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Two men were mistakenly arrested in the Bronx by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Gary R. Brown, a federal judge, condemned the agency’s actions.
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Reflection AI, a start-up backed by Nvidia, unveiled an open-weight artificial intelligence model meant to compete with Chinese tools — and other U.S. ones.
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Monday’s arguments were highly technical. A decision about whether the case could move forward isn’t expected until June or July.
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Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and also helped prevent osteoarthritis after ACL-like knee injuries, while human cartilage taken from knee replacement patients began producing new, functional joint cartilage after exposure to the same inhibitor.
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The sixth century monastery on the remote Isle of Lismore played an important role in medieval Scotland. The post Elderly residents of tiny Scottish island just uncovered a medieval monastery appeared first on Popular Science .
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Ancient pottery from Tampa Bay appears to have been made by migrant craftspeople who brought specialized Mississippian pottery-making knowledge hundreds of miles south. Remarkably, they even incorporated crushed fragments of older homeland pottery into new vessels, preserving a physical link to their past across generations.
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The civil rights unit has recruited people whose questionable work histories and dearth of education and experience might have disqualified them in the past, former officials said.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit seeks to deepen cooperation with a country rattled by President Trump’s threats against neighboring Greenland.
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The administration has shifted its enforcement of a civil rights law from allegations of sexual misconduct to issues like blocking protections for transgender students.
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Public anger is growing over an exercise that critics say undermines the world’s largest democracy, particularly disenfranchising Muslims under the Hindu nationalist government.
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An autumn of discontent has gripped the country ahead of its presidential election.
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China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.
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Switzerland has lost almost 20 percent of its ice within just five years. One surprising consequence of this melting is that ancient artifacts once frozen in the glaciers are now revealing themselves. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong takes us on a search for ancient objects.
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The separatist party’s victory fell short of clinching a majority that would have all but guaranteed a potential showdown with Ottawa over Canada’s future.
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About 130 million people have been deleted from final or preliminary voter rolls in a process that some government critics have described as opaque.
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A nearly $111B mega-merger unites Paramount and Warner Bros. Here’s how it could affect you and your wallet.
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Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have captured the clearest evidence yet that quark-gluon plasma, the scorching-hot matter that filled the newborn universe, behaves like a true liquid. By tracking individual quarks as they blasted through the plasma, researchers saw them leave behind ripples, splashes, and swirling wakes much like a duck moving through water. The finding suggests this primordial “soup” is so dense that it can slow speeding quarks and respond collectively as a fluid.
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Researchers have captured key steps in a chemical reaction that helps nature transfer energy with remarkable efficiency. Ultrafast X-rays revealed how changes involving electrons and protons are closely linked to the rearrangement of surrounding water molecules. Because similar reactions drive photosynthesis and other energy-conversion processes, the technique could help scientists develop better catalysts, fuel cells, and flow batteries.
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A skull from the now extinct ‘Herugavialis cairensis’ was discovered in the 1920s—and is also missing part of its nose. The post New crocodile species found in rocks of Egypt’s Great Sphinx appeared first on Popular Science .
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GENERAL25
New resolution by the UK's Green Party says the answer is YES
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted a $3.7 billion investment by the military technology company Anduril to build components for nuclear-powered submarines at a Baltimore-area shipyard.
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A lawyer for ABC on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine that was already chilling the network's editorial decisions just weeks before the U.S. midterm elections.
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CBS News' parent company, Paramount Skydance, merged with Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, creating a new company now called Skydance. Jo Ling Kent reports on what this means for audiences.
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Nonpartisan Cook Political Report revises analyses in Kansas, New Hampshire and North Carolina, forecasting Democrats have stronger odds than previously estimated Sign up for Breaking News US email Two media giants, Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, have completed their $110bn merger , creating a new entertainment powerhouse, Skydance. The deal, fiercely contested by several state attorneys general over potential antitrust concerns, formally closed on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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Cornell University, facing growing criticism of how it handled allegations of a 2024 gang rape in a fraternity house, has hired a former top Justice Department official to lead what it calls an independent review. Lilia Luciano has more details.
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Around 250,000 people protested funding cuts in France that have left public schools with leaks, rats and not enough desks. Aiden Stretch reports on the demonstrations that have turned violent.
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Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez has written a new book that argues it's a mistake to think of Hispanic identity as a self-contained ethnicity. Gutierrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss "Sheer Will: Learning to Lead When There is No Path."
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World Health Organization detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last week The World Health Organization has said the risk of an epidemic in Russia is low after the sudden death of a lab technician who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia. Darya Shipilova, who was 28, died last week, two days after falling ill. Russian media reports suggested she may have become infected after an accident at her workplace , where dangerous pathogens are kept and studied. Continue reading...
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President Trump said Monday that his super PAC will start paying for the controversial taxpayer-funded "Love Me" ads the White House recently rolled out. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Chris Meagher join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump "deranged and dangerous" after he suggested letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
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Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones New Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and catastrophic glacier melts in the near future, as greenhouse gas levels hit record highs, a new report about the nation’s climate has revealed. Released on Wednesday, the Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report shows New Zealand is experiencing mounting climate pressures, which will have wide-reaching implications for the environment, native species and communities. Continue reading...
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CBS News has identified 10 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
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A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
BBC World52m7
Frequent outages have fuelled protests against the government of interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
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Commissioner said Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiries Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian privacy regulator has opened an investigation into the China-based software company behind the HeyCyan app in Kmart’s $89 smartglasses, following public outrage over the covert use of the devices. In August, Guardian Australia reported Kmart had sold out of the Anko-branded discount version of Meta’s smartglasses that can capture images and record high-definition video, which led to widespread concern and calls to ban or restrict their use. Continue reading...
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Equinor warns it may shun further investments in the UK if new oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
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A tropical storm brewing in the Gulf could soon hit the U.S. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser reports.
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More than a quarter-million people poured into the streets across France on Tuesday, a dramatic development in a student-led movement that began at a single high school. In some cities, police and protesters clashed. French officials condemned what they called "extreme violence." Deema Zein reports.
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Menasha, Wisconsin, had more than a thousand homes wiped out by a tornado on July 27 and the federal disaster assistance request remains unanswered. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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Ahead of the midterm elections, the Department of Justice is leading a high-profile effort to catch and prosecute people they say illegally cast ballots, sometimes holding televised press conferences to make the announcements. But there is no evidence to support President Trump's false claims of widespread voter fraud that skews election results. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.
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Several cities shatter temperatures for time of year as extreme heat warnings in place along California coast An unprecedented heatwave has gripped southern California, boosting temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal for autumn. Monday was a notably sweltering day for several cities. Continue reading...
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The Taliban's return in Afghanistan has brought economic collapse and deep uncertainty, especially for young people. Afghans are still trying to flee in search of safety. At the same time, more than a million who had escaped are now returning, many of them deported from neighboring countries. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report.
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CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik, managing editor for Sabato's Crystal Ball, join "The Takeout" to talk about the latest poll numbers with midterm elections less than a month away.
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Cornell University said Tuesday it is bringing on a former Justice Department official to review its handling of sexual misconduct claims, including the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a former student at a fraternity house​.
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MARKETS FINANCE10
Macro monetary5
Imports and the trade deficit have ballooned in recent months, defying the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce it through tariffs.
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Reading marked a sixth consecutive merchandise-trade surplus and the biggest since May 2022, and came in well above the roughly C$1.5 billion economists anticipated.
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Kevin Warsh wants investors to focus on the economy and not the Fed. Last week, his top lieutenants stepped in to reset bets on an October rate increase.
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The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent on Tuesday, exceeding its previous peak set in August and taking its gain this year to more than 14 percent.
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U.S. imports were higher than exports by about $106 billion in August, with the U.S. buying more products like crude oil, gold and semiconductors from abroad.
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Equities earnings4
Most U.S. stocks are down, but the market’s AI engine is firing on all cylinders.
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Plus, Brent crude climbs and chip stocks are mixed
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U.S. stocks rose and the broad S&P 500 hit a record high as artificial-intelligence bets regained upward momentum.
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After a legal battle, the two Hollywood giants have become one. But the new company is saddled with debt, and in a memo to employees, its leaders hinted at cost cuts.
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Commodities energy1
It takes a long time to build new nuclear plants. So, some U.S. companies are looking to get more electricity out of reactors that already exist.
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Ai governance2
In the age of A.I. disinformation, we all need to use the tools of counterespionage to find the truth.
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After a previous solution angered mathematicians, the company characterized the new release as being more responsive to concerns about A.I. disrupting research.
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The Nvidia-backed company is targeting an IPO in 2027.
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Public policy22
Different blocs are moving left. They could swing key Senate races.
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A day after the president said his super PAC would pay for the ads, which had drawn bipartisan backlash, officials said that he meant moving forward. A new taxpayer-funded ad aired Tuesday.
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According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Union members, parents and teachers joined the demonstrations, broadening the student-led protest movement that has closed hundreds of French high schools since late September.
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Chaos in schools, on the streets and in the markets is rooted in France’s struggles to fund its social welfare state, with a presidential election approaching.
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In an interview, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said he is open to negotiation but will do “whatever it takes” to get the budget through.
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From spoofing hypersonic missiles to jamming drone signals, combat zones are in the grip of an electronic arms race.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the most recent faith community to come out strongly against online gambling.
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Sitting on your hands is not an option when democracy is at stake.
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The Bolsonaro family emerged triumphant in Brazil’s elections, mounting a surprising political resurrection in Latin America’s largest nation.
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The university hired Sally Yates, a career federal prosecutor, to investigate how it handled a former student’s claim she was raped in 2024.
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Audio recordings capture months of warnings, confusion and attacks in the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iranian oil exports.
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After an apparent lab accident in Siberia, Moscow is reverting to its old Soviet ways.
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Christians aren’t the only ones who have faced regulation and mistreatment by the Chinese Communist Party.
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Students discuss the record of the party in power and the biggest issues for young voters in the upcoming midterms.
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The president’s reversal follows criticism that using taxpayer dollars to fund campaign-like television ads was improper and may violate federal law.
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James Blair and Chris LaCivita, who are leading the president’s congressional campaign operation, traveled to Republika Srpska to provide election advice.
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Union members, parents, teachers and others took part in mass demonstrations around the country, backing student demands that the government invest more in schools.
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The Spanish Supreme Court canceled an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, who has been living in self-imposed exile in Belgium.
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Plus, a former German spy chief was arrested on suspicion of espionage and Google and Constellation Energy struck a 20-year nuclear-power deal.
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Leftists riot in defense of a welfare state the country can no longer afford.
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The regime isn’t done attacking, and the U.K. is its terror playground.
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Regulation antitrust3
Rolling back emissions regulations for shipping would harm public health.
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The claimants said that after the killings, the London Bullion Market Association should have withheld stamp of approval for a Tanzanian mine.
WSJ World News4h6
The Can-Am Spyder has a devoted fan base across the United States. Now it’s a casualty in the trade war with Canada.
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The deal is the largest-ever “uprate” project, one that squeezes more power out of existing reactors, between a nuclear-power provider and a tech company.
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Scientists say that if the woman did die of plague, it is unlikely to have spread widely around Russia or to other countries.
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A ketogenic diet increased small-intestinal tumors in cancer-prone mice while reducing tumors in the colon, revealing a strikingly different response within neighboring parts of the gut. Researchers traced the increased risk not to ketones, but to the way intestinal stem cells processed the diet’s high levels of fat. That fat-burning activity pushed the cells to multiply more rapidly, potentially raising the chance of cancerous changes.
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Predatory wasps are hijacking shelters built by tropical trees for their ant defenders, potentially disrupting an ancient partnership that protects the plants from hungry insects. The takeover is far more common in disturbed landscapes such as oil palm plantations and could have lasting consequences for forest recovery and evolution.
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Understanding their backup brain fuel could help treat human neurological diseases. The post Bullfrogs have a brain superpower appeared first on Popular Science .
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Even though many questions remain unanswered, the death probably isn’t cause for panic.
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Interest in fertility treatments is down—even if the actual procedures are booming.
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Couples who exercise together report better communication, healthier conflict resolution, and lower marital stress than those who work out alone. Even something as simple as taking a walk together may create valuable opportunities to talk, listen, and feel more connected.
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Colorectal cancer in young people is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with researchers finding most patients age 21 or younger already had Stage III or IV disease. Because symptoms like rectal bleeding, weight loss, abdominal pain, and bowel changes may be overlooked, researchers are calling for greater vigilance.
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New mothers paired with patient navigators were much more likely to receive postpartum care, depression screening, preventive testing, and ongoing primary care. By helping with barriers such as transportation, childcare, scheduling, and confusing medical information, navigators may provide a powerful way to improve women’s long-term health.
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In a small study, sleeping near the scent of Hinoki root essential oil was linked to fewer nighttime awakenings, better morning alertness, and brain-wave changes associated with smoother sleep onset. The findings suggest an overlooked forestry byproduct could someday become a natural ingredient in sleep and relaxation products.
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A compound in vanilla pods has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. The post Vanilla could help heal wounds appeared first on Popular Science .
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Ancient history archaeology1
A team investigating a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey says new evidence is strengthening its case that the site could hold the remains of Noah's Ark.
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FILM MEDIA1
Vertical soap operas for your phone have taken over film and TV production, and they may soon need no humans at all.
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STRATEGY BUSINESS2
Watch how Zvernec residents are pushing back against plans to build hotels, casinos and a water park where villagers once farmed.
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Maryland is offering grants to struggling businesses impacted by the ongoing construction of the Purple Line.
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INCERTA ENVIRONMENTAL1
There’s no limiting principle to its suit on harm from CO2.
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CULTURE LIFE1
A government campaign transformed a Chinese-inspired noodle dish into a symbol of Thailand's national identity. The post Inventing Pad Thai appeared first on JSTOR Daily .
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MISC5
As extreme heat and severe weather move through the region, several July 4th celebrations across the DMV area are being postponed or rescheduled.
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Former Deputy AG Sally Yates will review Cornell’s handling of an alleged fraternity gang rape amid protests, vandalism, calls for a no-confidence vote and newly revealed student sanctions.
Fox 5 DC News2h5
Officials determined that a goalkeeper from the Democratic Republic of Congo did not have the correct paperwork, documents show. But no action was taken, renewing questions about FIFA’s governance.
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To celebrate World Space Week, the ESA and Pokémon are joining forces. The post Pikachu spent 67 days in space appeared first on Popular Science .
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Strychnine produces a 'jittery, revved-up sensation'—until the body starts shutting down. The post At the 1904 Olympics, a marathoner took rat poison to win gold appeared first on Popular Science .
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