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Nine dead in Senegal, social media sites blocked after Ousmane Sonko jail sentence

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Senegal shut down some social media sites Friday, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok and Whatsapp, after Thursday clashes between protesters and security forces that left at least nine dead.

Justice Department reportedly will not pursue charges in Mike Pence classified documents probe

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The Justice Department is not pursuing charges against former vice president Mike Pence, multiple news outlets confirmed Friday citing a letter to his lawyers.

Cycling could be a boon for Lagos—but people fear for their safety on bikes

1 week ago from Physorg

With an estimated 16 million residents, Lagos is the most densely populated state in Nigeria. It's under immense pressure to transport its huge population. According to a global ranking of...

Are rich people more intelligent? Here's what the science says

1 week ago from Physorg

From "White Lotus" to "Succession," there's high demand for television dramas about the super rich. The characters on these shows are typically portrayed as entitled, hollow and sad. But they...

Gas prices at a standstill in an otherwise fluid market

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Despite volatility in the broader market, retail gasoline prices have been more or less unchanged over the course of a month, results Friday from AAA show.

Two Austrian citizens freed from captivity in Iran

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Austrian officials said on Friday that two of its citizens have been released from Iran with the help of Oman negotiators.

Louisiana dog earns world record with 5-inch tongue

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A Louisiana dog's 5-inch tongue has been officially certified as the longest in the world by Guinness World Records.

Mickey Mouse celebrates the Space Age as astronaut on Disney100 Citizen watch

1 week ago from Space.com

Mickey Mouse has landed on the "face" of the moon. Face, that is, of a wristwatch created to pay homage to The Walt Disney Company and when its 100-year history...

Judge recuses himself from Disney lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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The federal judge hearing Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has recused himself from the case. U.S. Chief District Judge Mark Walker said he discovered a "third-degree" relative owns...

U.S. labor data mixed, with strong hires and an uptick in the jobless rate

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Hiring in the U.S. economy surged last month, though the number of people without a job passed the 6 million mark, the Labor Department reported Friday.

Watch: Wandering llama blocks traffic on busy British highway

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A llama was caught on camera blocking traffic on a British highway before being ushered out of the roadway by National Highways personnel.

Japan's fertility rate falls for seventh straight year

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Japan's Ministry of Health said on Friday that the country's fertility rate dropped for the seventh straight year in 2022, with the COVID-19 pandemic being blamed partially for the latest...

CFPB warns billions held in payment apps may not be federally insured

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Billions of dollars stored in digital payment apps like PayPal, Venmo and Cash App have no guarantee of federal insurance, according to a warning from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

This Father’s Day, give Dad a gift that’s practical and convenient

1 week ago from PopSci

Stack CommerceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to...

Ukraine war: Yevgeny Prigozhin, 'warrior constituency' could threaten Russia's Vladimir Putin

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As he claimed victory in the battle for Bakhmut, Ukraine, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner private military company, lambasted Russian defense officials and the elites who shield their sons...

Meta reveals the new Quest 3 VR headset with a $499.99 price tag

1 week ago from Space.com

Meta's co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg announces the Quest 3 will become their newest VR headset with more to be shared in September.

Jan. 6 rioters face criminal penalties as sentences, convictions mount

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More than two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of supporters of former President Donald Trump who stormed the halls of Congress have been...

Panthers, Golden Knights to battle for first Stanley Cup Final title

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One NHL franchise will claim its first Stanley Cup at the end of the upcoming best-of-seven game title series. The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights will meet in Game...

Boeing's astronaut capsule faces more launch delays after latest problems

1 week ago from Physorg

Boeing's astronaut capsule faces more launch delays after the discovery of problems that should have been caught earlier, officials said.

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets over Heat for 1-0 NBA Finals lead

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Jamal Murray hit shots from everywhere early on, before Nikola Jokic finished off the Miami Heat with a hot fourth quarter, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 104-93 win in...

Jake Sullivan pushes Israeli officials ‘to improve the lives of Palestinians’

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White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan pushed Israeli officials Thursday to seek to "improve the lives of Palestinians."

Pentagon cancels drag shows at military bases amid political pressure from GOP

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The Pentagon on Thursday canceled drag shows at U.S. military bases, amid mounting pressure from Republican politicians.

France passes bill to regulate social media influencers

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Lawmakers in France have unanimously passed a bill to regulate paid social media influencers and combat fraud, officials said Thursday.

Workers rely on medieval era tech to reconstruct the Notre Dame

1 week ago from PopSci

Carpenters are using the same tools and materials to reconstruct Notre Dame as were used to first build it. Deposit Photos It’s been a little over four years since a major fire...

The best travel drones for 2023

1 week ago from PopSci

Stan HoraczekWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall ...

Striking workers can be sued by employers for damages, Supreme Court says

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The Supreme Court dealt a blow to striking workers on Thursday, ruling that companies can sue workers if they believe their activism leads to damages.

Sandia scientists achieve breakthrough in tackling PFAS contamination

1 week ago from Newswise - Scinews

A team at Sandia National Laboratories is developing materials to tackle what has become one of the biggest problems in the world: human exposure to a group of chemicals known...

House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to 'knocking through'.

1 week ago from Newswise - Scinews

University of Cambridge architects are inviting visitors to the London Design Biennale to experience a prototype home constructed with flexible wooden partition walls which can be shifted to meet the...