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• Biden expected to seek $60B for Ukraine and aid for Israel in $100B funding request

  18-10-2023 23:58 via nbcnews.com
  
  The White House on Friday is expected to submit to Congress a supplemental funding request that will also seek money for Taiwan and the U.S.-Mexico border, sources said.
  
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• What we know about the deadly Gaza hospital blast

  18-10-2023 23:38 via nbcnews.com
  
  What we know so far about the Gaza hospital bombing, based on video and expert analysis.
  
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• Biden to deliver a prime-time foreign policy address Thursday

  18-10-2023 23:10 via nbcnews.com
  
  President Biden is expected to give a speech at 8pm on Thursday. It comes after Biden met with Netanyahu in Israel as the country battles Hamas.
  
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• How Heavy Is the Air? The Immense Weight of Earth’s Atmosphere

  18-10-2023 22:56 via scitechdaily.com
  Have you ever gazed up at the sky and pondered how much all that air weighs? It’s a question that might seem simple at first...
  
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• Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial

  18-10-2023 22:14 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The trial of a Fugees rapper, who was convicted in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies, stretched across the worlds of politics and entertainment
  
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• Prescribing Danger? New Study Shows That a Common Heart Attack Medication Is Failing Many

  18-10-2023 21:46 via scitechdaily.com
  Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed medication for preventing subsequent heart attacks after the first occurrence. For it to work effectively, it must be activated within the...
  
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• Hybrid Animals Are Trouble, Scientists Say, No Matter How Cute They Are

  18-10-2023 21:30 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The dog-fox hybrid that briefly occupied Brazil's animal experts, and the world's social media feeds, is a sign of human encroachment and reproduction gone sideways.
  
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• Apple continues its sweep to roll out USB-C to more devices

  18-10-2023 20:44 via cnn.com
  
  Apple quietly announced its next-generation Pencil that works with iPads and now includes USB-C charging.
  
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• Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Mechanism Significantly Impacting Earth’s Climate

  18-10-2023 20:23 via scitechdaily.com
  A groundbreaking study has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that significantly influences Earth’s climate. The research was conducted by Hebrew University’s Ph.D. candidate, Kaushal Gianchandani,...
  
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• Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally

  18-10-2023 19:58 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries
  
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• Redefining Electronics: Ferroelectric Material Is Now Elastic

  18-10-2023 19:06 via scitechdaily.com
  A research group led by Prof. Li Runwei at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)...
  
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• Night Owls May Be More Susceptible to Diabetes Than Early Birds

  18-10-2023 19:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Do you have a preference for going to bed late and getting up early? A new study suggests that some sleeping habits pose a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  
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• The Techno-Optimist Manifesto: Proof That Technocrats Live In A Simulacrum

  18-10-2023 18:38 via technocracy.news
  
  Be very careful when you read this manifesto by Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Netscape. It is full of logical inconsistencies, contradictions, and wishful thinking. Nevertheless, Andreessen provides a window into his philosophy and worldview. He issues a call to ditch your “zombie ideas” and “Become our allies in the pursuit of technology, abundance, and life.” This is what early Technocrats said in the 1930s, who were also living in a simulacrum, detached from reality.
  
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• X, formerly Twitter, tests charging new users $1 to tweet, retweet

  18-10-2023 18:25 via nbcnews.com
  
  X, formerly Twitter, will begin a test that charges new users $1 annually in order to “post & interact with other posts,” the company said in a recent post.
  
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• Major solar panel plant opens in US amid backdrop of industry worries about low-priced Asian imports

  18-10-2023 18:22 via abcnews.go.com
  
  A South Korean company has begun production at a huge solar panel factory in Georgia
  
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• Musk's X tests $1 fee for new users in the Philippines and New Zealand

  18-10-2023 17:34 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Elon Musk’s social media platform X is charging a $1 fee to new users in the Philippines and New Zealand
  
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• Breaking Brain Cancer Barriers: New Gene Therapy Effectively Targets Glioblastoma

  18-10-2023 17:25 via scitechdaily.com
  In a first-in-human phase 1 trial in 41 patients with recurrent glioblastoma, an oncolytic virus treatment designed by Brigham researchers extended survival, especially among those...
  
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• People of African ancestry are poorly represented in genetic studies. A new effort would change that

  18-10-2023 17:10 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Scientists are setting out to collect genetic material from 500,000 people of African ancestry to create the world’s largest database of genomic information from the population
  
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• MIT Physicists Discover Another Surprising Property in Graphene: Ferro-Valleytricity

  18-10-2023 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A newly discovered type of electronic behavior from a five-layer graphene sandwich could help with packing more data into magnetic memory devices. Ordinary pencil lead...
  
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• Silent Killer: AMR Linked to Over Half a Million Deaths in the Americas

  18-10-2023 15:55 via scitechdaily.com
  Over 43% of deaths related to infections in the region were linked to AMR. 569,000 deaths were linked to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in all...
  
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• Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas. But who would govern Gaza after that?

  18-10-2023 15:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  As Israel readies to invade Gaza and topple Hamas, U.S. officials and lawmakers worry there's no plan for how the Palestinian enclave will be governed afterward.
  
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• Stanford Is Ranking Major A.I. Models on Transparency

  18-10-2023 15:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Stanford researchers have ranked 10 major A.I. models on how openly they operate.
  
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• Morning Magic: Snoozing Benefits Uncovered in Sleep Research

  18-10-2023 14:47 via scitechdaily.com
  It is often claimed that using the snooze button can have negative effects on sleep and cognitive processes, but there has been no direct evidence...
  
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• Convicted Fugees rapper Pras Michel's lawyer used AI to draft bungled closing argument

  18-10-2023 13:39 via nbcnews.com
  
  The lead defense lawyer for convicted Fugees hip hop star Prakazrel “Pras” Michel improperly relied on an experimental generative AI program to draft his closing argument in Michel’s high-profile criminal trial last spring, according to a newly-filed brief demanding a retrial for Michel.
  
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• Taiwan's Foxconn to build 'AI factories' with Nvidia

  18-10-2023 13:37 via cnn.com
  
  Taiwan's Foxconn says it plans to build artificial intelligence (AI) data factories with technology from American chip giant Nvidia, as the electronics maker ramps up efforts to become a major global player in electric car manufacturing.
  
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• 3D Rock Stars: Stereoscopic Images From NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Sampling Head

  18-10-2023 13:25 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, while not initially intended for stereoscopic imaging, benefited from the expertise of Brian May and Claudia Manzoni, who utilized the mission’s vast...
  
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• Early Warning Sign Identified – New Research Links Fluctuating Blood Pressure to Dementia

  18-10-2023 12:35 via scitechdaily.com
  A recent study from University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers indicates that variations in blood pressure, both within a day and over extended periods, can...
  
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• Biden meets with Israeli leaders as he kicks off a historic wartime visit - CNN

  18-10-2023 11:54 via news.google.com
  
  Biden meets with Israeli leaders as he kicks off a historic wartime visit  CNNHamas, Israel trade blame for Gaza hospital blast  CBS NewsHospital Carnage In Gaza, China Growth & Goldman Disappoints  BloombergMorning Briefing: Oct. 18, 2023  Anadolu Agency | EnglishView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Stock futures inch lower on Wednesday as earnings season picks up steam: Live updates - CNBC

  18-10-2023 11:49 via news.google.com
  
  Stock futures inch lower on Wednesday as earnings season picks up steam: Live updates  CNBCStocks close mostly flat after hot retail sales report: Stock market news today  Yahoo FinanceMorning Bid: Banks, Biden visit buoy markets  ReutersDow futures ease, United Airlines moves 4.7% lower after-hours By Investing.com  Investing.comCNBC Daily Open: Consumers in U.S. and China are powering their economies  CNBCView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• EUI Surge Alert: U.S. Urban Buildings Face 110% Jump in Electricity Use

  18-10-2023 11:45 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers find that the energy use needed to cool buildings in U.S. cities may increase by 13.8% for each degree of climate warming on average....
  
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• China's Q3 GDP growth shows economic recovery gaining traction - Reuters

  18-10-2023 11:45 via news.google.com
  
  China's Q3 GDP growth shows economic recovery gaining traction  ReutersChina's third-quarter growth exceeds forecast, consumer spending and industrial production offer hope  CNBCChina's 3Q GDP Grows 4.9% Y/Y, Beating Forecasts  Bloomberg TelevisionNZD/USD holds above the 0.5900 area following Chinese GDP data  FXStreetChina's GDP up 5.2% year-on-year in Q1-Q3  China DailyView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• US escalates tech battle by cutting China off from AI chips

  18-10-2023 11:32 via cnn.com
  
  The Biden administration is reducing the types of semiconductors that American companies will be able to sell to China, citing the desire to close loopholes in existing regulations announced last year.
  
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• Europe looks to fight the flood of Chinese electric vehicles. But Europeans love them

  18-10-2023 11:26 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Chinese automakers are winning over drivers as they make major inroads into Europe’s electric vehicle market
  
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• D-backs allow 10 runs in 2023 NLCS Game 2 loss - MLB.com

  18-10-2023 11:15 via news.google.com
  
  D-backs allow 10 runs in 2023 NLCS Game 2 loss  MLB.comDiamondbacks 0-10 Phillies (Oct 17, 2023) Game Recap  ESPNNLCS Game 2 Best Bets | Odds, Picks Today for Diamondbacks vs Phillies  The Action NetworkPhillies fans nearly just as loud as jet plane take-off during Game 1 of NLCS: report  FOX 29 PhiladelphiaPhillies vs. Diamondbacks score, highlights: What we learned from Philly's 10-run blowout in NLCS Game 2  CBS SportsView Full Coverage on Goo
  
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• American Museum of Natural History Makes Connections With the Unseen

  18-10-2023 11:02 via nytimes.com
  
  At the American Museum of Natural History, “Invisible Worlds” immerses visitors in systems and experiences hidden from the human eye.
  
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• Spectacular Vision: Physicists Boost Microscopes Beyond Diffraction Limits

  18-10-2023 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  New technique could be used in medical diagnostics and advanced manufacturing. Ever since Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovered the world of bacteria through a microscope in...
  
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• China says US moves to limit access to advanced computer chips hurt supply chains, cause huge losses

  18-10-2023 10:38 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Beijing has vigorously protested the U.S. Commerce Department's latest update of export controls to prevent exports to China of advanced computer chips and the equipment to make them
  
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• 'I am not a threat': Hundreds gather for vigil mourning 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was stabbed to death near Chicago - CNN

  18-10-2023 10:32 via news.google.com
  
  'I am not a threat': Hundreds gather for vigil mourning 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was stabbed to death near Chicago  CNN6-year-old Muslim boy killed, woman stabbed after she urged landlord to 'pray for peace'  WHAS11South Florida mental health expert offers advice on how to help children cope with Mideast violence  CBS MiamiEditorial: The killing of Wadea Al-Fayoume shows anguish in Middle East threatens tolerance at home  Chicago TribuneLand
  
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• Twisting Physics: MIT’s Quasicrystal Superconductivity Breakthrough

  18-10-2023 10:27 via scitechdaily.com
  A new flexible platform could produce enigmatic materials and lead to new studies of exotic phenomena. In research that could jump-start interest into an enigmatic...
  
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• U.S. Tightens China’s Access to A.I. Chips - The New York Times

  18-10-2023 10:14 via news.google.com
  
  U.S. Tightens China’s Access to A.I. Chips  The New York TimesU.S. curbs export of more A.I. chips to China: The companies that could be impacted  CNBC TelevisionBiden to cut China off from more Nvidia chips, expand curbs to more countries  Yahoo FinanceBiden to cut China off from more Nvidia chips  ReutersU.S.'s tightened curbs on chip exports to China will minimally impact Korea  The Korea JoongAng DailyView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Spacewalk Rescheduling Amidst Heart Studies and Robotic Ventures on Space Station

  18-10-2023 09:48 via scitechdaily.com
  Four Expedition 70 astronauts had a light-duty day on Tuesday, October 17, fitting in biology research and robotics during the afternoon. The International Space Station’s...
  
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• The Arm-Twisting, Back-Stabbing Battle for House Speaker - The New York Times

  18-10-2023 09:38 via news.google.com
  
  The Arm-Twisting, Back-Stabbing Battle for House Speaker  The New York TimesJim Jordan loses in first round of House speaker vote  Fox NewsAnalysis | Jim Jordan is hard-right. But he's also in sync with the GOP base.  The Washington PostOpinion | The Apotheosis of Jim Jordan Is a Sight to Behold  The New York TimesOpinion | Jim Jordan Is a Lousy Strongman  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• U.S. to curb exports of more AI chips to China

  18-10-2023 08:38 via nbcnews.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that it plans to prevent the sale of more advanced artificial intelligence chips to China in the coming weeks.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise visit to China, where iPhone 15 sales are off to a slow start

  18-10-2023 08:38 via nbcnews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook cheered on gamers at an event during a surprise visit to China, underscoring the market’s importance to the iPhone giant at a time when it faces mounting challenges.
  
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• Prosecutors to recharge Alec Baldwin for 'Rust' shooting - Reuters

  18-10-2023 08:26 via news.google.com
  
  Prosecutors to recharge Alec Baldwin for 'Rust' shooting  ReutersBaldwin may face new charges for fatal 'Rust' movie set shooting  FOX 11 Los AngelesAlec Baldwin may be charged again in fatal 'Rust' set shooting  CNNProsecutors looking to re-charge Alec Baldwin in "Rust" shooting  CBS Evening NewsAlec Baldwin could face new criminal charges as 'Rust' shooting heads back to grand jury: prosecutors  Fox NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• 350-Year-Old Theorem Reveals New Properties of Light

  18-10-2023 08:09 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at the Stevens Institute of Technology have applied a 350-year-old theorem, originally used to describe the behavior of pendulums and planets to reveal new...
  
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• Sorting out NFL contenders and pretenders: Playoff picture entering Week 7 includes legit teams and frauds - CBS Sports

  18-10-2023 07:28 via news.google.com
  Sorting out NFL contenders and pretenders: Playoff picture entering Week 7 includes legit teams and frauds  CBS SportsNFL Week 7 Picks, Predictions, Props and Best Bets for Every Game  RotoWireOpening NFL Week 7 Picks, Predictions, Odds & Betting Lines  Sports IllustratedNFL Week 7 Power Rankings: With no more undefeated teams, is anybody that good? | CBS Sports  CBS SportsNFL Week 7 Power Rankings 2023: How all 32 teams stack up - ESPN  ESPN
  
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• Decoding Humanity: The 3,000+ Brain Cell Types Revealing Our Secrets

  18-10-2023 06:52 via scitechdaily.com
  You have 3,000+ different kinds of brain cells, and more insights from the largest human brain cell atlases created to date. Scientists have just unveiled...
  
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• Joran van der Sloot to reveal details of Natalee Holloway's death: lawyer - New York Post

  18-10-2023 06:28 via news.google.com
  Joran van der Sloot to reveal details of Natalee Holloway's death: lawyer  New York Post Final reveal of Natalee Holloway's fate after 20 years  FOX 26 HoustonJoran van der Sloot, Natalee Holloway disappearance suspect, expected to plead guilty in extortion case  CBS NewsJoran van der Sloot, suspect in Natalee Holloway case, expected to plead guilty to extortion charges  ABC NewsJoran van der Sloot is expected to plead guilty in an extortion case today --
  
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• Russia's Putin speaks at China's Belt and Road forum in rare international appearance - CNBC

  18-10-2023 05:50 via news.google.com
  Russia's Putin speaks at China's Belt and Road forum in rare international appearance  CNBCPutin touts solidarity with China in Xi's pitch for new world order as crisis grips Middle East  CNNPutin visits Beijing amid conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East  CBS NewsXi-Putin Meet Ahead of Biden's Trip to Israel. Who Will Come Out on Top?  BloombergWhy Putin’s visit to China is a joint show of defiance towards US-led West  South China Morning PostV
  
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