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Kalshi Secures $1B Funding at $11B Valuation, Doubling Value in Record Time
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Kalshi Secures $1B Funding at $11B Valuation, Doubling Value in Record Time

Prediction market platform Kalshi has secured a $1 billion funding round at a valuation of $11 billion, more than doubling its value in under two months. This significant investment, led by Paradigm, will enable Kalshi to expand its user base and exp

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Verstappen's Reign on the Line as Norris and Piastri Challenge for F1 Title
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9ย hours, 50ย minutes ago

Verstappen's Reign on the Line as Norris and Piastri Challenge for F1 Title

In the Formula One season finale, a thrilling three-way title showdown is set to unfold in Abu Dhabi, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen seeking his fifth consecutive world drivers' championship, while McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri aim to deth

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DEVELOPING: "Carspreading" Epidemic Spreads Across Cities, Raising Safety Concerns
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23ย hours, 42ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: "Carspreading" Epidemic Spreads Across Cities, Raising Safety Concerns

A growing trend of larger, heavier vehicles, dubbed "carspreading," is raising safety and environmental concerns in cities across Europe, including Paris, where authorities have implemented stricter parking regulations to reduce air pollution and imp

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Germany's Green Hydrogen Hopes Hang by a Wire
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9ย hours, 52ย minutes ago

Germany's Green Hydrogen Hopes Hang by a Wire

Germany's green hydrogen industry is facing a critical shortage of demand, with production capacity far outpacing orders due to the high cost of green hydrogen compared to fossil fuels. Despite advancements in manufacturing, such as the use of roboti

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India Reverses Order to Install Government App on Smartphones Amid Digital Rights Concerns
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9ย hours, 50ย minutes ago

India Reverses Order to Install Government App on Smartphones Amid Digital Rights Concerns

India has reversed an order requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-owned cybersecurity app, Sanchar Saathi, on all new mobile devices due to widespread criticism from tech companies and digital rights advocates over privacy co

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DEVELOPING: Trump Administration Blocks Immigration for 19 Nations Amid Global Backlash
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16ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: Trump Administration Blocks Immigration for 19 Nations Amid Global Backlash

The Trump administration has implemented a sweeping immigration pause, halting all applications for migrants from 19 countries deemed high-risk, including those previously banned from travel due to national security concerns. This move affects a wide

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Carspreading Epidemic: UK and Europe's Growing Traffic Concern
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15ย hours, 52ย minutes ago

Carspreading Epidemic: UK and Europe's Growing Traffic Concern

Cities across Europe, including Paris, are implementing measures to curb the growing trend of "carspreading," where vehicles are becoming increasingly larger, wider, and heavier. The move aims to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and environm

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Glitches in Video Calls Can Erode Trust in Just Seconds
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3ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Glitches in Video Calls Can Erode Trust in Just Seconds

Researchers have found that brief glitches in video calls can significantly lower a person's perceived trustworthiness, potentially affecting outcomes in job interviews, sales pitches, and court cases. This phenomenon, known as the "uncanny valley" e

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Special Education Under Siege: Disability Groups Sound Alarm on Trump's Future Plans
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9ย hours, 39ย minutes ago

Special Education Under Siege: Disability Groups Sound Alarm on Trump's Future Plans

Fifty years after the landmark Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed, guaranteeing children with disabilities access to free public education, advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of special education under the Trump admi

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Ants' Last Stand: Doomed Pupae Send Emergency Signal to Save Colony
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3ย hours, 36ย minutes ago

Ants' Last Stand: Doomed Pupae Send Emergency Signal to Save Colony

Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have discovered that terminally ill ant pupae release a distinctive scent to alert their colony to an impending infection, prompting worker ants to disinfect and ultimately kill the sick

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Data Centres Spark Power Outages, Delaying West London Housing Development
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3ย hours, 53ย minutes ago

Data Centres Spark Power Outages, Delaying West London Housing Development

A new report reveals that the rapid expansion of energy-hungry data centres in west London is causing delays in new housing developments, exacerbating the city's housing crisis. The data centres' massive electricity demands have reached a critical po

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Apple's AI Chief John Giannandrea to Step Down After Eight Years
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9ย hours, 57ย minutes ago

Apple's AI Chief John Giannandrea to Step Down After Eight Years

Apple is parting ways with its long-time AI chief, John Giannandrea, who will retire next spring after nearly eight years in the role. He will be succeeded by Amar Subramanya, a former Google executive, who will oversee the company's AI efforts and r

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US Forces Launch Second Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel Amid Controversy
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1ย day, 15ย hours ago

US Forces Launch Second Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel Amid Controversy

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a second strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel, citing a commander's decision to kill survivors as a war crime, despite previously claiming to have monitored the attack in real-time

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Cyber Monday Turns 20: E-commerce's Global Phenomenon Enters a New Era
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1ย day, 21ย hours ago

Cyber Monday Turns 20: E-commerce's Global Phenomenon Enters a New Era

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Cyber Monday, a milestone in e-commerce history that originated in 2005 with a marketing campaign promoting online shopping. To celebrate, major retailers are offering significant discounts on popular products, inc

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A.I. Majors Gain Momentum as Students Flock to Emerging Fields
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15ย hours, 57ย minutes ago

A.I. Majors Gain Momentum as Students Flock to Emerging Fields

A surge in demand for artificial intelligence (A.I.) education is driving a campus boom, with over 3,000 students enrolling in A.I. and cybersecurity programs at the University of South Florida and 150 first-year students signing up for A.I. majors a

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Carspreading" Takes Over UK Roads: A Growing Concern for Cities
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3ย hours, 51ย minutes ago

Carspreading" Takes Over UK Roads: A Growing Concern for Cities

Across Europe, particularly in cities like Paris, a growing trend of larger, heavier vehicles, dubbed "carspreading," is sparking controversy. Critics argue that these bigger cars contribute to increased air pollution and worsen traffic congestion, p

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URGENT: Trump Administration Sparks Fears for Special Education's Future
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13ย hours, 42ย minutes ago

URGENT: Trump Administration Sparks Fears for Special Education's Future

Fifty years after the landmark Education for All Handicapped Children Act, the future of special education in the US is under threat due to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the infrastructure supporting children with disabilities. The

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Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Scanner to Revolutionize Blast Trauma Research
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15ย hours, 54ย minutes ago

Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Scanner to Revolutionize Blast Trauma Research

Researchers at the University of Nottingham and Birmingham have developed a revolutionary, mobile brain scanning system to study the effects of blast trauma in soldiers. This "first of its kind" wearable scanner, utilizing magnetoencephalography (MEG

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iPhone Fold Software Already Installed on Modern iPhones, but Apple Keeps it Locked
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1ย day, 9ย hours ago

iPhone Fold Software Already Installed on Modern iPhones, but Apple Keeps it Locked

A recent discovery has revealed that modern iPhones are already running a version of the operating system expected to power Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold, capable of delivering a full desktop experience. This finding highlights the convergence of Appl

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"Scientists Smash Superconductivity Record with 96 K Breakthrough"
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21ย hours, 35ย minutes ago

"Scientists Smash Superconductivity Record with 96 K Breakthrough"

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of superconductivity, achieving bulk superconductivity up to 96 K in pressurized nickelate single crystals, a breakthrough that overcomes significant challenges in synthesizing high-quality

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