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"Nigeria Secures Freedom for 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren"
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3ย hours, 34ย minutes ago

"Nigeria Secures Freedom for 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren"

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 schoolchildren kidnapped from St Mary's private Catholic school in Niger state, with the remaining 165 students and staff still in captivity. This breakthrough, reported by multiple sources includi

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Scientists Redefine Deadly Heat Thresholds as Climate Change Death Toll Rises
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15ย hours, 31ย minutes ago

Scientists Redefine Deadly Heat Thresholds as Climate Change Death Toll Rises

This week's edition of The Download highlights four technologies that narrowly missed our 2026 breakthroughs list, offering a glimpse into the rigorous decision-making process behind our annual predictions. Meanwhile, researchers are making significa

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Nigerian Authorities Rescue 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren, Fate of 165 Remains Uncertain
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15ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Nigerian Authorities Rescue 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren, Fate of 165 Remains Uncertain

In a breakthrough in the ongoing crisis, Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 out of 265 schoolchildren kidnapped from St Mary's private Catholic school in Niger state last month. The released children are set to be returned to their

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Google's Doppl AI Try-On App Unveils Shoppable Discovery Feed
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3ย hours, 31ย minutes ago

Google's Doppl AI Try-On App Unveils Shoppable Discovery Feed

Google has introduced a shoppable discovery feed in its Doppl app, leveraging AI to generate personalized outfit recommendations based on users' style preferences. The feed features AI-generated videos of real products, allowing users to virtually tr

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Nvidia H200 Chip Exports to China Get Green Light, US to Take 25% Cut
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3ย hours, 31ย minutes ago

Nvidia H200 Chip Exports to China Get Green Light, US to Take 25% Cut

The US Department of Commerce has approved Nvidia's export of H200 AI chips to China, with the condition that the US will receive a 25% share of the sales revenue. This decision allows Nvidia to supply the more advanced H200 chips, albeit 18 months o

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URGENT: Trump Administration Sued by ICEBlock App Over Censorship and Unlawful Threats
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14ย hours, 56ย minutes ago

URGENT: Trump Administration Sued by ICEBlock App Over Censorship and Unlawful Threats

The developer of ICEBlock, an iPhone app that tracks ICE agent presence, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging free speech violations and unlawful threats after Apple removed the app from its store under White House p

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FTC Upholds Permanent Ban on Stalkerware Founder Scott Zuckerman
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3ย hours, 32ย minutes ago

FTC Upholds Permanent Ban on Stalkerware Founder Scott Zuckerman

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has upheld a ban on Scott Zuckerman, the founder of stalkerware companies Support King, SpyFone, and OneClickMonitor, from selling surveillance software. This decision, made in response to a July petition, mainta

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"Japan Turns to Tech to Tackle Dementia Epidemic"
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1ย day, 3ย hours ago

"Japan Turns to Tech to Tackle Dementia Epidemic"

Japan is facing a severe dementia crisis, with over 18,000 older people with dementia wandering off and some 500 later found dead, a trend that has doubled since 2012. To address this issue, the government is turning to technology, including GPS-base

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UK Adult Website Fined ยฃ1m for Failing to Verify Users' Ages
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2ย days, 21ย hours ago

UK Adult Website Fined ยฃ1m for Failing to Verify Users' Ages

UK regulator Ofcom has fined AVS Group Ltd ยฃ1m for failing to implement effective age verification measures on its adult website, despite repeated attempts to contact the company. The fine, which includes an additional ยฃ50,000 for non-compliance, is

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"South Africa Hostel Horror: Gunmen Slaughter 12, Including 3-Year-Old."
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15ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

"South Africa Hostel Horror: Gunmen Slaughter 12, Including 3-Year-Old."

A devastating mass shooting in South Africa's Saulsville township has left at least 12 people dead, including a three-year-old child, and over a dozen injured after gunmen stormed a hostel in the early morning hours. This incident is linked to a poss

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IShowSpeed Sued for Alleged Assault on Viral Influencer Rizzbot
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1ย day, 15ย hours ago

IShowSpeed Sued for Alleged Assault on Viral Influencer Rizzbot

Popular creator IShowSpeed is facing a lawsuit from Social Robotics, the creators of viral humanoid influencer Rizzbot, alleging that he inflicted irreparable damage to the robot during a live-streamed meeting in September. The lawsuit claims that Sp

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"Japan's Dementia Crisis Sparks Tech Revolution"
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21ย hours, 39ย minutes ago

"Japan's Dementia Crisis Sparks Tech Revolution"

Japan is facing a severe dementia crisis, with over 18,000 older people with dementia going missing in 2022, a number that has doubled since 2012. The country's government has identified dementia as a top policy challenge, with estimated costs reachi

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Waymo Robotaxis Soar to 450,000 Weekly Rides, Doubling in Six Months
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3ย hours, 31ย minutes ago

Waymo Robotaxis Soar to 450,000 Weekly Rides, Doubling in Six Months

Waymo, a leading self-driving car company, has seen a significant surge in robotaxi rides, with its weekly numbers nearly doubling to 450,000, according to a leaked investor letter. This growth is expected to continue as the company expands its servi

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"Musk Bans EU Commission Ads After โ‚ฌ120m Fine"
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9ย hours, 40ย minutes ago

"Musk Bans EU Commission Ads After โ‚ฌ120m Fine"

Following a 120 million euro fine, Elon Musk's X has banned the European Commission from advertising on its platform, citing an alleged attempt to exploit its system. This move comes after the EU regulator accused X of deceptive practices, including

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Waymo Accelerates Autonomous Vehicle Testing Across US Cities
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21ย hours, 35ย minutes ago

Waymo Accelerates Autonomous Vehicle Testing Across US Cities

Autonomous vehicle technology is rapidly advancing, with major players like Waymo, Uber, and Avride launching or planning to launch robotaxi services in cities across the US. However, this progress is being met with growing criticism and challenges,

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Waymo Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing Across US Cities
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15ย hours, 33ย minutes ago

Waymo Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing Across US Cities

Autonomous vehicle technology is rapidly advancing, with major players like Waymo, Uber, and Avride launching or planning robotaxi services in several US cities. However, the accelerated pace of deployment has also raised concerns and criticism, part

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"SCOTUS Ruling Could Give Trump Sweeping New Powers"
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9ย hours, 25ย minutes ago

"SCOTUS Ruling Could Give Trump Sweeping New Powers"

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could significantly expand the president's powers, potentially allowing them to fire officials without cause. This development stems from a case involving Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who

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Cookbooks 2025: A Year of Bold Creativity and Visual Storytelling
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15ย hours, 32ย minutes ago

Cookbooks 2025: A Year of Bold Creativity and Visual Storytelling

This year's standout cookbooks have taken a bold, artistic approach, featuring visually stunning designs and immersive storytelling that sets them apart from traditional cookbooks. Five exceptional titles have caught attention for their innovative st

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Data Centers Under Fire: Environmental Groups Demand Halt to New Construction
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9ย hours, 34ย minutes ago

Data Centers Under Fire: Environmental Groups Demand Halt to New Construction

Environmental groups are calling for a nationwide halt on new data center construction due to soaring energy and water demands, citing concerns over rising electricity prices, community disruption, and climate threats. A coalition of over 230 organiz

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Nigerian Authorities Secure Release of 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren
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9ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Nigerian Authorities Secure Release of 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren

In a significant breakthrough, Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 schoolchildren kidnapped from St Marys private Catholic school in Niger state, with the remaining 165 students and staff still in captivity. The 100 released children

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