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• Facebook to introduce a dating feature

  01-05-2018 20:41 via NBC News Technology
  It's "not just for hookups," Mark Zuckerberg said.
  
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• 12 striking images from European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

  23-10-2026 23:20 via Popular Science
  
  For 13 years, photographer Imre Potyó has ventured into restricted-access mine tunnels in the Börzsöny Mountains of Hungary to capture images of hibernating lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros). Despite their deep slumber, the bats occasionally wake to hunt insects that enter the dark caves.
  “In doing so, the bat leaves behind droppings that gradually accumulate into a continuous dark layer,” Potyó explains. “And this is where the real wonder begins: in the beam of a torch,
  
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• 12 remarkable images from European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

  23-10-2026 23:20 via Popular Science
  
  For 13 years, photographer Imre Potyó has ventured into restricted-access mine tunnels in the Börzsöny Mountains of Hungary to capture images of hibernating lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros). Despite their deep slumber, the bats occasionally wake to hunt insects that enter the dark caves.
  “In doing so, the bat leaves behind droppings that gradually accumulate into a continuous dark layer,” Potyó explains. “And this is where the real wonder begins: in the beam of a torch,
  
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• iPhone Duo, Apple’s First Foldable Phone, Goes On Sale

  23-10-2026 23:11 via NYT > Science and Technology
  Fans lined up for hours outside stores of Apple stores on Friday to buy the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable phone.
  
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• The 5-Second Rule is scientifically false

  23-10-2026 22:07 via Popular Science
  
  Since elementary school, we’ve all been taught the “5-Second Rule.” The idea is simple: Food dropped on the floor is still perfectly edible if retrieved in under five seconds. The logic behind the theory, such as it is, is that germs and dirt and pet dander are somehow caught by surprise by the sudden arrival of food and need a few seconds to get their bearings. If you snatch the food up quick enough, they won’t have time to get it “dirty.”Even as kids, we were skeptical but admit it
  
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• Play ‘Doom’ on this tiny, uterus-shaped period tracker

  23-10-2026 21:42 via Popular Science
  
  Doom is much more than a classic, bloodsoaked first-person shooter known for its chaotic action, over-the-top weapons, and challenging boss fights. For some odd (but very enjoyable) reason, it’s served as a benchmark for testing basic computing capabilities for well over 30 years. Name a device——calculators, ATMs, digitally enabled tractors, and even biochips built with E. coli bacteria—and someone has likely coded it to run Doom.The latest entry in the ever-growing list of Doom compatib
  
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• Trump administration cancels some Canada tariffs, Sen. Susan Collins says

  23-10-2026 20:48 via NBC News Technology
  
  The Trump administration canceled some tariffs on Canada, according to GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
  
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• Psychologist found the first corporate psychopath—a 17th century Dutch mutineer

  23-10-2026 18:48 via Popular Science
  
  The concept of a corporate psychopath is eerily recognizable, depending on your work history. It’s also notoriously misunderstood. The archetype of the manipulative, self-serving manager has regularly resurfaced in popular culture for decades, but concrete evidence supporting the wider concept is debatable. For example, a research study went viral in 2016 after estimating upwards of 1-in-5 business employees fit the “psychopath” bill, only to be retracted two years later. Additionally, psy
  
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• Stock Market Today: Dow Opens Lower, Oil Prices Hit 5-Month High — Live Updates - WSJ

  23-10-2026 17:07 via news.google.com
  
  Stock Market Today: Dow Opens Lower, Oil Prices Hit 5-Month High — Live Updates  WSJStocks Fall as Oil Rally Keeps a Lid on Treasuries: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.comWall Street dips after AI-led selloff; SpaceX worries hit telecoms  The Detroit NewsMore swings for Big Tech pull Wall Street lower in early trading  AP NewsHere Are This Week’s Biggest Losers After the Tech Selloff  WSJ
  
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• Exclusive | Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions - WSJ

  23-10-2026 17:05 via news.google.com
  Exclusive | Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions  WSJStarshield slowdown probe sought by Silicon Valley Democrats  PoliticoUkrainian officials say Starshield restrictions still in place, despite Trump’s claims  CNNMusk's clash with Ukraine accelerates demand for Starlink alternatives. Few exist  CNBCTrump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use  The New York Times
  
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• World’s largest wildlife crossing nears completion in California

  23-10-2026 17:03 via Popular Science
  
  California is known for its giant, multi-laned highways bustling under bright blue skies. And while this infrastructure is useful to humans, the Golden State’s many highways represent an almost impenetrable barrier for wildlife.Soon, habitats on either side of the 10-laned 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills, California will be reconnected thanks to the world’s largest wildlife crossing, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is scheduled for completion on Decembe
  
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• Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump, White House says - Reuters

  23-10-2026 16:53 via news.google.com
  Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump, White House says  ReutersMelania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says  WCVBMelania Trump Brokered Ceasefire to Allow for War Zone Evacuation  YahooMelania Trump brokered ceasefire at besieged Ukrainian town, White House says  The Washington PostWhite House says Melania Trump brokered a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky starting next week  Fortune
  
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• Etsy to restrict AI-generated content in effort to combat seller slop

  23-10-2026 16:39 via NBC News Technology
  
  Etsy announced new restrictions on AI-generated content on its platform, saying it threatens the integrity of sellers’ work and leaves buyers exposed to fraud.
  
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• Beyond cigarettes: Uncovering the causes of lung cancer in nonsmokers - The Washington Post

  23-10-2026 16:32 via news.google.com
  Beyond cigarettes: Uncovering the causes of lung cancer in nonsmokers  The Washington PostPersistent cough leads to healthy woman’s lung cancer diagnosis  multicare.orgEric K. Singhi, M.D., on lung cancer among younger adults  Managed Healthcare ExecutiveLung Cancer in Nonsmokers: Rising Among Women and Younger Adults  GreaterGood
  
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• Drivers Are Livid and Activists Exult After Vote to Ban Horse Carriages - The New York Times

  23-10-2026 15:57 via news.google.com
  
  Drivers Are Livid and Activists Exult After Vote to Ban Horse Carriages  The New York TimesNYC Council passes law to phase out horse-drawn carriages by 2028  ABC7 New YorkCouncil OKs bill to end horse carriage industry in NYC  GothamistBreaking news: New York City ends the use of carriage horses  Humane World for AnimalsHorse Carriage Ban Officially Passes in N.Y.C., Ending the Central Park Staple  People.com
  
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• Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus - The Guardian

  23-10-2026 15:43 via news.google.com
  Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus  The GuardianHealth officials race to trace source of Nigeria's Ebola infection  ReutersWoman with Ebola in Nigeria confirmed as wife of Swiss diplomat  BBCEbola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand  CNNAuthorities investigating whether first Kenya and Nigeria Ebola cases crossed paths  NPR
  
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• Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say - BBC

  23-10-2026 15:12 via news.google.com
  
  Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say  BBCSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
  
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• Israel orders ‘full lockdown’ of occupied West Bank after 2 soldiers killed in shooting attack - NBC News

  23-10-2026 15:00 via news.google.com
  Israel orders ‘full lockdown’ of occupied West Bank after 2 soldiers killed in shooting attack  NBC NewsPalestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say  The New York TimesPolice clarify AFP photographer had no suspected advance knowledge of West Bank terror attack  YahooIsrael begins demolitions in West Bank City after two soldiers killed in shooting attack  CNNNetanyahu vows vast West Bank military operation after Hamas kills two Israeli soldiers  The Wash
  
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• At Scotland’s ancient Cladh Hallan, homes were full of human bones

  23-10-2026 14:56 via Popular Science
  
  In 2001, archaeologists were painstakingly excavating a dwelling at the Bronze-Age site of Cladh Hallan in  the Outer Hebrides islands off of Scotland’s northwestern coast. The house had been oval in shape, with a low door leading to an interior hearth. Other conveniences included sunken storage areas and stone-lined water storage tanks. Under the floors of these houses, though, and under the feet of the occupants, was a fascinating feature that evokes the opening scenes of a classic horror f
  
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• Knicks reportedly duped employees with championship ring email that was actually a phishing test - CBS Sports

  23-10-2026 14:29 via news.google.com
  
  Knicks reportedly duped employees with championship ring email that was actually a phishing test  CBS SportsKnicks coaches waiting on rings; staffers hit by phishing offer, per report  ESPNReport: MSG sent employees fake email offering Knicks championship rings  theScoreKnicks coaches didn’t get rings on banner night; MSG staff received phishing email: Sources - The Athletic  The New York TimesKnicks Assistants Reportedly Haven't Gotten NBA Championship Rings, MSG Employees Tricked by
  
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• ASUS ProArt P16 Review: A Sleek Showcase For NVIDIA's RTX Spark - Engadget

  23-10-2026 14:00 via news.google.com
  
  ASUS ProArt P16 Review: A Sleek Showcase For NVIDIA's RTX Spark  EngadgetNVIDIA Gives DGX And RTX Systems A 40% AI Inference Boost, While DGX Spark Now Clusters Up To 8 Units For 1 TB Memory  WccftechRTX Spark: Real-World Local AI ⭐  Thurrott.comI've been testing Nvidia's RTX Spark chip to see what it's capable of — and if you want to game, create and vibe code on the go, it’s a great all-around package  TechRadarThis $3,200 RTX Spark laptop still wants me to pay for ad-free Solita
  
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• One person killed in shooting near Paris, French prime minister says - NBC News

  23-10-2026 13:37 via news.google.com
  One person killed in shooting near Paris, French prime minister says  NBC NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
  
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• Where to Buy iPhone Duo Today: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times - MacRumors

  23-10-2026 13:27 via news.google.com
  
  Where to Buy iPhone Duo Today: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times  MacRumorsReview of iPhone Duo: A New Chapter That Redefines a Smartphone’s Purpose  The New York TimesApple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply  ReutersNew iPhone Duo: Fans camp out across Los Angeles for Apple's first foldable smartphone  ABC7 Los AngelesNo, the iPhone Duo isn’t a small phone  The Verge
  
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• Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates - 9to5Google

  23-10-2026 13:15 via news.google.com
  
  Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates  9to5GoogleSamsung Galaxy A55 and A35 Get One UI 9 — but Not Everyone Can Update Yet  TechRepublicOne of Samsung's most popular phones is now getting stable One UI 9 with Android 17  Android AuthoritySamsung is simply unstoppable, spreading the One UI 9 love far and wide for over a dozen phones  PhoneArenaOne UI 9 is coming to your Galaxy phone soon. Here’s when you can expect it  Digital Trends
  
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• Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover - Science Daily

  23-10-2026 13:14 via news.google.com
  
  Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover  Science Daily
  
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• Treasury yields log biggest drop since the 2023 banking crisis. Here’s what’s going on. - MarketWatch

  23-10-2026 13:01 via news.google.com
  Treasury yields log biggest drop since the 2023 banking crisis. Here’s what’s going on.  MarketWatch10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries  CNBCTreasuries’ Link to AI Shows Sharp Shift as Haven Trade Returns  Bloomberg.comStocks extend declines, 10-year Treasury holds below 5%: AlphaCheck  Yahoo FinanceWinter arrives in markets  Financial Times
  
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• What’s the Deal With Billy Evans? A Spoiler-Filled Guide to ‘You Can See Everything’

  23-10-2026 13:00 via NYT > Science and Technology
  “You shouldn’t overbeat scrambled eggs.”
  
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• Duchess Meghan says she heard "disturbing allegations" about dad in 2018, as child sex abuse image probe launched - CBS News

  23-10-2026 12:46 via news.google.com
  
  Duchess Meghan says she heard "disturbing allegations" about dad in 2018, as child sex abuse image probe launched  CBS NewsMeghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018  BBCMeghan Says She Is ‘Distressed’ by Claim Her Father Kept Child Abuse Images  The New York TimesDuchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father  The GuardianMeghan ‘deeply distressed’ by report alleging her dad possessed chil
  
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• Steelers' Aaron Rodgers backs NFL on holding Paris game despite recent unrest - ESPN

  23-10-2026 12:31 via news.google.com
  
  Steelers' Aaron Rodgers backs NFL on holding Paris game despite recent unrest  ESPNUS State Department issues warning to NFL fans in Paris ahead of game  Yahoo SportsWhat to know about Saints-Steelers NFL Paris game amid unrest, protests in city - The Athletic  The New York TimesSaints players are grateful for the week to adjust their bodies to a European time zone  NOLA.comThe Steelers are excited to ‘showcase’ NFL football — and themselves — in France  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  
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• Ben Johnson originally called a punt, but Cairo Santos asked to try a 58-yard field goal - NBC Sports

  23-10-2026 11:48 via news.google.com
  Ben Johnson originally called a punt, but Cairo Santos asked to try a 58-yard field goal  NBC SportsBears' Santos gets redemption with game-sealing FG after 'annoying' miss vs. Pats  ESPNCaleb Williams reacts to Bears' massive win vs. Patriots  Yahoo SportsMike Vrabel’s clock management included an intentional offside penalty  NBC SportsNew England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears Live Score and Stats - October 22, 2026 Gametracker  CBS Sports
  
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