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• Why Is the Eastern U.S. Sinking? The Answer Lies in an Ice Sheet From 19,000 Years Ago

  09-11-2024 22:55 via scitechdaily.com
  A massive ice sheet once covered much of Canada and the northern U.S., causing land shifts as it melted. New research shows this melting impacts today’s sea levels by causing sinking in some regions and rising in others. Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the [...]
  
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• 1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

  09-11-2024 22:34
  
  Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed
  
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• ChatGPT rejected more than 250K image generations of presidential candidates before Election Day

  09-11-2024 21:53 via nbcnews.com
  
  OpenAI estimates that ChatGPT rejected more than 250,000 requests to generate images of the 2024 U.S. presidential candidates in the lead up to Election Day, the company said in a blog on Friday.
  
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• ChatGPT rejected more than 250,000 image generations of presidential candidates before Election Day

  09-11-2024 21:53 via nbcnews.com
  
  OpenAI estimates that ChatGPT rejected more than 250,000 requests to generate images of the 2024 U.S. presidential candidates in the lead up to Election Day, the company said in a blog on Friday.
  
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• Revolutionary Study Reveals Why We Perceive a Stable World Amid Rapid Eye Movements

  09-11-2024 21:46 via scitechdaily.com
  Motion illusions override the eye’s compensatory mechanisms for stabilizing movements. The brain works intensively to process visual information. Every second, our eyes capture over ten million pieces of information, sending them to the brain through thousands of nerve fibers. This continuous flow enables us to perceive the world as stable, even while our eyes are [...]
  
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• Groundbreaking Moon Dust Collection Tech Brings Us Closer to Lunar Resource Mining

  09-11-2024 20:37 via scitechdaily.com
  A new simulation technology developed by the University of Bristol enables effective remote control of lunar robots for moon dust collection, supporting astronaut training and potentially reducing the cost and complexity of lunar missions. Teleoperated robots for collecting moon dust are one step closer to reality, thanks to new research from scientists at the University [...]
  
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• Scientists Have Created “Immortal” Human Lip Cells

  09-11-2024 19:28 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists have successfully immortalized lip cells, creating a clinically relevant lab model that enables testing of new treatments for injuries and infections. We use our lips to talk, eat, drink, and breathe; they also reflect our emotions, health, and aesthetic appeal. This range of functions relies on a complex structure, making lip problems challenging to [...]
  
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• Android 15 just made 2024's best phone even better - Android Central

  09-11-2024 19:00 via news.google.com
  Android 15 just made 2024's best phone even better  Android CentralOnePlus 12R gets Android 15-powered OxygenOS 15 update in India: How to download, top new features and more  MintOxygenOS 15: Some of the top features you’ll love [Video]  9to5GoogleThe OnePlus 13 will leave more space free for your apps — Here's how  Android AuthorityOnePlus is increasing available storage space in a creative way  T3
  
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• New Satellite Tech Tracks Plastic on Beaches, Helping Clean-Up Efforts Go Remote

  09-11-2024 18:19 via scitechdaily.com
  A satellite imagery tool from RMIT University now allows for the effective detection of beach plastics, aiding cleanup operations and combating ocean pollution. Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new satellite imagery tool capable of detecting plastic debris on beaches by analyzing how sand, water, and plastics reflect light. This method, validated in field [...]
  
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• As Firefox turns 20, Mozilla ponders how to restore it to its former glory - TechCrunch

  09-11-2024 18:00 via news.google.com
  As Firefox turns 20, Mozilla ponders how to restore it to its former glory  TechCrunchFirefox turns 20: Can Mozilla return to its previous heights? (NASDAQ:GOOG)  Seeking AlphaI’ve been a Firefox power user since it launched 20 years ago – here’s why it still beats Chrome and Safari  TechRadarFirefox 1.0 Released 20 Years Ago  iProgrammer20 years of Firefox: Happy birthday, little panda!  heise online
  
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• Elon Musk briefly joins Trump's call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

  09-11-2024 17:37 via nbcnews.com
  
  Tech mogul Elon Musk briefly joined President-elect Donald Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.
  
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• Deadly Ashfall: Over 10,000 Impacted by Mount Lewotobi’s Explosive Eruption

  09-11-2024 17:08 via scitechdaily.com
  Mount Lewotobi’s explosive eruption in November 2024 impacted over 10,000 people on Flores, Indonesia, with ash fallout reaching several villages. The event followed months of eruptive activity, which had previously disrupted air travel. Mount Lewotobi’s Eruptions In early November 2024, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano on Indonesia’s Flores Island, experienced a series of powerful and [...]
  
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• America’s Battery Plant Boom Isn’t Going Bust – Factory Construction Is on Track

  09-11-2024 16:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  A new battery plant under construction in South Carolina will supply BMW factories.
  
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• Scientists Discover New Long-Term Benefits of Taking Vitamin D During Pregnancy

  09-11-2024 15:52 via scitechdaily.com
  Vitamin D during pregnancy improves children’s bone strength at age seven, according to a UK study. The MAVIDOS research found that prenatal vitamin D supplementation results in higher bone density in children, suggesting lasting benefits for child health. According to new research led by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton (UHS), children whose [...]
  
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• Move Over Plastics: Revolutionary Soft, Sustainable Material Set To Transform Medical Devices and Wearable Tech

  09-11-2024 15:01 via scitechdaily.com
  Biodegradable structures have the potential to transform energy, information technology, and advanced medicine. Step aside, hard and rigid materials — a new soft, sustainable electroactive material is here, ready to unlock new possibilities for medical devices, wearable technology, and human-computer interfaces. Using peptides and a snippet of the large molecules in plastics, Northwestern University materials [...]
  
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• NASA Unveils Astonishing Gravity Waves Caused by Hurricane Helene

  09-11-2024 14:09 via scitechdaily.com
  On September 26, 2024, NASA observed atmospheric gravity waves generated by Hurricane Helene over Florida. This data, captured by the AWE instrument aboard the ISS, helps explain the terrestrial impact on space weather, affecting modern technological systems. Hurricane Helene’s Impact and NASA’s Atmospheric Research On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Gulf Coast, bringing [...]
  
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• After Trump’s win, some women are considering the 4B movement - CNN

  09-11-2024 13:29 via news.google.com
  After Trump’s win, some women are considering the 4B movement  CNNWhat is the 4B feminist movement from S Korea that’s taking off in the US?  Al Jazeera EnglishWhat is the South Korean 4B movement to boycott men, and why is Trump's reelection sparking interest among American women?  Yahoo! VoicesTrump's election has women swearing off sex with men. It's called the 4B movement.  USA TODAY4B Movement Surges in U.S. Interest After Trump Wins Elect
  
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• The Secrets of Mesons: Supercomputers Unlock New Insights Into Visible Matter

  09-11-2024 13:18 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have used supercomputer simulations to predict electric charge distributions in mesons, essential for understanding the subatomic structure of matter. Upcoming experiments at the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) will further validate these predictions, offering new insights into how quarks and gluons interact to form visible matter. Exploring Meson Charge Distribution Nuclear physics [...]
  
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• Dozens killed in Pakistan train station suicide blast, as militants claim responsibility - CNN

  09-11-2024 13:10 via news.google.com
  Dozens killed in Pakistan train station suicide blast, as militants claim responsibility  CNNVideo shows deadly explosion at Pakistan train station  CNNA powerful suicide bombing at a rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 24  The Associated PressBomb blast at Pakistan train station kills at least 24  The GuardianTrain Station Suicide Bombing Leaves Dozens Dead or Wounded in Pakistan  The New York Times
  
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• Tony Todd: Candyman and Final Destination actor dies aged 69 - BBC.com

  09-11-2024 13:05 via news.google.com
  Tony Todd: Candyman and Final Destination actor dies aged 69  BBC.comTony Todd Dies: ‘Candyman’ Star Whose Hundreds Of Credits Include ‘Final Destination’ Films & ‘Platoon’ Was 69  DeadlineTony Todd, star of Candyman, dies aged 69  The GuardianTony Todd, ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ Star, Dies at 69  VarietyRemembering Tony Todd, 1954 - 2024  Star Trek
  
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• Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner sets meeting with Juan Soto, Scott Boras - The Athletic - The Athletic

  09-11-2024 12:28 via news.google.com
  Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner sets meeting with Juan Soto, Scott Boras - The Athletic  The AthleticSoto will take time in free agency, Boras says  ESPNJuan Soto next team odds: Yankees, Mets and Dodgers are top contenders - The Athletic  The New York Times$700 million? Juan Soto is 'the Mona Lisa' as MLB's top free agent, Scott Boras says  USA TODAYExclusive | Hal Steinbrenner, Steve Cohen have dueling Juan Soto visits planned in Mets-Yankees showdown&nbs
  
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• What Are Seed Oils and Are They Actually Bad For You? - The New York Times

  09-11-2024 11:03 via news.google.com
  What Are Seed Oils and Are They Actually Bad For You?  The New York Times
  
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• How Ukraine’s Widows Are Shouldering Their Grief - The New York Times

  09-11-2024 11:01 via news.google.com
  How Ukraine’s Widows Are Shouldering Their Grief  The New York Times
  
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• Billions were bet on election odds using online markets

  09-11-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Election betting platforms brought in billions of dollars as users wagered on who would win Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election.
  
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• NASA astronauts won’t say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in space - The Associated Press

  09-11-2024 10:35 via news.google.com
  NASA astronauts won’t say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in space  The Associated PressNASA astronauts on readjusting to life on Earth: ‘It’s hard to sit’  CNNAstronauts tight-lipped about reason for hospital visit after 235 days in space  The GuardianNASA still mum about SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut's medical issue  Space.comBack from space, NASA crew discusses mission, but declines to address post-flight medical issue
  
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• DOJ announces charges in Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump - CNN

  09-11-2024 09:02 via news.google.com
  DOJ announces charges in Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump  CNNIran denies involvement in Trump assassination plot outlined in DOJ report: 'Malicious conspiracy'  Fox News3 charged in Iran-linked murder plots, with one targeting Donald Trump as revenge for killing Qassem Soleimani: DOJ  ABC NewsIranian Agents Plotted to Kill Trump, U.S. Says in Unsealed Charges  The New York Times
  
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• What is COP29 and where is it? - BBC.com

  09-11-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  What is COP29 and where is it?  BBC.comGlobal boiling, mass flooding and Trump: 10 big talking points for Cop29  The GuardianExplainer: Who are the key voices at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?  ReutersOpinion | Once Again, A Trump-Sized Fear For COP  NDTVWhat Is COP29? Here’s What to Know About Global Climate Talks.  The New York Times
  
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• Susie Wiles' journey to be Trump's gatekeeper - Axios

  09-11-2024 08:34 via news.google.com
  Susie Wiles' journey to be Trump's gatekeeper  AxiosTrump’s new chief of staff is an unassuming figure in his brash inner circle. She’s also one of its most effective operators.  CNNSusie Wiles charted Trump’s comeback. Now she’ll manage his White House.  The Washington PostOpinion: Trump picks a powerful woman as his chief of staff. What do the haters say now?  USA TODAYTrump’s Historic Chief of Staff Pick, and What Elon Musk
  
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• Attacks on Israeli soccer fans a ‘black night’ for Amsterdam, mayor says - The Washington Post

  09-11-2024 07:36 via news.google.com
  Attacks on Israeli soccer fans a ‘black night’ for Amsterdam, mayor says  The Washington PostDutch Police Hold 4 People Over Antisemitic Attacks on Soccer Fans  The New York TimesOf 62 arrested, only ten Amsterdam attackers remain in custody - ANP  The Jerusalem PostDutch government investigating possible missed warnings from Israel  Reuters.com‘Scooter Youths,’ Not Soccer Fans, Hunt Jews in Amsterdam  The Wall Street Jour
  
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• Democratic US Sen. Jacky Rosen is reelected in Nevada, securing battleground seat - The Associated Press

  09-11-2024 07:05 via news.google.com
  Democratic US Sen. Jacky Rosen is reelected in Nevada, securing battleground seat  The Associated PressRosen wins Nevada 2024 Senate election, CBS News projects. See the race results.  CBS NewsJacky Rosen Holds Off Sam Brown in Nevada, Keeping a Democratic Senate Seat  The New York TimesJacky Rosen wins close race for U.S. Senate seat in Nevada  The Washington Post
  
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• 2025 Grammy nominations in full: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter among nominees - The Independent

  09-11-2024 06:51 via news.google.com
  2025 Grammy nominations in full: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter among nominees  The Independent2025 GRAMMYs: See The Full Nominations List  The GRAMMYsThe Beatles earn first Grammy nominations since 1997 and are in the running for record of the year  CNNPartial list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards  The Associated PressSabrina Carpenter Knows What You’re Thinking About Her Best New Artist Grammy Nod: ‘I’m the Bes
  
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• Today’s daily horoscope for Nov. 9, 2024 - NJ.com

  09-11-2024 06:01 via news.google.com
  Today’s daily horoscope for Nov. 9, 2024  NJ.comHoroscopes Today, November 9, 2024  USA TODAYYour Daily Singles Horoscope for November 09, 2024  Yahoo LifeHoroscope for November 9, 2024: Favourable planetary alignments may bring luck to these zodiac sign  Hindustan TimesHoroscope for Friday, November 8, 2024  Chicago Sun-Times
  
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• Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players - The Associated Press

  09-11-2024 05:58 via news.google.com
  Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players  The Associated PressGoodman: Can Auburn coach Bruce Pearl land the plane?  AL.comAuburn turns plane around due to mid-trip 'horseplay' between players before clash with No. 4 Houston: Report  Yahoo SportsAuburn basketball team diverted mid-flight as ‘bunch of’ players fight on plane  New York Post Plane appearing to carry Auburn's men's basketball team diverte
  
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• Binance boss hails crypto ‘golden age’ as Trump win fires up industry - Financial Times

  09-11-2024 05:01 via news.google.com
  Binance boss hails crypto ‘golden age’ as Trump win fires up industry  Financial TimesTrump’s win ignites a crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high  The Associated PressPiper Sandler says Trump will usher in a wave of mainstream crypto adoption — so buy these stocks  CNBCThe Crypto World’s Victory Lap Begins  BloombergThe Outlook For Crypto Under Trump And A Republican Congress  Forbes
  
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• UNC-Kansas: Hubert Davis Postgame Q&A - 247Sports

  09-11-2024 04:53 via news.google.com
  UNC-Kansas: Hubert Davis Postgame Q&A  247SportsUNC, Kansas provide epic love letter to college hoops — in a crushing loss for Tar Heels  Raleigh News & ObserverKU Jayhawks’ bench scores 42 vs. UNC. Coach Bill Self sees room for improvement  Kansas City StarLucas: The Picture  UNC AthleticsUNC-Kansas Preview: Blue Bloods Clash in Allen Fieldhouse  247Sports
  
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• Trump Weighs Key Personnel Choices, Schooled by His First-Term Experience - The New York Times

  09-11-2024 04:10 via news.google.com
  Trump Weighs Key Personnel Choices, Schooled by His First-Term Experience  The New York TimesTrump’s second-term Cabinet: Here’s who may fill key roles  The HillHere are the most talked-about candidates for top posts in Trump's administration  Fox NewsWho Will Be in Donald Trump's Cabinet? Seven Contenders  Newsweek
  
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• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say - CBS News

  09-11-2024 04:06 via news.google.com
  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say  CBS NewsWhen MAGA Won, So Did MAHA, the “Healthy” Arm of the Trump Apparatus  Vanity FairAfter Trump’s win, Kennedy family members express concern about RFK Jr.’s potential role in administration  The Boston GlobeDr. Mark Hyman: RFK Jr. on Trump Cabinet could improve health care  NewsNation Now
  
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• Nancy Pelosi blames Joe Biden for election loss as finger pointing intensifies - BBC.com

  09-11-2024 03:06 via news.google.com
  Nancy Pelosi blames Joe Biden for election loss as finger pointing intensifies  BBC.comNancy Pelosi blames Joe Biden as Democratic finger-pointing intensifies after US election loss  BBC.comNancy Pelosi Sharpens Attack On Joe Biden Over Election Loss  Newsweek‘The Interview’: Nancy Pelosi Insists the Election Was Not a Rebuke of the Democrats  The New York Times
  
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• Mega Millions winning numbers for November 8 drawing: Jackpot rises to $334 million - USA TODAY

  09-11-2024 03:02 via news.google.com
  Mega Millions winning numbers for November 8 drawing: Jackpot rises to $334 million  USA TODAYMega Millions winning numbers for November 8. Did anyone win the $334 million jackpot?  The Journal NewsMega Millions ticket sold in Fairgrove, Michigan wins $1 million  Detroit Free PressMega Millions winning numbers for Nov. 8, 2024 lottery drawing jackpot. Winner last night?  Peoria Journal StarWhat are the Mega Millions numbers for Friday, Nov. 8? Jackpot stan
  
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• At least 9 people stabbed in Seattle in two days; suspect in custody: Police - ABC7 Los Angeles

  09-11-2024 02:44 via news.google.com
  At least 9 people stabbed in Seattle in two days; suspect in custody: Police  ABC7 Los AngelesSuspect in custody following spate of stabbing attacks in Seattle: Police  ABC NewsSuspect Arrested Following Series of Stabbings in Chinatown-International District  seattle.gov
  
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• A Warming Climate Continues to Ravage Sea Ice at Both Poles

  09-11-2024 02:15 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Even as winter takes hold in the Arctic, sea ice there is growing sluggishly. In Antarctica, summer’s arrival has driven sea ice to near-record lows.
  
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• Palworld Dev Reveals Patents at Heart of Nintendo Lawsuit - IGN Daily Fix - IGN

  09-11-2024 01:20 via news.google.com
  Palworld Dev Reveals Patents at Heart of Nintendo Lawsuit - IGN Daily Fix  IGNNintendo’s ‘Palworld’ Lawsuit Takes An Absurd Turn  ForbesPalworld developer reports Nintendo's suing over 3 Pokémon patents for only $66,000 in damages, but a videogame IP lawyer says fighting the lawsuit could mean 'burning millions of dollars'  PC GamerPocketpair details lawsuit filed against it by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company  GematsuHere are the
  
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• S&P 500 breaks 6,000 level as Trump and Fed-fueled rally advances - Reuters

  09-11-2024 00:57 via news.google.com
  S&P 500 breaks 6,000 level as Trump and Fed-fueled rally advances  ReutersMarkets just had their best week all year  CNNDow tops 44,000 for first time, S&P 500 closes at record high to cap election week rally: Live updates  CNBCStock Market Rallies to Its Best Week in Over a Year  The New York TimesStocks Tally Best Week This Year As Banks And Tesla Lead Trump-Boosted Rally  Forbes
  
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• Zach Bryan had rep for being an ‘a–hole’ in music circles before Brianna ‘Chickenfry’ scandal blew up: sources - Page Six

  09-11-2024 00:27 via news.google.com
  Zach Bryan had rep for being an ‘a–hole’ in music circles before Brianna ‘Chickenfry’ scandal blew up: sources  Page SixZach Bryan’s ex-girlfriend Brianna LaPaglia accuses him of emotional abuse, trying to silence her with NDA: What we know  Yahoo EntertainmentBrianna Chickenfry reveals Zach Bryan text with $12 million Dave Portnoy extortion accusation  New York Post Zach Bryan, Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia controversy: From Gold
  
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• Investors eye limits to Trump-win market rally - Axios

  09-11-2024 00:00 via news.google.com
  Investors eye limits to Trump-win market rally  AxiosStocks soared on news of Trump's election. Bonds sank. Here's why.  USA TODAYDonald Trump will unleash a stock market boom – then an almighty bust  The TelegraphThese are the most overbought stocks after Trump’s win this week  CNBCWall Street cheers Trump's return, with some trepidation  Reuters
  
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