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• Jan. 6 Committee failed to hold social media companies to account for their role in the Capitol attack, staffers and witnesses say

  26-01-2023 23:47 via cnn.com
  
  "There might be someone getting shot tomorrow."
  
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• AI wrote a bill to regulate AI. Now Rep. Ted Lieu wants Congress to pass it.

  26-01-2023 23:35 via nbcnews.com
  
  Rep. Ted Lieu uses ChatGPT to write a bill that would recommend new federal regulations for artificial intelligence.
  
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• Taylor Swift teases release of 'Lavender Haze' music video - CNN

  26-01-2023 23:26 via news.google.com
  Taylor Swift teases release of 'Lavender Haze' music video  CNN[WATCH]: Taylor Swift Drops 'Lavender Haze' Music Video  VultureTaylor Swift’s Drops Dreamy ‘Lavender Haze’ Video: Watch  BillboardView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Pamela Anderson Talks About Pam And Tommy Series - BuzzFeed

  26-01-2023 23:08 via news.google.com
  
  Pamela Anderson Talks About Pam And Tommy Series  BuzzFeedPamela Anderson Says Producers of 2017 Baywatch Movie Were 'Bullying' Her to Do Cameo 'for Free'  PEOPLEPamela, A Love Story review – Pamela Anderson looks back in all innocence  The GuardianPamela Anderson on the "A**holes" Who Made 'Pam & Tommy' & Finally Taking Control of Her Narrative  VarietyView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Bed Bath & Beyond says it received default notice from JPMorgan - Financial Times

  26-01-2023 23:06 via news.google.com
  Bed Bath & Beyond says it received default notice from JPMorgan  Financial TimesBed Bath & Beyond Shares Plunge 35%  Bloomberg Markets and FinanceBed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) Stock Tanks on Loan Defaults  TipRanksBed Bath & Beyond warns it can't pay down debts, defaults on credit line  CNBCView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• NASA Revolutionary New Robotic Arm Really Knows How To Chill Out

  26-01-2023 22:58 via scitechdaily.com
  Future planetary missions could explore in extremely cold temperatures that stymie existing spacecraft, thanks to a project under development at JPL. When NASA returns to...
  
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• Meta and Twitter decided to restore Trump's account. Will other platforms follow suit?

  26-01-2023 22:54 via cnn.com
  
  Former president Donald Trump could soon make a return to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and reach the massive audiences on each, now that the companies behind those platforms have restored access to his accounts.
  
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• SEAL Team Six kills key ISIS facilitator Bilal al-Sudani, 10 operatives in counterterrorism mission in Somalia - Fox News

  26-01-2023 22:30 via news.google.com
  SEAL Team Six kills key ISIS facilitator Bilal al-Sudani, 10 operatives in counterterrorism mission in Somalia  Fox NewsSomalia Welcomes Killing of IS Leader  Voice of America - VOA NewsBREAKING: U.S. officials say ISIS leader, 10 ISIS fighters killed in raid  NBC NewsIslamic State leader operating in Somalia, Bilal al-Sudani, killed by US military forces  USA TODAYView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Egypt unveils 4,300-year-old mummy, tombs - DW (English)

  26-01-2023 22:06 via news.google.com
  
  Egypt unveils 4,300-year-old mummy, tombs  DW (English)Ancient Egyptian treasures unveiled after Giza tombs excavation  NBC NewsEgypt archaeology: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoveries  BBCEgypt: 'Possibly the oldest, most complete' 4300-year-old mummy found | English News | WION  WIONEgypt unveils tombs and sarcophagus in new excavation  The Associated Press - en EspañolView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Poker Face: New show is Knives Out meets Columbo meets Natasha Lyonne. - Slate

  26-01-2023 21:53 via news.google.com
  
  Poker Face: New show is Knives Out meets Columbo meets Natasha Lyonne.  SlateWhy 'Cheers' favorite John Ratzenberger makes a rare TV appearance in 'Poker Face'  Yahoo EntertainmentPoker Face review: Natasha Lyonne, Rian Johnson’s new mystery show rules  PolygonPoker Face review: Natasha Lyonne is magnetic in whodunnit series  The GuardianView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Not Safe for Everybody: The Hidden Risk of Green Tea Extract

  26-01-2023 21:18 via scitechdaily.com
  According to a recent study, although taking high-dose green tea extract for an extended period may offer some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and...
  
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• How the James Webb Space Telescope Takes Such Stunning Pictures

  26-01-2023 20:20 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Over the past six months, we Earthlings have seen some pretty awe-inspiring images through the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Since the telescope's first image was revealed to the public in July, 2022, JWST has captured images of ancient galaxies, glittering nebulas and remote exoplanets.It’s clear these pictures aren’t the work of your average point-and-shoot camera — each one is the result of an impressive array of instruments and technologies, finely tuned to bring us co
  
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• Massachusetts mom allegedly killed two of her kids, injured baby before jumping out window - Fox News

  26-01-2023 20:13 via news.google.com
  Massachusetts mom allegedly killed two of her kids, injured baby before jumping out window  Fox NewsMassachusetts mom accused of killing 2 children has ties to Connecticut  FOX 61Sorrow and support in Duxbury after tragedy  Boston HeraldMassachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy shared postpartum anxiety battle before allegedly killing kids  New York Post View Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Madison Square Garden CEO doubles down on use of facial recognition tech

  26-01-2023 20:07 via cnn.com
  
  The chief executive of the Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation has doubled down on using facial recognition at its venues to bar lawyers suing the group from attending events.
  
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• Decoding the Past – Scientists Uncover the Origin of Mysterious Giant Extinct Marine Reptile Graveyard

  26-01-2023 19:48 via scitechdaily.com
  For many years, researchers have been studying a state park in Nevada, but despite their efforts, the reason for the high number of ichthyosaur deaths...
  
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• OnePlus teases its first tablet ahead of next month’s official reveal - Engadget

  26-01-2023 18:32 via news.google.com
  
  OnePlus teases its first tablet ahead of next month’s official reveal  EngadgetGet your first look at the OnePlus Pad, OnePlus’ first tablet  Ars TechnicaExclusive: here's your first look at the OnePlus Pad, launching alongside the OnePlus 11  TechRadarOnePlus Pad renders show off its metal unibody design and Oreo style camera - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comOnePlus Pad Official Teaser Image Appears to Reveal Design, Unique Camera Position&nbs
  
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• Planetary Defense: Asteroid Findings From Specks of Space Dust Could Save Earth

  26-01-2023 18:28 via scitechdaily.com
  Curtin University-led research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid made of rocky rubble and dust, revealed significant findings that could contribute to...
  
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• DOJ disrupts major ransomware group that extorted about $100M including from schools and hospitals

  26-01-2023 18:20 via nbcnews.com
  
  The FBI infiltrated and disrupted a major cybercriminal group that extorted schools, hospitals and critical infrastructure around the world, federal officials said Thursday.
  
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• US introduces new sanctions targeting Russia's Wagner mercenary group - CNN

  26-01-2023 18:03 via news.google.com
  US introduces new sanctions targeting Russia's Wagner mercenary group  CNNWho are Russia's Wagner mercenaries leading the fight in Ukraine? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed  Al Jazeera EnglishUS sanctions Wagner, only Russian force seeing success in Ukraine  Business InsiderRussia's Wagner Group Recruits Fighters Abroad  Voice of AmericaRussian paramilitary firm Wagner Group sanctioned by U.S. for alleged ongoing criminal activity  CNBCView Full Coverage on
  
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• Plagued with errors: A news outlet's decision to write stories with AI backfires

  26-01-2023 17:55 via cnn.com
  
  News outlet CNET said Wednesday it has issued corrections on a number of articles, including some that it described as "substantial," after using an artificial intelligence-powered tool to help write dozens of stories.
  
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• ChatGPT passes exams from law and business schools

  26-01-2023 17:55 via cnn.com
  
  ChatGPT is smart enough to pass prestigious graduate-level exams -- though not with particularly high marks.
  
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• Walking vs. Running Benefits: Should You Walk or Run for Exercise?

  26-01-2023 17:30 via discovermagazine.com
  
  This article was originally published on March 22, 2021. Spring is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, and many people are looking for ways to stretch their legs, get out of the house, and maybe even burn some calories while they’re at it. We all know that regular exercise offers many physical and cognitive benefits, and more recently we’ve learned that walking might be one of the best exercises for health. But what about running? Is it like walking, only better? Is it better to walk
  
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• Moderna Announces Trials Of mRNA Shot For Heart Attacks

  26-01-2023 17:27 via technocracy.news
  
  Moderna is planning a plethora of mRNA shots for all kinds of health problems, including heart attacks. Using Messenger RNA to modify cellular functions, hormones, enzymes and proteins is extremely dangerous, but Transhumans and Technocrats are bent on creating Humanity 2.0. TN warned right after the announcement of mRNA shots for COVID-19 that once the conveyor belt to your arm was put in place, there would be a never-ending stream of shots. ⁃ TN EditorOne misappropriated term making the
  
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• Eerily perfect galaxy-shaped spiral appears over Hawaii. What is it? - Livescience.com

  26-01-2023 17:26 via news.google.com
  
  Eerily perfect galaxy-shaped spiral appears over Hawaii. What is it?  Livescience.comMystery spiral spotted in the Hawaii sky | #shorts #newvideo #trending #youtube #subscribe  The Weather ChannelBlue spiral spotted in the skies over Hawaii  WTVR CBS 6Mysterious ‘flying spiral’ spotted in sky by telescope  FOX 8 Local FirstWatch: "Mysterious Flying Spiral" Spotted In Night Sky Over Hawaii. Here's What It Is  NDTVView Full Coverage on
  
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• Unleashing the Power of Seaweed Farming for Food, Feed, and Fuel

  26-01-2023 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A University of Queensland-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss,...
  
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• Geese Are Immune to Human Harassment

  26-01-2023 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  There’s no winning in a stand-off against a goose. Well, that’s what a study in the Wildlife Society Bulletin says, finding that the standard strategies for shooing these feisty fowl away are pointless. Particularly in the winter, this type of “harassment” has high stakes for the animals’ health. Geese — Our Greatest Feathered Foes Humans are always trying to shoo geese away, hassling them with waving hands and shrill shouts. And we’ve got good reas
  
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• 3 Facts to Know About The Strange Spinning of Earth's Inner Core

  26-01-2023 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The Earth’s core has long been a place of mystery to scientists. The core of our planet sits just over 1,800 miles below the surface and exists as a ball of seething hot metal, specifically iron and nickel. It possesses many unique qualities — including its own spin. Now, researchers at Peking University in China have released new findings about the Earth’s inner core: its spin rate has slowed. Here are three things you need to know about their study, as well as what the result
  
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• FDA advisory panel considers simplifying COVID-19 vaccination schedule - CBS News

  26-01-2023 16:51 via news.google.com
  
  FDA advisory panel considers simplifying COVID-19 vaccination schedule  CBS NewsFDA advisors recommend replacing original Covid vaccine with bivalent omicron shots for all doses  CNBCThe Flu-ification of COVID Policy Is Almost Complete  The AtlanticView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Project Veritas Stings Pfizer, Discovers ‘Directed Evolution’ Of Virus To Maximize Profits

  26-01-2023 16:35 via technocracy.news
  Of course, the Pfizer executive says “directed evolution” is different than “gain-of-function”, but the result is the same and pre-meditated as well. Creating mutations of a virus in order to prepare vaccines for that mutation in advance is not only grossly unethical but patently illegal as well. This is the darkest side of Technocracy at work. ⁃ TN Editor
  > Jordon Trishton Walker, Pfizer Director of Research and Development, Strategic Operations – mRNA Sci
  
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• What Is a Social Media Cleanse?

  26-01-2023 16:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  People are generally spending more time on social media than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On average, social media users log around two and a half hours per day on social channels, according to 2022 research by Smart Insights. It is perhaps little surprise that many users are interested in trying a social media “cleanse”, also known as a detox.  Simply put a social media cleanse is time spent abstaining from Twitter, Facebook or other similar digital platforms. How
  
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• Superconducting Nanowire Photon Detector Could Enable High-Speed Quantum Communication

  26-01-2023 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers use a superconducting nanowire design for fast and precise photon counting. Researchers have developed a new detector that can precisely measure single photons at...
  
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• Didn’t Take Long: Crushed Bug ‘Additive’ Being Fed To Kids Across The EU

  26-01-2023 15:56 via technocracy.news
  
  In the wake of EU approval of two types of insects for human consumption, products are flooding the shelves of EU grocery stores. Now children are being fed meatless diets in order to save the world from flatulating bovines and resource-intensive ranchers. Some cultures in poorer areas of the world eat bugs mostly because they are poor and cannot afford other types of protein. ⁃ TN EditorAs of yesterday, a food additive made out of powdered crickets began appearing in foods from pizza, to
  
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• A Safer Opioid? Scientists Use Sodium To Reduce Harmful Effects of Fentanyl

  26-01-2023 15:08 via scitechdaily.com
  A mouse and cell study has yielded promising results, offering hope that scientists may be able to mitigate the harmful effects of fentanyl, the world’s...
  
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• How Google's long period of online dominance could end

  26-01-2023 15:07 via cnn.com
  
  For the better part of 15 years, Google has seemed like an unstoppable force, powered by the strength of its online search engine and digital advertising business. But both now look increasingly vulnerable.
  
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• Calming Kids With Electronics May Affect Emotion Regulation Skills

  26-01-2023 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  When your child has a meltdown while you’re running an errand or doing a chore, what do you do to deal with it? Many would probably admit to handing over a smartphone or a tablet so the child can keep themselves occupied. As the consumer electronics industry grew, this quick fix to pacify fussy children has become more common among caregivers. But while the approach appears to be harmless as a temporary tool, new research suggests it’s not advisable in the long run. Read More: Emotio
  
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• IBM and SAP are cutting thousands of jobs

  26-01-2023 14:07 via cnn.com
  
  IBM and SAP are the latest tech companies to slash thousands of jobs, as they reorganize businesses and profits come under pressure from a slowing global economy.
  
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• Affecting Longevity: Early Life Experiences Can Have Long-Lasting Impact on Genes

  26-01-2023 13:28 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study in fruit flies, led by researchers at University College London (UCL), has found that experiences during early life can have a long-term...
  
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• A New Promising Tech Treatment for Youth Depression

  26-01-2023 12:08 via scitechdaily.com
  Promising results have been reported in a new study led by Faranak Farzan, a professor at Simon Fraser University, on the use of neurotechnological approaches...
  
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• A Doomed World: Astronomers Discover an Exoplanet Spiraling Toward Its Destruction

  26-01-2023 10:38 via scitechdaily.com
  The impending demise of Kepler-1658b as it orbits its aging star offers an opportunity for scientists to gain insight into the fate of other planets...
  
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• Rutgers Finds Shocking 500% Increase in Autism in New York-New Jersey Region

  26-01-2023 09:55 via scitechdaily.com
  Contrary to previous findings, the increase in prevalence disproportionately affected children without co-existing intellectual disabilities. Documented cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the New...
  
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• IBM is cutting 3,900 jobs

  26-01-2023 09:49 via cnn.com
  
  IBM has become the latest tech giant to slash thousands of jobs, with 3,900 positions, or 1.5% of its global workforce, expected to be eliminated.
  
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• Trump issues statement after Meta announces end of 2-year Facebook ban, allowing him to return to the platform - Fox News

  26-01-2023 06:43 via news.google.com
  Trump issues statement after Meta announces end of 2-year Facebook ban, allowing him to return to the platform  Fox NewsHow Facebook and Twitter are punking Trump  Yahoo FinanceFacebook Unbanning Trump: How Much Does It Matter?  New York MagazineWhy Trump's Facebook ban was a blow to democracy | Opinion  The IndependentView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Do bivalent boosters work against XBB.1.5? Vaccine questions, answered. - The Washington Post

  26-01-2023 03:21 via news.google.com
  Do bivalent boosters work against XBB.1.5? Vaccine questions, answered.  The Washington PostNew study shows effectiveness of COVID-19 booster  Good Morning AmericaCDC Study Reports Bivalent Boosters Protect Against COVID-19 Variants  countynewscenter.comNew booster falls short on US protection against COVID: CDC report  New York Post COVID in California: Study says long COVID is affecting college campuses  San Francisco ChronicleView Full Coverag
  
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• Heart-related deaths rose sharply during first year of COVID-19 pandemic, report shows - CBS News

  26-01-2023 02:49 via news.google.com
  
  Heart-related deaths rose sharply during first year of COVID-19 pandemic, report shows  CBS NewsHeart disease remains No. 1 killer, aided by COVID-19, doctors say  NBC4 ColumbusRecord number of deaths in US from cardiovascular disease early in pandemic: Report shows  ABC NewsAlarming spike in heart-related deaths linked to early COVID-19 pandemic, report says  San Francisco ChronicleDeaths Due to Cardiovascular Diseases Spiked in Pandemic | Weather.com&nbs
  
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• iPhone 15 Expected to Feature Wi-Fi 6E Like Latest Macs and iPad Pro - MacRumors

  26-01-2023 02:39 via news.google.com
  
  iPhone 15 Expected to Feature Wi-Fi 6E Like Latest Macs and iPad Pro  MacRumorsiPhone 15 Wi-Fi 6E support would mean more capacity, less interference, better video streaming  9to5MaciPhone 15 to Support the Latest WiFi 6E Standard For Faster Wireless Speeds and Lower Latency  WccftechKuo: iPhone 15 Models to Adopt Wi-Fi 6E  MacRumorsiPhone 15 could be the first iPhone to feature Wi-Fi 6E  AppleInsiderView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Meta ends Trump's suspension on Facebook and Instagram while pledging 'new guardrails'

  26-01-2023 02:03 via nbcnews.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts are being reinstated, the social media giant Meta announced Wednesday.
  
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• Elon Musk's Twitter faces censorship allegations in India free speech battle

  26-01-2023 00:42 via nbcnews.com
  
  Elon Musk is facing allegations of complying with state censorship after Twitter appeared to take sides with India’s government in a turbulent free speech fight.
  
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