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• Baffling Scientists: Why Did Millions of People Feel Shaking in New York City?

  20-10-2024 23:03 via scitechdaily.com
  The Tewksbury earthquake’s minimal local damage but widespread impact was due to its rupture direction, funneling shaking from New Jersey towards New York City, with the anomaly highlighted in studies on seismic energy distribution. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Tewksbury startled millions across the U.S. East Coast, marking the strongest recorded tremor in New Jersey [...]
  
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• Harris goes to church, highlighting the absence of religion in the 2024 campaign

  20-10-2024 22:50 via nbcnews.com
  
  Religion is making a rare appearance on the campaign trail in a presidential election that has dwelled less on candidates’ personal faiths than any in recent memory.
  
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• Cyprus thwarted a digital attack against the government's main online portal

  20-10-2024 22:14
  
  Cyprus says it has successfully thwarted a digital attack aimed at blocking access to the government’s central online portal
  
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• Quantum Breakthrough: Unmasking Hidden Magnetic Marvels in Kagome Lattices

  20-10-2024 21:52 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in observing intrinsic magnetic structures in kagome lattices, which may significantly influence future quantum computing and superconductivity applications. A research team led by Prof. Qingyou Lu from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Yimin Xiong from Anhui University, has achieved [...]
  
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• Trump works fryer at McDonald's: ‘I like this job’

  20-10-2024 21:22 via nbcnews.com
  Former President Donald Trump worked the fryer at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. Trump’s visit comes after he has repeatedly accused Harris of lying about her history of working at McDonald’s in college.
  
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• Discover the V-Score: The Secret Weapon in Quantum Problem Solving

  20-10-2024 20:43 via scitechdaily.com
  Predicting the behavior of many interacting quantum particles is a complex task, but it’s essential for unlocking the potential of quantum computing in real-world applications. A team of researchers, led by EPFL, has developed a new method to compare quantum algorithms and identify the most challenging quantum problems to solve. Quantum systems, from subatomic particles [...]
  
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• Mark Cuban speaks out against piece of Harris' tax plan while campaigning for her

  20-10-2024 20:03 via nbcnews.com
  
  Mark Cuban said Saturday while campaigning for Kamala Harris that he would campaign against her if he thought she would tax wealthy people’s “unrealized gains,” which is part of the tax plan she has endorsed.
  
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• In Search of Habitable Planets: New Study Points to F-Type Systems for Life

  20-10-2024 19:32 via scitechdaily.com
  Doctoral student leads research on planets that pass through the habitable zone during part of their orbits. Are there planets beyond Earth where humans could live? The answer is possibly, according to a new study by physicists at the University of Texas at Arlington, who explored F-type star systems. Stars fall into seven lettered categories [...]
  
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• U.S. investigating apparent leak of 'top secret' U.S. documents about Israel

  20-10-2024 19:22 via nbcnews.com
  
  U.S. officials are investigating the apparent leak of two top-secret U.S. documents that show American spy agencies tracking possible Israeli preparations for conducting an attack on Iran, three U.S. officials said.
  
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• Japan, UK and Italy to expedite next-generation fighter jet to replace F-2s and Eurofighter Typhoons

  20-10-2024 18:30
  
  The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy have agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet
  
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• Are You Ready for Meat Rationing? This New Policy To Fight Climate Change Is Gaining a Surprising Amount of Support

  20-10-2024 18:23 via scitechdaily.com
  A study from Uppsala University reveals that 40% of the public may support rationing goods with high climate impacts, with acceptance levels similar to taxation. Rationing goods like meat and fuel can be an effective and equitable way to lower consumption with a significant climate impact. Nearly 40 percent of the public indicate they would [...]
  
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• Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Kirby Smart’s Georgia defense unleashes havoc on Texas offense - The Athletic - The New York Times

  20-10-2024 17:53 via news.google.com
  Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Kirby Smart’s Georgia defense unleashes havoc on Texas offense - The Athletic  The New York TimesPaul Finebaum: Kirby Smart 'embraced the disrespect' to beat SEC's 'hot new toy' Texas  On3Georgia was college football’s forgotten power. That changed against Texas.  The Washington PostAmid officiating controversy, Georgia shows it's still an SEC juggernaut with road win over top-ranked Texas  Yahoo SportsGeorgia's s
  
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• Arnold Palmer Was ‘Appalled’ by ‘Crude’ Trump, Who Praised the Late Golfer’s Genitals - The Daily Beast

  20-10-2024 17:27 via news.google.com
  Arnold Palmer Was ‘Appalled’ by ‘Crude’ Trump, Who Praised the Late Golfer’s Genitals  The Daily BeastTrump fixates on Arnold Palmer as ‘all man’ in showers during profane rally  The Washington PostTrump’s closing pitch to voters begins with profane attacks and a lewd story about a Hall of Fame golfer  CNNMike Johnson Doesn’t Want to Hear About Trump Discussing Arnold Palmer’s Manhood  Rolling Sto
  
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• Scientists Uncover Exciting New Brain Benefits of Eating Strawberries

  20-10-2024 17:14 via scitechdaily.com
  Research indicates that consuming strawberries daily can promote cardiometabolic health and help manage cholesterol levels. Cardiovascular disease continues to be a leading cause of death globally, but a recent study points to strawberries as a tasty and natural way to promote heart health and regulate cholesterol. The research demonstrated that consuming strawberries regularly (between 1 [...]
  
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• NFL Week 7 odds, expert picks, best bets, spreads, teasers, survivor picks, TV, NFL live streaming, more - CBS Sports

  20-10-2024 16:49 via news.google.com
  NFL Week 7 odds, expert picks, best bets, spreads, teasers, survivor picks, TV, NFL live streaming, more  CBS SportsLast-minute buzz, sleepers, upsets and predictions for NFL Week 7: Our latest intel  ESPNTop Picks from the NFL Betting Splits for Sunday October 20th  VSiNNFL Week 7 Best Bets: Back Drake Maye, Patriots to keep improving  Pro Football FocusSelf-learning AI generates NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for every Week 7, 2024
  
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• Live updates: The latest on the war in the Middle East - CNN

  20-10-2024 16:45 via news.google.com
  Live updates: The latest on the war in the Middle East  CNNIsraeli strike in north Gaza kills 87, Hamas-run ministry says  BBC.comLIVE: Hezbollah launches rocket barrage into Israel as it pounds Gaza  Al Jazeera EnglishHe Dreamed of Escaping Gaza. The World Watched Him Burned Alive.  The New York Times
  
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• Gov. Shapiro says law enforcement could look at Elon Musk’s $1M giveaway to super PAC supporters

  20-10-2024 16:00 via nbcnews.com
  During an interview with Meet the Press, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) questions the legality of Elon Musk promising $1 million giveaways to voters who sign his super PAC’s petition “in favor of free speech and the right to bear arms.”
  
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• As Harris turns 60, Democrats cast Trump as old and ‘unhinged’ - CNN

  20-10-2024 16:00 via news.google.com
  As Harris turns 60, Democrats cast Trump as old and ‘unhinged’  CNNHarris attends church in Georgia and encourages Black congregants to vote  The Associated Press
  
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• Proteins at Play: Inside the Cellular Dance That Shapes Our Health

  20-10-2024 15:59 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists have enhanced a mass spectrometry method to study protein interactions within cells, aiming to identify changes linked to diseases and discover potential therapeutic targets to restore cellular balance. This work lays the foundation for the development of new drugs to treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. The function of biological cells is determined [...]
  
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• Patriots march down the field for opening drive TD vs. woeful Jaguars defense - NBC Sports

  20-10-2024 15:50 via news.google.com
  Patriots march down the field for opening drive TD vs. woeful Jaguars defense  NBC SportsHow to watch Patriots vs. Jaguars today: Start time, TV, live stream for NFL London game  USA TODAYPatriots vs. Jaguars score, live updates: Jacksonville plays second straight NFL London Game, looks to bounce back  Yahoo SportsBedard: After rightfully using training wheels for Maye's first start, time for Van Pelt to get creative vs. Jaguars  bostonsportsjournal.comPat
  
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• Elon Musk Offers $1 Million Daily Prize for Signing His Petition - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal

  20-10-2024 15:44 via news.google.com
  Elon Musk Offers $1 Million Daily Prize for Signing His Petition - WSJ  The Wall Street JournalShapiro says Musk plan to award $1 million to Pennsylvania voters who sign his petition is ‘deeply concerning’  The HillMusk’s Pro-Trump PAC Plans $1 Million Handouts in Swing States  BloombergElon Musk offers $1 million a day to entice swing state voters to sign petition  CNBC
  
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• At Least 7 Dead After Ferry Dock Collapses on Sapelo Island, Georgia - The New York Times

  20-10-2024 15:40 via news.google.com
  At Least 7 Dead After Ferry Dock Collapses on Sapelo Island, Georgia  The New York TimesAt least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia’s Sapelo Island  The Associated PressGeorgia authorities investigating "catastrophic failure" of dock gangway that collapsed, killing 7  Yahoo! VoicesA collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island dock left 7 dead and turned celebration into tragedy. An investigation is now underway  CNN
  
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• Moldova holds election, EU referendum amid Russian interference claims - Al Jazeera English

  20-10-2024 15:26 via news.google.com
  Moldova holds election, EU referendum amid Russian interference claims  Al Jazeera EnglishMoldovans Poised to Clear Hurdle as Country Votes on EU Path  BloombergMoldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West in two crucial votes  CNNDeciding Moldova’s European future  POLITICO EuropeTugged Between East and West, Moldova Makes a Pivotal Choice  The New York Times
  
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• Trump, Harris go on campaign blitz in battleground states as race enters final stretch - CBS News

  20-10-2024 15:17 via news.google.com
  Trump, Harris go on campaign blitz in battleground states as race enters final stretch  CBS NewsLizzo gets ripped online for saying ‘whole country will be like Detroit’ at a Kamala Harris rally  Fox NewsA Glock, Vinyl Records and Formula One: Harris Tries to Show Her Personal Side  The Wall Street Journal
  
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• Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food? - The Associated Press

  20-10-2024 15:06 via news.google.com
  Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?  The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads toward Cuba - CBS News

  20-10-2024 14:54 via news.google.com
  Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads toward Cuba  CBS NewsOscar Makes First Landfall On Great Inagua Island  The Weather ChannelNHC tracks Hurricane Oscar, Tropical Depression Nadine  Orlando SentinelHurricane Oscar forms in the Atlantic with 'unexpected' strong winds  USA TODAYHurricane Oscar forms in Caribbean, surprising storm watchers  The Washington Post
  
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• Bruce Springsteen Says the Key to His Success Is Paying His Band Well - Business Insider

  20-10-2024 14:53 via news.google.com
  Bruce Springsteen Says the Key to His Success Is Paying His Band Well  Business InsiderSteven Van Zandt talks Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: ‘We’re not just getting older — we’re getting better’  New York Post Bruce Springsteen Shines Spotlight on E Street Band in Intimate Doc ‘Road Diary’  Rolling StoneBruce Springsteen on Disney+ Doc ‘Road Diary,’ Longevity and Audience Connection  Hollywood
  
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• Breakthrough Organic Thermoelectric Device Harvests Energy From Room Temperature

  20-10-2024 14:50 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have successfully developed a framework for generating organic thermoelectric power at ambient temperature, without the need for a temperature gradient. Researchers have created a new organic thermoelectric device capable of harvesting energy from ambient temperatures. Although thermoelectric devices are already used in various applications, challenges remain that limit their full potential. By leveraging the [...]
  
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• The world’s $100 trillion fiscal time bomb keeps ticking - Yahoo Finance

  20-10-2024 14:32 via news.google.com
  The world’s $100 trillion fiscal time bomb keeps ticking  Yahoo FinanceThe World’s $100 Trillion Fiscal Timebomb Keeps Ticking  BloombergGlobal Public Debt Is Probably Worse Than it Looks  International Monetary FundIMF chief expects lukewarm growth in medium term, urges reforms  ReutersIMF Warns Rise in Government Debt Could Be Sharper Than Anticipated - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal
  
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• Gurman: Apple internally believes that it’s at least two years behind in AI development - 9to5Mac

  20-10-2024 14:29 via news.google.com
  Gurman: Apple internally believes that it’s at least two years behind in AI development  9to5MacSiri Is 20% Less Accurate, 23% Less Capable, and 2 Years Behind ChatGPT  The Mac ObserverApple's own research sheds light on Siri's AI laggardness  Digital TrendsApple AI services to expand next year; potentially squeezing Samsung Galaxy S25's market space  DIGITIMESApple seemingly knows Apple Intelligence is not as good as ChatGPT  Cult of Mac
  
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• Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, kickoff time, channel and more - Yahoo Sports

  20-10-2024 14:05 via news.google.com
  Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, kickoff time, channel and more  Yahoo SportsChiefs vs. 49ers Livestream: How to Watch the Football Game Online  Rolling StoneNiners trying to downplay Super Bowl rematch vs. nemesis Chiefs  New York Post What game is Tom Brady broadcasting in Week 7? Where to listen to Fox NFL analyst today  USA TODAYChiefs-49ers 5 questions with the enemy: Is this a playoff-built rivalry?  Arrowhead Pride
  
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• Star Citizen spin-off Squadron 42 will release in 2026 – here's an hour-long gameplay teaser - Eurogamer

  20-10-2024 13:49 via news.google.com
  Star Citizen spin-off Squadron 42 will release in 2026 – here's an hour-long gameplay teaser  EurogamerStar Citizen Dev 'Confident' of Releasing Standalone Single-Player Story Game Squadron 42 in 2026  IGNSquadron 42 Gets 2026 Release Window and New Gameplay Demo  WccftechStick and Rudder: Star Citizen talks tools, gear, social features, and Squadron 42 at CitizenCon day one  Massively OverpoweredSquadron 42 Gets A 2026 Release Window As Report Circu
  
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• Polar Ice Crisis 2024: Arctic and Antarctic Near Historic Lows

  20-10-2024 13:41 via scitechdaily.com
  Arctic and Antarctic regions faced significant ice losses in 2024, with Arctic sea ice reaching its seventh-lowest extent on record. The persistent reduction in polar ice contributes to broader ecological changes and heightened warming, driven by the ice-albedo feedback mechanism. Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, melting to [...]
  
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• Leaked documents show US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran, sources say - CNN

  20-10-2024 13:34 via news.google.com
  Leaked documents show US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran, sources say  CNNUS investigating release of classified docs on Israel's planned strike on Iran  Fox NewsPro-Iranian account leaks alleged U.S. intel on Israel's attack plans  Axios
  
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• Taylor Swift Sings 'White Horse' Lyric About Finding Someone 'Who Will Treat Me Well' — Eras Tour Crowd Goes Wild - PEOPLE

  20-10-2024 13:24 via news.google.com
  Taylor Swift Sings 'White Horse' Lyric About Finding Someone 'Who Will Treat Me Well' — Eras Tour Crowd Goes Wild  PEOPLEWhy Travis Kelce Isn't at Taylor Swift's Miami Eras Tour Shows  ELLE4 Takeaway Trends From Taylor Swift’s New ‘Eras Tour’ Costumes  Us WeeklyTaylor Swift Says Crowd Reaction to Her 'Brand New Dress' at Miami Show Is 'Really Fun': 'Makes Me Happy'  PEOPLE
  
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• Boeing exploring asset sales to boost finances, WSJ reports - Yahoo Finance

  20-10-2024 12:47 via news.google.com
  Boeing exploring asset sales to boost finances, WSJ reports  Yahoo FinanceBoeing’s crisis is getting worse. Now it’s borrowing tens of billions of dollars  CNNBusiness  The EconomistBoeing raising up to $35bn as costly strike enters second month  BBC.comBoeing is said to weigh asset sales to raise much-needed cash (NYSE:BA)  Seeking Alpha
  
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• Halley’s Comet Debris Ignites Fiery Fireballs in the Orionids Meteor Shower

  20-10-2024 12:32 via scitechdaily.com
  This year’s skywatching peaks with the Orionids meteor shower, showcasing bright meteors against the night’s brightest stars, with connections to the famed Halley’s Comet. 2024 has been a remarkable year for both amateur and professional astronomers, featuring everything from a total solar eclipse in April to a partial lunar eclipse during September’s Harvest Moon. As [...]
  
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• America is entering a new 'economic supercycle' - Business Insider

  20-10-2024 11:46 via news.google.com
  America is entering a new 'economic supercycle'  Business InsiderView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• 10 breathtaking photos of Supermoon 2024 - The Times of India

  20-10-2024 11:30 via news.google.com
  10 breathtaking photos of Supermoon 2024  The Times of IndiaHunter's Moon supermoon 2024 puts on a frightfully good show for skywatchers around the world (photos)  Space.comA full, hunter’s supermoon is coming: Here’s what it means  USA TODAYOctober full moon: How and when to see Hunter's Supermoon this week  AxiosLook up tonight: The full moon will be closer in October than next month  IndyStar
  
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• Tiny New Invention Diagnoses Heart Attacks in Minutes, Could Save Lives on the Spot

  20-10-2024 11:21 via scitechdaily.com
  A rapid and precise blood test could deliver quicker results to physicians and first responders. Every second matters during a heart attack. A new blood test can diagnose it in minutes instead of hours and could be adapted for use by first responders or even at home. “Heart attacks require immediate medical intervention in order [...]
  
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• How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris from Halley’s comet - CNN

  20-10-2024 11:00 via news.google.com
  How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris from Halley’s comet  CNNHow to watch the Orionids meteor shower as it peaks this weekend  The Washington PostOrionids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak  The New York TimesOrionids Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend  The Weather ChannelOrionids meteor shower 2024: How to see it  BBC.com
  
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• 'GunTubers' are panicking as YouTube cracks down on machine gun videos

  20-10-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Some GunTubers are leaving YouTube altogether, saying they can't keep track of YouTube's rule changes.
  
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• Pennsylvania woman sentenced to life for murders of 2 young children found hanging in home's basement - Fox News

  20-10-2024 10:54 via news.google.com
  Pennsylvania woman sentenced to life for murders of 2 young children found hanging in home's basement  Fox NewsLisa Snyder sentenced to 2 life terms in murders of 2 of her children [Update]  Reading EagleLisa Snyder case: Berks County, Pa. mother sentenced in hanging deaths of 2 young children in Albany Township  WPVI-TVMother of 2 kids found hanging in PA home gets 2 life sentences for murders: DA  WJAC Johnstown
  
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• Middle East: Netanyahu says Hezbollah tried to kill him - DW (English)

  20-10-2024 10:42 via news.google.com
  Middle East: Netanyahu says Hezbollah tried to kill him  DW (English)Netanyahu promises retaliation following assassination attempt by Hezbollah  Fox NewsDrone Hits Building Near Netanyahu’s Home in Coastal Israel  The New York TimesAssassination Attempt on Netanyahu Could Shape Israel's Actions in Lebanon and Iran  HaaretzStrike on Netanyahu home ‘a signal’ Iran proxies not incapacitated, expert says  The Hill
  
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• Hell Creek’s Deadly Predators: Newly Discovered Prehistoric Birds of Prey Hunted Baby Dinosaurs

  20-10-2024 10:25 via scitechdaily.com
  A recent study has identified two new predatory bird species from the Hell Creek Formation that coexisted with dinosaurs, enhancing our understanding of prehistoric bird life and their survival mechanisms through mass extinctions. The Hell Creek Formation in present-day Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming was once inhabited by some of the most iconic dinosaurs, such as [...]
  
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• Balance of power: Helene could shift political winds toward Trump, North Carolina lawmakers say - Fox News

  20-10-2024 10:00 via news.google.com
  Balance of power: Helene could shift political winds toward Trump, North Carolina lawmakers say  Fox NewsNorth Carolina breaks turnout record on first day of early voting  The Washington PostDay 1 of NC early voting sees record turnout, no clear partisan edge. See the numbers.  Raleigh News & ObserverIn Western North Carolina, Voters Consider Recovery From Helene  The New York TimesThese Charlotte-area counties helped NC set records on first day of ear
  
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• Ryugu Surprises Scientists Again: New Clues Reveal Asteroid’s Birth Near Jupiter

  20-10-2024 09:37 via scitechdaily.com
  Samples from asteroid Ryugu have once again surprised scientists, challenging previous ideas about how carbon-rich asteroids form. New research published in Science Advances suggests that Ryugu may have formed near Jupiter, rather than beyond Saturn’s orbit as earlier studies indicated. Four years ago, Japan’s Hayabusa 2 mission brought back samples of Ryugu to Earth. Researchers [...]
  
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• Rare New Pāua Species Discovered in Northern New Zealand

  20-10-2024 08:53 via scitechdaily.com
  The discovery of a new pāua species in Aotearoa showcases the importance of biodiversity research, emphasizing its role in conservation and innovation. Researchers hope it will inspire greater public awareness of marine biodiversity. The discovery and naming of a new pāua species underscores the vital role of biodiversity research in Aotearoa. Described in a study [...]
  
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• ‘SNL’ recap: Michael Keaton hosts, Alec Baldwin returns as Fox's Bret Baier - Entertainment Weekly News

  20-10-2024 08:47 via news.google.com
  ‘SNL’ recap: Michael Keaton hosts, Alec Baldwin returns as Fox's Bret Baier  Entertainment Weekly NewsMichael Keaton returns to Saturday Night Live as a supporting player  The A.V. Club‘SNL’ Takes on the Doomscroll With Cameo-Filled Sketch Poking Fun at TikTok Trends and Trad Wives  Us WeeklyMichael Keaton hosts ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Billie Eilish performs  The Boston GlobeWho's hosting 'SNL' tonight? Cast, musical gues
  
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• Atoms Decoded at Last: The Revolutionary Quark-Gluon Model

  20-10-2024 08:11 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have developed a groundbreaking model that merges traditional nuclear physics, focusing on protons and neutrons, with quark-gluon dynamics observed in high energies. This new approach, which involves enhanced parton distribution functions, has for the first time provided a unified description of atomic nuclei across different energy levels. Nuclear Physics Breakthrough Nearly a century has [...]
  
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