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• A New Simple Process Extracts Valuable Compounds From Seawater

  14-12-2022 23:32 via scitechdaily.com
  Magnesium salt is extracted from Sequim seawater using a novel flow-based technique. People have been using salts from the ocean, like table salt, since prehistoric...
  
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• Former Twitter employee sentenced to more than three years in prison for spying for Saudi Arabia

  14-12-2022 23:13 via nbcnews.com
  
  A former Twitter employee found guilty of spying on users on behalf of the Saudi royal family has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
  
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• Amazon warehouse shooting in Chandler leaves suspect dead, 1 injured - FOX 10 News Phoenix

  14-12-2022 23:10 via news.google.com
  Amazon warehouse shooting in Chandler leaves suspect dead, 1 injured  FOX 10 News PhoenixPolice investigating deadly shooting at Chandler Amazon facility  ABC15 Arizona in PhoenixAmazon worker shot, colleague returns fire killing suspect outside Arizona facility: Police  ABC NewsSuspect dead; one hospitalized after shooting at Amazon warehouse in Chandler  Arizona's FamilyShooting at Amazon warehouse in Chandler leaves 1 person injured  The Arizo
  
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• NWSL investigation finds misconduct at 'vast majority' of clubs - The Washington Post

  14-12-2022 23:02 via news.google.com
  NWSL investigation finds misconduct at 'vast majority' of clubs  The Washington PostThe biggest takeaways from the NWSL—NWSL PA joint investigation report  The AthleticNWSL investigation corroborates key details in Portland Thorns’ mishandling of Paul Riley allegations  OregonLiveNWSL, NWSLPA joint investigation report details ‘widespread misconduct’  The AthleticView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Video Footage Reveals New Details of Paul Pelosi Attack During SF Hearing - The New York Times

  14-12-2022 22:48 via news.google.com
  Video Footage Reveals New Details of Paul Pelosi Attack During SF Hearing  The New York TimesPaul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape allegedly cited 'evil in Washington,' hammer displayed to judge  Fox NewsSFPD officer gives his account of encounter with DePape at Pelosi home morning of attack  KPIX CBS SF Bay AreaPaul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of 'evil' in Washington  Yahoo NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, DJ for 'Ellen DeGeneres Show,' dead at 40 - CNN

  14-12-2022 22:31 via news.google.com
  Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, DJ for 'Ellen DeGeneres Show,' dead at 40  CNNEllen DeGeneres' famed DJ tWitch dead at 40  Fox NewsJada Pinkett Smith & More Pay Tribute to Stephen "tWitch" Boss | E! News  E! NewsStephen 'tWitch' Boss, Former Ellen Show DJ and SYTYCD, Dead at 40  PEOPLEView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Fed raises rates by a half point as central banks enter new phase - Financial Times

  14-12-2022 22:22 via news.google.com
  Fed raises rates by a half point as central banks enter new phase  Financial TimesFederal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.50%, bringing rates to highest since 2007  Yahoo FinanceHere's everything the Federal Reserve is expected to do Wednesday  CNBCUS Inflation Relief Is Finally Happening, Putting Fed Pause in View  BloombergUS Dollar bears move in as markets turn on a dime during Fed event  FXStreetView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• FTX hearing: Warren, O'Leary clash on whether cryptocurrency facilitates money laundering - Fox Business

  14-12-2022 21:59 via news.google.com
  FTX hearing: Warren, O'Leary clash on whether cryptocurrency facilitates money laundering  Fox BusinessSenator Warren questions former FTX spokesperson Kevin O'Leary about crypto regulation  Yahoo FinanceElizabeth Warren unveils bipartisan bill to crack down on crypto money laundering  CNNBipartisan bill targets crypto money laundering in wake of FTX collapse  EngadgetSenator Warren Introduces New Crypto Bill Targeting Self-Custody Wallets  Decry
  
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• New Study Casts Doubt on Old Ideas of How Hearing Works

  14-12-2022 21:52 via scitechdaily.com
  The way humans experience music and speech differs from what was previously thought. This is the finding of a study conducted by researchers from Linköping...
  
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• Fantasy Football Week 15 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Running Backs: Ride Alvin Kamara, David Montgomery, James Conner - CBS Sports

  14-12-2022 21:35 via news.google.com
  Fantasy Football Week 15 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Running Backs: Ride Alvin Kamara, David Montgomery, James Conner  CBS SportsWeek 15 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs  Yahoo SportsNFL Fantasy 2022 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 15: Quarterbacks  NFL.comNFL Week 15 playoff clinching scenarios: How 49ers, Vikings, Cowboys, Chiefs and Bills can clinch berths  CBS SportsLions quarterback Jared Goff belongs firmly on fantasy benches in Week 15 vs. the Jets 
  
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• The real revelation from the 'Twitter Files': Content moderation is messy

  14-12-2022 21:15 via cnn.com
  
  Before then-President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter after the Capitol riot last January, there was a debate among some employees about what to do with the company's most prominent and controversial user.
  
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• An Ethiopian professor was murdered by a mob. A lawsuit alleges Facebook fueled the violence

  14-12-2022 21:15 via cnn.com
  
  The son of an Ethiopian chemistry professor who was killed during unrest in the country last year has filed a lawsuit against Meta, Facebook's parent company, alleging that the social media platform is fueling viral hate and violence, harming people across eastern and southern Africa.
  
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• Twitter suspends Elon Musk's jet tracker account - Axios

  14-12-2022 21:12 via news.google.com
  Twitter suspends Elon Musk's jet tracker account  AxiosTwitter suspends account that tracked Musk's private jet, despite billionaire's 'free speech' pledge  CNNTwitter suspends account dedicated to tracking Elon Musk's private jet  CNBCJet-tracking teen lashes out at Elon Musk for suspending Twitter account  New York Post Elon Musk Should Take a Clear Stand Against Censorship by Proxy  ReasonView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Did Covid rob you of your taste or smell? It might mean you've got strong immunity - Daily Mail

  14-12-2022 20:33 via news.google.com
  Did Covid rob you of your taste or smell? It might mean you've got strong immunity  Daily MailCOVID Loss of Smell, Taste May Signal More Intense Immune Response  The Daily BeastLosing Smell and Taste to COVID-19 Linked to Lower Reinfection Risk  Everyday HealthView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• New Tool Identifies Safe Places To Introduce Genes Into Human DNA

  14-12-2022 20:31 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have developed a tool that can locate safe places to introduce genes into human DNA. The tool is an...
  
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• Why Tom Brady, David Ortiz, Jimmy Fallon and other celebrities are getting sued over crypto

  14-12-2022 20:20 via cnn.com
  
  With the implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX dominating the headlines, celebrities who hawked cryptocurrency are now finding themselves under fresh legal scrutiny.
  
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• US winter storm barrels east with millions under weather warnings - BBC

  14-12-2022 20:20 via news.google.com
  US winter storm barrels east with millions under weather warnings  BBCMassive storm crawls across U.S., bringing thunderstorms, snow, tornadoes  CBS NewsSevere weather: 8 tornadoes confirmed in North Texas, possibly as many 12  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthWhy Did North Texas Get So Many Tornadoes During Tuesday's Storm?  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthMonster storm system moves across U.S. spawning deadly tornadoes, blizzard conditions  CBS MorningsView
  
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• ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ Starts Offshore Rollout With Strong Early Numbers; China Covid & French Football Impactful, Long Game Afoot – International Box Office - Deadline

  14-12-2022 20:00 via news.google.com
  ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ Starts Offshore Rollout With Strong Early Numbers; China Covid & French Football Impactful, Long Game Afoot – International Box Office  DeadlineBox Office Preview: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Eyes Domination With $175 Million Start  VarietyAvatar 2 Bags Negative Talk At Premiers?  Greatandhra‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Charts Course for Year’s Best Global Box Office Opening  Holly
  
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• U.S. Air Force veteran freed in Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap - Axios

  14-12-2022 19:56 via news.google.com
  U.S. Air Force veteran freed in Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap  AxiosUkraine Russia live updates: Patriot defense systems; American freed  USA TODAYU.S. Air Force veteran freed in Russia prisoner swap, Ukraine says  The Washington PostAmerican Suedi Murekezi freed from Russian-controlled territory by Ukrainian military intelligence  ABC NewsUkraine says prisoner swap with Russia frees U.S. national Suedi Murekezi, 64 Ukrainian troops  CBS NewsView
  
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• Bowl game predictions for 41 college football matchups, viewing schedule - 247Sports

  14-12-2022 19:48 via news.google.com
  Bowl game predictions for 41 college football matchups, viewing schedule  247SportsThe College Football Bowls You Should Watch, According To Our Highly Scientific Ratings  FiveThirtyEightCollege football bowl games: Picking all 41 winners using patented system  Desert Sun2022-23 College Bowl Games: Confidence football pool picks, predictions, schedule, computer model rankings  CBS SportsLas Vegas Bowl Best Bets | College Football Bowl Picks, Predictions &a
  
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• 'Shame on you': Club Q survivors blame GOP rhetoric for mass violence - CNN

  14-12-2022 19:29 via news.google.com
  'Shame on you': Club Q survivors blame GOP rhetoric for mass violence  CNNNadine Smith: 'Club Q Felt Like The Inevitable Pathway' Extremists Have Put The Country On  MSNBCClub Q survivors, co-owner testify before Congress and ask federal lawmakers to take action  The Colorado SunClub Q shooting survivors speak out about anti-LGBTQ hate at hearing  CNNClub Q co-owner and shooting survivors testified at Congress about the tragedy and rising anti-LGBTQ hate&n
  
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• Lawmaker Eva Kaili, 3 others charged in alleged bribery scheme involving Qatar - CBS News

  14-12-2022 19:15 via news.google.com
  Lawmaker Eva Kaili, 3 others charged in alleged bribery scheme involving Qatar  CBS NewsIt's no great surprise that the European Parliament is engulfed in a corruption scandal  CNNFour in EU-Qatar bribery inquiry to stay in custody  BBCOpinion: Ignominy and disgrace in the European Parliament  DW (English)The Brief — A collective guilty conscience – EURACTIV.com  EURACTIVView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Scientists Discover an Unexpected Danger Lurking in Ancient Mayan Cities

  14-12-2022 19:11 via scitechdaily.com
  Mercury exposure may have been a health risk for the ancient Maya. Mesoamerica’s ancient Maya cities never cease to amaze visitors. However, an unexpected danger...
  
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• The Witcher 3’s ‘Next-Gen’ Upgrade Is Causing Problems For Some PC Players - Kotaku

  14-12-2022 19:10 via news.google.com
  The Witcher 3’s ‘Next-Gen’ Upgrade Is Causing Problems For Some PC Players  KotakuThe Witcher 3's Next-Gen Update Makes The RPG Feel Like A Whole New Game  MMORPG.comThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - The Biggest Changes in the Next-Gen Update  IGNThe Witcher 3 Next-Gen Upgrade: Should I Choose Raytracing or Performance?  VG247The Witcher 3's free next-gen update is out now, but some players report performance issues  PC GamerView Full
  
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• 7 Things We Learned From NASA's Wildly Successful Artemis 1 Mission - Gizmodo

  14-12-2022 19:00 via news.google.com
  7 Things We Learned From NASA's Wildly Successful Artemis 1 Mission  GizmodoClose Up Shows Charred NASA Capsule After Returning From the Moon  msnNOW7 Things We Learned From NASA’s Wildly Successful Artemis 1 Mission  Yahoo NewsOrion Heatshield Aftermath Following Lunar Return | Artemis I  NASASpaceflightFrom Liftoff to Splashdown: NASA Releases Supercut Video of Artemis 1 Highlights  GizmodoView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Mom, 8-year-old son killed by Louisiana tornado are identified - ABC News

  14-12-2022 18:59 via news.google.com
  Mom, 8-year-old son killed by Louisiana tornado are identified  ABC NewsStorm spawns tornadoes across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana  ABC 7 ChicagoTornado slams Louisiana town leaving 3 dead, including child; missing mom found deceased  Fox NewsLouisiana Tornado Updates | Tornado Slams Louisiana Town | Tornadd In Louisana | USA News | News18  CNN-News18Live Updates: People Trapped, Hospital Damaged In Louisiana; Tornado Kills Mother And Child | Weather.com&
  
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• Mike Leach Tribute - Mississippi State Athletics

  14-12-2022 18:59 via news.google.com
  Mike Leach Tribute  Mississippi State AthleticsMississippi State to play in bowl game following death of Mike Leach  Fox NewsTipsheet: Mike Leach forged his own unique path to college football success  St. Louis Post-DispatchMandel’s Mailbag: Remembering Mike Leach, five best games, favorite moments  The AthleticThe world needs more characters like Mike Leach  The Seattle TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Intermittent fasting can reverse type 2 diabetes in in MONTHS - Daily Mail

  14-12-2022 18:58 via news.google.com
  Intermittent fasting can reverse type 2 diabetes in in MONTHS  Daily MailIntermittent fasting may negate need for diabetes drugs, small study suggests  UPI NewsType 2 Diabetes: Intermittent Fasting May Help Reverse Condition  HealthlineIntermittent Fasting Can Lead to Type 2 Diabetes Remission  MedscapeCan diabetes be reversed? Or is it remission?  The Indian ExpressView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Twitter suspends account that tracked Musk's private jet, despite billionaire's 'free speech' pledge

  14-12-2022 18:52 via cnn.com
  
  Twitter has suspended an account that tracked the location of Elon Musk's private jet. The suspension comes despite Musk last month tweeting, "My commitment to free speech extends even to not banning the account following my plane, even though that is a direct personal safety risk."
  
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• Ukraine War: US planning to send Patriot air defence missiles - BBC

  14-12-2022 18:26 via news.google.com
  Ukraine War: US planning to send Patriot air defence missiles  BBCUS set to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Retired general explains the impact  CNNUS to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Geminid meteor shower fast facts - Fox News

  14-12-2022 18:16 via news.google.com
  Geminid meteor shower fast facts  Fox NewsThe Geminid meteor shower of 2022 peaked tonight (photos)  Space.comRainfall moving into the region Wednesday  WCNCBundle up and enjoy the show in the sky!  WSYRView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Super Nintendo World - Official Opening Date Teaser Trailer - IGN

  14-12-2022 17:48 via news.google.com
  Super Nintendo World - Official Opening Date Teaser Trailer  IGNSuper Nintendo World Opening Date Announced for U.S.  GizmodoA new way to play. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ opens 2/17/2023  Universal Studios HollywoodSuper Nintendo World Gets an Official Opening Date at Universal Studios Hollywood  IGNSuper Nintendo World finally opening in the U.S. this February  PolygonView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• US government charges 8 social media influencers over alleged pump-and-dump scheme

  14-12-2022 17:36 via cnn.com
  
  The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged seven Twitter users and a podcaster in an alleged $100 million stock manipulation scheme run through social media, the agency said Wednesday.
  
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• 'Harry & Meghan' becomes Netflix's biggest-ever documentary debut - CNBC

  14-12-2022 17:04 via news.google.com
  'Harry & Meghan' becomes Netflix's biggest-ever documentary debut  CNBCPrince Harry At Fault Over Meghan Markle Tension W/ Royal Family ? | Royally Us  Us WeeklyInside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Series and the Palace Reaction  PEOPLEHarry Meghan and the perils of an online superstar culture | Mint  MintWhy does the Harry and Meghan psychodrama continue? Because no one really wants it to end  The GuardianView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• DOJ and SEC charge social media influencers in alleged $100 million stock pump-and-dump scheme - CNBC

  14-12-2022 17:04 via news.google.com
  DOJ and SEC charge social media influencers in alleged $100 million stock pump-and-dump scheme  CNBCUS government charges 8 social media influencers over alleged pump-and-dump scheme  CNNDOJ alleges 8 Americans used social media to make $114M in 'pump and dump' investment scheme  Fox BusinessSEC charges 8 social media influencers, alleging $100M pump-and-dump stock scheme  Yahoo FinanceView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Newsom says California about to 'break' amid flood of illegal migrants when Title 42 expires - Fox News

  14-12-2022 16:10 via news.google.com
  Newsom says California about to 'break' amid flood of illegal migrants when Title 42 expires  Fox NewsJoe Biden's border policies risk breaking my state, says governor in his own party  The TelegraphCalifornia governor visits migrant shelter south of the border  FOX 5 San DiegoGavin Newsom torched for border visit amid 2024 speculation: 'Meaningless political theater'  Fox NewsNewsom: California is overwhelmed by immigrant crisis  CBS 8 San Diego
  
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• The 7 things you need to know for Wednesday, December 14 - The Washington Post

  14-12-2022 15:30 via news.google.com
  The 7 things you need to know for Wednesday, December 14  The Washington PostInside FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's senior class prank: report  Markets InsiderInside the downfall of cryptocurrency titan Sam Bankman-Fried l Nightline  ABC NewsPR is the latest risky business for Sam Bankman-Fried  The HillGREG GUTFELD: Why didn't anyone question Sam Bankman-Fried?  Fox NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• SEC says social media influencers used Twitter and Discord to manipulate stocks

  14-12-2022 15:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged seven social media influencers with securities fraud, saying Wednesday that they were part of a $100 million
  
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• Trump Trails DeSantis By Double Digits In New Polling - MSNBC

  14-12-2022 15:00 via news.google.com
  Trump Trails DeSantis By Double Digits In New Polling  MSNBCTrump's conservative base deserting him for DeSantis - poll  BBC2024 showdowns: Biden tops Trump but trails DeSantis in national poll's potential match ups  Fox NewsNew polls: Trump's 2024 bid has a growing DeSantis problem  AxiosView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• A guide to all the characters in Avatar: The Way of Water - The A.V. Club

  14-12-2022 15:00 via news.google.com
  A guide to all the characters in Avatar: The Way of Water  The A.V. ClubAvatar: The Way of Water Review  IGNAvatar: The Way of Water First Reviews: A Magical, Visually Sublime Cinematic Experience Well Worth the Wait  Rotten Tomatoes'Avatar: The Way of Water' rekindles the wonder in a way that demands to be seen  CNNAvatar: The Way of Water Review: Second time's the 'visual' charm as James Cameron weaves epic cinematic watch  PINKVILLAView Full C
  
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• Why a growing number of states are cracking down on TikTok

  14-12-2022 14:19 via cnn.com
  
  Two years after TikTok avoided a national ban in the United States, the popular short-form video app is now facing growing pushback at the state level.
  
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• Dr. Sanjay Gupta: After two years of Covid-19 vaccines, here's why they're still vital - CNN

  14-12-2022 13:26 via news.google.com
  Dr. Sanjay Gupta: After two years of Covid-19 vaccines, here's why they're still vital  CNNPeople who skipped their COVID vaccine are at higher risk of traffic accidents, according to a new study  Yahoo FinanceStudy suggesting unvaccinated should pay higher car insurance premiums draws outrage  Fox NewsAnti-Vaxxers' disregard for basic human safety also makes them lousy drivers  Boing BoingView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Common Group of Viruses Strongly Linked to Type 1 Diabetes

  14-12-2022 13:04 via scitechdaily.com
  Individuals with type 1 diabetes are eight times more likely than others to have an enterovirus infection; the findings support ongoing research on vaccines to...
  
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• Blizzard tells China's 'World of Warcraft' fans to back up data as it seeks new partner

  14-12-2022 12:49 via cnn.com
  
  "World of Warcraft" fans in China will have to back up their playing history as the distributor of the hit game winds down its agreement with Blizzard Entertainment.
  
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• New Study: More Older Adults Should Be Doing This Simple Task

  14-12-2022 11:45 via scitechdaily.com
  Only around half of the individuals with hypertension or conditions linked to blood pressure regularly monitor, but guidelines from healthcare professionals encourage older adults to...
  
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• 5 Ways To Regulate Your Circadian Rhythm

  14-12-2022 10:32 via scitechdaily.com
  The importance of getting enough shut-eye is stressed time and time again as one cornerstone of good health. Adequate sleep has been linked to improved...
  
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• Ukraine live briefing: Drones shot down over Kyiv; U.S. Air Force veteran freed in swap with Russia - The Washington Post

  14-12-2022 10:29 via news.google.com
  Ukraine live briefing: Drones shot down over Kyiv; U.S. Air Force veteran freed in swap with Russia  The Washington PostWar in Ukraine: Drone strikes on central Kyiv | DW News  DW NewsRussian drone barrage taken out by Ukrainian defense forces  CNNPutin’s war on Ukrainian power grid reveals more than he’d like  The HillRussia Targets Kyiv With Drones in Morning Attacks: Ukraine War News  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google
  
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• McCarthy and McConnell on collision course as Congress barrels toward messy finish - CNN

  14-12-2022 06:37 via news.google.com
  McCarthy and McConnell on collision course as Congress barrels toward messy finish  CNNCiting Progress Toward Spending Deal, Lawmakers Move to Avoid Shutdown  The New York TimesUS can't afford Pelosi-Schumer spending bomb: We demand continuing resolution until new Congress  Fox NewsCongress achieves 'framework' for omnibus spending bill to avert government shutdown  Fox NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• The Milky Way Is Mysteriously Rippling – Scientists Might Finally Know Why

  14-12-2022 06:25 via scitechdaily.com
  Using data from the Gaia satellite telescope, a team headed by Lund University researchers in Sweden discovered that large parts of the Milky Way’s outer...
  
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• 100% Survival – Tiny Swimming Robots Can Treat Life-Threatening Cases of Pneumonia

  14-12-2022 02:15 via scitechdaily.com
  Nanoengineers from the University of California, San Diego, have created tiny robots called microrobots that can swim around in the lungs, deliver medicine, and be...
  
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