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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Major US Freeways
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19ย hours, 46ย minutes ago

Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Major US Freeways

Waymo has expanded its commercial robotaxi service to freeways in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to revolutionize urban transportation. This development enables more efficient rout

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Ramp Soars to $32B Valuation in Record-Breaking Three-Month Leap
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1ย hour, 45ย minutes ago

Ramp Soars to $32B Valuation in Record-Breaking Three-Month Leap

Ramp, a fintech company specializing in corporate expense management, has secured a $300 million investment at a valuation of $32 billion, just three months after reaching $22.5 billion. This rapid growth and valuation increase demonstrate investor e

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Amazon Ditches Affordability Focus, Rebrands Satellite Network as Leo
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13ย hours, 45ย minutes ago

Amazon Ditches Affordability Focus, Rebrands Satellite Network as Leo

Amazon has rebranded its satellite internet program, previously known as Project Kuiper, to simply "Leo," marking a shift in focus from providing affordable broadband to underserved communities to securing larger commercial contracts. The name change

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Effort Trumps Talent: UPenn Psychologist Reveals the Secret to Success
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1ย hour, 39ย minutes ago

Effort Trumps Talent: UPenn Psychologist Reveals the Secret to Success

University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth emphasizes that effort plays a crucial role in achieving success, often outweighing natural talent. According to Duckworth, who has extensively researched grit, perseverance, and long-term goal

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Russian Surveillance Tech Firm Protei Hit by Cyber Attack
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7ย hours, 46ย minutes ago

Russian Surveillance Tech Firm Protei Hit by Cyber Attack

Protei, a Russian-founded surveillance technology provider with international clients, has suffered a significant data breach, with hackers stealing approximately 182 gigabytes of files, including years-old emails, and defacing its website. The compr

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Bangladesh Court Hands Down Death Sentence to Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
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1ย hour, 47ย minutes ago

Bangladesh Court Hands Down Death Sentence to Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

A Bangladeshi court has delivered a guilty verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, handing down a death sentence in a highly contentious case. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions, with some protesters who opposed Hasina's government c

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Apple Prepares for Tim Cook's Potential Exit in Early 2024
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13ย hours, 46ย minutes ago

Apple Prepares for Tim Cook's Potential Exit in Early 2024

Apple's board and senior executives are reportedly preparing for a potential leadership transition, with CEO Tim Cook possibly stepping down as early as next year. This move would come after the company's January earnings report, allowing the new lea

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Sequoia-Backed Aspora Empowers NRIs to Pay Bills Back Home
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1ย hour, 44ย minutes ago

Sequoia-Backed Aspora Empowers NRIs to Pay Bills Back Home

Aspora, a fintech platform backed by Sequoia, is launching a bill payment feature for Non-Resident Indians, allowing them to directly pay utility bills, mobile recharges, and loan payments in India without incurring high charges or payment failures.

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Wyoming Paleontologists Uncover Two Well-Preserved Edmontosaurus Mummies
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13ย hours, 45ย minutes ago

Wyoming Paleontologists Uncover Two Well-Preserved Edmontosaurus Mummies

A groundbreaking discovery in Wyoming has revealed a more accurate image of the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus, thanks to the excavation of two new mummies by a team of paleontologists led by Paul C. Sereno. The mummies, preserved with intricate

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JPMorgan Challenges Court Order to Pay Legal Fees to Frank Founder Charlie Javice
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1ย day, 7ย hours ago

JPMorgan Challenges Court Order to Pay Legal Fees to Frank Founder Charlie Javice

JPMorgan Chase is seeking to overturn a court order requiring the bank to pay $142 million in legal fees for Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar, the founder and former CMO of financial aid startup Frank, who were found guilty of defrauding the bank. The

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British Citizen Linked to Sudan's RSF Militia Boasts of Mass Killings in Shocking TikTok Video
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1ย hour, 48ย minutes ago

British Citizen Linked to Sudan's RSF Militia Boasts of Mass Killings in Shocking TikTok Video

A British citizen based in Sheffield, Abdalmonim Alrabea, has been accused of promoting hate and violence through his social media presence, where he expresses support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, accused of committing genocide in

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UK Pledges to End Animal Testing for Skin Irritants by 2024
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1ย day, 13ย hours ago

UK Pledges to End Animal Testing for Skin Irritants by 2024

The UK has unveiled a plan to phase out animal testing by 2030, with key milestones including the elimination of skin irritant tests by the end of next year and the reduction of Botox strength tests on mice by 2027. This move follows similar initiati

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AI Startup Revolutionizes Fashion with Groundbreaking Sizing Solution
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1ย day, 1ย hour ago

AI Startup Revolutionizes Fashion with Groundbreaking Sizing Solution

In a groundbreaking effort to revolutionize the fashion industry, an AI startup is developing a system to accurately predict and provide consistent clothing sizes, addressing a long-standing problem that has frustrated consumers worldwide. This innov

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DEVELOPING: China Gains Access to UK's Sensitive Military Tech in Investment Deal, BBC Reports
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16ย hours, 8ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: China Gains Access to UK's Sensitive Military Tech in Investment Deal, BBC Reports

China has gained access to sensitive military technology through its massive investment in UK businesses and projects, totaling ยฃ45 billion at 2023 prices, according to a BBC Panorama investigation. The investment spree, driven by a 2015 Chinese stat

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Five U.S. Military Academy Students Named 2026 American Rhodes Scholars
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13ย hours, 42ย minutes ago

Five U.S. Military Academy Students Named 2026 American Rhodes Scholars

The 2026 class of American Rhodes scholars features 32 winners, including five students from U.S. military academies, who will attend the University of Oxford to pursue various fields such as engineering, bioengineering, and aeronautical engineering.

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Essex Couple Harnesses Data Centre Heat to Slash Energy Bills
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13ย hours, 49ย minutes ago

Essex Couple Harnesses Data Centre Heat to Slash Energy Bills

An Essex couple has successfully trialed a groundbreaking heating system, using a data centre in their garden shed to warm their home, resulting in a significant reduction in energy bills from ยฃ375 to as low as ยฃ40 per month. The HeatHub, a small dat

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"Vinted Faces French Probe Over Pornographic Content Links"
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1ย hour, 51ย minutes ago

"Vinted Faces French Probe Over Pornographic Content Links"

Vinted, a second-hand clothing platform with 23 million users in France, is under investigation for allegedly directing users to pornographic content, with the company stating it has a "zero-tolerance policy" and removes such content. This developmen

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Space Debris Threat Grows as Megaconstellations Ignite a New Era of Risk
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1ย hour, 41ย minutes ago

Space Debris Threat Grows as Megaconstellations Ignite a New Era of Risk

A growing risk of space debris poses a threat to global air travel, with estimates suggesting a 10% chance of a human death or injury caused by a space debris strike on the ground by 2035. Meanwhile, researchers have found that chatbots can be surpri

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Luminar's Lidar Empire Shaken as Volvo Cancels Contract Amid Financial Woes
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1ย hour, 45ย minutes ago

Luminar's Lidar Empire Shaken as Volvo Cancels Contract Amid Financial Woes

Luminar, a leading lidar sensor company, is facing an existential crisis as it battles with its largest customer, Volvo, over a cancelled five-year contract. The dispute comes as Luminar struggles to meet its financial obligations, having recently de

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Ants Hijack Colonies with Chemical Warfare, Sparking New Insights into Social Insect Behavior
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1ย hour, 37ย minutes ago

Ants Hijack Colonies with Chemical Warfare, Sparking New Insights into Social Insect Behavior

Scientists have discovered a form of chemical warfare used by some female ants to infiltrate and manipulate established colonies, tricking worker ants into killing their own queen. This allows the infiltrating ant to usurp the throne and take control

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