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• FBI disrupts cybercrime operation by wiping malicious programs from hundreds of thousands of computers

  29-08-2023 23:49 via nbcnews.com
  
  The FBI quietly wiped malicious programs from more than 700,000 computers around the world in recent days, the agency said Tuesday, part of an operation to take down a major component of the cybercrime ecosystem.
  
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• Apple will announce the iPhone 15 on September 12 - TechCrunch

  29-08-2023 23:49 via news.google.com
  Apple will announce the iPhone 15 on September 12  TechCrunchApple Announces 'Wonderlust' Event: iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 Coming September 12th  MacRumorsApple event — this is the One More Thing I expect  Tom's GuideApple officially announces iPhone 15 event: 'Wonderlust.'  9to5MacApple sends invites for Sept. 12 launch event, new iPhone 15 expected  CNBCView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Researchers Reveal Six Essential Foods to Combat Cardiovascular Disease Risk

  29-08-2023 23:15 via scitechdaily.com
  Diet score derived from ongoing, large-scale global Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study. A study spearheaded by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers...
  
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• The testimony from Trump's White House chief of staff could change everything - CNN

  29-08-2023 22:42 via news.google.com
  
  The testimony from Trump's White House chief of staff could change everything  CNNDecision to come for Mark Meadows' case as he pushes to move it to federal court  11Alive“He is toast”: Legal experts call out Mark Meadows’ “incriminating admission” on the witness stand  Yahoo News5 ways Mark Meadows’s testimony in Georgia federal court could backfire  The HillEx-federal prosecutor: What judge’s move in Meadows&rsqu
  
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• Trump Georgia prosecutor wants 'speedy trials' done together - CNBC

  29-08-2023 22:26 via news.google.com
  Trump Georgia prosecutor wants 'speedy trials' done together  CNBCTrump cited the 'Scottsboro Boys' case when he asked for a 2026 trial. Judge Chutkan rejected any comparison  CNNJoyce Vance: Despite Super Tuesday, Trump has to show up when the judge orders  MSNBCWhy Trump’s outlandish legal maneuvers are backfiring  The Seattle TimesOpinion: Judge Chutkan chose exactly the right trial date for Donald Trump  CNNView Full Coverage on Google
  
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• The Great Net-Zero Scam: Are Oil Companies Fooling Us?

  29-08-2023 22:06 via scitechdaily.com
  Investigating Big Oil’s position in the quest for net-zero emissions. Commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are complex and multifaceted. Are major oil corporations —...
  
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• Where Tech Investors Are Buying Up Land, Locals Are Worried - The New York Times

  29-08-2023 22:00 via news.google.com
  
  Where Tech Investors Are Buying Up Land, Locals Are Worried  The New York TimesSilicon Valley investors behind land purchase near Travis AFB want to build new city: source  ABC7 News Bay AreaA California Land Mystery Is Solved. Now the Political Fight Begins.  The New York TimesSilicon Valley power players behind Bay Area land grab reveal details  San Francisco ChronicleTech billionaires building new city in California | Latest news | WION  WIONV
  
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• India's moon rover confirms sulfur and detects several other elements near the lunar south pole - ABC News

  29-08-2023 21:47 via news.google.com
  India's moon rover confirms sulfur and detects several other elements near the lunar south pole  ABC NewsPragyan Rover 'Uncovers Moon's Secrets' On South Pole | ISRO Reveals What Chandrayaan-3 Has Found  Hindustan TimesIndia's Lunar Rover Detects First Elements Ever Found at Moon's South Pole  ScienceAlertIndia Claims Moon First, Measuring The Temperature At The Lunar South Pole  IFLScienceSulphur, Calcium, And Several Elements Traced By Chandrayaan-3 | Hu
  
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• Apple will reportedly launch AirPods with USB-C in September - The Verge

  29-08-2023 21:36 via news.google.com
  
  Apple will reportedly launch AirPods with USB-C in September  The VergeiPhone 15 is going USB-C, and so will AirPods next month  9to5MacApple Reportedly Plans to Announce New AirPods With USB-C Charging Case at iPhone 15 Event  MacRumorsApple may unveil new AirPods with USB-C charging case at the iPhone 15 launch event  HT TechApple AirPods Could Add USB-C Charging Next Month  CNETView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• College Students Beware – New Study Unveils Hidden Risks of “Pregaming”

  29-08-2023 21:19 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers explored the link between pregaming at sporting events, risky alcohol consumption, and additional substance use among university students. A recent study by the School...
  
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• AI tools make things up a lot, and that's a huge problem

  29-08-2023 21:12 via cnn.com
  
  Artificial intelligence-powered tools like ChatGPT have mesmerized us with their ability to produce authoritative, human-sounding responses to seemingly any prompt. But as more people turn to this buzzy technology for things like homework help, workplace research, or health inquiries, one of its biggest pitfalls is becoming increasingly apparent: AI models sometimes just make things up.
  
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• Gov. Green: ‘In a different world now’ where disasters like Maui fires are increasingly likely - MSNBC

  29-08-2023 21:00 via news.google.com
  
  Gov. Green: ‘In a different world now’ where disasters like Maui fires are increasingly likely  MSNBC'Trust the process': MPD chief provides update on those missing following devastating fire  Hawaii News NowMaui wildfire disaster updates for Aug. 29: land search complete, volunteers still helping  Maui NowOrange County, California firefighters give back to Maui firefighters who lost homes  KITVView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Deepfake scams have arrived: Fake videos spread on Facebook, TikTok and Youtube

  29-08-2023 20:56 via nbcnews.com
  
  Long feared, the deepfake scam has finally arrived on social media.
  
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• Neurosurgeon plucks worm from woman’s brain in Australia - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

  29-08-2023 20:49 via news.google.com
  Neurosurgeon plucks worm from woman’s brain in Australia  Honolulu Star-AdvertiserAustralian neurosurgeon finds parasitic worm in woman’s brain while investigating 'mystery illness'  Fox NewsLive worm found in woman's brain  CBS Chicago'Still alive and wriggling:' Doctors remove 3-inch parasitic worm from woman's brain in world first  CNNNeurosurgeon removes live worm from woman's brain in world-first discovery | DW News  DW NewsView
  
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• 3,000 Years Old – Scientists Discover Hundreds of Mummified Bees From the Time of Pharaohs

  29-08-2023 20:29 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study reports the finding of hundreds of mummified bees encased in their cocoons from nearly three millennia ago. These preserved cocoons were unearthed...
  
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• Apple expected to unveil new iPhone at "Wonderlust." special event

  29-08-2023 20:23 via cnn.com
  
  The next iPhone could be just weeks away.
  
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• What Does it Feel Like to Pass Out and What Causes Fainting?

  29-08-2023 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  From medical reasons to emotions, find out what causes fainting episodes and where our minds go when we pass out.
  
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• Introducing The Simplest Walking Robot

  29-08-2023 19:50 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Using the principles of passive dynamics, engineeers have built a walking robot out of one motor and two rigid legs
  
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• Watch: Deepfake videos attempt to push bogus Elon Musk investment platform

  29-08-2023 19:46 via nbcnews.com
  Manipulated videos have circulated online attempting to convince viewers Elon Musk invented a new investment platform. The fake videos encourage viewers to invest their money in the nonexistent platform. There is no evidence Musk or the media personalities shown had anything to do with the videos.
  
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• X will allow political ads again and hire for safety and election teams ahead of 2024 elections

  29-08-2023 19:16 via cnn.com
  
  X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is hiring for its safety and elections teams ahead of the 2024 US presidential election and will again allow political ads for the first time since 2019.
  
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• Bitcoin ETF appears to be on the way after court hands the SEC a stinging loss

  29-08-2023 19:02
  
  The cryptocurrency fund manager Grayscale has won a major court battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission, paving the way for the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund
  
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• A Game-Changer for Infertile Men – New Diagnostic Detects Viable Sperm

  29-08-2023 18:41 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists identify new protein biomarkers for visualizing well-developed sperm to assess the potential success of surgical sperm retrieval. In a recent study, scientists developed a...
  
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• The Silicon Valley Technocrats Who Want to Build a City From Scratch

  29-08-2023 18:05 via technocracy.news
  
  These billionaire Technocrats apparently see the need to separate from society. This a troubling trend. Several other “technates” have been previously announced are scattered around the world. These are not just mere “smart cities” but rather for their own occupation. Technocrats build where is no mandate do so. ⁃ TN EditorIn 2017, Michael Moritz, the billionaire venture capitalist, sent a note to a potential investor about what he described as an unusual opportunit
  
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• The Downfall of “Umbrella Science”: Researchers Need To Step Out Into the Rain

  29-08-2023 17:24 via scitechdaily.com
  To be outstanding in one’s field, one may need to be out standing in one’s field. An interdisciplinary research team led by John T. Van...
  
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• Cave Art From the Past 350 Years Tells of Colonial Strife

  29-08-2023 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The Bidayuh of Borneo took refuge in a grand cave and covered the inside with charcoal art.
  
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• Racial Terror in Jacksonville, from Dollar General Shooting to 1960 Ax Handle Saturday - Democracy Now!

  29-08-2023 16:50 via news.google.com
  
  Racial Terror in Jacksonville, from Dollar General Shooting to 1960 Ax Handle Saturday  Democracy Now!Jacksonville, Florida shooting: What the gunman's dad told 911 after the killing started  CNN'I was in survival mode'; Dollar General employee says it is a miracle she escaped the store alive  FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXXView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• WhatsApp Releases Redesigned Mac App With Support for Group Calls - MacRumors

  29-08-2023 16:46 via news.google.com
  
  WhatsApp Releases Redesigned Mac App With Support for Group Calls  MacRumorsThe new WhatsApp for Mac adds video and audio group calling  The VergeWhatsApp releases its 'new, faster app for Mac' with group calling  9to5MacWhatsApp launches its native macOS app  TechCrunchWhatsApp Launches Mac App With Video Calling for 8 People  CNETView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• No Child Left Behind – New Teaching Method Can Equalize Children’s Reading Skills

  29-08-2023 16:32 via scitechdaily.com
  Instructing young kids in letter recognition and their corresponding sounds significantly enhances their reading skills. How proficient are children in recognizing letters and associating them...
  
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• How to help older family members embrace new technology

  29-08-2023 16:29 via today.com
  Relying on our devices can be overwhelming for older generations, with only 61% of Americans over 65 owning a smartphone. NBC’s Stephanie Ruhle joins TODAY with advice for helping people navigate the digital world.
  
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• Revolutionary Leap in Solar Energy: Researchers Crack 30% Efficiency Threshold With Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Cells

  29-08-2023 15:29 via scitechdaily.com
  In two separate studies, scientists present novel methods that enable the fabrication of high-performance perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with power conversion efficiencies exceeding 30%. Silicon...
  
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• When Scientists Believed the Adorable Platypus Was a Hoax

  29-08-2023 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The platypus is a fascinating creature known for its unique characteristics. But more than 200 years ago, this iconic duck-billed, beaver-tailed creature confounded animal experts. Here’s why.
  
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• Schumer to host AI forum with major tech CEOs including Zuckerberg and Musk

  29-08-2023 14:59 via cnn.com
  
  More than a half-dozen leading tech CEOs will be among those attending a highly anticipated artificial intelligence event hosted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer next month, according to the senator's office.
  
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• Unlocking the Secrets of Alzheimer’s: New 3D Model Sheds New Light on Brain-Immune Interactions

  29-08-2023 14:12 via scitechdaily.com
  The model offers valuable perspectives on the progression of AD and may speed up the testing of new treatments. The decline in cognitive function linked...
  
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• Bear necessities: How scientists are tracking Yellowstone’s grizzlies

  29-08-2023 14:02 via today.com
  The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service are running a two-month survey to capture and monitor grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act and collect various data points to gauge the overall health of their population. NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY.
  
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• Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year

  29-08-2023 13:42
  
  A rare blue supermoon is pairing up with Saturn this week for an astronomical two-for-one
  
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• Spider Pulsars’ Missing Link Found – Astronomers Validate Longstanding Theory

  29-08-2023 13:22 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ National Astronomical Observatories (NAOC), along with their international partners, used the Five-hundred-meter Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) to identify...
  
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• Rewriting History: Ancient “Ivory Lady” Shatters Assumptions About Gender Roles in Iberian Copper Age Society

  29-08-2023 12:31 via scitechdaily.com
  According to peptide analysis published in Scientific Reports, the highest-status person in ancient Copper Age Iberia was a woman, challenging previous assumptions that it was...
  
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• Scientists Discover That a Neglected Part of the Brain Could Play a Critical Role in Addiction Recovery

  29-08-2023 11:44 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified an overlooked area of the brain that could play a crucial role in determining the...
  
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• Eczema, Asthma, Food Allergy and Hay Fever: Common Origin Discovered Behind Major Childhood Allergies

  29-08-2023 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A study links major childhood allergies to gut bacteria, identifying a bacterial signature associated with allergy development. Factors like infancy antibiotic use and breastfeeding influence...
  
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• Superconduction Breakthrough: Scientists Discover New State of Quantum Matter

  29-08-2023 10:35 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers from Cornell University have identified a new state of matter in candidate topological superconductors, a discovery that may have far-reaching implications for both condensed...
  
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• Intercontinental Fusion in Space: Station Hosts 11 Astronauts From 5 Countries

  29-08-2023 10:04 via scitechdaily.com
  Eleven astronauts and cosmonauts are currently living together aboard the International Space Station (ISS) following the arrival of the SpaceX Crew-7 mission on Sunday. While...
  
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• Neurosurgeon investigating patient's mystery symptoms plucks a worm from woman's brain in Australia

  29-08-2023 09:50
  
  A neurosurgeon investigating a woman’s mystery symptoms in an Australian hospital has plucked an 8-centimeter (3-inch) wriggling worm from the patient’s brain
  
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• Saudi Arabia’s “The Line”: Urban Marvel or Nightmare?

  29-08-2023 08:36 via scitechdaily.com
  In October, the excavation work for the superlative construction project began. While some view it as a perfect example of an eco-friendly urban area, others...
  
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• Magnetic Destiny: How a Wolf-Rayet Star Might Morph Into a Magnetar

  29-08-2023 07:49 via scitechdaily.com
  Magnetar Origins Explored New findings centered on observations and stellar evolution models of a hot, helium-rich Wolf-Rayet star suggest that it is set to produce...
  
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• Backpage founder faces 2nd trial over what prosecutors say was a scheme to sell sex through ad sales

  29-08-2023 07:17
  
  A founder of Backpage
  
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• “Frightening” Findings – Heatwaves Are Becoming More Frequent and More Deadly

  29-08-2023 07:04 via scitechdaily.com
  The heatwaves we’re currently facing pose a significant threat to vulnerable groups like the elderly, the sick, and those in financial hardship. The 2003 heatwave...
  
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• Nanowire Innovation: Revolutionizing Fuel Cells With Enhanced Durability

  29-08-2023 06:16 via scitechdaily.com
  The Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a corrosion-resistant fuel cell design featuring a coaxial nanowire electrode. This innovative approach holds promise for heavy-duty trucking, showing...
  
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• Yale Researchers Discover Potential New Way To Treat Cancer

  29-08-2023 05:32 via scitechdaily.com
  A recent study from Yale indicates that additional chromosomes in cancer cells are essential for the growth of tumors. Removing these extra chromosomes inhibits tumor...
  
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• Japan asks China to urge citizens to halt harassment after start of Fukushima wastewater release

  29-08-2023 04:32
  
  Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked China to urge its citizens to halt acts of harassment, including crank calls and stone throwing at Japanese diplomatic facilities and schools, in response to Japan's release of treated radioactive wastewa...
  
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• Amazon is raising free-shipping minimums for some customers who don't have Prime memberships

  29-08-2023 03:42
  
  Amazon has been quietly raising the amount some customers must spend on its site to get free shipping
  
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