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• Visiting the Big Apple? Prepare to pay more if you drive to busiest part of Manhattan - The Associated Press

  31-12-2024 23:50 via news.google.com
  Visiting the Big Apple? Prepare to pay more if you drive to busiest part of Manhattan  The Associated PressNew Jersey says MTA can't implement congestion pricing on Sunday after judge's opinion  ABC7 New YorkFederal judge rules on NYC congestion pricing; interpretation differs between parties  Fox NewsHow much will you actually pay for congestion pricing in NYC? Use our map to find out.  GothamistNYC congestion pricing countdown: Map, toll information, dis
  
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• Man Is Pushed in Front of Subway Train in Manhattan and Survives - The New York Times

  31-12-2024 23:49 via news.google.com
  Man Is Pushed in Front of Subway Train in Manhattan and Survives  The New York TimesSubway crime: Man critical after being pushed onto No. 1 train tracks in Chelsea, NYC  ABC7 New YorkMan shoved onto subway tracks, hit by train in Chelsea: Source  NBC New YorkTerrifying video shows maniac with violent history shove straphanger into path of subway — as victim survives ‘by God’s own hand’  New York Post
  
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• New Year's Eve 2024: How to watch the ball drop live from Times Square - NBC New York

  31-12-2024 23:46 via news.google.com
  New Year's Eve 2024: How to watch the ball drop live from Times Square  NBC New YorkRain doesn't dampen revelers' spirits at Times Square New Year's Eve celebration  CBS NewsABC's 'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025': Time, guests, where to watch  USA TODAYNew Year’s 2025 live updates: New York revelers all wet as rain drenches Times Square  New York Post Revelers bring in the New Year in New York’s Time Square &nbs
  
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• Elon Musk insults German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier - DW (English)

  31-12-2024 23:18 via news.google.com
  Elon Musk insults German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier  DW (English)Germany’s Chancellor Scholz Takes a Jab at Musk in New Year’s Eve Address  The New York TimesMusk Berated by German Leaders Over Backing for Far-Right Party  BloombergGermany’s Olaf Scholz blasts back at Elon Musk in New Year’s address  POLITICO Europe
  
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• The States Restricting Guns and Legalizing Marijuana in the New Year - The New York Times

  31-12-2024 23:08 via news.google.com
  The States Restricting Guns and Legalizing Marijuana in the New Year  The New York TimesNew gun laws rolling out in multiple states on Jan. 1, 2025: Here's what to know  USA TODAYColorado law requiring gun owners to lock up guns stored in vehicles to begin Jan. 1, 2025  Denver 7 Colorado NewsNew Colorado gun law aims to shore up victim services  The Colorado SunUS States To Roll Out New Gun Laws Starting Today  NDTV
  
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• A Whole-Brain Phenomenon: New Research Challenges Old Theories of Intelligence

  31-12-2024 23:04 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study shows that intelligence is best predicted by global brain connectivity, not just specific regions, indicating a more holistic neural basis for cognition. They examined fluid, crystallized, and general intelligence using fMRI data, finding that general intelligence had the strongest predictive power. The human brain is the central organ that controls our body. [...]
  
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• Will Smith eating spaghetti and other weird AI benchmarks that took off in 2024 - TechCrunch

  31-12-2024 22:37 via news.google.com
  Will Smith eating spaghetti and other weird AI benchmarks that took off in 2024  TechCrunch
  
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• Stock Market Set for More Gains in 2025, Analysts Predict - The New York Times

  31-12-2024 22:08 via news.google.com
  Stock Market Set for More Gains in 2025, Analysts Predict  The New York TimesHere's where Wall Street sees stocks heading after the best 2-year stretch since '97-'98  Yahoo FinanceGangbuster S&P 500 returns depend on one crucial thing in 2025  TheStreetWhat To Expect From the US Stock Market in 2025  Investopedia
  
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• US stock markets to remain closed in honor of Jimmy Carter on National Day of Mourning - The Associated Press

  31-12-2024 22:02 via news.google.com
  US stock markets to remain closed in honor of Jimmy Carter on National Day of Mourning  The Associated PressJimmy Carter’s journey home: Mapping the funeral plans for the coming days  The Washington PostHear why Jimmy Carter's grandson thinks he lived so long  CNNThe 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe  CBS NewsJimmy Carter carried out this travel ritual 'every time' he boarded a flight  Fox News
  
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• China’s Solar Great Wall: Harnessing the Sun in the Heart of the “Sea of Death”

  31-12-2024 21:41 via scitechdaily.com
  The Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia is undergoing a massive transformation with the installation of a “solar great wall,” which is set to power Beijing upon completion in 2030. This initiative not only aims to generate a staggering 100 gigawatts of power but also seeks to combat desertification and support local agriculture, contributing significantly to [...]
  
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• OnePlus Watch 3 and OnePlus Watch 3 Pro will bring new health tracking features - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

  31-12-2024 21:01 via news.google.com
  OnePlus Watch 3 and OnePlus Watch 3 Pro will bring new health tracking features - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comOnePlus Watch 3 software features leak, and here's what to expect (APK teardown)  Android AuthorityOnePlus Watch 3 leak gives us a glimpse of some exciting health features  PhoneArenaOnePlus Watch 3 Pro, Oppo Watch X2 Series Monikers Surface Online  Gadgets 360There will be a OnePlus Watch 3 Pro in 2025 alongside the Watch 3 - GSMArena.com news&
  
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• Magnetism Redefined: The Nanoscale Discovery Powering Future Technology

  31-12-2024 20:30 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have discovered unseen interactions that could impact the future of electronics. University of Missouri researchers have discovered a new quasiparticle in magnetic materials, challenging static notions of magnetism. This breakthrough could transform electronics and spintronics, leveraging electron spin for energy-efficient innovations like longer-lasting batteries. Exploring the Nanoscale: A New Frontier Explore a world so [...]
  
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• Aaron Brown, former CNN anchor, dies at 76

  31-12-2024 20:18 via nbcnews.com
  
  Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through the unfolding tragedy of the Sept.
  
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• The World’s Tallest Waterfall Is Underwater and Crucial to the Atlantic Ocean

  31-12-2024 20:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn about the how the Denmark Strait cataract helps contribute to currents in the Atlantic Ocean.
  
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• Avian flu suspected in dead birds in suburban Cincinnati - WKRC TV Cincinnati

  31-12-2024 19:48 via news.google.com
  Avian flu suspected in dead birds in suburban Cincinnati  WKRC TV CincinnatiBird flu suspected of killing local geese, swans  WJW FOX 8 News ClevelandMore avian flu confirmed in US dairy cattle and poultry flocks as Arizona reports wastewater detections  University of Minnesota Twin CitiesBird flu outbreak expands, more Michigan poultry facilities exposed to virus  Fox News
  
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• Rewriting the Jurassic Sky: Ancient Pterosaur Fossil Pushes Origins Back 15 Million Years

  31-12-2024 19:19 via scitechdaily.com
  Pterosaurs evolved active flight over 230 million years ago. The discovery of Melkamter pateko in Argentina suggests pterodactyloids originated earlier and in inland habitats, feeding on insects. This finding expands our understanding of pterosaur evolution, especially in the Southern Hemisphere. About 230 million years ago, roughly 80 million years before the first birds appeared, their [...]
  
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• From Sunlight to Power: Korea Unveils Revolutionary Self-Charging Supercapacitors

  31-12-2024 18:08 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have created a groundbreaking self-charging energy storage device, combining supercapacitors and solar cells for the first time in Korea. The device utilizes innovative transition metal-based electrode materials, significantly boosting energy and power densities while demonstrating remarkable charge and discharge stability. This pioneering technology could lead to practical, high-performance solutions for sustainable energy storage. Innovative [...]
  
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• Whooping Cough Is Increasing in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic

  31-12-2024 17:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn more about whooping cough cases in the U.S., which are rising to pre-pandemic rates as pandemic restrictions are reduced.
  
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• Unlocking the Universe’s Hidden Secrets With Cutting-Edge Gravitational Wave Detectors

  31-12-2024 16:59 via scitechdaily.com
  In a groundbreaking study, researchers have developed optical spring tracking to enhance signal clarity in gravitational-wave detectors, such as aLIGO. This innovation could dramatically increase our understanding of cosmic events like black hole mergers, potentially unlocking secrets of the universe’s formation. Revolutionary Advances in Gravitational Wave Detection Researchers have shown that optical spring tracking is [...]
  
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• What We Know About Jeju Air Crash: 179 Dead In South Korea As Investigators Probe Cause - Forbes

  31-12-2024 16:29 via news.google.com
  What We Know About Jeju Air Crash: 179 Dead In South Korea As Investigators Probe Cause  ForbesSouth Korean Plane Crash Questions Center on Four Fateful Minutes  The New York TimesRelatives visit site at Muan airport where 179 were killed when Jeju Air plane crashed  Yahoo! VoicesBoeing’s terrible year is ending with the worst aviation tragedy of 2024  CNNAll 179 victims who died in Jeju Air plane crash identified: South Korean authorities  
  
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• Cosmological Evidence Emerges That Dark Energy Is An Illusion

  31-12-2024 16:15 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Cosmologists have long wondered whether dark energy and the accelerating expansion of the universe is an illusion. Now the evidence backing this idea is mounting.
  
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• How to See the Quadrantids, the First Meteor Shower of 2025 - TIME

  31-12-2024 16:06 via news.google.com
  How to See the Quadrantids, the First Meteor Shower of 2025  TIMEMeteor Activity Outlook for December 28, 2024 – January 3, 2025  American Meteor SocietyThis Week's Sky at a Glance, December 27 – January 5  Sky & Telescope11 Dazzling Celestial Events to See in 2025, From a Total Lunar Eclipse to Rare Planetary Alignments  Smithsonian Magazine
  
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• Hades’ Snake Moray Discovery Stuns Researchers in the Indo-Pacific

  31-12-2024 15:48 via scitechdaily.com
  The Hades’ snake moray, a unique species found in dim, muddy river mouths, has been discovered and named for its underworld-like qualities, including its dark coloration and burrowing behavior. Originating from the Central Indo-Pacific, this species stands out for its adaptability to low-light and turbid environments, sparking intrigue among scientists who stumbled upon it while [...]
  
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• How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025

  31-12-2024 15:13
  
  The Quadrantid meteor shower will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky
  
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• ‘Wicked’ Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Blockbuster Musical At Home - Forbes

  31-12-2024 15:08 via news.google.com
  ‘Wicked’ Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Blockbuster Musical At Home  Forbes'Wicked' movie is now available on streaming. Here's where to rent or purchase it  The Cincinnati EnquirerAll the Bonus Content You'll See If You Stream 'Wicked' on New Year's Eve  Good Housekeeping‘Wicked’ Releases on Digital, With Three Hours of Bonus Content Including Singalong Version  Variety
  
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• The 50 Best Photos of 2024 - Rolling Stone

  31-12-2024 15:00 via news.google.com
  The 50 Best Photos of 2024  Rolling StoneView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Calderas Across Two Worlds

  31-12-2024 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  One of the most common features found at large volcanoes are calderas, formed by the collapse of the land due to eruption. The scale of these features varies a lot depending on if you're on Earth or Mars.
  
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• 2025 Will Be an Exciting Year for Space Missions

  31-12-2024 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, expect a slate of exciting space missions in 2025
  
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• Drinking Half to One Glass of Wine Daily Linked to 50% Lower Heart Complication Risk

  31-12-2024 14:37 via scitechdaily.com
  Moderate wine consumption may lower cardiovascular risks by up to 50%, but more studies are needed to confirm these results and explore the underlying mechanisms. Light to moderate wine consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a comprehensive multicenter study conducted by researchers from the University of Barcelona, Hospital [...]
  
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• Mars Awakens for the New Year: Explosive Springs and Wandering Dunes

  31-12-2024 13:14 via scitechdaily.com
  On Mars, spring explodes into action with violent transformations. Frost avalanches, carbon dioxide gas geysers, and powerful winds reshape its surface, leaving behind stunning patterns like swirling polar troughs and spider-like marks. Scientists use the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to study these seasonal phenomena, which vary between hemispheres. As Earth celebrates New Year’s Eve today, scientists [...]
  
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• SpaceX launch on final day of 2024 raises Space Coast tally to 93 for the year - Orlando Sentinel

  31-12-2024 12:29 via news.google.com
  SpaceX launch on final day of 2024 raises Space Coast tally to 93 for the year  Orlando SentinelSpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites during final orbital launch of 2024  Spaceflight NowRocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?  Space.comSpaceX New Year's Eve launch marks record-breaking 93rd of 2024 from Florida's Space Coast  Florida TodayFour flights in the books and major infrastructure upgrades headline 2024 for the Starship progra
  
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• Biggest lotto win, yes. But before $1.26B jackpot, luck struck in this part of California - Yahoo! Voices

  31-12-2024 12:07 via news.google.com
  Biggest lotto win, yes. But before $1.26B jackpot, luck struck in this part of California  Yahoo! VoicesMega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 31 drawing: Jackpot resets on New Year's Eve  USA TODAYMega Millions winning numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 31. Did anyone win $20 million jackpot?  NorthJersey.comMega Millions winning numbers for Dec. 31, 2024 lottery drawing jackpot. Winner last night?  Peoria Journal Star$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in
  
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• New Study: Blood Pressure Swings May Accelerate Cognitive Aging

  31-12-2024 12:05 via scitechdaily.com
  A study links fluctuating blood pressure to cognitive decline in Black older adults, equating to nearly three years of cognitive aging. Older adults experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure over time may face a higher risk of difficulties with thinking and memory, according to a study published on December 11, 2024, in Neurology, the medical journal [...]
  
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• This Tiny “Molecular Flashlight” Could Transform Brain Disease Detection

  31-12-2024 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  A new “molecular flashlight” technique allows non-invasive insight into brain pathologies, lighting up the future of neurological research. The probe can reach deep into the brain with minimal damage, earning its designation as a minimally invasive device. It emits an ultra-thin beam of light. By illuminating nerve tissue, the light provides detailed information about its [...]
  
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• New laws for 2025: AI safeguards, legacy admissions and transgender health care

  31-12-2024 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  With the new year comes an array of new laws slated to take effect across the country throughout 2025 on issues like artificial intelligence, legacy college admissions and surgical care for transgender youth.
  
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• Supermarket Grapes Spark a Quantum Technology Revolution

  31-12-2024 10:16 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists at Macquarie University have discovered a novel way to enhance quantum sensor performance using ordinary grapes. By utilizing the water content and specific size of grapes, they created strong magnetic field hotspots that improve the efficiency of microwave-based quantum sensing. Supermarket Grapes and Quantum Sensors Researchers at Macquarie University have discovered that ordinary supermarket [...]
  
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• Spectacular Lava Fountains Soar Over 250 Feet High at Kīlauea

  31-12-2024 09:02 via scitechdaily.com
  After a period of silence, Kīlauea volcano burst into activity on December 23, 2024, with striking lava fountains reaching as high as 80 meters, painting the night with vivid colors. This remarkable event, captured through both ground and satellite observations, marks the sixth eruption within its summit caldera since 2020. While the stunning visuals captivate [...]
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE to use Galaxy Z Flip 6 display panel - SamMobile - Samsung news

  31-12-2024 07:47 via news.google.com
  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE to use Galaxy Z Flip 6 display panel  SamMobile - Samsung newsThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 could bring the Classic model back  TechRadarExclusive: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE and Galaxy Watch8 Classic In The Works  SmartprixSamsung's budget flip phone could borrow the Galaxy Z Flip 6 display  Android PoliceGalaxy Z Fold FE, Watch8 Classic in Samsung’s pipeline for 2025  Sammy Fans
  
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• A Stellar Explosion 650 Million Light-Years Away Captured by Hubble

  31-12-2024 06:20 via scitechdaily.com
  The Hubble Space Telescope captures the mesmerizing galaxy LEDA 22057, home to a recent supernova explosion, SN 2024PI. This new image from the Hubble Space Telescope showcases the galaxy LEDA 22057, located approximately 650 million light-years away in the constellation Gemini. Similar to last week’s featured galaxy, LEDA 22057 is the site of a spectacular [...]
  
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• Scientist Reveals How Stress Triggers Depression Through Inflammation

  31-12-2024 06:00 via scitechdaily.com
  In a groundbreaking Genomic Press Interview, Professor Raz Yirmiya discusses his innovative research at the intersection of inflammation and depression. Revealing new connections between stress and brain inflammation, his work promises novel antidepressant therapies tailored to individuals’ immune responses. This interview, blending personal and professional reflections, provides deep insights into the promising future of depression [...]
  
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• Trump shows support for H-1B visa amid feud among MAGA allies

  31-12-2024 04:37 via nbcnews.com
  President-elect Donald Trump weighed in on the H-1B worker visa, an immigration visa for highly skilled workers. The issue has dived MAGA allies and caused tension against tech mogul and close Trump advisor Elon Musk. 
  
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• Scientists Discover “Mortality Timer” Inside Our Cells

  31-12-2024 04:32 via scitechdaily.com
  Smaller nucleoli slow aging, acting as a “mortality timer,” while larger nucleoli lead to cell death by destabilizing rDNA. The secret to cellular youth may lie in maintaining a small nucleolus—a dense structure within the cell nucleus—according to investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. These findings were uncovered in yeast, a model organism renowned for its [...]
  
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• Future of space: Could robots really replace human astronauts? - BBC.com

  31-12-2024 02:48 via news.google.com
  Future of space: Could robots really replace human astronauts?  BBC.comAfter Days of Silence, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Phones Home  The New York TimesNASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History With Closest Pass to Sun  Science@NASANasa makes history with closest-ever approach to Sun  Yahoo! VoicesNASA Confirms: Parker Probe Survives 'Touching Sun' in Record-Breaking Flyby  ScienceAlert
  
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• A Year on Planet Earth — Part 1

  31-12-2024 02:40 via discovermagazine.com
  
  From vicious storms and relentless global heating, to volcanic eruptions and shimmering aurora, compelling images help tell the story of a drama-filled year.
  
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• Nanobubbles Unleashed: The Game-Changer for Chemistry and Sustainability

  31-12-2024 02:05 via scitechdaily.com
  New research delves into the stability of nanobubbles and their practical applications across various industries. Scientists are uncovering why nanobubbles remain stable in solutions, enabling their use in a wide range of fields. In hydroponics, nanobubbles enhance water oxygen levels, promoting healthier, larger crops. Applications extend to batteries, agriculture, and other innovative technologies. Advancements in [...]
  
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• 77% of Coastal Areas Threatened by Saltwater Intrusion – Are We Ready?

  31-12-2024 00:56 via scitechdaily.com
  Coastal aquifers around the globe face an escalating threat of saltwater intrusion by 2100, driven by rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge due to climate change. This creeping saltwater will render many freshwater sources undrinkable, harm ecosystems, and threaten infrastructure, especially in low-lying areas such as Southeast Asia, the Gulf of Mexico, and the [...]
  
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