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• Meta says it will remove more posts attacking 'Zionists,' a term some use interchangeably with Jews

  09-07-2024 23:41 via nbcnews.com
  
  Meta announced that it is changing its rules to restrict the use of the word “Zionists,” saying the term had often become a proxy for hate speech against Jews.
  
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• Burning Fat While You Sleep: Scientists Shed New Light on the Metabolic Benefits of Suvorexant

  09-07-2024 23:39 via scitechdaily.com
  
  New research highlights the dual effects of suvorexant on sleep and metabolism, showing it enhances fat oxidation and reduces protein breakdown during sleep, suggesting new...
  
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• Russia operated nearly 1,000 sock puppet accounts on X, Justice Department says

  09-07-2024 23:32 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Justice Department said Tuesday it had uncovered and dismantled a Russian propaganda network with nearly 1,000 accounts pushing pro-Russia posts on the social media platform X.
  
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• Surpassing CRISPR: How SeekRNA Is Redefining the Future of Gene Editing

  09-07-2024 22:17 via scitechdaily.com
  
  SeekRNA enhances gene editing with greater precision and simpler application than CRISPR, promising broader and more effective genetic interventions. Researchers from the University of Sydney...
  
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• Richard M. Goldstein, Who Helped Map the Cosmos, Dies at 97

  09-07-2024 21:27 via nytimes.com
  
  Using ground-based radars, Dr. Goldstein pioneered measurement techniques that scientists now use to chart geographical changes on Earth.
  
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• How Cornell’s Revolutionary Biochip Could Save Us From the Next Pandemic

  09-07-2024 21:08 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Cornell University researchers have developed an innovative bioelectric device capable of detecting and classifying coronavirus variants by mimicking the infection process on a microchip. This...
  
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• Man regains his voice after surgeons perform first known larynx transplant on cancer patient in U.S. - CBS News

  09-07-2024 20:39 via news.google.com
  Man regains his voice after surgeons perform first known larynx transplant on cancer patient in U.S.  CBS NewsMayo Clinic marks medical milestone with world's first known successful total larynx transplant performed in a patient with an active cancer as part of a clinical trial  Mayo ClinicMass. Man Speaks Again After Groundbreaking Larynx Transplant  PEOPLEMayo Clinic performs its first larynx transplant, first in the nation in patient with cancer  Roches
  
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• Seeing 16 Sunrises in 24 Hours, Astronauts Need Different Ways to Tell Time in Space

  09-07-2024 20:30 via discovermagazine.com
  
  A normal clock and routine won’t work while astronauts travel in space. Learn what helps them keep track of their days when traveling to the moon or orbiting Earth.
  
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• Unmasking the Unknown: TetrapodTraits Exposes Critical Gaps in Biodiversity Data

  09-07-2024 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Researchers developed TetrapodTraits, a comprehensive database featuring over 33,000 tetrapod species, aimed at enhancing global biodiversity studies. This tool addresses knowledge gaps and data inconsistencies...
  
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• A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China

  09-07-2024 19:26
  
  A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side, because the person was reportedly crossing against the light
  
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• New Lithium Metal Batteries Promise Double the Energy and Half the Environmental Impact

  09-07-2024 18:26 via scitechdaily.com
  
  ETH Zurich has developed a method that dramatically cuts down on fluorine use in lithium metal batteries, doubling energy storage capacity while enhancing safety and...
  
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• A woman who received a pig kidney transplant plus a heart pump has died

  09-07-2024 18:06
  
  A woman who received a pig kidney transplant has died
  
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• Mysteries of the Deep: Tracking Whale Journeys After Death

  09-07-2024 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Research on sustainable whale disposal methods reveals effective offshore strategies that help maintain marine ecosystem balance by utilizing deceased whales, aiding in nutrient cycling and...
  
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• Can Chatbots Help Alleviate the Loneliness Epidemic?

  09-07-2024 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Chatbots can mimic friends, but they probably aren’t the best remedy for loneliness.
  
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• Unlocking Relief: Erasing “Bad Memories” To Combat Parkinson’s Tremors

  09-07-2024 16:06 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A new study suggests that dyskinesia in Parkinson’s patients could be prevented by targeting the Activin A protein, which influences the brain’s motor memory of...
  
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• Unlocking the Secrets of Ice With Antifreeze and Advanced Microscopy

  09-07-2024 15:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A new study has successfully observed the structure of ice in antifreeze, revealing a flat surface with occasional molecular steps, enhancing our understanding of ice’s...
  
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• Uncover the Myth of Rasputin, Who Was Also Known as the Mad Monk

  09-07-2024 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Who is Rasputin? Find out how much of the story of the Mad Monk is myth and how much is history.
  
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• ChatGPT vs. Me: Who Will Write a Better Beach Read?

  09-07-2024 11:02 via nytimes.com
  
  The fiction writer challenges the A.I. chatbot to a duel.
  
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• In Ukraine, AI Ushers In The Age Of Killer Robots

  09-07-2024 05:25 via technocracy.news
  
  In one of the most corrupt nations on earth, “the pressure to outthink the enemy, along with huge flows of investment, donations, and government contracts, has turned Ukraine into a Silicon Valley for autonomous drones and other weaponry.” Electronic jamming will be a thing of the past because drones use pre-loaded AI to seek and destroy their targets. ⁃ TN EditorIn a field on the outskirts of Kyiv, the founders of Vyriy, a Ukrainian drone company, were recently at work on a we
  
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• Daily Briefing: Modi in Moscow; 5 soldiers killed in Kathua terror attack; latest on BMW hit-and-run; and more - The Indian Express

  09-07-2024 05:13 via news.google.com
  
  Daily Briefing: Modi in Moscow; 5 soldiers killed in Kathua terror attack; latest on BMW hit-and-run; and more  The Indian ExpressPutin, Modi hold informal talks at Kremlin leader's residence  Reuters India"Landed In Moscow": PM Modi's Post Ahead Of Bilateral With Putin Today  NDTV
  
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• Heat wave grills large parts of the US, causes deaths in the West and grips the East - The Associated Press

  09-07-2024 05:09 via news.google.com
  
  Heat wave grills large parts of the US, causes deaths in the West and grips the East  The Associated PressMotorcycle tour of Death Valley turns fatal as thermometer cracks 128 degrees  Yahoo! VoicesDeath Valley nears Earth’s highest-ever recorded temperature  FOX 11 Los AngelesDeath Valley motorcyclist dies from heat amid record temperatures  USA TODAY
  
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• With Viktor Orban in China pushing cease-fire, Russian missiles slam Ukraine - The Washington Post

  09-07-2024 04:40 via news.google.com
  
  With Viktor Orban in China pushing cease-fire, Russian missiles slam Ukraine  The Washington PostChina's Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue  Yahoo! VoicesViktor Orban, Hungary's Leader, Surprises Europe Again With Visit to China  The New York TimesHungary's Orban huddles with Xi on Ukraine during surprise China visit  Nikkei AsiaXi Repeats Call for Ukraine Cease-Fire in Talks With Orban  Bloomberg
  
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• What happened in France’s shock election, and what comes next? - CNN

  09-07-2024 04:38 via news.google.com
  What happened in France’s shock election, and what comes next?  CNNFrance elections 2024: Macron refuses Prime Minister Attal's resignation  The Associated PressFrance election 2024 live: NFP wins most seats, Macron’s bloc second, Le Pen’s in third  CNNFrance avoided a far-right election win — now the radical far left is demanding power  CNBCFrench elections: Riots erupt after left-wing coalition projected to win plurality of seats&
  
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• Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, Tanner Houck named Red Sox's 2024 All-Stars - MLB.com

  09-07-2024 04:05 via news.google.com
  
  Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, Tanner Houck named Red Sox's 2024 All-Stars  MLB.comRafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck will represent the Red Sox as American League All-Stars  The Boston GlobeWhy Alex Cora Arrived Late For Red Sox-Yankees Series Finale  NESN3 Boston Red Sox players selected for MLB All-Star Game  CBS BostonDevers, Houck, Duran to represent Red Sox at 2024 MLB All-Star Game  NBC Sports Boston
  
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• Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missile attacks kill at least 31, hits children's hospital - The Associated Press

  09-07-2024 03:26 via news.google.com
  
  Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missile attacks kill at least 31, hits children's hospital  The Associated PressUkrainian children’s hospital attacked as Russian strikes on cities kill at least 37  CNNRussian missile attacks kill at least 41, hit children's hospital, Ukraine says  ReutersRussian Strike Destroys Children’s Hospital in Kyiv  The New York TimesRussian missiles hit children's hospital in Kyiv as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vows retal
  
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• Hurricane Beryl hits Texas knocking out power for millions - BBC.com

  09-07-2024 02:55 via news.google.com
  
  Hurricane Beryl hits Texas knocking out power for millions  BBC.comTexas power outages: CenterPoint on when power will be back on  KHOU.comCenterPoint customers should expect multi-day process to restore power after Beryl, company says  KTRK-TVHouston power outage: Live Centerpoint, Entergy tracker; report an outage  FOX 26 HoustonDeath toll rises as Beryl pummels Texas with tornadoes, 90 mph gusts, leaving over 2.7 million without power  Fox Wea
  
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• Scientists find a molecule never before found outside our solar system on a planet with glass rain - CNN

  09-07-2024 02:26 via news.google.com
  
  Scientists find a molecule never before found outside our solar system on a planet with glass rain  CNN
  
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• Kevin Paredes and Griffin Yow named to U.S. Olympic men's soccer team - The Washington Post

  09-07-2024 02:14 via news.google.com
  
  Kevin Paredes and Griffin Yow named to U.S. Olympic men's soccer team  The Washington PostMihailovic, Robinson, Zimmerman in U.S. Olympic men's soccer team  ESPNHere's the 2024 Olympic roster for the US men's national soccer team  NBC New YorkU.S. names men's soccer team for Paris Olympics; first squad to play in Games since 2008 - The Athletic  The New York Times
  
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• Judge who nixed Musk's pay package hears arguments on massive fee request from plaintiff lawyers

  09-07-2024 01:42
  
  A Delaware judge is considering a massive and unprecedented fee request by lawyers who successfully argued that a massive and unprecedented pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk should be voided
  
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• Judge decides Alec Baldwin's role as co-producer not relevant to trial over fatal 2021 set shooting - The Associated Press

  09-07-2024 01:37 via news.google.com
  
  Judge decides Alec Baldwin's role as co-producer not relevant to trial over fatal 2021 set shooting  The Associated PressAlec Baldwin 'Rust' trial: Should he testify? What does Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's conviction mean? Experts weigh in.  Yahoo Entertainment
  
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• Election 2024: Republicans move at Donald Trump's behest on abortion - The Associated Press

  09-07-2024 00:09 via news.google.com
  
  Election 2024: Republicans move at Donald Trump's behest on abortion  The Associated PressRNC committee adopts GOP's 2024 policy platform -- including on abortion  ABC NewsA Republican Platform That Could Read Like a Trump Rally  The New York TimesRubio backs stripping abortion ban from GOP platform  CNN
  
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• Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq eke out fresh records with Powell on deck - Yahoo Finance

  09-07-2024 00:08 via news.google.com
  
  Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq eke out fresh records with Powell on deck  Yahoo FinanceStock market today: Wall Street ends mixed, nudging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to more records  The Associated PressThis week’s U.S. inflation report could have serious implications for stocks  MarketWatchS&P 500 and Nasdaq notch record highs; chipmakers climb  Reuters
  
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