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Palantir Launches New Tech Platform for USCIS Amid Ongoing Immigration Debate
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1ย day, 15ย hours ago

Palantir Launches New Tech Platform for USCIS Amid Ongoing Immigration Debate

Palantir, a leading data analytics company, has begun working on a tech platform for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency, which handles immigration services and has referred individuals to ICE for potential enforcement. The c

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Startup Stardust Solutions Aims to Revolutionize Climate Change Fight with Geoengineering Plan
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15ย hours, 22ย minutes ago

Startup Stardust Solutions Aims to Revolutionize Climate Change Fight with Geoengineering Plan

Stardust Solutions, an Israel-based startup, has proposed a geoengineering solution to combat climate change by launching aircraft into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight, potentially cooling the planet. However, solar geoengineering researchers ex

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Google Elevates AI Infrastructure Chief Amid Industry Arms Race
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15ย hours, 27ย minutes ago

Google Elevates AI Infrastructure Chief Amid Industry Arms Race

Google has elevated Amin Vahdat to chief technologist for AI infrastructure, a newly created position, in a move underscoring the company's significant investment in AI infrastructure. Vahdat, a seasoned computer scientist with over 15 years of exper

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OSHA Investigates Severe Crane Accident at SpaceX's Starbase Facility
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21ย hours, 26ย minutes ago

OSHA Investigates Severe Crane Accident at SpaceX's Starbase Facility

A construction worker at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas was severely injured in November when a metal support fell from a crane, crushing him. The incident has prompted an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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UK Online Habits Shift: Brits Now Spend 4 Hours and 16 Minutes Per Day Online
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UK Online Habits Shift: Brits Now Spend 4 Hours and 16 Minutes Per Day Online

UK adults have increased their daily online time by 31 minutes, spending an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This shift raises concerns about the potential displacement of offline activities

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Nature Corrects Mammalian Striatal Interneuron Study with Author Name Fix
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3ย hours, 17ย minutes ago

Nature Corrects Mammalian Striatal Interneuron Study with Author Name Fix

A correction has been made to a recent article published in Nature, correcting the author's name "Mengyi Song" from an initial misspelling. This correction affects the HTML and PDF versions of the article, ensuring accuracy in the author information.

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Israeli Startup Aims to Reverse Climate Change with $60M Solar Geoengineering Breakthrough
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9ย hours, 24ย minutes ago

Israeli Startup Aims to Reverse Climate Change with $60M Solar Geoengineering Breakthrough

Stardust Solutions, an Israel-based startup, is making a bold claim that its geoengineering technology can reverse the effects of climate change for a price, with the potential to rake in over $1 billion annually from nations. The company's proprieta

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Zohran Mamdani's Groundbreaking Campaign Cracks Code on Voter Engagement
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1ย day, 3ย hours ago

Zohran Mamdani's Groundbreaking Campaign Cracks Code on Voter Engagement

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's surprise win has sparked interest in his unconventional campaign approach, which combined a robust online presence with a massive ground game, featuring over 100,000 volunteers knocking on doors across the city. T

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Venezuelan Nobel Laureate Defies Odds, Arrives in Oslo Amid Secret Journey
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3ย hours, 35ย minutes ago

Venezuelan Nobel Laureate Defies Odds, Arrives in Oslo Amid Secret Journey

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner Marรญa Corina Machado has made a daring public appearance in Oslo, Norway, after months in hiding, collecting her award for promoting democracy in Venezuela despite a travel ban and government threats. Machado, who

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"X Slams โ‚ฌ120m Fine, Bans EU Commission Ads"
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1ย day, 15ย hours ago

"X Slams โ‚ฌ120m Fine, Bans EU Commission Ads"

Elon Musk's X has banned the European Commission from advertising on its platform following a โ‚ฌ120m fine for allegedly deceptive blue tick badges and failure to provide transparency around its ads. This move comes after the European Commission issued

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Australia Implements World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s
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3ย hours, 17ย minutes ago

Australia Implements World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Australia has become the world's first country to implement a nationwide ban on children under 16 using popular social media platforms, sparking both controversy and scientific interest. This unprecedented policy, set to take effect on December 10, w

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Palantir Develops Tech Platform for USCIS Amid Immigration Policy Shifts
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21ย hours, 20ย minutes ago

Palantir Develops Tech Platform for USCIS Amid Immigration Policy Shifts

Palantir, a leading data analytics firm, has secured a contract with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency to develop a tech platform called VOWS, which aims to vet potential marriage-based schemes. The contract, valued at unde

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Instagram Unveils "Your Algorithm" Tool, Empowering Users to Shape Reels Feed
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1ย day, 3ย hours ago

Instagram Unveils "Your Algorithm" Tool, Empowering Users to Shape Reels Feed

Instagram has rolled out a new tool called "Your Algorithm" that allows users to view and customize the topics that shape their Reels recommendations, giving them more control over the content they see. The feature, accessible via a heart icon in the

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Civil Rights Division Under Fire: 200+ Former DOJ Staff Allege Mission in Shambles
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1ย day, 15ย hours ago

Civil Rights Division Under Fire: 200+ Former DOJ Staff Allege Mission in Shambles

More than 200 former US Department of Justice employees have signed a letter alleging that the Trump administration severely damaged the Civil Rights Division, leading to a mass exodus of staff, including 75% of attorneys. The letter claims the divis

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Lab-Made DNA Boom: Unregulated Growth of Synthetic DNA Market
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9ย hours, 16ย minutes ago

Lab-Made DNA Boom: Unregulated Growth of Synthetic DNA Market

Lab-made DNA is being synthesized globally with minimal regulation, raising concerns about bioterrorism and public health risks. Companies offering DNA synthesis services have lax customer screening policies, making it easy for malicious actors to ob

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Scientists Rewrite the Rules on Extreme Temperatures as Climate Change Takes a Deadly Toll
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1ย day, 21ย hours ago

Scientists Rewrite the Rules on Extreme Temperatures as Climate Change Takes a Deadly Toll

This week's edition of The Download highlights four technologies that narrowly missed the 2026 breakthrough list, offering a glimpse into the decision-making process behind selecting the year's most impactful innovations. Meanwhile, researchers are m

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NASA Prepares Robust Lunar Droid for Astronauts' Return to the Moon
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1ย day, 15ย hours ago

NASA Prepares Robust Lunar Droid for Astronauts' Return to the Moon

NASA is set to deploy its first lunar robotic rover, MAPP, alongside astronauts on the second Artemis mission to the Moon. MAPP, a four-wheeled autonomous rover, will aid scientists in characterizing the lunar environment by monitoring surface plasma

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Nvidia Develops Chip Tracking Tech Amid Smuggling Concerns
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9ย hours, 29ย minutes ago

Nvidia Develops Chip Tracking Tech Amid Smuggling Concerns

Nvidia is reportedly developing tracking software for its AI chips, which would allow the company to verify the location of its products, particularly the Blackwell chips, and potentially combat chip-smuggling allegations. The software, set to be opt

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Lineup: Which Flagship Phone Reigns Supreme?
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3ย hours, 25ย minutes ago

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Lineup: Which Flagship Phone Reigns Supreme?

Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship series, the Galaxy S25, offering improved hardware and extended software support. The Galaxy S25 Ultra stands out as a top choice for those seeking high-end features, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 provides a premiu

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Wind Farms Flock to AI-Powered Bird Monitoring Solution
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3ย hours, 28ย minutes ago

Wind Farms Flock to AI-Powered Bird Monitoring Solution

Oslo-based startup Spoor has successfully demonstrated its AI-powered bird monitoring software, which uses computer vision to track and identify bird populations within a 2.5-kilometer radius. This technology has garnered significant interest from wi

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