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• New Study Links “Safer” BPA Alternatives to Obesity, Diabetes, and Hormone Disruption

  04-12-2024 23:31 via scitechdaily.com
  A virtual simulation of interactions between complex biological membranes and alternative bisphenols indicates that BPF and BPS similarly accumulate within biological membranes. A study conducted by Professor José Villalaín from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain, published in the Journal of Xenobiotics, suggests that bisphenol analogs BPF and BPS, marketed as safer substitutes [...]
  
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• “Extremely Rare” – Researchers Discover Extraordinary Tiny Insect Fossils in New Zealand

  04-12-2024 22:15 via scitechdaily.com
  Tiny whitefly fossils discovered in Hindon Maar offer rare insights into New Zealand’s ancient ecosystems. These 15-million-year-old specimens highlight whiteflies’ role in past forests and mark a significant addition to New Zealand’s growing insect fossil record. Newly discovered insect fossils are so small they can barely be seen by the human eye but have been [...]
  
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• Mehmet Oz potentially violated marketing standards as he pushed supplements, watchdog says

  04-12-2024 21:27 via nbcnews.com
  
  Watchdog group Public Citizen asked the Federal Trade Commission to take action against Dr. Mehmet Oz for allegedly violating influencer marketing standards.
  
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• New Protein-Based Gel Could Improve Skincare Product Performance

  04-12-2024 21:06 via scitechdaily.com
  Q5, a new protein-based gel, offers sustainable and stable performance for skincare products. If you have a meticulous skincare routine, you’re likely aware that personal skincare products (PSCPs) are a booming industry. By 2027, the PSCP market is projected to reach $74.12 billion USD, growing at an annual rate of 8.64%. With such intense competition, [...]
  
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• Killer whale spotted balancing a salmon on its head, intriguing scientists and orca watchers

  04-12-2024 21:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head. It’s not clear what the behavior means, but orcas were observed doing the same thing in the 1980s.
  
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• Unveiling the Complex Personalities of Male African Elephants

  04-12-2024 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Male African elephants exhibit consistent yet flexible personality traits influenced by social context. Observations of 34 elephants in Namibia identified five character traits, including aggression and friendliness. Dominant males balanced behaviors effectively, and younger males showed more similar temperaments, indicating development over time. Insights could enhance conservation and management practices. Male Elephants and Their Social [...]
  
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• Canines Were Human Companions 2,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought

  04-12-2024 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn why salmon biomarkers in a 12,000-year-old canine bone provides strong evidence of efforts by humans to form canine companionship.
  
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• Ancient Americans Favored the ‘Paleo Diet’ and Mostly Dined on Mammoths

  04-12-2024 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn why combining biomarker analysis in human bones with hunting and butchering tools found at ancient campsites revealed Clovis people favored mammoth meat.
  
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• Why Do Muscles Age? New Study Answers the Regeneration Puzzle

  04-12-2024 19:18 via scitechdaily.com
  Cornell University researchers have created a detailed understanding of how muscles lose their ability to regenerate as they age, using mice as a model. They identified 29 cell types and found that immune cells and muscle stem cells behave differently in older mice, leading to discoordination in muscle repair. As muscles age, their cells lose [...]
  
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• Scientists Solve a 40-Year Quantum Mystery That Could Change Electronics Forever

  04-12-2024 18:09 via scitechdaily.com
  Quantum chaos, previously theoretical, has been observed experimentally, validating a 40-year-old theory about electrons forming patterns in confined spaces. Using advanced imaging techniques on graphene, researchers confirmed “quantum scars,” where electrons follow unique closed orbits. These findings could revolutionize electronics by enabling efficient, low-power transistors and paving the way for novel quantum control methods. This [...]
  
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• The Amazon’s Secret Aerosol Factory: Solving a 20-Year Atmospheric Puzzle

  04-12-2024 17:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Tropical regions like the Amazon exhibit high concentrations of aerosol particles in the upper troposphere, puzzling scientists for decades. Scientists have discovered that isoprene, a plant-emitted hydrocarbon, drives aerosol particle formation in the cold upper troposphere of tropical regions. Trace acids amplify this process, linking tropical emissions to cloud formation and climate dynamics. These findings [...]
  
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• Ancient Mesopotamian People Felt Love in Their Liver and Anger in Their Feet

  04-12-2024 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  After analyzing millions of words in ancient Akkadian, researchers believe ancient humans may have felt emotions in the different parts of the body compared to modern-day humans.
  
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• Scientists Develop Super-Strong, Eco-Friendly Plastic That Bacteria Can Eat

  04-12-2024 16:15 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers at the Weizmann Institute have developed a biodegradable composite material that could play a significant role in addressing the global plastic waste crisis. Billions of tons of plastic waste clutter our planet. Most of it accumulates on land, settles in the oceans, or disintegrates into tiny particles called microplastics, which pollute the air and [...]
  
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• Lose Weight and Prevent Sickness: Scientists Uncover Surprising Health Benefits of Drinking Plenty of Water

  04-12-2024 15:06 via scitechdaily.com
  In the first systematic look, UC San Francisco researchers have discovered that drinking water benefits a range of conditions, including obesity and migraines. Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it’s healthy to drink plenty of water. Researchers at UC San Francisco have conducted a [...]
  
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• These 5 Ancient Cities Were Built Underground on Purpose

  04-12-2024 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn why some of the most prominent ancient cities were built underground and which ones you can still see today.
  
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• Unlocking Earth’s Energy Balance: NASA’s CubeSats Explore Polar Heat Loss

  04-12-2024 13:36 via scitechdaily.com
  NASA’s PREFIRE mission uses two small CubeSats to measure far-infrared radiation emitted by Earth’s polar regions, offering unprecedented insights into the Arctic and Antarctic’s contribution to the planet’s energy balance. Despite GPS challenges, the satellites have successfully gathered and transmitted data since mid-2023, employing alternative geolocation methods. NASA’s PREFIRE Mission Two shoebox-sized satellites, part of [...]
  
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• Unmatched Data Capacity and Security With Revolutionary Vortex Beams

  04-12-2024 12:45 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have developed an innovative optical technology capable of enhancing data transmission by utilizing spatial-frequency patching metasurfaces. This approach allows light beams to carry significantly more data across multiple independent channels, overcoming traditional optical beam limitations. Its applications extend to secure communication, encryption, and advanced optical systems. Revolutionary Optical Technology for Data Transmission Scientists have [...]
  
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• Why Louis De Broglie Walked Away From His Groundbreaking Quantum Theory

  04-12-2024 11:54 via scitechdaily.com
  French physicist Louis de Broglie’s pilot wave theory proposed that quantum particles are directed by a guiding wave. Although de Broglie later renounced his theory due to its complexity and abstractness, the concept was revived by David Bohm and remains a topic of ongoing scientific exploration and debate. Celebrating a Century of Quantum Discovery Last [...]
  
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• How Processed Foods Trigger Fat Build-Up in Muscle Tissue

  04-12-2024 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study reveals that a diet high in ultra-processed foods leads to increased fat storage in thigh muscles, which could elevate the risk of knee osteoarthritis. Despite factors like caloric intake and physical activity, the consumption of industrially processed foods remains a significant predictor of intramuscular fat, highlighting the need for dietary adjustments to [...]
  
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• Archaeologists Uncover 60,000-Year-Old Complex Structure Created by Neanderthals

  04-12-2024 10:30 via scitechdaily.com
  Neanderthals extracted resin with advanced techniques, as shown by a 60,000-year-old pit in Vanguard Cave, Gibraltar, reflecting their cognitive sophistication. Throughout history, even the most primitive cultures have utilized glues, resins, and pitches derived from plants for both mechanical and medicinal purposes. Neanderthals were no exception. They frequently used birch pitch as an adhesive to [...]
  
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• SpaceX Dragon Prepped for Earth Splashdown: Science, Bacteria, and Space Plants Aboard

  04-12-2024 09:47 via scitechdaily.com
  The Expedition 72 crew is busy preparing completed science experiments for their return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft. Alongside packing, the International Space Station (ISS) residents have been conducting research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria and setting up equipment for space-based plant experiments. Transferring and Loading Cargo NASA’s Station Commander Suni Williams and Flight [...]
  
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• No More Cracked Phone Screens: Scientists Crack the Code to Stronger, More Durable Glass

  04-12-2024 09:15 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists at Tohoku University discovered how atomic movements in glass reduce internal stress, making it more durable. We’ve all felt that moment of panic when a glass slips from our hands and shatters into pieces upon hitting the ground. But what if this common mishap could become a thing of the past? Now, a new [...]
  
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• Antarctica’s Unexpected Greening: Moss Invades the Frozen Frontier

  04-12-2024 07:39 via scitechdaily.com
  The Antarctic Peninsula is rapidly greening, with vegetation increasing tenfold since 1986 due to warming temperatures and glacial retreat. Mosses dominate the landscape, raising ecological concerns such as biodiversity loss and nonnative species invasions. Scientists highlight the need for biosecurity and detailed field research to understand these changes. A Changing Antarctic Landscape Antarctica, a continent [...]
  
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• Trump may replace Hegseth with DeSantis as defence secretary pick: report - BBC.com

  04-12-2024 06:33 via news.google.com
  Trump may replace Hegseth with DeSantis as defence secretary pick: report  BBC.comTrump considering DeSantis to replace Hegseth for defense secretary post, reports say  USA TODAYFormer Trump adviser: Hegseth has an uphill battle to confirmation  CNNTrump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter  POLITICO
  
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• “Alzheimer’s in a Dish” Paves the Way for Effective New Therapies

  04-12-2024 06:19 via scitechdaily.com
  A new algorithm has revealed that 3D models created with mature brain cells closely replicate the brain biology observed in human patients. This breakthrough enables researchers to test multiple drugs simultaneously and make more informed predictions about drug targets and therapies. A decade ago, researchers introduced a groundbreaking model for studying Alzheimer’s disease. Known as [...]
  
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• Hegseth future in doubt as even Trump allies raise questions - CNN

  04-12-2024 05:53 via news.google.com
  Hegseth future in doubt as even Trump allies raise questions  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Reports: Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, targeted in Iranian hack - Axios

  04-12-2024 05:51 via news.google.com
  Reports: Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, targeted in Iranian hack  AxiosKash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, hit with Iranian cyberattack, sources say  ABC NewsThis Is No Time for Cynicism  Vanity FairVideo: Trump’s former defense secretary responds to Patel’s claims of ‘treasonous’ actions | CNN Politics  CNN
  
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• California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom - KSL.com

  04-12-2024 05:42 via news.google.com
  California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom  KSL.comA California art teacher died from rabies after an encounter with a bat in her classroom  CNNFresno-area teacher dies from rabies after suspected bat bite in classroom, health officials confirm  ABC7 Los AngelesCalifornia teacher dies of rabies after animal bites her in classroom  SFGATE
  
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• Trilateral Commissioner Eric Schmidt Warns That AI Can Serious Harm To Young Men

  04-12-2024 04:48 via technocracy.news
  
  Eric Schmidt knows a thing or two about manipulating people and their emotions with AI since he invented the genre when he was CEO at Google. Here, he is talking about young males, but what about the rest of humanity?  AI portends the end of reality for all ages as they get ensnared in the simulacra of anti-reality. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned that artificial intelligence chatbots could increase loneliness among young men who prefer AI-powered “p
  
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• Trilateral Commissioner Eric Schmidt Warns That AI Can Do Serious Harm To Young Men

  04-12-2024 04:48 via technocracy.news
  
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• Snail-Crushing Colossus: Scientists Discover World’s Largest Worm Lizard Fossil

  04-12-2024 04:47 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers discover 50-million-year-old animal from Tunisia could crack snail shells with its powerful jaws. The discovery of Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi in Tunisia reveals the largest worm lizard species, combining unique surface-dwelling habits with a 56-million-year-old snail-eating specialization, showcasing extraordinary evolutionary consistency. Discovery of a New Fossil Species An international team of researchers has uncovered a new [...]
  
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• Bleeding eye disease caused by Marbug virus with 50 pc survival rate a cause of concern, spreads through - The Times of India

  04-12-2024 04:26 via news.google.com
  Bleeding eye disease caused by Marbug virus with 50 pc survival rate a cause of concern, spreads through  The Times of India'Bleeding eye' virus sparks global fear: Urgent warning issued to UK, Africa travelers over 'deadliest' di  The Economic Times'Bleeding Eye' Virus Sparks Travel Warning and Worldwide Concern — What Is the Incurable Disease?  PEOPLEWhat is bleeding eye virus? The disease that’s sparked travel warnings  The IndependentHealth
  
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• California man charged over alleged South Korea attack plot by Kim Jong-un's regime - Axios

  04-12-2024 04:16 via news.google.com
  California man charged over alleged South Korea attack plot by Kim Jong-un's regime  AxiosFBI arrests man allegedly helping prepare ‘surprise attack’ on South Korea  CNNIllegal immigrant from China shipped weapons to North Korea from California: DOJ  Fox NewsUndocumented Chinese immigrant charged with shipping weapons to North Korea  ABC News
  
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• Last 2 defendants in Atlanta’s Young Thug trial are acquitted of murder and gang charges - The Associated Press

  04-12-2024 04:10 via news.google.com
  Last 2 defendants in Atlanta’s Young Thug trial are acquitted of murder and gang charges  The Associated PressTrump prosecutor Fani Willis dealt major blow after jury acquits 2 defendants in massive YSL trial  New York Post YSL verdicts delivered in court | Here's what the jury decided  11Alive.com WXIADefendant in YSL gang and racketeering trial stabbed as he awaits jury verdict  The Associated PressFulton DA Fani Willis ‘respects’ YSL v
  
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• Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket booster for record 24th time - Spaceflight Now

  04-12-2024 04:00 via news.google.com
  Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket booster for record 24th time  Spaceflight NowSpaceX rocket launch Wednesday: List of Florida beaches, parks & best views to watch  Florida TodaySpaceX launches combination of NRO Starshield and Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 flight  Spaceflight NowSpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching on record-breaking 24th flight early Dec. 4  Space.comElon Musk's SpaceX launches fifth mission bolstering US government recon
  
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• Elon Musk's net worth balloons despite court rejecting Tesla pay package - Axios

  04-12-2024 03:57 via news.google.com
  Elon Musk's net worth balloons despite court rejecting Tesla pay package  AxiosTesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated  CNBCElon Musk could still pocket tens of billions more dollars. But he might have to wait a bit  CNNElon Musk pay defeat sets up a 2025 legal battle that could reach the Supreme Court  Yahoo Finance
  
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• South Korea: Martial law sparks fear and confusion among citizens - BBC.com

  04-12-2024 03:54 via news.google.com
  South Korea: Martial law sparks fear and confusion among citizens  BBC.comMartial law reversed in South Korea after president’s surprise decree sent shockwaves  CNNSouth Korea's opposition plans to impeach Yoon after martial law attempt  BBC.comSouth Korea’s Warning for Washington  The AtlanticFor Some Koreans, Martial Law Stirs Harrowing Memories of Gwangju Uprising  The New York Times
  
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• FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign - The Associated Press

  04-12-2024 03:27 via news.google.com
  FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign  The Associated PressFBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts  ForbesJoint Advisory Warns of PRC-Backed Cyber Espionage Targeting Telecom Networks  The Hacker NewsU.S. officials say they still have not expelled Chinese telco hackers  The Washington Post
  
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• Syrian rebel forces push toward Hama, intensifying pressure on Assad and his allies - The Times of Israel

  04-12-2024 02:50 via news.google.com
  Syrian rebel forces push toward Hama, intensifying pressure on Assad and his allies  The Times of IsraelLive Briefing: Rebels and government battle in Syria; Lebanon ceasefire fraying  The Washington PostSyrian insurgents advance on Hama city after capturing Aleppo  The GuardianSyrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama  Financial TimesSyrian rebels capture four more towns in advance on Hama  FRANCE 24 English
  
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• College Football Playoff bracket: What 12-team field looks like after penultimate CFP Rankings release - CBS Sports

  04-12-2024 02:13 via news.google.com
  College Football Playoff bracket: What 12-team field looks like after penultimate CFP Rankings release  CBS SportsCrimson Tide land at No. 11 in the CFP rankings  ESPNCollege Football Playoff bracket, based on the current committee rankings  NCAA.comThe Zombie Tide are alive! Alabama has inside track to CFP after controversial penultimate rankings  Yahoo SportsMiami athletic director eviscerates CFP committee for shock Alabama playoff ranking  Ne
  
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• Bidding For Juan Soto Has Reached At Least $600MM - MLB Trade Rumors

  04-12-2024 02:09 via news.google.com
  Bidding For Juan Soto Has Reached At Least $600MM  MLB Trade RumorsSource: Soto nearing decision on free agency  ESPNMLB rumors: Juan Soto nearing decision as bidding clears $600 million, Cardinals likely to trade Nolan Arenado  CBS SportsYankees Rival Newly Deemed 'THE Favorite' to Sign Juan Soto  Sports IllustratedSoto favorites have emerged, and rumors are flying. Let's discuss  MLB.com
  
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• Trump team agrees to DOJ background checks for nominees - Axios

  04-12-2024 01:41 via news.google.com
  Trump team agrees to DOJ background checks for nominees  AxiosView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• U.S. officials investigate alleged Chinese cyber hack of communications companies

  04-12-2024 01:02 via nbcnews.com
  U.S. officials say they're investigating Chinese government-affiliated hackers who compromised the networks of of U.S. communication companies and were able to intercept private communications of people affiliated with the U.S. government or politics. NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports.
  
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• Telegram partners with child safety group to scan content for sexual abuse material

  04-12-2024 01:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  Before the arrest of Telegram’s CEO, the platform had a reputation for resisting outside pressure to moderate content.
  
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• Where to watch NBA Cup games: Live stream, TV channel, picks for Bucks vs. Pistons, Knicks vs. Magic, more - CBS Sports

  04-12-2024 00:50 via news.google.com
  Where to watch NBA Cup games: Live stream, TV channel, picks for Bucks vs. Pistons, Knicks vs. Magic, more  CBS Sports2024 NBA Cup standings for in-season tournament: Clinching scenarios for every group, tiebreakers explained  CBS SportsNBA Cup: OKC Thunder Advance Beyond Group Stage  ForbesStarting 5, Dec. 3: Thirteen teams out for 5 spots in Emirates NBA Cup Group Play finale  NBA.comNBA Cup bracket set as Magic, Mavericks grab wild-card spots in group p
  
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• The CW’s DC Era Ends With ‘Superman & Lois’ Finale: Numbers Behind the Enduring Franchise - Hollywood Reporter

  04-12-2024 00:35 via news.google.com
  The CW’s DC Era Ends With ‘Superman & Lois’ Finale: Numbers Behind the Enduring Franchise  Hollywood ReporterI Was Right About Superman & Lois' Wildest Ending Theory & I Honestly Can't Believe It  Screen RantSuperman & Lois Season 4 Showrunners Reflect on Ending Deaths  Yahoo EntertainmentSuperman and Lois Series Finale Review: The Life of Superman  Superherohype.com'Superman & Lois' stars, EP explain emotional Lex Lut
  
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• Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration - The Associated Press

  04-12-2024 00:12 via news.google.com
  Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration  The Associated PressFlorida Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws as Trump's nominee to lead DEA  Fox NewsTrump’s pick for DEA administrator withdraws from consideration  CNNTrump Transition Updates: Pick to Lead D.E.A. Pulls His Name From Consideration  The New York Times
  
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• James Gunn Talks ‘Creature Commandos’ and ‘Superman’: “David Corenswet Is Going to Freak Everyone Out” - Hollywood Reporter

  04-12-2024 00:06 via news.google.com
  James Gunn Talks ‘Creature Commandos’ and ‘Superman’: “David Corenswet Is Going to Freak Everyone Out”  Hollywood ReporterSUPERMAN Is Currently Being Test-Screened; James Gunn Says David Corenswet Is Going To "Freak Everyone Out"  CBM (Comic Book Movie)'It's Been Done Too Often': James Gunn Names 3 Overplayed Songs He Won't Use for Superman  CBRJames Gunn Reveals Exciting Details About the New “Superman” Movie &nb
  
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• In Supreme Court battle over transgender rights, conservatives look to an unlikely ally: Europe - POLITICO

  04-12-2024 00:00 via news.google.com
  In Supreme Court battle over transgender rights, conservatives look to an unlikely ally: Europe  POLITICOTransgender rights take center stage at the US Supreme Court. Here’s what to know  CNNTransgender rights case lands at Supreme Court amid debate over ban on medical treatments for minors  WAVY.comOpinion | The Supreme Court’s Trans Health Care Case Is About Normal Things That Make a Big Difference  The New York TimesSupreme Court to hear arg
  
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