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• If You're Still Unsure Who to Vote For, These Two Simple Charts Could Help You Decide

  29-10-2024 23:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
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• Asteroid Ryugu: The Space Rock That Could Explain Life on Earth

  29-10-2024 22:08 via scitechdaily.com
  New research based on samples from asteroid Ryugu reveals that phosphorus-rich compounds could explain how Earth became habitable. These findings emphasize the importance of asteroids in delivering key nutrients necessary for life, enhancing our understanding of Earth’s early environment and the origins of life. Earth’s Life-Supporting Ingredients Open University scientists Professor Ian Franchi and Dr. [...]
  
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• China launches a new crew to its orbiting space station as it seeks a major role in space exploration

  29-10-2024 21:46
  
  China launches a new crew to its orbiting space station as it seeks a major role in space exploration
  
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• In 'Ibelin' and 'Grand Theft Hamlet,' video game realms draw filmmakers with virtual cameras

  29-10-2024 20:34
  
  A handful of new films don’t just deal with video games, they’re set inside them
  
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• New Study Reveals That Eating Pistachios Could Improve Your Eye Health in Just 6 Weeks

  29-10-2024 20:26 via scitechdaily.com
  Daily pistachios boost eye health by raising lutein, protecting against age-related damage, and supporting brain function. A recent study by researchers at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy suggests that eating pistachios daily may greatly benefit eye health. This improvement is linked to an increase in macular pigment optical density (MPOD), thanks [...]
  
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• Breaking Atomic Barriers: The Race To Discover the World’s Heaviest Element

  29-10-2024 20:07 via scitechdaily.com
  Advancements in nuclear physics suggest the possibility of discovering stable, superheavy elements. Researchers have found an alternative way to produce atoms of the superheavy element livermorium. The new method opens up the possibility of creating another element that could be the heaviest in the world so far: number 120. The search for new elements is [...]
  
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• Stanford’s Sonic Revolution: Healing the Brain With Ultrasound

  29-10-2024 19:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Ultrasound technology is rapidly transforming from a diagnostic tool into a therapeutic innovation for brain conditions such as pain, OCD, and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from Stanford University and the University of Plymouth have developed transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS), a non-invasive technique that targets specific brain areas. They envision this technology becoming a home-use device, offering [...]
  
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• A 13,000-Year-Old Camp Site Reveals Hunting Patterns from Ancient Humans

  29-10-2024 19:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  An ancient campsite discovered in the Great Lakes can tell us how these ancient humans used to live.
  
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• NASA Sets Coverage for its SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Station Relocation - NASA

  29-10-2024 18:51 via news.google.com
  NASA Sets Coverage for its SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Station Relocation  NASAAstronauts Tackle Vision Loss in Space As Next Dragon Mission Approaches  SciTechDailyNASA, ISS Lab Discuss New Research on SpaceX’s CRS-31 Mission  EE TimesISS Resupply Mission due to Launch Next Week  Space & DefenceNASA’s Starliner astronauts to achieve feat … technically … during SpaceX Dragon relocation  Orlando Sentinel
  
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• New Cloud Atlas Unlocks Secrets of Mars’s Atmospheric Marvels

  29-10-2024 18:14 via scitechdaily.com
  A new ‘Cloud Atlas’ from the German Aerospace Centre showcases 20 years of Martian atmospheric phenomena, enhancing our understanding of Mars’ climate and weather patterns. Scientists from the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Berlin have created a new tool to explore the striking cloud formations above Mars. The Mars ‘Cloud Atlas’ is a browsable database [...]
  
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• Scientist Calculates Perfect Beer Glass Shape To Keep Liquid Cool

  29-10-2024 18:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The shape of a beer glass is even more important than anybody thought, according to important new research.
  
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• Game-Changing Tech Turns Dry Desert Air Into Lifesaving Water

  29-10-2024 17:05 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at UNLV have developed a groundbreaking technology that efficiently extracts large amounts of water from the air, even in extremely low-humidity conditions. Inspired by natural processes observed in tree frogs and air plants, this technology utilizes a hydrogel membrane and can be powered by solar energy, offering a sustainable water source for arid regions. [...]
  
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• A New 450-Million-Year-Old Arthropod Was Preserved in Fool's Gold

  29-10-2024 16:01 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Scientists discover a new species of arthropod preserved in 3-D by iron pyrite.
  
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• Why Would We Want to Bring Moon Rocks Back to Earth?

  29-10-2024 16:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Why do scientists study Moon rocks? Looking into the Moon's past can help us in future space missions.
  
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• Golden Discovery: Ancient Bug Unearthed in New York After 450 Million Years

  29-10-2024 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have unearthed an eye-catching, gold-colored fossil of a bug in New York, preserved in pyrite for 450 million years. This specimen, Lomankus edgecombei, offers a unique glimpse into the life of ancient arthropods, showcasing its specialized appendages and shedding light on the evolutionary history preserved in Beecher’s Bed, a notable fossil-rich area. Discovery of [...]
  
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• Unlocking Cancer’s Code: Scientists Discover Six Critical Genes

  29-10-2024 15:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Recent research has uncovered six genes that influence cancer risk. Using extensive genetic datasets, the study pinpointed specific genes linked to both increased and decreased cancer risks, offering new paths for cancer prevention and therapy. Discovery of New Cancer Susceptibility Genes Scientists at deCODE genetics and Amgen, along with collaborators, have identified six new genes [...]
  
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• What Trump winning the election could mean for the CDC - The Washington Post

  29-10-2024 14:35 via news.google.com
  
  What Trump winning the election could mean for the CDC  The Washington Post
  
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• Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

  29-10-2024 14:34
  
  A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant has been restarted after a safety upgrade, as the government pursues a renewed expansion of nuclear energy to pr...
  
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• Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision to stop endorsing presidents days before election

  29-10-2024 14:19 via nbcnews.com
  
  Jeff Bezos, the billionaire Amazon founder who owns The Washington Post, defended the newspaper's decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates, arguing in part that the move is a way to shore up credibility and combat perceptions of political bias.
  
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• Dow futures fall more than 100 points as Wall Street braces for Big Tech earnings: Live updates - CNBC

  29-10-2024 14:08 via news.google.com
  Dow futures fall more than 100 points as Wall Street braces for Big Tech earnings: Live updates  CNBCDow Jones Today: Stock Futures Lower as Investors Digest Earnings, Await Tech Company Results  InvestopediaPre-Market: Dow Jones Futures Fall Ahead Of Key Data; Nvidia, Tesla Drop Below Buy Points  Investor's Business DailyBig Tech earnings drop this week. Here's what Wall Street is watching.  Business InsiderSNAPSHOT Wall Street slips amid earnings deluge,
  
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• Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance jumps to top of China's rich list - Reuters

  29-10-2024 14:04 via news.google.com
  Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance jumps to top of China's rich list  ReutersChina loses third of its billionaires as economy falters  Financial TimesByteDance founder tops China's rich list for the first time, beating Tencent and Nongfu heads  CNBCByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops China’s rich list  The Associated PressHurun Rich List: China’s wealthiest lose money due to economy and market slides  South China Morning Post
  
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• Unveiling Chonkus: The Algae That Sinks Carbon to Save Our Planet

  29-10-2024 14:00 via scitechdaily.com
  An international research team has discovered a new cyanobacteria strain, “Chonkus,” that excels in carbon sequestration and could revolutionize biomanufacturing. Isolated from volcanic vents off Sicily, Chonkus grows densely and settles quickly, making it ideal for industrial applications and environmental carbon reduction. A New Algae Strain for Carbon Sequestration An international team of researchers from [...]
  
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• Animal Embryos Can Sense Predators and Food While Still Inside the Egg

  29-10-2024 14:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Animal embryos can adapt to their surroundings in remarkable ways like sensing predators and food sources to improve their survival. But can it help them face climate change?
  
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• Harris hopes Ellipse speech will recall Trump’s chaos, but also evoke her own promise - CNN

  29-10-2024 13:36 via news.google.com
  Harris hopes Ellipse speech will recall Trump’s chaos, but also evoke her own promise  CNNHarris to unveil 'closing argument,' Trump to campaign in Pennsylvania  Fox NewsWhat time is Kamala Harris rally today at Ellipse in Washington DC? How to watch, time  El Paso TimesOpinion | The right place to make the best case against Trump  The Washington Post2024 election updates: Trump claims he didn't know comedian who made racist comments at rally &n
  
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• The question Dave Roberts wouldn’t answer after Dodgers take 3-0 World Series lead - New York Post

  29-10-2024 13:23 via news.google.com
  The question Dave Roberts wouldn’t answer after Dodgers take 3-0 World Series lead  New York Post 'Real' Buehler helps put Dodgers on cusp of title  ESPNDodgers take 3-0 World Series lead over Yankees; Steelers top Giants on 'MNF'  CBS SportsAfter Yankees look lifeless again, Dodgers close in on World Series title  The Washington PostWorld Series 2024: Freddie Freeman, Walker Buehler lead Dodgers past Yankees for commanding 3-0 lead  Yahoo
  
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• 9 Everyday Materials Are Secretly Costing the U.S. $79 Billion Each Year in Climate Damage

  29-10-2024 13:15 via scitechdaily.com
  New research finds that U.S. material production carries $79 billion in hidden annual climate costs due to emissions. A new study recently published in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research Letters reveals that the production of common materials in the United States incurs an astonishing $79 billion in climate-related costs each year. These expenses, driven by [...]
  
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• Pfizer Stock: Pfizer Earnings Top Q3 Views; Pharma Giant Guides Higher - Investor's Business Daily

  29-10-2024 13:05 via news.google.com
  
  Pfizer Stock: Pfizer Earnings Top Q3 Views; Pharma Giant Guides Higher  Investor's Business DailyPfizer tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year guidance as Covid products help sales  CNBCPfizer's COVID-19 drug powers strong quarterly profit as activist hovers  ReutersPfizer’s earnings crush estimates as company raises guidance  MarketWatch
  
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• Tom Brady breaks silence with cryptic message after Gisele Bundchen pregnancy bombshell and NFL 'slur' scandal - Daily Mail

  29-10-2024 12:37 via news.google.com
  Tom Brady breaks silence with cryptic message after Gisele Bundchen pregnancy bombshell and NFL 'slur' scandal  Daily MailGisele Bündchen Told Tom Brady She Was Pregnant Before Media Reports  TMZTom Brady Shares Sunset Photo with Fleetwood Mac Lyrics Hours After Ex Gisele Bündchen Pregnancy News  PEOPLEGisele Bundchen Is Pregnant and Expecting Baby No. 1 With Boyfriend Joaquim Valente  Yahoo Entertainment
  
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• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of raping 10-year-old boy: new lawsuit - WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

  29-10-2024 12:28 via news.google.com
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of raping 10-year-old boy: new lawsuit  WJW FOX 8 News ClevelandVideo New lawsuit accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault against 10-year-old  ABC NewsSean “Diddy” Combs Raped 10-Year Old Boy, Latest Lawsuit Alleges Of Incarcerated Bad Boy Records Founder  DeadlineDiddy Accused of Sex Assault on Boy, 10, After Spiking Soda  The Daily BeastDiddy's Gag Order Request To Stop Alleged Governmen
  
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• Steve Bannon is released from prison in time for the last-week push to Election Day - CNN

  29-10-2024 12:17 via news.google.com
  Steve Bannon is released from prison in time for the last-week push to Election Day  CNNBannon’s Release From Prison Will Unleash an Agitator Into a Heated Campaign  The New York Times
  
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• McDonald’s Focus on Value Bolsters U.S. Sales - The New York Times

  29-10-2024 12:11 via news.google.com
  
  McDonald’s Focus on Value Bolsters U.S. Sales  The New York TimesMcDonald's reverses U.S. same-store sales declines in the third quarter, but E. coli fallout looms  CNBCMcDonald's value meals turn around US sales in third quarter with customers hungry for deals  The Associated PressMcDonald's sales dropped for the 2nd quarter in a row as customers keep tightening their belts  Business Insider
  
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• Czech power company CEZ signs deal with Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR to build modular nuclear reactors

  29-10-2024 12:02
  
  The Czech power company CEZ has signed a deal with Britain’s Rolls-Royce SMR to form a strategic partnership to develop and deploy small modular nuclear reactors
  
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• NASA finds, but does not disclose, root cause of Orion heat shield erosion - SpaceNews

  29-10-2024 12:01 via news.google.com
  
  NASA finds, but does not disclose, root cause of Orion heat shield erosion  SpaceNewsView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Bees vs. Elephants: Kenya’s Sweet Solution to Wildlife Conflict

  29-10-2024 12:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A groundbreaking nine-year study found that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences with live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons. This natural deterrent has helped reduce human-elephant conflict for local farmers while also boosting their income. Key findings include: Beehive fences are a proven success in [...]
  
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• Latest strike in Israeli siege on Gaza’s north kills 93, including children - Al Jazeera English

  29-10-2024 11:43 via news.google.com
  Latest strike in Israeli siege on Gaza’s north kills 93, including children  Al Jazeera EnglishIsraeli strike kills dozens in north Gaza town, Gaza health ministry says  USA TODAYLive Updates: Dozens Killed in Israeli Strike in Northern Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say  The New York TimesLive Briefing: Israeli attack in northern Gaza kills 93; Hezbollah names new leader  The Washington Post
  
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• Trump calls Harris a fascist, says he is ‘the opposite of a Nazi’ - CNN

  29-10-2024 11:35 via news.google.com
  Trump calls Harris a fascist, says he is ‘the opposite of a Nazi’  CNNTrump says he is ‘opposite of a Nazi’  The HillTrump claims he’s ‘opposite of a Nazi’ ahead of Mar-a-Lago press conference: Live  The Independent'I'm not a Nazi': Campaigns address fallout from hateful rally ahead of election  USA TODAY
  
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• New Model Unveils Liver Secrets of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

  29-10-2024 11:31 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers created a mouse model to study liver symptoms of myotonic dystrophy type 1, revealing how toxic RNA in the liver leads to fatty liver disease and drug sensitivity. This model enables safer drug testing and highlights the importance of understanding tissue-specific effects in this condition. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed [...]
  
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• Puerto Ricans in must-win state say Trump rally joke won’t be forgotten - BBC.com

  29-10-2024 11:14 via news.google.com
  Puerto Ricans in must-win state say Trump rally joke won’t be forgotten  BBC.comObama slams pro-Trump men at Philadelphia rally; Springsteen warns GOP nominee is 'an American tyrant'  Fox NewsSpeaker Johnson fields questions from Latino voters about ‘stupid’ Puerto Rico joke  The HillTrump’s Puerto Rico fallout is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in Pennsylvania  POLITICOTrump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks &n
  
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• Late interception seals hard-fought Pittsburgh Steelers victory over New York Giants on Monday Night Football - CNN

  29-10-2024 11:08 via news.google.com
  Late interception seals hard-fought Pittsburgh Steelers victory over New York Giants on Monday Night Football  CNNRuss shows 'a little less rust' in Steelers' win  ESPNStats Of The Weird: Steelers Vs Giants  Steelers DepotGiants-Steelers on 'Monday Night Football': What We Learned from Pittsburgh's 26-18 win  NFL.comDaniel Jones' future in doubt after quarterback fails to lift Giants once again  sny.tv
  
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• Kharkiv residents describe ‘pure horror’ after Russian attack on historic building - The Guardian

  29-10-2024 11:05 via news.google.com
  Kharkiv residents describe ‘pure horror’ after Russian attack on historic building  The GuardianRussian air attacks kill four in Kharkiv, injure six in Kyiv, Ukraine says  ReutersDerzhprom: Russia bombs historic Soviet skyscraper in Ukraine’s Kharkiv  CNNRussia strikes Ukraine’s 2 biggest cities in its latest barrage, officials say  The Associated PressRussians hit Kharkiv with Grom-E1 hybrid missile – photos, video  
  
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• Oceanographers record the largest predation event ever observed in the ocean - Phys.org

  29-10-2024 11:00 via news.google.com
  Oceanographers record the largest predation event ever observed in the ocean  Phys.orgCod swarm gulps record 10 million fish in a largest predation event  Interesting Engineering
  
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• From's Smart Swim 2 goggles will be available to buy at select Apple Stores soon - Engadget

  29-10-2024 11:00 via news.google.com
  From's Smart Swim 2 goggles will be available to buy at select Apple Stores soon  Engadget
  
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• Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz Join Cast of 'Alpha Gang' - Variety

  29-10-2024 11:00 via news.google.com
  Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz Join Cast of 'Alpha Gang'  VarietyDave Bautista, Zoë Kravitz, Riley Keough Cate the Zellners' Alpha Gang  DeadlineAFM: Dave Bautista Leads A-List Additions to ‘Alpha Gang’  Hollywood ReporterDave Bautista, Steven Yeun and more join Cate Blanchett's 'Alpha Gang' movie  The Times of IndiaZoe Kravitz & Channing Tatum to Collaborate Again in Cate Blanchett’s Star-Studded Alien Invasion Fil
  
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• Climate Crisis Kills: Over Half of Europe’s 2022 Heat Deaths Attributed to Human Activity

  29-10-2024 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  In 2022, Europe experienced unprecedented heat leading to 68,000 deaths, with research attributing 56% of these to human-induced climate change. A detailed analysis using historical temperature data revealed that women and the elderly were disproportionately affected. This has prompted calls for urgent, enhanced climate adaptation and mitigation efforts across the continent. Record Heat and Health [...]
  
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• Hezbollah elects Naim Qassem as head to succeed Nasrallah - Reuters

  29-10-2024 10:56 via news.google.com
  Hezbollah elects Naim Qassem as head to succeed Nasrallah  ReutersGallant on new Hezbollah leader: ‘Temporary appointment, not for long’  The Times of IsraelHezbollah names new leader to succeed Nasrallah  Fox NewsIsrael-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Hezbollah confirms Naim Qassem as new leader  ABC NewsLebanon's Hezbollah says Naim Qassem will replace slain leader Hassan Nasrallah  CBS News
  
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• Sorry came easy for Tyrique Stevenson but his Hail Mary gaffe sends the Bears on much rougher road - The Associated Press

  29-10-2024 10:55 via news.google.com
  Sorry came easy for Tyrique Stevenson but his Hail Mary gaffe sends the Bears on much rougher road  The Associated PressBears CB: Hail Mary lapse won't happen again  ESPNColumn: Is Matt Eberflus feeling the heat after the Chicago Bears’ crushing loss? And why does this all feel so familiar?  Chicago TribuneWeek 8 NFL Takeaways: Inside the Jayden Daniels Hail Mary  Sports IllustratedColumn | The Commanders’ Hail Mary wasn’t about luck. It
  
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• Freeman connects AGAIN, tying two World Series records - MLB.com

  29-10-2024 10:45 via news.google.com
  
  Freeman connects AGAIN, tying two World Series records  MLB.comFreeman's latest HR ties World Series record  ESPNHow Dodgers' Freddie Freeman went from injured uncertainty to World Series MVP favorite vs. Yankees  CBS SportsGibby reacts to Freddie's iconic homer: ‘I love passing the torch’  MLB.com‘Best day of my life': Dodger fan describes moment he caught Freddie Freeman's grand slam ball  NBC Los Angeles
  
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• Elon Musk and his super PAC share violent and vulgar videos about Kamala Harris

  29-10-2024 10:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  One video shared by Musk and America PAC was created by a user who had previously shared what appeared to be neo-Nazi imagery.
  
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• Harvard Study Links Popular Plastic Ingredient to DNA Damage

  29-10-2024 09:35 via scitechdaily.com
  Phthalate affects egg formation in C. elegans, resulting in abnormal chromosome numbers. A recent study conducted on roundworms has discovered that a common plastic ingredient can cause DNA strand breaks, leading to egg cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes. The research, led by Monica Colaiácovo from Harvard Medical School, was recently published in the [...]
  
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• Amazon leaks tiny Mac Mini with M4 Pro - The Verge

  29-10-2024 09:21 via news.google.com
  
  Amazon leaks tiny Mac Mini with M4 Pro  The VergeCivilization 7 is the gaming poster child for Apple’s new iMac  Sports IllustratedApple debuted AI on the iPhone today. Here’s what to look out for  CNNApple introduces new iMac supercharged by M4 and Apple Intelligence  AppleApple announces new iMac with M4 chip, starts at $1,299  CNBC
  
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