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• Why Democrats are so quiet about climate change right now - The Washington Post

  22-08-2024 23:38 via news.google.com
  Why Democrats are so quiet about climate change right now  The Washington PostKamala Harris Barely Mentioned Climate at the DNC. Does It Matter?  Mother JonesHarris, Walz briefly frame climate change in context of "freedom"  AxiosHarris Goes Light on Climate Policy. Green Leaders Are OK With That.  The New York Times
  
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• Lose Weight Faster With These Two Nutrients, Scientists Say

  22-08-2024 22:42 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Participants in a self-directed diet program lost significantly more weight by consuming higher amounts of protein and fiber, along with adhering to a personalized and flexible diet plan. Over a 25-month study, the most successful participants, who made up 41% of the total, lost an average of 12.9% of their body weight by following individualized [...]
  
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• New Air-Powered Computer Revolutionizes Healthcare Monitoring

  22-08-2024 21:12 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A new air-powered computer detects failures in medical devices using air pressure, eliminating electronic sensors for a safer, cheaper alternative. Future plans include expanding its use to hazardous environments. Researchers have developed an air-powered computer that can detect and issue alerts when certain medical devices fail. This device simplifies the monitoring process by eliminating the [...]
  
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• State official says they've found no evidence Elon Musk's Super PAC violated voter registration laws

  22-08-2024 20:13 via nbcnews.com
  
  Lawyers for the super PAC said in letters to Michigan and North Carolina that the committee deserves a "commendation, not an investigation."
  
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• Stanford Reverses Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s With Brain Metabolism Drug

  22-08-2024 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Neuroscientists at Stanford have linked Alzheimer’s disease to the disruption of brain metabolism via the kynurenine pathway, which is affected by amyloid plaque and tau proteins. Their research has demonstrated that drugs blocking this pathway can restore cognitive function in Alzheimer’s mice by improving brain metabolism. This discovery not only bridges the gap between neuroscience [...]
  
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• How Were These 4 Iconic Ancient Stone Structures Built by Early Civilizations?

  22-08-2024 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The engineering marvels behind ancient structures like the Great Sphinx and Parthenon reveal the ingenuity and techniques used by early civilizations.
  
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• Uncovering “Snowball Earth”: Hidden Rock Record Unveils Secrets of Earth’s Deep Freeze

  22-08-2024 19:11 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Research on the Port Askaig Formation in Ireland and Scotland suggests it is a key geological record of Earth’s ice-covered era, providing unique geological insights into the prelude to complex life evolution. A team of researchers led by the University College London (UCL) has discovered that a rock formation in Ireland and Scotland may represent [...]
  
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• An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause — without using hormones - CNN

  22-08-2024 18:19 via news.google.com
  An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause — without using hormones  CNNExperimental pill can ease hot flashes for women in menopause, new data suggests  CBS NewsNew drug may help ease hot flashes in women  UPI NewsElinzanetant Reduces Menopausal Symptoms  MedscapeHot flash drug shows significant benefits in clinical trials  Medical Xpress
  
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• Unlocking the Universe With AI and Next-Gen Telescopes

  22-08-2024 18:05 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Modern astrophysics has enabled scientists to observe the universe with unprecedented clarity, from exoplanets to entire galaxies. Despite our galaxy blocking some views, advanced tools like the James Webb Space Telescope and upcoming projects such as the Square Kilometre Array are pushing the boundaries of our cosmic understanding. Visualization techniques help researchers explore the universe [...]
  
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• Amazon and FedEx Can Inform Satellite and Spacecraft Management In Orbit

  22-08-2024 18:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  As companies develop satellite constellations as shown in this illustration, they’ll need to repair satellites in orbit.
  
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• Pong Prodigy: “Hydrogel Brain” Defies Expectations With Deep Learning

  22-08-2024 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Researchers have developed a hydrogel that can learn to play the game Pong, demonstrating that even simple materials can exhibit adaptive behaviors akin to those seen in living systems. The study, led by Dr. Yoshikatsu Hayashi from the University of Reading, also revealed that similar hydrogels could mimic cardiac tissue, potentially offering new avenues for [...]
  
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• Dark Oxygen Is Changing the Calculus of Extraterrestrial Life

  22-08-2024 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The discovery of oxygen production in the deep oceans has profound implications for the origins of life, both here and elsewhere in the universe.
  
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• The Plant That Changed History: How an Ancient Hybrid Grass Birthed the World’s Most Iconic Crop

  22-08-2024 16:04 via scitechdaily.com
  
  A study has elucidated how bread wheat’s genetic diversity, stemming from Aegilops tauschii, spurred its global spread and agricultural dominance, providing essential resources for future wheat breeding. A significant international study has revealed how bread wheat played a pivotal role in transforming the ancient world, eventually becoming the staple crop that now sustains a global [...]
  
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• Squid Have Tiny Teeth In Their Suckers That Could Help Make Self-Healing Materials

  22-08-2024 16:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  "Squid sucker teeth have some outstanding properties."
  
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• Cleveland Clinic’s Groundbreaking Universal Vaccine Could End Flu Season Woes

  22-08-2024 15:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a universal flu vaccine candidate showing strong immune responses in animals, with human trials expected soon. This vaccine could potentially protect against various influenza strains over multiple seasons. Flu vaccine efficacy varies year to year. A universal flu vaccine would protect people against all influenza strains that infect humans and [...]
  
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• From Science Fiction to Reality: How Scientists Plan To Build a Lunar Base

  22-08-2024 14:22 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Anticipating a key resource for enhancing the efficiency of microwave heating. NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a lunar base as part of its crewed lunar exploration initiative. However, the public’s expectations for this space base may differ from those depicted in popular science fiction movies. Constructing a moon base requires a wide range of [...]
  
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• The Hidden Sounds of the Earth: What Our Soil is Telling Us

  22-08-2024 13:12 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Eco-acoustic studies at Flinders University indicate that healthier soils have more complex soundscapes, pointing to a novel tool for environmental restoration. Healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms barely audible to human ears – a bit like a concert of bubble pops and clicks. In a new study published in the Journal [...]
  
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• Molecular Trickery: How COVID-19 Silently Sabotages the Human Immune System

  22-08-2024 12:03 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 manipulates the human immune system by forcing cells to produce non-functional proteins, hindering the body’s antiviral defenses. This groundbreaking study by teams from prestigious Brazilian universities highlights potential targets for new COVID-19 treatments, emphasizing the importance of restoring normal RNA processing in infected cells. SARS-CoV-2’s Immune Evasion Strategies To evade [...]
  
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• The Next Frontier: DNA Emerges as a Powerhouse for Data Storage and Computing

  22-08-2024 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Researchers from NC State and Johns Hopkins have developed a breakthrough technology that leverages DNA for data storage and computing, offering capabilities such as storing, retrieving, computing, and rewriting data. This technology is made viable by innovative polymer structures called dendricolloids, enhancing data density and preservation. It enables functions similar to electronic devices and could [...]
  
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• Rewriting Dodo History: How 400 Years of Research Got It Wrong

  22-08-2024 10:19 via scitechdaily.com
  
  
  Recent research corrects misconceptions about the Dodo, depicting it as an agile and well-adapted bird, and uses historical analysis to aid contemporary conservation efforts. The Dodo is often depicted as a slow, dumb bird, predestined for extinction. However, new research from the University of Southampton, the Natural History Museum (NHM), and the Oxford University Museum [...]
  
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• Deep Sky Discoveries: The Summer Triangle’s Hidden Treasures

  22-08-2024 09:08 via scitechdaily.com
  
  During August, the Summer Triangle asterism becomes a prominent feature in the Northern Hemisphere’s night sky. Observers can enhance their experience by using a blanket or a chair to comfortably spot constellations like Lyra, Cygnus, and Aquila, along with hidden ones such as Vulpecula, Sagitta, and Delphinus. Notably, Vulpecula houses the large Dumbbell Nebula, Sagitta [...]
  
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• The Microscopy Breakthrough That’s Unveiling Hidden Worlds

  22-08-2024 07:46 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Scientists at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society have developed a revolutionary microscopy method that enables the direct visualization of nanostructures and their optical properties. This breakthrough allows researchers to observe nanoscale materials, like metamaterials, in unprecedented detail by manipulating light in innovative ways. The method has taken over five years to [...]
  
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• Over a Hundred Times Smaller Than the Width of a Hair – Revolutionary Tiny Sensor Reveals Hidden Neuron Activity

  22-08-2024 06:37 via scitechdaily.com
  
  Rice University researchers have developed a new implantable sensor, spinalNET, capable of recording the electrical activity of spinal neurons in freely moving subjects. This breakthrough could help unlock the complexities of how spinal neurons process sensory and motor functions, potentially leading to better treatments for spinal cord diseases and injuries. Implantable technologies have significantly improved [...]
  
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• Beyond GIGO: Virtual ‘Inbreeding’ Could Spark AI Doom

  22-08-2024 05:40 via technocracy.news
  
  In the 1980s, we used to say, “Garbage In, Garbage Out” about computers. Now, we are seeing the snake eating its own tail. Virtual “inbreeding” may be the death of public-facing AI, but not the back end. Humanity’s AI control systems feed on a fresh diet of “organic data”: the Internet of Things, the Internet of Bodies, the Internet of Nano-bio Things, plus data spun off financial transactions, telemetry systems, etc. The former is a sideshow; the latter
  
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• RFK Jr. expected to drop out of race by end of week, plans to endorse Trump: Sources - ABC News

  22-08-2024 04:34 via news.google.com
  RFK Jr. expected to drop out of race by end of week, plans to endorse Trump: Sources  ABC NewsRobert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Expected to End His Presidential Campaign  The New York TimesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. to Drop Out of Presidential Race  National ReviewKennedy expected to end his campaign Friday, in talks to endorse Trump  CNNRFK Jr.’s running mate says Democrats ‘obstructed a fair election,’ ‘fully supports’ working with Trump&
  
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• Charles moves into second on WNBA scoring list - ESPN

  22-08-2024 04:31 via news.google.com
  Charles moves into second on WNBA scoring list  ESPNAtlanta Dream’s Tina Charles moves up to second place on WNBA all-time scoring list  CNNVideo: Tina Charles Passes Tina Thompson for 2nd on WNBA's All-Time Scoring List  Bleacher ReportSlow start dooms Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream  The Arizona Republic
  
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• Live updates: Tim Walz, Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi to speak at DNC tonight | CNN Politics - CNN

  22-08-2024 04:28 via news.google.com
  Live updates: Tim Walz, Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi to speak at DNC tonight | CNN Politics  CNNWATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 3  PBS NewsHour2024 DNC Night 3 fact-check: What speakers got right, wrong in Chicago speech  PolitiFactHere's the schedule for the DNC's third night in Chicago featuring Walz, Clinton and Amanda Gorman  The Associated PressD.N.C. Schedule Tonight: What Time Tim Walz and Bill Clinton Will Speak  Th
  
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• Joey Votto, former MVP and face of Reds, officially retires - MLB.com

  22-08-2024 04:16 via news.google.com
  Joey Votto, former MVP and face of Reds, officially retires  MLB.comVotto, former Reds star and NL MVP, retires at 40  ESPNJoey Votto announces retirement from baseball after incredible 17-year career  New York Post Joey Votto, former NL MVP and Reds great, retires after 17 MLB seasons  CBS SportsIs Joey Votto a Hall of Famer? The case for, and against, retiring Reds star  USA TODAY
  
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• Trump Attacks Harris at N.C. Rally, Asking the Crowd to Back Him Up - The New York Times

  22-08-2024 03:54 via news.google.com
  Trump Attacks Harris at N.C. Rally, Asking the Crowd to Back Him Up  The New York TimesFormer President Donald Trump, running mate JD Vance speak in Asheboro Wednesday  WGHP FOX8 GreensboroTrump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at 1st outdoor rally since Butler shooting  ABC NewsTrump zeroes in on national security at first outdoor rally since assassination attempt: 'World is on fire'  Fox News
  
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• Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention's 3rd night - The Associated Press

  22-08-2024 03:43 via news.google.com
  Crowds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally and march outside Democratic convention's 3rd night  The Associated PressDozens arrested after pro-Palestinian, anti-DNC protesters clash with CPD  ABC7 ChicagoAnti-Israel demonstrations continue near DNC for 3rd night as crowds gather in larger numbers  Fox NewsDNC sees third day of protests as Chicago’s top cop blasts demonstrators who confronted officers at Israeli consulate  Chicago TribuneWhy wasn't Jan
  
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• DiJonai Carrington leads Connecticut Sun to win over Los Angeles Sparks at sold-out TD Garden after calling out WNBA - CNN

  22-08-2024 03:25 via news.google.com
  DiJonai Carrington leads Connecticut Sun to win over Los Angeles Sparks at sold-out TD Garden after calling out WNBA  CNNCarrington rips WNBA for lack of Boston 'promo'  ESPNTatum, Holiday show love for Sun during special night at TD Garden  Yahoo SportsThe Connecticut Sun’s win at TD Garden was a win for the sport, but the WNBA missed a big opportunity  The Boston GlobeCT Sun Guard Viciously Calls Out WNBA After Game At TD Garden  NESN
  
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• Oprah Winfrey will be part of DNC program Wednesday night - CNN

  22-08-2024 03:21 via news.google.com
  Oprah Winfrey will be part of DNC program Wednesday night  CNN'Sweet promise of tomorrow': Watch Oprah Winfrey's speech at the 2024 DNC convention  USA TODAYOprah Endorses Kamala Harris At DNC: Her Political History—And Rare Endorsements—Explained  ForbesOprah preaches unity while taking small digs at Trump and Vance in DNC speech  CBS NewsOprah Winfrey addresses the DNC  Fox News
  
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• Taylor Swift says she felt ‘fear’ over Vienna attack threat - BBC.com

  22-08-2024 03:14 via news.google.com
  Taylor Swift says she felt ‘fear’ over Vienna attack threat  BBC.comTaylor Swift Breaks Silence on Vienna Terror Plot as She Says She Feared Statement Might 'Provoke' Danger  PEOPLETaylor Swift breaks silence on 'devastating' alleged Vienna terrorist plot  USA TODAYTaylor Swift Says She Felt ‘Fear’ and ‘Guilt’ After Canceled Vienna Shows  The New York TimesTaylor Swift Says Canceling Eras Tour Shows in Vienna Due to Terr
  
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• White House: In call with Netanyahu, Biden stresses urgency of ceasefire-hostage deal - The Times of Israel

  22-08-2024 02:56 via news.google.com
  White House: In call with Netanyahu, Biden stresses urgency of ceasefire-hostage deal  The Times of IsraelBiden spoke with Netanyahu Wednesday at a critical moment in Gaza talks  CNNOpinion | An eerie quiet as Biden races to silence the guns in Gaza  The Washington PostPresident Biden Speaks With Netanyahu on Call Joined by VP Harris, White House Says  HaaretzBiden presses Netanyahu on need to reach Gaza truce deal  Reuters
  
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• Exclusive | Edgar Bronfman Raises Offer for National Amusements, Paramount Stake to $6 Billion - The Wall Street Journal

  22-08-2024 02:36 via news.google.com
  Exclusive | Edgar Bronfman Raises Offer for National Amusements, Paramount Stake to $6 Billion  The Wall Street JournalParamount Merger Saga Continues: Go-Shop Period Extended As Edgar Bronfman Vies With Skydance, Boosts His Offer To $6B  DeadlineParamount Signals Closer Consideration of Edgar Bronfman’s Bid  Hollywood ReporterParamount special committee extends Skydance 'go shop' period as it reviews Bronfman offer  CNBCParamount extends deal talks
  
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• Middle East Crisis Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Strikes Amid Fears of Escalation - The New York Times

  22-08-2024 02:13 via news.google.com
  Middle East Crisis Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Strikes Amid Fears of Escalation  The New York TimesHezbollah launches barrage of rockets and drones towards Israel  The GuardianNews Wrap: Golan Heights damaged by Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel  PBS NewsHourHezbollah fire over 50 rockets, hitting Israeli-annexed Golan Heights  EuronewsSoldier killed, another seriously hurt in Hezbollah drone attack on Western Galilee  The Times of Israel
  
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• Alex Rodriguez shares timely Instagram post after ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck - Fox News

  22-08-2024 02:05 via news.google.com
  Alex Rodriguez shares timely Instagram post after ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck  Fox NewsJennifer Lopez said she and Ben Affleck would ‘do things better the second time’ before their 2022 marriage  New York Post Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Divorce: A Full Recap of Her Decision to File on Their Anniversary and More  PEOPLEWhy Ben Affleck and J.Lo’s Marriage Unraveled Almost Immediately  The Daily Be
  
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• Starship Troopers: Extermination - Official Developer Diary Video | gamescom 2024 - IGN

  22-08-2024 02:00 via news.google.com
  Starship Troopers: Extermination - Official Developer Diary Video | gamescom 2024  IGNView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Lionsgate Pulls ‘Megalopolis’ Trailer Featuring Fake Movie Critic Quotes - Hollywood Reporter

  22-08-2024 00:37 via news.google.com
  Lionsgate Pulls ‘Megalopolis’ Trailer Featuring Fake Movie Critic Quotes  Hollywood ReporterDid the Megalopolis Trailer Make Up All Those Movie-Critic Quotes?  Vulture‘Megalopolis’ trailer pulled offline due to made-up critics quotes  New York Daily NewsFrancis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis trailer withdrawn over fake quotes  The GuardianLionsgate recalls and apologizes for ‘Megalopolis’ trailer for fabricated quotes&
  
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• Divers recover 5 bodies from wrecked superyacht off Sicily; 1 still missing - The Associated Press

  22-08-2024 00:35 via news.google.com
  Divers recover 5 bodies from wrecked superyacht off Sicily; 1 still missing  The Associated PressDivers Find 4 Bodies From Yacht That Sank Off Sicily  The New York TimesInside the $40 million Bayesian yacht that capsized leaving 6 dead and 1 still missing  New York Post Italian divers find 5 more bodies, 1 still missing after superyacht disaster survivor's ominous text message  Fox News
  
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• An unusual object is moving so fast it could escape the Milky Way. Scientists aren’t certain what it is - CNN

  22-08-2024 00:08 via news.google.com
  An unusual object is moving so fast it could escape the Milky Way. Scientists aren’t certain what it is  CNNA ‘Speedy Little Star’ May Be on Course to Escape Our Galaxy  The New York TimesComet, Asteroid, Or Something Else? NASA Detects Mysterious Object Hurtling Through Space At 1 Million Miles Per Hour  NDTVMysterious object discovered speeding over 1 million mph across our galaxy – and scientists are baffled  BBC Science FocusMys
  
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• The DNC ceremonial roll call featured a DJ and songs to represent each state and territory. Here are all the songs on the playlist - CBS News

  22-08-2024 00:06 via news.google.com
  The DNC ceremonial roll call featured a DJ and songs to represent each state and territory. Here are all the songs on the playlist  CBS NewsHere Is the Kamala Harris Roll Call Playlist  The New York TimesHere are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention’s starry roll call  The Associated PressWhat’s playing at the DNC convention? Here’s the unofficial playlist.  The Washington Post
  
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• Hospitals cheer noncompete ruling - The Hill

  22-08-2024 00:05 via news.google.com
  Hospitals cheer noncompete ruling  The HillFederal judge strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements  The Washington PostThe FTC’s noncompete agreements ban is blocked  The VergeOpinion | Lina Khan’s Noncompete Ban Goes Down in Court  The Wall Street Journal
  
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• Franklin Templeton shares sink after top bond investor takes leave amid probes - Financial Times

  22-08-2024 00:05 via news.google.com
  Franklin Templeton shares sink after top bond investor takes leave amid probes  Financial TimesFranklin Resources’ stock drops as unit exec receives Wells notice from SEC  MarketWatchFranklin Templeton unit replaces investment chief, closes $2 billion fund amid US probes  Yahoo FinanceUS Probes How Western Asset Allocated Trades for Client Accounts  Bloomberg
  
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