity

  13-11-2020 05:22 via scitechdaily.com
  
  New epidemic diseases have an evolutionary advantage if they are of “intermediate” severity, research shows. Scientists tested the theory that pathogens (disease-causing organisms) that inflict...
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• Magnetic Monster? NASA’s Hubble Sees Unexplained Brightness from Colossal Explosion

  13-11-2020 03:46 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Neutron-Star Collision Releases Puzzling Burst of Infrared Light In our infinite universe, stars can go bump in the night. When this happens between a pair...
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• Google Photos hooked users with free unlimited storage. Now that's changing

  13-11-2020 01:03 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Google will restrict free usage of a very popular service.
  
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• Nintendo Switch sales soared just before the PS5 and Xbox Series X debuted

  13-11-2020 00:46 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Shiny new video game consoles from PlayStation and Xbox are flying off the shelves this week. But their competition, Nintendo, wants gamers to know it still has the best-selling video game console.
  
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