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• Prehistoric Human Footprints and Tracks Hint at a 22,000-Year-Old Transporting Tool

  25-02-2025 23:50 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn about the tracks and footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico, possibly representing the earliest evidence of human-made transportation technology.
  
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• Why Is Mars Red? There's a New Story Behind the Red Planet's Coloring

  25-02-2025 23:45 via discovermagazine.com
  
  By combining observations from space and experiments on Earth, scientists rethink the red planet's history and why it's red.
  
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• JWST Helps Identify Rare Ultra-Hot Neptune 262 Light Years Away

  25-02-2025 23:15 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The weather for Neptune today is sunny, with a chance of reflective clouds. Learn more about the uniquely blazing atmosphere of this ultra-hot exoplanet.
  
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• Ancient Glaciers May Have Sparked the Greatest Evolutionary Leap

  25-02-2025 23:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Massive glaciers from Earth’s past reshaped the planet in ways that paved the way for complex life. As they moved, they carved into the crust, releasing minerals that altered ocean chemistry and set off a chain reaction of life-supporting changes. This research not only unlocks secrets of Earth’s deep history but also offers insights into [...]
  
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• 1,000 musicians release a silent album in protest of U.K.'s proposed AI copyright law changes

  25-02-2025 22:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  A group of musicians is hoping the sound of their collective silence speaks volumes to lawmakers in the U.K.
  
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• New Study Reveals Alarming Connection Between Microplastics and Neurological Decline

  25-02-2025 22:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Could the plastic floating in our oceans be harming more than just marine life? A new study suggests that people living in coastal areas with high levels of microplastics may be at a greater risk of disabilities affecting memory, mobility, and self-care. Microplastics and Disability Risk in Coastal Areas Tiny plastic particles in the ocean [...]
  
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• Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky

  25-02-2025 21:16
  
  Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to spot
  
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• Fruits and Veggies Could Combat the Harmful Effects of Microplastics

  25-02-2025 21:15 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn how certain foods may blunt the effects of the microplastic particles we consume daily.
  
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• Stanford Scientists Just Found a Faster, Cheaper Way to Store Carbon Permanently

  25-02-2025 21:12 via scitechdaily.com
  A team at Stanford has developed a powerful yet low-energy way to trap atmospheric CO2 using heated minerals. By enhancing the natural weathering process, their technique creates reactive materials that absorb carbon at unprecedented rates. This scalable approach could integrate with agriculture and industry, removing carbon while benefiting crops and soil. Revolutionary Carbon Capture: A [...]
  
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• Three Years: Reflections on the Ukraine War

  25-02-2025 20:19 via nytimes.com
  
  Readers reflect on the anniversary. Also: Advice for Democrats; lab discoveries lost; pennies and nickels; re-evaluating movies.
  
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• Fossils Reveal the Jaw-Dropping Origins of Human Mobility

  25-02-2025 20:00 via scitechdaily.com
  The ability of our skeletons to move with both flexibility and stability can be traced back to ancient jawed fish. Scientists studied modern cartilaginous fish, such as sharks and skates, and compared them to their jawless counterparts, like lampreys. They discovered that synovial joints — lubricated, cavitated structures found in most vertebrates — first appeared [...]
  
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• Something Shook Titan’s Orbit, and Scientists Are Racing to Solve the Mystery

  25-02-2025 19:08 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists are investigating Saturn’s moon Titan to understand how tidal forces affect its orbit, revealing clues about its internal structure and past changes. This research indicates Titan’s orbit is evolving rapidly on a geologic timescale, implying an event within the last 350 million years disturbed its once-stable path. Whether caused by an impact or another [...]
  
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• Musk Deploys Starlink To Upgrade FAA National Airspace System

  25-02-2025 18:29 via technocracy.news
  
  Musk’s Starlink system already blankets the earth with capabilities for high-speed cellular and data transmission, but now Musk wants to take over and control the National Airspace over America? It was reported a year ago that Must was also building a network of spy satellites for the intel and military using a separate satellite system called Starshield.
  Consider what Musk is already providing:1. NASA Contracts:SpaceX has received $14.6 billion from NASA for various projects, including:&b
  
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• What Does a Mummy Smell Like? Scientists Uncover Surprising Truth

  25-02-2025 17:59 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists found that Egyptian mummies emit distinct “woody,” “spicy,” and “sweet” scents, revealing insights into their preservation and social status. Researchers now aim to recreate these scents for museum exhibits. Have you ever wondered what a mummy smells like? According to research published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the scent is described [...]
  
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• Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

  25-02-2025 17:40
  
  Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid
  
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• Scientists Decode the DNA of One of America’s Most Iconic Trees

  25-02-2025 17:08 via scitechdaily.com
  A recent study details the genome of the highly prized white oak. The white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone species in eastern North American forests, valued for its economic, ecological, and cultural significance. Despite its abundance, the species is experiencing a decline in seedling recruitment across much of its range. In a study published [...]
  
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• Ready for the Great Planet Parade? How, when and where to see 7 planets over Illinois - Rockford Register Star

  25-02-2025 17:04 via news.google.com
  Ready for the Great Planet Parade? How, when and where to see 7 planets over Illinois  Rockford Register StarEvery Planet in Our Solar System Will Be Visible at Night This Week  The New York TimesExoplanetary parade: What would the night sky look like on alien worlds? (op-ed)  Space.comRare 7-planet parade happens this week. Here's how you can see it  Fox Weather 'Don't miss it': Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune align on this day o
  
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• White House pushes back on report claiming some canceled DOGE contracts won't save taxpayers money - Fox News

  25-02-2025 16:58 via news.google.com
  White House pushes back on report claiming some canceled DOGE contracts won't save taxpayers money  Fox NewsDOGE claims $65B in total estimated savings as 'Agency Efficiency Leaderboard' is launched  Fox BusinessWhat is DOGE dividend check? Who qualifies for the $5,000 stimulus check? What to know  NorthJersey.comDOGE latest: Nearly 40% of canceled contracts may save no money, data shows  FOX 7 Austin
  
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• US Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip - BBC.com

  25-02-2025 16:51 via news.google.com
  US Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip  BBC.comSupreme Court Rules Oklahoma Can’t Execute Inmate After State Attorney General Repudiates Conviction  The Wall Street JournalSupreme Court orders new trial to Oklahoma death row inmate in closely watched case  USA TODAY
  
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• Trump says Canada and Mexico tariffs are ‘going forward’ with more import taxes to come - The Associated Press

  25-02-2025 16:49 via news.google.com
  Trump says Canada and Mexico tariffs are ‘going forward’ with more import taxes to come  The Associated PressTrump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'  CNBCTrump Refocuses on Tariffs and Trade Deals With Russia and Ukraine  The New York TimesPosthaste: Four things that would be 'kryptonite' to Donald Trump's tariff threats  Financial PostTrump curbs Chinese investment and moves on Canada and Mexico tariffs  Euronews
  
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• NFL Mock Draft 2025: College football writers weigh in on the first round’s top picks - The Athletic - The Athletic

  25-02-2025 16:37 via news.google.com
  NFL Mock Draft 2025: College football writers weigh in on the first round’s top picks - The Athletic  The AthleticKiper's pre-combine NFL mock draft: New projections for all 32 first-round picks  ESPNDaniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2025 NFL Draft prospect rankings 2.0  NFL.com2025 NFL Mock Draft: Travis Hunter to Jaguars, Ashton Jeanty to Chargers and Myles Garrett traded  Pro Football Focus2025 NFL draft rankings: Can anyone catch Travis Hunter atop top 5
  
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• Supreme Court tosses conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate, orders new trial - Fox News

  25-02-2025 16:24 via news.google.com
  Supreme Court tosses conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate, orders new trial  Fox NewsSupreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip  CNNSupreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate  The Hill
  
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• Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip - CNN

  25-02-2025 16:08 via news.google.com
  Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip  CNNSupreme Court throws out Oklahoma man’s murder conviction and death sentence  The Associated PressSupreme Court tosses conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate, orders new trial  Fox News
  
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• UK announces increase in defense spending and cut in foreign aid ahead of PM Starmer’s meeting with Trump - CNN

  25-02-2025 16:05 via news.google.com
  UK announces increase in defense spending and cut in foreign aid ahead of PM Starmer’s meeting with Trump  CNNU.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says  The New York TimesUK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027  BBC.comUK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cut in international aid  BBCStarmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending  The Guardian
  
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• February consumer confidence comes in lighter than expected in latest sign of slowing economy - CNBC

  25-02-2025 16:05 via news.google.com
  February consumer confidence comes in lighter than expected in latest sign of slowing economy  CNBCConsumer confidence registers biggest monthly decline since August 2021 as inflation fears take hold  CNNUS Consumer Confidence Drops by Most Since 2021 on Outlook  BloombergUS consumer sentiment plunges on worries over prices from inflation and tariffs  Fox BusinessUS consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021  Yah
  
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• New MRI Study Uncovers Hidden Lung Abnormalities in Children With Long COVID

  25-02-2025 16:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Long COVID is more than just lingering symptoms—it may have a hidden biological basis that standard medical tests fail to detect. A groundbreaking study using advanced MRI technology has uncovered significant lung abnormalities in children and adolescents suffering from long COVID, particularly in blood flow and air movement. These findings help explain persistent symptoms like [...]
  
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• N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions

  25-02-2025 15:48 via nytimes.com
  
  The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after its 3-day losing streak yanked it from its record - The Associated Press

  25-02-2025 15:47 via news.google.com
  Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after its 3-day losing streak yanked it from its record  The Associated PressS&P 500 falls for a fourth day after weak consumer confidence, Nvidia leads Nasdaq lower: Live updates  CNBCStock market today: Stocks sink, bitcoin tumbles below $90,000 for first time since November  Yahoo FinanceStock Market Today: Dow down, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop on tariff fears, weak consumer confidence; bitcoin below $90K  MarketW
  
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• S&P 500 is little changed Tuesday as it tries to snap 3-day losing streak: Live updates - CNBC

  25-02-2025 15:37 via news.google.com
  S&P 500 is little changed Tuesday as it tries to snap 3-day losing streak: Live updates  CNBCStock market today: Stocks sink, bitcoin tumbles below $90,000 for first time since November  Yahoo FinanceStock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip on tariff worries; bitcoin drops below $90K  MarketWatchStock market today: Wall Street drifts after its 3-day losing streak yanked it from its record  The Associated Press
  
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• Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews - Electrek

  25-02-2025 15:33 via news.google.com
  Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews  ElectrekTesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China  The New York TimesTesla planning to deploy FSD features in China, Bloomberg reports  Yahoo FinanceTesla updates autopilot software in China, owners say move falls short of hopes  ReutersTesla Deploys Long-Awaited FSD Features to Drivers in China  Bloomberg
  
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• How Sony Got Trapped In the Middle of the Lively vs. Baldoni Battle - Hollywood Reporter

  25-02-2025 15:30 via news.google.com
  How Sony Got Trapped In the Middle of the Lively vs. Baldoni Battle  Hollywood Reporter
  
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• How China’s ‘Ne Zha 2’ Beat ‘Inside Out 2’ to Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film in History - Variety

  25-02-2025 15:30 via news.google.com
  How China’s ‘Ne Zha 2’ Beat ‘Inside Out 2’ to Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film in History  Variety'Captain America must die in China': Nationalism fuels Ne Zha 2 fans  BBC.comNe Zha 2  Box Office MojoChina’s blockbuster hit Ne Zha 2 gets push from businesses and Beijing  South China Morning Post'Ne Zha 2' debut in HK, Macao wins hearts  China Daily
  
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• Emmanuel Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Donald Trump commitments - Financial Times

  25-02-2025 15:30 via news.google.com
  Emmanuel Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Donald Trump commitments  Financial TimesEven as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine  CNNHow Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.  The New York TimesMacron tries to sway Trump as U.S. backs Russia over Ukraine in U.N. vote  The Washington PostDaring Macron risks angering Trump in touchy-feely White House
  
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• Israel ‘wants to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal’ as talks stall - The Guardian

  25-02-2025 15:29 via news.google.com
  Israel ‘wants to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal’ as talks stall  The GuardianAs the clock ticks down on the Gaza ceasefire, Israel prepares for more war  CNNGaza Cease-Fire Could End in Days, With No Extension Agreed. What Happens Next?  The New York TimesIsrael looks to extend phase one of Gaza truce as long-term deal proves elusive  ReutersThe fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces a key deadline. Will it last?  The Associated P
  
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• How to protect your privacy from tech that tracks you

  25-02-2025 15:26 via today.com
  Whether it’s from apps or smart devices in our homes, there are steps to take to protect your privacy from technology that tracks your and collects your data. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with tips for trying to shield your information.
  
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• ‘Star Wars’ Boss Kathleen Kennedy Planning to Exit LucasFilm at the End of 2025 - Variety

  25-02-2025 15:21 via news.google.com
  ‘Star Wars’ Boss Kathleen Kennedy Planning to Exit LucasFilm at the End of 2025  VarietyKathleen Kennedy to Step Down at Lucasfilm  PuckLucasfilm Boss Kathleen Kennedy Expected to Retire This Year  Hollywood ReporterLucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy May Be Retiring Later This Year  Gizmodo‘The Facts Of Life’ Star Dies at 83, Family Announces  The Daily Beast
  
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• ‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo - The Washington Post

  25-02-2025 15:19 via news.google.com
  ‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo  The Washington PostUnknown illness kills more than 50 people in just HOURS as doctors admit it's 'really worrying'  The MirrorTests rule out Ebola, Marburg in DR Congo unexplained illness clusters  University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMystery illness kills more than 50 people in Democratic Republic of Congo  Sky NewsMystery illness worries doctors after 50 people die in Congo wi
  
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• F1 ACADEMY announces return of reverse grids from 2025 - Formula 1

  25-02-2025 15:07 via news.google.com
  F1 ACADEMY announces return of reverse grids from 2025  Formula 1
  
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• Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds - The Guardian

  25-02-2025 15:04 via news.google.com
  Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds  The GuardianA surprising health benefit of drinking tea  The Washington PostBrewing tea removes lead from water  Northwestern NowLoose-leaf vs. bagged teas (IMAGE)  EurekAlertThat Tea Bag Is Purifying Your Water  Newser
  
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• Stars Are Born and Die Every Day — Here’s How They Evolve in Space

  25-02-2025 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn how different types of stars form, live, explode, and then form again.
  
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• How Model/Actriz Learned to Let Go and Have a Little Fun - Yahoo Entertainment

  25-02-2025 15:00 via news.google.com
  How Model/Actriz Learned to Let Go and Have a Little Fun  Yahoo EntertainmentModel/Actriz Announce New Album Pirouette : Hear “Cinderella”  StereogumModel/Actriz bring Cinderella to the gay club scene with new song & video  Brooklyn VeganModel/Actriz Announce Sophomore Album 'Pirouette,' Spring Tour  Exclaim!
  
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• Anti-Aging Breakthrough: Scientists Found a New Way to Stop Wrinkles and Graying Hair

  25-02-2025 15:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists are uncovering the powerful role hormones play in skin aging, revealing new potential treatments for wrinkles, hair graying, and overall skin health. While traditional anti-aging hormones like retinoids and estrogen have been widely used, new research highlights a broader range of hormones that influence skin structure, pigment, and resilience. Hormones and Anti-Aging Potential Hormones [...]
  
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• Adobe’s new Photoshop app for iPhone is more like the real thing - The Verge

  25-02-2025 15:00 via news.google.com
  Adobe’s new Photoshop app for iPhone is more like the real thing  The VergeAdobe Photoshop Brings World’s Leading Image and Design App to Mobile to Empower Next Generation of Creators  AdobeAdobe brings free Photoshop app to phones, courting younger users  ReutersAt last, Adobe Photoshop comes to the iPhone (and it just might be great)  Fast CompanyPhotoshop Is Officially Available on iPhone  Lifehacker
  
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• Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Pitched Trump on Dystopian Private Army and Mass Deportation Camp Plan - The Daily Beast

  25-02-2025 14:56 via news.google.com
  Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Pitched Trump on Dystopian Private Army and Mass Deportation Camp Plan  The Daily BeastTrump admin gets pitch for military-style ‘processing camps’ for migrant deportations: report  New York Post Everything We Know About Eric Prince, Mastermind Behind The $25B Plan to Deport 12 Million Immigrants By 2026  InklFormer ICE Director Pours Cold Water on Proposal to Privatize Trump's Mass Deportations: 'That's Subject to An Immed
  
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• Ex-archbishop George Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action - BBC.com

  25-02-2025 14:16 via news.google.com
  Ex-archbishop George Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action  BBC.comGeorge Carey among clergy who could face life ban over John Smyth abuse case  The GuardianFormer Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims  YahooChurch of England eyes disciplining clergy over child abuse scandal  Reuters UKFormer Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Formal Disciplinary Over Abuse Scandal  Newsweek
  
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• Amazon Is Giving Alexa a Major AI Upgrade. Here's What We Know - CNET

  25-02-2025 14:15 via news.google.com
  Amazon Is Giving Alexa a Major AI Upgrade. Here's What We Know  CNETWhat to expect from Amazon’s big Alexa event this week  The VergeThe Morning After: How to follow Amazon’s hardware event tomorrow  EngadgetWhat to expect at Amazon's event this week: Alexa 2.0, new Echos, and Fire TV upgrades  ZDNetHere comes supercharged Amazon Alexa AI for investors  Yahoo Finance
  
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• UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 - BBC.com

  25-02-2025 14:14 via news.google.com
  UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027  BBC.comUK announces increase in defense spending and cut in foreign aid ahead of PM Starmer’s meeting with Trump  CNNU.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says  The New York TimesUK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 with aid budget slashed to help fund move - UK politics live  The GuardianUK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cut in i
  
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• Ranking all 59 NFL QBs to start a game in 2024 season: Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Eagles' Jalen Hurts among elite - CBS Sports

  25-02-2025 14:12 via news.google.com
  Ranking all 59 NFL QBs to start a game in 2024 season: Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Eagles' Jalen Hurts among elite  CBS SportsVikings' Sam Darnold snubbed on list of top-101 NFL players in 2024  Sports Illustrated3 Vikings Players Snubbed by PFF  VikingsTerritory.comIn the battlefield of NFL's top talents, Vikings' Sam Darnold, an unsung hero, overlooked in favor of eight other quarterbacks in PFF's surprising annual ranking  Motorcycle Sports AustraliaAt least
  
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• Dan Bongino Called the FBI ‘Irredeemably Corrupt.’ Now He’ll Help Run It. - The Wall Street Journal

  25-02-2025 14:07 via news.google.com
  Dan Bongino Called the FBI ‘Irredeemably Corrupt.’ Now He’ll Help Run It.  The Wall Street Journal‘The FBI is lost’: Bongino’s previous comments about law enforcement  CNNWhat the choice of Dan Bongino could mean for Kash Patel’s FBI vision  The Washington Post
  
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• Investor explains why Nvidia stock is hard to sell - Yahoo Finance

  25-02-2025 14:01 via news.google.com
  Investor explains why Nvidia stock is hard to sell  Yahoo FinanceNvidia Stock Price In 5 Years: NVDA To Beat Expectations Despite DeepSeek Challenges  CCN.comNvidia will 'burst AI bubble,' market expert warns  Fox Business
  
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