The problem with structured maths (it doesn’t exist):
A new maths curriculum is coming ahead of schedule. But researchers are worried about the lack of evidence ...
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Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts: An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded ...
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Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers: The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall ...
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Quick Glance: IRS Recovers $1.3 Billion from Wealthy Tax Evaders
- The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax evaders since last fall due to increased enforcement efforts.
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted that the top 1% of wealthy Americans owed over one-fifth of all unpaid taxes in 2019.
- Nearly 80% of the 1,600 millionaires targeted by the IRS have made payments, resulting in over $1.1 billion recovered.
- Additionally, the IRS launched a Direct File program for simple tax returns, leading to over $90 million in refunds.
Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, 'the face of renewal': Analysis: The young Māori queen's direction was set by anger at land confiscations; now she ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/09/06/kuini-nga-wai-hono-i-te-po-the-face-of-renewal/
Quick Glance: New Māori Queen as Symbol of Change
- The new Māori queen, Nga wai hono i te po, represents a 'new dawn' for the Māori community.
- Amid political challenges and the pursuit of unity, she exemplifies leadership and commitment to Māori rights.
- Her cultural knowledge and family influence position her as a key figure in revitalizing Māori culture.
- The Kiingitanga faces the challenge of remaining relevant as Nga wai hono i te po navigates her own path in today's political landscape.
School fire: Emergency doors were closed from outside, watchman was missing: The school had delayed opening by a week and the learners had only been in the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001502341/school-fire-emergency-doors-were-closed-from-outside-watchman-was-missing
Americans lost $5.6 billion last year in cryptocurrency fraud scams, the FBI says
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Scoop: White House, Dems plot to make GOP submit to 3-month spending bill: House Republicans are pushing for a six-month bill.
axios.com/2024/09/08/spending-bill-congress-white-house
Donald Trump could turn Elon Musk into an American oligarch: Musk’s potential foray into government would represent a striking development for the billionaire.
politico.com/news/2024/09/07/trump-elon-musk-government-position-00177845
Quick Glance: Trump Proposes Efficiency Commission for Government Reform
- Donald Trump called for the establishment of an efficiency commission in New York, tasked with auditing the federal government and suggesting significant reforms to cut costs.
- Elon Musk was named as the commission's leader, which aims to save 'billions and billions' despite potential conflicts of interest due to his business ties.
- Trump announced intentions to reduce existing regulations and lower the corporate tax rate to 15%, while proposing new protectionist measures on foreign goods.
- He criticized the economic agenda of opponent Kamala Harris, claiming his plans would stimulate economic growth, countering reports from experts suggesting otherwise.
Israeli soldiers killed American in West Bank, witness tells AP: An anti-settlement protester in the West Bank tells The Associated Press he witnessed Israeli ...
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Quick Glance: American Woman Shot Dead During West Bank Protest
- Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American woman, was shot dead by Israeli soldiers during an anti-settlement protest in the West Bank.
- The U.S. government expressed concern over the incident, while Turkey announced efforts to seek justice for its citizen.
- Eygi was shot in the head shortly after a communal prayer turned violent, resulting in clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces.
- Palestinian officials noted that the killing reflects increased repression of protests in the region, with over 690 Palestinians reportedly killed by Israeli fire since October 7.
Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural Hub Turns to Selling Land to Stay Afloat: In a city where real estate has long ruled the economy and the cultural scene ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-03/hong-kong-s-west-kowloon-cultural-hub-turns-to-selling-land-to-stay-afloat
PMQs: Keir Starmer defends cutting winter fuel payments: During PMQs, Sir Keir Starmer says he had to take "tough decisions to stabilise the economy".
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Quick Glance: Pension Reform Risks Fuel Payments for Seniors
- Five out of six pensioners below the poverty line may risk losing their winter fuel payments, according to former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb.
- Analysis indicates that around 1.6 million older individuals do not receive pension credit despite living below the poverty threshold.
- The government plans to limit winter fuel payments to those on pension credit or other means-tested benefits, drawing criticism from various groups.
- Alternative methods for targeting fuel payments are being considered, but current proposals may leave many vulnerable pensioners without support.
Feeling the heat as Earth breaks yet another record for hottest summer: Summer 2024 sweltered to Earth's hottest on record, making it even more likely that this ...
phys.org/news/2024-09-earth-hottest-summer.html
Quick Glance: Summer 2024: Record Heat Expected Worldwide
- Summer 2024 was the hottest on record, with a global average temperature of 16.8°C.
- While the UK experienced its coolest summer since 2015, many European countries faced extreme heat waves.
- Climate experts warn that rising temperatures and extreme weather events are increasing due to climate change.
- The likelihood of 2024 becoming the hottest year on record is high, as significant cooling in the coming months appears unlikely.
That photo of people wearing 'Nebraska Walz's for Trump' shirts? They're distant cousins
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Quick Glance: Family Feud: Walz Relatives Publicly Support Trump
- A viral photo shows eight relatives of Tim Walz wearing 'Walz's for Trump' shirts.
- These relatives are linked to Walz through his paternal great-uncle and have not revealed their identities.
- Walz's brother Jeff publicly criticized him on Facebook, expressing opposition to his ideology.
- The family tensions intensified due to Jeff's remarks and the upcoming elections.
US accuses Russia of spreading disinformation before November election: The Biden administration has announced criminal charges, the seizure of internet domains ...
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Quick Glance: US Plans to Accuse Russia of Election Disinformation
- The Biden administration is set to accuse Russia of disinformation campaigns related to the U.S. presidential election.
- The upcoming announcement from Attorney General Merrick Garland will highlight U.S. concerns regarding Russian activities and indicate potential legal actions against those involved.
- Russia employs increasingly sophisticated techniques to manipulate voter demographics and swing-state voters through social media narratives advancing its interests.
- Tactics include using state media like RT and fake websites to propagate anti-U.S. messages while obscuring the origins of such content.
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Reading sample "Ugly words": Science: With chatterboxes into the expertocracy: The book provides a disturbing look into the linguistic depths of new right ...
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Ministers introduce plans to remove all hereditary peers from Lords: Government’s bill would prevent the 92 remaining peers who inherited their titles from ...
theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/sep/05/ministers-introduce-plans-to-remove-all-hereditary-peers-from-lords
Quick Glance: Hereditary Peers to Lose Seats in House of Lords
- The remaining 92 hereditary peers in the UK will lose their right to sit and vote in the House of Lords, marking the most significant parliamentary reform in 25 years.
- This change concludes reforms initiated by the Blair government in 1999, which excluded the majority of hereditary peers, allowing only 92 to remain pending further changes.
- The affected peers are predominantly older, white men, some of whom have a centuries-old family history in the House of Lords.
- While retaining their ceremonial roles, prominent peers such as the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain will lose their voting rights in the upper chamber.
Top Zelensky deputy resigns amid new flurry of Russian attacks on Ukraine: It's the biggest cabinet leadership shakeup for Kyiv since Russia's invasion ...
axios.com/2024/09/04/ukraine-foreign-minister-resign-russia-war-zelensky
Quick Glance: Ukraine Developments: Attacks and Government Reshuffle
- The IMF has commenced a fifth review of its lending program for Ukraine to secure $1.1 billion in additional financing.
- In Lviv, seven people, including three children, died in a Russian attack, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew calls for long-range weaponry.
- Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has submitted his resignation amid a larger government reshuffle that has seen multiple ministers step down.
- Ukraine repelled new airstrikes while Poltava declared three days of mourning following an attack that resulted in numerous casualties.
Ukrainian AK-74-Equipped FPV Drone Engages Russian Forces for the First Time: A Ukrainian aerial scout told Kyiv Post that while the technology shows promise ...
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Trump Bombs His Big Speech Debuting Elon Musk’s Commission: Donald Trump was set to deliver a big economic speech that would unveil a new commission to crack ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-bombs-his-big-economics-speech.html
Legal experts want Judge Cannon removed from Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents case: Former federal judge Nancy Gertner and two legal scholars say rulings by Judge ...
npr.org/2024/09/04/nx-s1-5100673/judge-cannon-removal-trump-mar-a-lago-documents-case
Quick Glance: Request to Remove Judge Cannon from Trump Case
- The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is requesting the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove Judge Aileen Cannon from overseeing the former President Trump case.
- CREW claims Cannon has made numerous attempts to undermine the prosecution, including dismissing critical documents.
- Concerns about Cannon's potential bias and her slow management of the case have been raised in the filing.
- The appeals court is anticipated to rule against Cannon again, as her unprecedented decisions have drawn significant scrutiny.
Finally a chance to achieve the goal for Māoridom set in 1858: Opinion: The Kiingitanga is now much more influential and widely respected than before ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/09/05/finally-a-chance-to-achieve-the-objective-for-maoridom-intended-in-1858/
Jimmy McCain, son of John McCain, registers as a Democrat and backs Harris: One of John McCain's four children has registered as a Democrat and will vote for ...
apnews.com/article/jimmy-mccain-endorse-kamala-harris-vance-31556735c27e032f19799af14ab0b9d2
Quick Glance: Jimmy McCain Endorses Kamala Harris as a Democrat
- Jimmy McCain, son of the late Senator John McCain, has registered as a Democrat and is backing Vice President Kamala Harris.
- His decision to leave the Republican Party came during a nine-month overseas deployment and reflects his discontent with Trump's influence over the GOP.
- McCain criticized Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, emphasizing that those buried there do not have political opinions.
- Jimmy McCain's endorsement illustrates the Democrats’ efforts to connect with traditional conservatives disillusioned by Trump’s agenda.
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ALERT: Website of IPPIS Secretariat in Accountant-General’s Office Is Unsecure: It is now 461 days since the secure sockets layer of the official website of the ...
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Boeing Starliner returns to Earth without NASA astronauts: Boeing’s first astronaut mission is finally over. The company’s empty Starliner capsule landed in the ...
apnews.com/article/nasa-stuck-astronauts-boeing-starliner-92dca67a1fbecf05f5f0e6e2e79afc3b
Quick Glance: Boeing Starliner Returns Successfully, But Uncrewed
- Boeing's Starliner capsule successfully returned to Earth after nearly three months in space, but without astronauts onboard.
- The capsule landed in New Mexico after successfully navigating a challenging reentry through Earth's atmosphere.
- NASA opted against a crewed return due to concerns about orientation and technical issues encountered during the flight.
- The future of the Starliner program remains uncertain, as Boeing has already spent over a billion dollars addressing ongoing problems.
Bexar County OKs voter registration outreach, defying Paxton: The move escalates a brewing fight with Texas Republicans over initiatives to proactively send ...
texastribune.org/2024/09/03/texas-voter-registration-applications-ken-paxton-bexar-county/
Quick Glance: Bexar County Defies Paxton with Voter Registration Plan
- Bexar County officials have decided to send voter registration forms to residents, ignoring threats from Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- The approval of a $393,000 outreach contract followed heated discussions where local GOP activists condemned the initiative as illegal.
- Democratic commissioners dismissed Paxton's legal threats as misleading and emphasized the nonpartisan nature of the outreach efforts.
- The plan's approval occurs amid rising tensions between Republican leaders and large Texas counties advocating for proactive voter registration initiatives.
RFK Jr. must remain on the Michigan ballot, judge says: A Michigan judge has ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on the presidential ballot ...
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Quick Glance: Court Denies RFK Jr.'s Bid to Remove Name from Ballot
- A Michigan judge ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cannot withdraw from the ballot after suspending his campaign and endorsing Donald Trump.
- The judge supported the Secretary of State's decision, stating that minor party candidates cannot withdraw once nominated at a state convention.
- The Natural Law Party opposes Kennedy's withdrawal, arguing it jeopardizes their future ballot access.
- Kennedy claimed his withdrawal was timely and legally valid, but the judge noted it would harm the party's interests.
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Spectrum podcast: Do animals have a personality?: Research suggests that animals also have a personality and a character.
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Harris calls Trump's appearance at Arlington Cemetery a 'political stunt' : Vice President Kamala Harris says former President Donald Trump “disrespected sacred ...
apnews.com/article/harris-trump-arlington-national-cemetery-afghanistan-403925774d9ca65034b7a3281701d7f6
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounds Arlington Cemetery's Section 60
- Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, primarily designated for fallen U.S. veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, has become controversial following an attempt by a cemetery staff member to stop a photo opportunity for the Trump campaign.
- An altercation occurred between cemetery personnel and Trump campaign representatives, as only authorized staff are permitted to take photographs in this area.
- Arlington National Cemetery's rules explicitly prohibit political campaign activities, and the cemetery confirmed that a report regarding the incident had been filed, without providing further details.
- Trump also laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, amidst ongoing controversies regarding his activities in Section 60.
SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk: A billionaire has rocketed back to space, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk ...
apnews.com/article/spacex-polaris-dawn-private-spacewalk-707e90a2868ce37f8c0c2028004f91b9
Elon Musk Says He ‘Can’t Wait’ For Trump Administration Position: Here’s What They’ve Said About Working Together
forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/09/03/elon-musk-says-he-cant-wait-for-trump-administration-position-heres-what-theyve-said-about-working-together/
German chancellor Olaf Scholz worried by far-right surge after regional election wins
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/09/02/germany-elections-far-right-party-olaf-scholz/75044747007/
Quick Glance: AfD Achieves Historic Win in State Election
- The far-right AfD party won the regional election in Thuringia with 32.8% of the votes, surpassing the CDU at 23.6%.
- This marks the first time a far-right party has secured the most seats in a German state parliament since World War II.
- AfD is likely to be excluded from power due to a lack of majority and refusal from rival parties to cooperate.
- The AfD's success poses a setback for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, as the SPD and its partners received poor results.
'The Wild Robot' depicts technology and nature coexisting: “The Wild Robot,” an animated science fiction story by DreamWorks, explores both the good and the bad ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/tiff-2024-the-wild-robot-depicts-technology-nature-coexisting-2024-09-08/
Quick Glance: The Emotional Journey of The Wild Robot
- Chris Sanders brings to life a heartwarming story about a robotic mother and her unconventional son in 'The Wild Robot.'
- The animation and original score by Kris Bowers elevate the film, while Lupita Nyong'o and Pedro Pascal deliver outstanding voice performances.
- The narrative explores themes of identity and unexpected family bonds, combined with witty dialogue and visual humor.
- With impressive animation and compelling storytelling, this DreamWorks film has the potential to become a modern classic.
Small, harmless asteroid burns up in Earth's atmosphere over the Philippines: A small asteroid discovered on Wednesday harmlessly burned up in Earth's atmosphere ...
phys.org/news/2024-09-small-harmless-asteroid-earth-atmosphere.html
Quick Glance: Small Asteroid Burns Up Over Philippines
- A small asteroid approximately one meter wide disintegrated in a spectacular fireball over the Philippines.
- Designated as 2024 RW1, the asteroid was only detected shortly before burning up and posed no threat to Earth.
- Clear weather allowed many to capture photos and videos of the event, which was shared widely on social media.
- Space agencies, including NASA, are developing methods to counter potentially dangerous asteroids, with plans for the NEO Surveyor to detect smaller ones.
Trump eyes plan that may give Elon Musk role in auditing U.S. agencies: Elon Musk may seek to join Trump’s government efficiency commission, raising concerns ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/02/trump-elon-musk-commission-doge/
Quick Glance: Trump Plans Commission with Musk for Budget Review
- Donald Trump and his advisers are considering a commission led by prominent business executives to identify and cut wasteful government programs.
- Elon Musk has expressed interest in joining this commission, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
- Trump suggested Musk could serve as a consultant but noted his business commitments would prevent him from joining the Cabinet.
- The commission is seen as a response to the need for spending cuts and debt management, while Musk stands to benefit from a closer political alliance with Trump.
Senate bills would cut pay for federal employees working remotely: These measures would discourage talented professionals from joining or remaining in the ...
thehill.com/opinion/technology/4855211-senate-bills-threaten-federal-workforce/
Four things that could complicate Congress’s efforts to avert shutdown : Congress is staring down a deadline this month to prevent a government shutdown ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4856504-congress-government-shutdown-complications/
UK says it's suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law
apnews.com/article/uk-israel-arms-sales-c13210a21f1df7ef060f06a7a34addd1
Johnson rallies House GOP on shutdown fight: The House has just 13 scheduled session days before Sept. 30, when funding would lapse.
axios.com/2024/09/04/johnson-rallies-house-gop-on-shutdown-fight
China's secret spaceplane is back after 268 days and placing secret objects in orbit
wionews.com/science/chinas-secret-spaceplane-is-back-after-268-days-and-placing-secret-objects-in-orbit-756669
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Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 election: Myanmar's military government will conduct a nationwide population and household census in October ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-junta-census-promised-2025-election-4581236
Keytruda, Opdivo to become available to patients with advanced cancer for free: Pharmac estimates 1000 more people will access these treatments in the first year ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527467/keytruda-opdivo-to-become-available-to-patients-with-advanced-cancer-for-free
OPINION | Donald Trump politicized science with lethal consequences, and he’ll do it again
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I grew up in Minnesota. I'll take Kim Reynolds' values over Tim Walz's extremism.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/09/01/kim-reynolds-values-beat-tim-walz-extremism-minnesota-iowa/74989276007/
Insider: Trump's go-to Michigan auto worker has a history in conservative politics
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/08/31/republican-donald-trump-go-to-michigan-auto-worker-brian-pannebecker-ford-cornel-west-mike-rogers/75015878007/
Researchers make sound waves travel in one direction only, with implications for electromagnetic wave technology
phys.org/news/2024-09-implications-electromagnetic-technology.html
Red-light therapy. Cryotherapy. Hyperbaric chambers: The race to stay forever young
smh.com.au/national/red-light-therapy-cryotherapy-hyperbaric-chambers-the-race-to-stay-forever-young-20240801-p5jylb.html
Opinion | Why We Love to Believe That Our Names Shape Our Destinies: The weird, mostly bad science of nominative determinism.
nytimes.com/2024/09/08/opinion/names-destiny-nominative-determinism.html
Solution to a cosmic mystery—the eccentric orbits of trans-Neptunian objects: New evidence suggests that billions of years ago, a star may have passed very close ...
phys.org/news/2024-09-solution-cosmic-mystery-eccentric-orbits.html
Interview with Nobel Prize winner and mother of the mRNA vaccine Katalin Karikó.: For years, Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó experienced setbacks - | until her ...
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Wildfires Are Contaminating Water Supplies: Wildfires don’t just destroy forest—they can increase sediment in rivers and reservoirs, spark algae blooms ...
wired.com/story/wildfires-are-contaminating-water-supplies/
NASA spacecraft to study Jupiter moon's underground ocean cleared for October launch
apnews.com/article/jupiter-europa-clipper-nasa-d5b5a724b1802c601400e6d38fef06dd
Cooper Union surprises seniors with free tuition: The Cooper Union told its seniors that they would receive free tuition this year. The New York college hopes to ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/09/04/cooper-union-free-tuition-seniors/
Teens win $50,000 for flood forecasting computer model : This year's first place Earth Prize went to four teens for developing a new way to visualize flood risk ...
businessinsider.com/teens-win-50000-earth-prize-flood-forecasting-model-2024-8
Yes, corn can sweat. And it may be why hot Midwestern summers are getting more humid
pbs.org/newshour/science/yes-corn-can-sweat-and-it-may-be-why-hot-midwestern-summers-are-getting-more-humid
Christa McAuliffe, still pioneering, is first woman with a statue on New Hampshire capitol grounds
apnews.com/article/christa-mcauliffe-statue-new-hampshire-challenger-5487cf9130e726ae7f01f55d9c1861ec
Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster? The answer could be under the shell: A wave of odd-colored lobsters has showed up in fishers' traps, supermarket seafood ...
abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/rare-rare-colored-lobster-scientists-answer-shell-113480364
Ancient Hindu text Rig Veda contains oldest-known reference to total solar eclipse
wionews.com/science/ancient-hindu-text-rig-veda-contains-oldest-known-reference-to-total-solar-eclipse-755496
Titanic front tip from 'I'm flying' movie scene is falling apart: It's the latest sign that the famous shipwreck is gradually degrading from bacteria ...
businessinsider.com/titanic-front-from-im-flying-movie-scene-falling-apart-2024-9
The big idea: how the ‘protege effect’ can help you learn almost anything: Explaining things to another person – or a rubber duck – can boost your understanding ...
theguardian.com/books/article/2024/sep/09/the-big-idea-how-the-protege-effect-can-help-you-learn-almost-anything
SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission aiming for history with first private spacewalk: The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a daring multiday orbital expedition that will ...
phys.org/news/2024-09-spacex-polaris-dawn-mission-aiming.html
Quick Glance: Polaris Dawn: Historic Spacewalk and Record-Breaking Mission
- The Polaris Dawn mission launched Tuesday morning with a civilian crew aboard a SpaceX capsule.
- The mission aims to conduct the first commercial spacewalk and reach record altitudes.
- SpaceX and Jared Isaacman plan to surpass the 853-mile height achieved during the Gemini 11 mission.
- A risky spacewalk is scheduled for the third day of the mission, exposing the crew to the vacuum of space.
Apple Adds AI Writing Tools to the iPhone 16. Here's Why That Could Be a Problem.
entrepreneur.com/business-news/apple-adds-ai-writing-to-iphone-16-for-texts-emails/479573
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Democracy - | How we make it better - | Quarks Daily Special: Going to vote? Does it help? Can we "little people" actually do anything? Yes, says science ...
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Klarna CEO Says AI Could Help Reduce Company Headcount By 50%: Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski said that AI could take over 1,800 jobs currently done by human ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/klarna-ceo-aims-to-cut-half-of-workforce-give-ai-the-work/479322
Biden Seeks Stronger Rules to Lower Mental-Health-Care Costs: The White House is taking steps to lower mental-health-care costs, seeking to ensure that Americans ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-09/biden-seeks-stronger-rules-to-lower-mental-health-care-costs
Quick Glance: E-Bikes and E-Scooters: Risky Convenience?
- The use of e-bikes and e-scooters is rapidly increasing, leading to a rise in injuries.
- From 2017 to 2022, e-bike injuries surged from 751 to 23,493, while e-scooter injuries grew by over 45% annually.
- Most accidents occurred in urban areas, with many riders not wearing helmets and some under the influence of alcohol.
- To avoid injuries, riders should wear helmets, follow traffic rules, and drive defensively.
Methane emissions are rising faster than ever, research shows: The world has not hit the brakes on methane emissions, a powerful driver of climate change ...
phys.org/news/2024-09-methane-emissions-faster.html
Apple iPhone Lacks AI Wow Factor, Why Oracle Is More Impressive for Markets. And 5 Other Things to Know Today.
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Narayana Murthy says coaching classes are ‘wrong way to help children’: During a book launch, Narayana Murthy criticized coaching classes for detracting from ...
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Boeing's beleaguered Starliner returns home without astronauts - Science & Tech - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/culture/2024/09/09/boeings-beleaguered-starliner-returns-home-without-astronauts.html
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Missions Launches With First-Ever Private Space Walk Planned: SpaceX launched a rocket carrying four private astronauts to space ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-10/spacex-launches-crew-for-first-ever-private-space-walk-mission
Paid articlePaywallNew Charlotte museum plans range from a ‘Bridgerton’ party to Jane Goodall’s hologram
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This is the worst song to play during sex, according to science — and it's a song about sex
nypost.com/2024/09/07/lifestyle/the-best-and-worst-songs-to-have-sex-to-right-now-science/
Mystery of Stonehenge deepens as researchers say Altar Stone not from Orkney : Archaeologists have remained puzzled regarding the origin of the iconic standing ...
wionews.com/science/mystery-of-stonehenge-deepens-as-researchers-say-altar-stone-not-from-orkney-756906
Video evidence: Japanese eels escape from their predator's stomach: Many prey species have defensive tactics to escape being eaten by their would-be predators ...
phys.org/news/2024-09-video-evidence-japanese-eels-predator.html
Building your first PC? 5 essential tips that'll ensure success: Assembling your own PC may not be rocket science, but there are still some gotchas to be ...
pcworld.com/article/2447892/building-your-first-pc-essential-tips-for-a-successful-start.html
Jaw-Dropping Video Shows Earth’s Massive Changes Over The Years: The video reconstructs Earth’s surface evolution, presented as a relative plate motion model and ...
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ISRO alerts on potential collision with asteroid ‘God of Chaos’, warns of ‘worst case scenario and existential threat’
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In 'Hope for Cynics,' researcher explores how seeing the good in others is good for you
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Laughing frog gets added to Australia's fauna. Here's what it is... : The wildlife of Australia became richer with the addition of 750 new species ...
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Elon Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years : SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the ...
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Quick Glance: Musk Announces Uncrewed Starship Mars Mission Timeline
- SpaceX plans to launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.
- Elon Musk stated these missions will test the reliability of landing on Mars.
- If successful, the first crewed flights to Mars could occur in four years.
- Musk aims to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars within about 20 years.
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