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• A Porsche-backed startup is building a massive battery recycling plant to boost Europe's EV industry

  09-09-2024 23:49 via nbcnews.com
  
  A massive battery recycling plant is being built in Germany by Cylib, a startup looking to reduce waste from EV batteries that have reached the end of their life.
  
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• Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris' position - The Associated Press

  09-09-2024 23:45 via news.google.com
  Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris' position  The Associated PressHarris campaign calls Trump marijuana post ‘blatant pandering’  The HillTrump says he will vote to legalize adult recreational marijuana use in Florida  CNN
  
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• Packers preparing Malik Willis to start at quarterback for Jordan Love - Packers.com

  09-09-2024 23:40 via news.google.com
  Packers preparing Malik Willis to start at quarterback for Jordan Love  Packers.comPack won't put Love on IR; will start Willis at QB  ESPNJordan Love, Green Bay Packers IN DANGER of missing the playoffs? | NFL on FOX Pod  FOX SportsPackers HC Matt LaFleur: QB Malik Willis to start vs. Colts if Jordan Love (MCL sprain) isn't cleared  NFL.comNFL Week 2 injury report: Puka Nacua, Jordan Love top the list after Week 1  USA TODAY
  
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• ‘Relay’ Review: Riz Ahmed Gets His Own ‘Michael Clayton’ in This Fun, Twisty, and Supremely Confident Homage to Classic Paranoid Thrillers - IndieWire

  09-09-2024 23:38 via news.google.com
  ‘Relay’ Review: Riz Ahmed Gets His Own ‘Michael Clayton’ in This Fun, Twisty, and Supremely Confident Homage to Classic Paranoid Thrillers  IndieWireRiz Ahmed & Lily James Play Cat-And-Mouse Games in David Mackenzie's 'Relay'  Deadline‘Relay’ Review: Riz Ahmed Excels in David Mackenzie’s Mostly Clever Paranoid Thriller  Hollywood Reporter‘Relay’ Might Be the Next Great Corporate Espionage Thriller  
  
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• Police have 'no credible reports' of Haitian immigrants harming pets, despite JD Vance's claim

  09-09-2024 23:35 via nbcnews.com
  
  Police in Springfield, Ohio, said they had received no credible reports of immigrants harming pets, contradicting a claim by JD Vance.
  
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• Ex-employees of Titanic submersible's owner to testify before Coast Guard panel

  09-09-2024 23:34 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Former employees of the company that owned an experimental submersible that imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic are scheduled to testify before a Coast Guard investigatory board
  
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• Apple will start selling AirPods with built-in hearing aids

  09-09-2024 23:27 via nbcnews.com
  
  Apple said Monday that a version of its latest AirPods earbuds will come with built-in hearing aids, which it says would help more than 1 billion people globally.
  
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• ‘Spider-Man 4’ Eyes ‘Shang-Chi’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton - Variety

  09-09-2024 23:08 via news.google.com
  ‘Spider-Man 4’ Eyes ‘Shang-Chi’ Director Destin Daniel Cretton  Variety‘Spider-Man 4’: Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks to Direct (Exclusive)  Hollywood ReporterNext ‘Spider-Man’ Movie At Sony And Marvel Eyes Destin Daniel Cretton As Director  DeadlineMarvel and Sony's 'Spider-Man 4' Plans Have Jeopardized a Highly Anticipated MCU Sequel  Murphy's MultiverseSpider-Man 4: Destin Daniel Cretton Eyed To Direct, To
  
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• According to Scientists, This Simple Dietary Change Can Improve Your Skin and Immunity

  09-09-2024 23:04 via scitechdaily.com
  Eating baby carrots three times a week was sufficient to observe benefits. A recent study discovered that consuming baby carrots as a snack three times a week noticeably enhanced the levels of skin carotenoids in young adults. These phytonutrient levels rose even further when the carrots were paired with a multivitamin that includes beta carotene. [...]
  
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• Astronauts would have been fine on Boeing's Starliner during landing, NASA says - Space.com

  09-09-2024 23:00 via news.google.com
  Astronauts would have been fine on Boeing's Starliner during landing, NASA says  Space.comHow will NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth in case of emergency, NASA explains  Business TodayBoeing Starliner returns to Earth without a crew as NASA flags new issues  FortuneTechCrunch Space: Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth  TechCrunchStarliner Suffers New Problems While Coming Back to Earth  Yahoo! Voices
  
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• AirPods Pro 2 to Gain Hearing Protection, Testing, and Aid Features - MacRumors

  09-09-2024 22:52 via news.google.com
  AirPods Pro 2 to Gain Hearing Protection, Testing, and Aid Features  MacRumorsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Women will soon be notified about their breast density after a mammogram. Here's what that means - ABC7 Chicago

  09-09-2024 22:17 via news.google.com
  Women will soon be notified about their breast density after a mammogram. Here's what that means  ABC7 ChicagoWomen will soon be notified about their breast density after a mammogram. Here’s what that means  CNNFDA’s new regulations underscore the complexity around screening for women with dense breasts  The ConversationMammogram patients will soon have to be told about their breast density. Here's what to know.  CBS NewsIncreased risk warning:
  
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• Republicans threaten a government shutdown unless Congress makes it harder to vote - Vox.com

  09-09-2024 21:55 via news.google.com
  Republicans threaten a government shutdown unless Congress makes it harder to vote  Vox.comSpeaker Mike Johnson’s government funding plan already crumbling with at least 6 GOP no votes  CNNCongress returns from recess as shutdown clock ticks  The HillMike Johnson faces conservative mutiny over Trump-backed plan to avert government shutdown  Fox News
  
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• Euclid Space Telescope Reveals How the Milky Way Tears Apart Star Clusters

  09-09-2024 21:51 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at the University of Surrey have confirmed their astrophysical models using new data from the Euclid space telescope, demonstrating how the Milky Way’s gravity affects star clusters. As the European Space Agency (ESA) publishes the first findings from its Euclid space telescope, scientists from the University of Surrey are celebrating fresh insights from the [...]
  
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• Apple reveals new iPhone 16 and updated AirPods and Apple Watch

  09-09-2024 21:18 via nbcnews.com
  Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which includes a new button on the side, Apple Intelligence, and several colors. The announcement also included new versions of the AirPods and Apple Watch. NBC News’ Brian Cheung details the new updates.
  
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• Jorge Ramos, one of America's most consequential Latino journalists, is leaving Univision

  09-09-2024 21:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, a beloved and iconic figure in Spanish-language journalism, is leaving the network after nearly 40 years in the anchor chair.
  
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• Google faces a new antitrust trial after ruling declaring search engine a monopoly

  09-09-2024 21:04 via abcnews.go.com
  
  One month after a judge declared Google’s search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant is defending against another antitrust lawsuit that threatens to break up the company
  
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• The Iron Age of Biology: Discovering Life’s First Building Block

  09-09-2024 21:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Metals, particularly iron, have played a crucial role in biological functions since life’s inception. Scientists propose that iron was the predominant metal in early life, shaped by its abundance in pre-oxygenated oceans. This dominance influenced the biological processes and evolution of early organisms, with significant shifts occurring following the oxygenation of Earth’s atmosphere, which reduced [...]
  
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• First case of human bird flu diagnosed without exposure to infected animals, CDC says - Fox News

  09-09-2024 20:50 via news.google.com
  First case of human bird flu diagnosed without exposure to infected animals, CDC says  Fox NewsOfficials await testing clues from Missouri H5 avian flu case as Michigan reports more affected cows  University of Minnesota Twin Cities‘This is how pandemics start’: H5 bird flu in Missouri patient with no known link to sick animals  The TelegraphUS Confirms First Human Case of Bird Flu With No Known Animal Trace  ScienceAlertFirst person tests posi
  
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• Apple announces new iPhone 16, AirPods and Apple Watch

  09-09-2024 20:46 via nbcnews.com
  
  Apple is hosting an event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, where it has unveiled new versions of the iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch.
  
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• A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

  09-09-2024 20:46 via abcnews.go.com
  
  A New York City mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine could end up in pieces if it can’t find a new patron soon
  
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• iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - Apple

  09-09-2024 20:38 via news.google.com
  iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max  AppleEverything Apple Announced Today: iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, New AirPods  WIREDiPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Hands-On: Camera Control, Action Button and New Colors  CNETApple Looks to Entice iPhone 16 Shoppers With Not-Quite-Ready AI  Bloomberg
  
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• The only thing better than Astro Bot is more Astro Bot... for free - The Verge

  09-09-2024 20:31 via news.google.com
  The only thing better than Astro Bot is more Astro Bot... for free  The Verge‘Astro Bot’ is the rare perfect video game  The Washington Post‘Astro Bot’ Is Brilliant, ‘Wukong’ Is Killer and ‘Concord’ Is Conquered  The RingerSony Drops New PS5 ‘Astro Bot’ DualSense Wireless Controller: Here’s Where To Get One Online  VarietyGame Theory: Astro Bot is one of the most joyful games of 2024 &n
  
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• Apple Intelligence unveiled for new and existing iPhone users

  09-09-2024 20:11 via nbcnews.com
  Apple unveiled iOS 18, which includes Apple Intelligence. The collection of AI features is said to make daily tasks easier with upgrades to Siri, writing tools and visual intelligence.
  
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• Toxic Tides: Satellites Capture Lake Erie’s Alarming Transformation

  09-09-2024 20:07 via scitechdaily.com
  Algal communities flourish in Lake Erie’s western basin each summer. Scientists are looking to new NASA technology to better track them from space. Lake Erie’s algal blooms pose significant ecological and health risks. Satellite imagery from Landsat 9 and the forthcoming PACE satellite provides critical data, helping researchers analyze the environmental factors and nutrient dynamics [...]
  
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• Inspired by Natural Camouflage Techniques, Humans Adapted Patterns for Warfare

  09-09-2024 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Have we always used camouflage? While it wasn't necessary in ancient and medieval times, the patterns are used for modern conflict.
  
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• Brazil Leads Largest Free Speech Rally In History

  09-09-2024 19:42 via technocracy.news
  
  Well over 45,000 Brazilians joined former President Jair Bolsonaro to protest the banning of X in Brazil by a left-wing Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes. Citizens are crying out for the restoration of freedom because X is hugely popular in Brazil and important for uncensored communication between citizens. De Morales knows exactly what he is doing, however, because as a Technocrat, he is unelected and unaccountable to anyone.
  The U.S. media? Basically, crickets. Notice this story menti
  
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• From 2002: Doctor who inspired 'Brilliant Minds' profiled on TODAY

  09-09-2024 19:03 via today.com
  Oliver Sacks, the neurologist whose book "Awakenings" was turned into the Oscar-nominated movie starring Robin Williams and who inspired the 2024 NBC series "Brilliant Minds," opens up about his fascination with chemistry and his 2001 book "Uncle Tungsten" in this TODAY interview from March 7, 2002.
  
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• Boson Systems Shatter Quantum Speed Limits: Information Races Faster Than Particles

  09-09-2024 18:59 via scitechdaily.com
  Information can travel faster than individual particles in systems made up of interacting bosons. Researchers at RIKEN have discovered that in certain quantum systems, information can propagate increasingly faster over time, challenging previous assumptions about universal speed limits such as those defined by the Lieb–Robinson bound. This analysis reveals fundamental differences in how bosons and [...]
  
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• New York site chosen for factory to build high-speed trains for Las Vegas-California line

  09-09-2024 18:38 via abcnews.go.com
  
  A site in New York state has been chosen to build trains for a new high-speed rail line being constructed between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area
  
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• “Unethical”: New Evidence Casts Doubt on a Much-Hyped Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection

  09-09-2024 18:08 via scitechdaily.com
  The deal obligates the NHS to purchase millions of tests in return for a state-of-the-art facility. However, experts argue the arrangement represents “a clear example of public risk for private gain.” New findings reported by The BMJ raise questions about the reliability of a highly publicized blood test for the NHS that claims to identify [...]
  
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• A capsule has been propelled through a hyperloop test tube in a step forward for the transit system

  09-09-2024 17:26 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Hyperloop has achieved significant liftoff in the northern Netherlands
  
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• The Dawn of a New Frontier: Why Did the Commercialization of Space Happen?

  09-09-2024 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn why the commercialization of space has happened and where this endeavors will lead us.
  
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• Is Our Weather Turning Against Us? Scientists Predict Rapid Escalation of Extreme Weather

  09-09-2024 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  New research reveals that without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, up to 70% of the global population will face drastic changes in extreme weather within the next two decades. The study highlights potential outcomes of extreme temperature shifts and altered rainfall patterns, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive climate action to mitigate these impacts [...]
  
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• Scientists Unveil Results of First Archaeology Project in Space

  09-09-2024 15:57 via scitechdaily.com
  The inaugural space archaeological survey on the ISS reveals how astronauts adapt their living and working spaces, offering insights for future space habitat designs and demonstrating the versatility of archaeological methods in extreme environments. The first archaeological survey conducted in space has revealed fresh insights into how astronauts utilize and adapt their living environments aboard [...]
  
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• Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to sell assets to Nexus Capital - ABC News

  09-09-2024 15:17 via news.google.com
  Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to sell assets to Nexus Capital  ABC NewsBig Lots files for bankruptcy  CNNBIG LOTS, INC. ENTERS INTO SALE AGREEMENT WITH NEXUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP  PR NewswireBig Lots, GameStop, Trump Media: Stocks In Focus  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Tiny, Compact Galaxies are Masters of Disguise in the Distant Universe

  09-09-2024 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots.
  
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• Newly Discovered Gene Could Be the Secret to Longevity

  09-09-2024 14:48 via scitechdaily.com
  A study reveals that the OSER1 protein significantly impacts longevity, suggesting new treatment possibilities for aging. A new study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that a specific gene plays a significant role in determining longevity, potentially opening the door to new treatments. Sleep, fasting, exercise, green porridge, black coffee, a healthy social life… There [...]
  
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• Poland's cybersecurity experts foil Russian and Belarussian attacks

  09-09-2024 14:30 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Poland's security officials say they have foiled cyberattacks and online blackmail attempts by groups acting for Russian and Belarusian services
  
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• Tulsi Gabbard: Cheneys’ endorsements, Harris’s response ‘sickened me’ - The Hill

  09-09-2024 14:07 via news.google.com
  Tulsi Gabbard: Cheneys’ endorsements, Harris’s response ‘sickened me’  The Hill'We're gonna be fine': Harris embraces crying woman while campaigning  CNNCheney says Trump is an 'unrecoverable catastrophe' in call for GOP to vote for Harris  ABC News
  
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• The Hidden Protein Driver Behind Prostate Cancer Revealed

  09-09-2024 14:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers discovered that the protein NSD2 alters the function of the androgen receptor, a key factor in normal prostate development, turning it into a driver of prostate cancer growth. This alteration leads to the rapid division of cells and suggests a new therapeutic target for prostate cancer. Protein Misfunction in Prostate Cancer Scientists at the [...]
  
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• Frozen in Time: Scientists Discover 45-Million-Year-Old Ancient Walnuts on Remote Arctic Island

  09-09-2024 13:07 via scitechdaily.com
  The discovery of extinct walnuts in the Arctic suggests a warmer historical climate with dense forests, extending our knowledge of walnut evolution and geographic spread. Scientists have discovered three new species of extinct walnuts on an island above the Arctic Circle. The fossils were discovered further north than any known walnut species, living or extinct, [...]
  
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• Women will soon be notified about their breast density after a mammogram. Here’s what that means - CNN

  09-09-2024 12:30 via news.google.com
  Women will soon be notified about their breast density after a mammogram. Here’s what that means  CNNDense or not dense: Md. physician says updates to mammogram readings now required by FDA help empower women  WTOPYour next mammogram could be even more of a lifesaver  Business InsiderThere’s a Big Change Coming to Mammogram Results — What to Know About Breast Density  PEOPLE
  
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• Huawei's tri-fold phone gets 2.7 million preorders ahead of Apple's iPhone 16 launch

  09-09-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Chinese tech giant Huawei is planning to release a tri-fold smartphone on Tuesday, just hours after Apple’s scheduled new iPhone launch.
  
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