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• Google makes office attendance part of performance reviews - Ars Technica

  08-06-2023 23:51 via news.google.com
  Google makes office attendance part of performance reviews  Ars TechnicaCompanies trying everything to get workers back under same roof  Morning BrewGoogle among companies urging employees to return to office  NBC Bay AreaGoogle has officially changed its mind about remote work  Yahoo FinanceWar on remote work: Google clamps down on employees working from home  CNBC TelevisionView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Here's how Meta's Mark Zuckerberg reacted to Apple's Vision Pro - Mashable

  08-06-2023 23:50 via news.google.com
  
  Here's how Meta's Mark Zuckerberg reacted to Apple's Vision Pro  MashableI am so ready to play and work in Apple Vision Pro  TechRadarThe Apple Vision Pro officially starts the post-iPhone era — here's why  Tom's GuideHere's what Mark Zuckerberg thinks about Apple's Vision Pro  The VergeLet's not be fooled, the Apple Vision Pro is just a fancy accessory  SamMobile - Samsung newsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• France stabbing: Children attacked in Annecy park in stable condition - BBC

  08-06-2023 23:33 via news.google.com
  
  France stabbing: Children attacked in Annecy park in stable condition  BBCAnnecy stabbing: Man wields knife near playground  The TelegraphHarrowing video shows Syrian refugee stabbing kids in French playground, including tot in stroller  New York Post 'Whole country in shock' after 4 children stabbed in French Alps  South China Morning PostNewspaper headlines: 'Horror at the playground' as British girl stabbed  BBCView Full Coverage on Google New
  
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• Former Seahawks star Frank Clark reunites with Russell Wilson in Denver - Field Gulls

  08-06-2023 23:33 via news.google.com
  Former Seahawks star Frank Clark reunites with Russell Wilson in Denver  Field GullsBroncos adding ex-Chiefs DE Frank Clark, sources say - ESPN  ESPNBroncos Sign Frank Clark, Building A Silent Monster In Denver? | Pat McAfee Reacts  The Pat McAfee ShowBroncos sign two-time Super Bowl champ Frank Clark to one-year deal: report  Fox NewsBroncos signing DE Frank Clark to one-year deal  NFL.comView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Galaxy group blasts out record-breaking tail of hot gas after gobbling up neighbor (video) - Space.com

  08-06-2023 23:19 via news.google.com
  
  Galaxy group blasts out record-breaking tail of hot gas after gobbling up neighbor (video)  Space.comEnormous structure discovered near doomed galaxy group is the longest galactic 'tail' ever seen  Livescience.comGroup of galaxies plunging into Coma cluster is leaving behind tail of superheated gas  News9 LIVENew Chandra image shows a galaxy group with a 1.5 million light-year tail  Interesting EngineeringGalaxies Go on Deep Dive, Leave Fiery Tail Behind&n
  
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• How and why NASA gives a name to every spot it studies on Mars - Phys.org

  08-06-2023 23:09 via news.google.com
  
  How and why NASA gives a name to every spot it studies on Mars  Phys.orgView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• ‘Alto’s Adventure’ devs announce new game, and it's all about sheep herding - Engadget

  08-06-2023 23:02 via news.google.com
  ‘Alto’s Adventure’ devs announce new game, and it's all about sheep herding  EngadgetView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Intestinal Bacteria – The Secret to Living to 100?

  08-06-2023 22:56 via scitechdaily.com
  
  We are pursuing the dream of immortality. We fast to stay healthy. Each year, we invest billions of dollars in healthcare to extend our lifespan....
  
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• Google Photos is getting on-demand cinematic photo effects - Android Police

  08-06-2023 22:24 via news.google.com
  
  Google Photos is getting on-demand cinematic photo effects  Android PoliceGoogle View In 3D Product Results With QR Code To View On Mobile  Search Engine RoundtableView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• 100 million plus in India now diabetic, up 44% in 4 years: ICMR study - Times of India

  08-06-2023 22:16 via news.google.com
  100 million plus in India now diabetic, up 44% in 4 years: ICMR study  Times of IndiaLancet study: More than 100 million people in India diabetic  BBC31 Crore Battling Hypertension, 10 Crore Fighting Diabetes in India: ICMR Report | Weather.com  The Weather ChannelMetabolic non-communicable disease health report of India: the ICMR-INDIAB national cross-sectional study (ICMR-INDIAB-17)  The LancetIndia adding to its diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and hype
  
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• Here comes El Nino: It's early, likely to be big, sloppy and add even more heat to a warming world

  08-06-2023 22:02
  
  After months of gradually warming sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, NOAA officially issued an El Nino advisory Thursday and stated that this one might be different than the others
  
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• Here comes El Nino: Likely to be big, sloppy, add even more heat to a warming world

  08-06-2023 21:58
  
  NOAA stated that this El Nino might be different than the others.
  
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• Big Ten to introduce 'Flex Protect Plus' football schedule model in 2024 - ESPN - ESPN

  08-06-2023 21:58 via news.google.com
  Big Ten to introduce 'Flex Protect Plus' football schedule model in 2024 - ESPN  ESPNHow Ohio State football's schedule will change in 2024  NBC4 ColumbusTakeaways from Michigan State football’s 2024-25 Big Ten schedule  MLive.comUSC at Penn State is a Big Ten centerpiece game in 2024 season  Trojans WireView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Supreme Court rules Alabama's new congressional map violates Voting Rights Act - New York Post

  08-06-2023 21:43 via news.google.com
  Supreme Court rules Alabama's new congressional map violates Voting Rights Act  New York Post #SupremeCourt upholds Voting Rights Act in #Alabama  MSNBCOpinion | John Roberts Throws a Curveball  The New York TimesOpinion | The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling is no victory for democracy  The Washington PostWhy did the right-leaning supreme court hand Democrats a victory?  The GuardianView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Unhealthy Relationship: Food Addiction Affects 1 in 8 Americans Over 50

  08-06-2023 21:33 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Much higher percentages of possible addiction to processed food are seen among older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation. Whether...
  
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• Louisiana lawmakers approve parental consent bill for kids' social media use and other online services

  08-06-2023 21:27 via cnn.com
  
  Louisiana lawmakers have sent a bill to the state's governor that would require online platforms to obtain a parent's consent before creating an account for users under 18, the latest in a raft of legislation restricting digital services for kids and teens.
  
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• Red meat, sugar may cause colorectal cancer in young people - Geo News

  08-06-2023 21:13 via news.google.com
  Red meat, sugar may cause colorectal cancer in young people  Geo NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• YouTube demonetizes Candace Owens anti-trans videos, says misgendering part of hateful conduct policy

  08-06-2023 20:49 via nbcnews.com
  
  YouTube said that it demonetized several videos on Candace Owens' channel under its hateful content policies, which it said may include misgendering.
  
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• Central Pa. cancellations, relocations because of poor air quality from wildfire smoke: see our list - PennLive

  08-06-2023 20:22 via news.google.com
  Central Pa. cancellations, relocations because of poor air quality from wildfire smoke: see our list  PennLiveAir quality alerts continue in U.S. as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads: Full coverage  Yahoo NewsCBS News New York: 4 p.m. air quality alert update 06/08/2023  CBS New YorkThere’s a bleak message written in Philly’s haze: climate change is at our doorstep | Editorial  The Philadelphia InquirerWHERE NEXT? HAZARDOUS HAZE EXPANDS OVER US (
  
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• 'We no longer know what reality is.' How tech companies are working to help detect AI-generated images

  08-06-2023 20:17 via cnn.com
  
  For a brief moment last month, an image purporting to show an explosion near the Pentagon spread on social media, causing panic and a market sell-off. The image, which bore all the hallmarks of being generated by AI, was later debunked by authorities.
  
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• A tera–electron volt afterglow from a narrow jet in an extremely bright gamma-ray burst - Science

  08-06-2023 20:06 via news.google.com
  
  A tera–electron volt afterglow from a narrow jet in an extremely bright gamma-ray burst  ScienceBrightest gamma-ray burst ever seen, the largest known explosion since Big Bang, has a unique jet structure unlike any other  Space.comA telescope happened to be pointing at the brightest supernova yet observed  Ars TechnicaGamma Ray Burst Considered 'Brightest of All Time' May Have Been Directed at Earth  The MessengerBrightest Explosion Ever Seen In Spac
  
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• COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns Altered Mammal Movement Behaviors Worldwide

  08-06-2023 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A new study indicates that the reduced traffic and human mobility during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown restrictions swiftly changed some mammals’ movement behaviors. The findings...
  
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• Ukraine launches highly anticipated counteroffensive against Russia with Western arms - Fox News

  08-06-2023 19:48 via news.google.com
  Ukraine launches highly anticipated counteroffensive against Russia with Western arms  Fox NewsRussia-Ukraine War LIVE: Does US know how Ukraine is using their weapons in the war against Russia?  WIONZaporizhzhia fighting: Russia says Ukrainian advance repelled  Al Jazeera EnglishRussia reports heavy fighting in southern Ukraine, Kyiv silent on counterattack  ReutersRussian Soldiers Complain That 'Entire Regiments' Are Being Wiped Out  NewsweekVi
  
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• Minors may need parents’ permission to join social media under newly passed Louisiana bill

  08-06-2023 19:20 via nbcnews.com
  
  Kids and teens under 18 in Louisiana may soon need their parents’ permission to sign up for online accounts, including for social media, gaming and more, under a newly passed bill in the state.
  
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• EU official to confront Zuckerberg after damning report on company's handling of child sexual abuse material

  08-06-2023 18:39 via cnn.com
  
  A top European Union official plans to confront Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in an in-person meeting over reports that the company has failed to prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material on its platform.
  
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• Northeast U.S. Chokes on Record-Breaking Wildfire Smoke From Quebec

  08-06-2023 18:34 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Fires in Quebec have delivered one of the most intense outbreaks of smoke seen in the eastern U.S. in decades. Wildfire smoke from Canada has...
  
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• ‘Users’ Review: Brave New World

  08-06-2023 18:00 via nytimes.com
  
  In this documentary, the artist Natalia Almada explores both the terrors and wonders of technological progress.
  
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• Analysis: There is now some public evidence that China viewed TikTok data

  08-06-2023 17:54 via cnn.com
  
  US officials have long insisted the Chinese government may be able to view the personal information of TikTok users — but that claim was purely speculative. Until now.
  
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• Didn’t Take Long: WHO Global Vaccine Passports Go Live In Europe

  08-06-2023 17:49 via technocracy.news
  
  As  borders in Europe are now controlled by the World Health Organization, anti-vaxxers and other nay-sayers will be banned from movement between countries. This will spread rapidly around the world. Expect other add-ons to the passport that may or may not relate to health, such as certain co-morbidities or carbon footprint. The universal ID will also dovetail to Internet access and use of Central Bank Digital Currencies. ⁃ TN EditorAs the World Health Organization pandemic treat
  
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• How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Our Oceans, Lakes And Rivers - Videos from The Weather Channel - The Weather Channel

  08-06-2023 17:42 via news.google.com
  
  How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Our Oceans, Lakes And Rivers - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather ChannelWATCH: 8 things you need to know when the air outside is toxic  PBS NewsHourAir Quality NYC: Levels improve in New York City, Tri-State after smoke from Canada wildfires  WABC-TVOpinion | Eerie Days: Smoke and Haze, All Around  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• 1500-foot asteroid speeding towards Earth at a blazing 77301 kmph, NASA warns - HT Tech

  08-06-2023 17:39 via news.google.com
  1500-foot asteroid speeding towards Earth at a blazing 77301 kmph, NASA warns  HT TechAsteroid Larger Than Empire State Building To Pass Earth on Monday  NewsweekA "potentially hazardous" asteroid bigger than a skyscraper reaches Earth next week  TechSpot160-foot asteroid approaching Earth at fiery speed for a close approach, NASA data reveals  HT TechNASA Confirms 210-Foot Asteroid Hurtling Towards Earth  msnNOWView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• The Trilateral Commission Members Driving Censorship Campaigns

  08-06-2023 17:33 via technocracy.news
  
  When the Atlantic Council “takes up the censorship sword”, you know that it is an official policy of the Trilateral Commission. Why? Because the Board of Directors and the Board of Advisors are riddled with TC members like Henry Kissinger, Joseph Nye, Michael Chertoff, Paula Dobriansky, and others. The Atlantic Council has been dominated by the Trilateral Commission since its founding in 1973. ⁃ TN EditorIn Costa Rica and Latvia today, the Atlantic Council is hosting its 3
  
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• Brain Ventricle Expansion: The Dark Side of Multiple Spaceflights on Human Brain Structure

  08-06-2023 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A study reveals that spaceflight, especially longer missions with shorter recovery periods, leads to brain fluid changes that may persist before the next mission. Astronauts...
  
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• UK AI Task Force Advisor: 2 Years Left To Contain, Or Else

  08-06-2023 16:57 via technocracy.news
  
  There are two problems facing humanity, described by the words. “deep” and “wide”. Widespread adoption of current models means current models are everywhere. Meanwhile, as capabilities deepen, those enhancements are seamlessly immediately pushed out to all the installations in the world. Open AI has pledged to slow new releases, but other AI companies are pushing ahead at full speed.
  The rate of development is increasing along with the speed of learning, meaning new versi
  
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• Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause

  08-06-2023 13:02
  
  Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is erupting again
  
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• Senators to introduce a bipartisan AI bill aimed at keeping up with China

  08-06-2023 13:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  A bipartisan group of senators will introduce legislation aimed at managing the rise of artificial intelligence as Congress turns its focus to addressing AI.
  
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• Lionel Messi picks MLS's Inter Miami in a move that stuns soccer after exit from Paris Saint-Germain

  08-06-2023 06:14
  
  Lionel Messi says he is coming to Inter Miami and joining Major League Soccer
  
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• Air quality concerns continue into Thursday as wildfire smoke covers the Northeast

  08-06-2023 05:12 via nbcnews.com
  
  After a day of orange haze that cast a pall over New York City, obscuring some of the nation’s most well-known landmarks with smoke from Canadian wildfires, New Yorkers and others were in store for another day of bad air Thursday.
  
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• Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke

  08-06-2023 04:22
  
  Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed
  
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• An unsubstantiated claim that Jamie Foxx was hospitalized after a Covid vaccination is going viral on social media

  08-06-2023 04:05 via nbcnews.com
  
  A claim that Jamie Foxx was hospitalized after being seriously injured by a Covid vaccine has gone viral. A representative for Foxx said the claim is untrue.
  
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• An unsubstantiated claim that Jamie Foxx was hospitalized after a Covid vaccination is going viral

  08-06-2023 04:05 via nbcnews.com
  
  A claim that Jamie Foxx was hospitalized after being seriously injured by a Covid vaccine has gone viral. A representative for Foxx said the claim is untrue.
  
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• Newer heart transplant method could allow more patients a chance at lifesaving surgery - The Associated Press

  08-06-2023 03:01 via news.google.com
  
  Newer heart transplant method could allow more patients a chance at lifesaving surgery  The Associated PressNew heart transplant breakthrough praised by Duke Health  ABC11'Reanimated' heart transplant method could save thousands of lives, increase donor hearts  Deseret NewsTrial Affirms Safety of Circulatory-Death Heart Transplants  Medpage TodayNew method of ‘reanimating’ hearts could expand number of donors by 30%  Fox NewsView Full
  
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• Fox News tells Tucker Carlson he violated his contract with new Twitter show

  08-06-2023 02:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  Fox News told Tucker Carlson's lawyers that the former star anchor breached his contract with the conservative network when he launched a new show on Twitter.
  
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• AI meets agriculture with new farm machines to kill weeds and harvest crops

  08-06-2023 01:24 via nbcnews.com
  Artificial intelligence is now hard at work on American farms. New machines are used to kill weeds and harvest crops, speeding up the process. NBC News’ Jacob Ward shows us how it works on one Central California farm.
  
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• Child labor investigation spreads to meatpacking, produce companies in 11 states

  08-06-2023 00:30 via nbcnews.com
  
  A federal investigation into Guatemalan children working in the U.S. in violation of child labor laws has expanded to include meatpacking and produce firms in at least 11 states.
  
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• Shannen Doherty reveals breast cancer has spread to her brain in emotional post

  08-06-2023 00:28 via nbcnews.com
  
  Shannen Doherty revealed Tuesday that the breast cancer she has been battling for several years has spread to her brain in an emotional post on Instagram.
  
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• In unusual orca sighting, tour spots at least 20 killer whales off San Francisco

  08-06-2023 00:16
  
  Roughly two dozen killer whales were spotted last month off the coast of San Francisco in an uncommonly large grouping of orcas for Northern California
  
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• Florida woman charged with fatally shooting her neighbor has a history of harassing area children, residents say

  08-06-2023 00:10 via nbcnews.com
  
  Susan Louise Lorincz, who is white, is accused of fatally shooting Ajike “AJ” Owens, who is Black, through a closed door in Ocala on Friday night, police said.
  
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