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North Carolina woman wins her second six-figure lottery jackpot
A North Carolina woman won a $100,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket less than three years after she won $150,000 from another game.
Robots in orbit are becoming even more popular, but there are still many technical challenges ahead
Robots will be one of the keys to the expanding in-space economy. As launch costs decrease—hopefully significantly when Starship and other massive lift systems come online—the most significant barrier to...
Older people need a stronger media voice, say Australian study
If news organizations in Australia created a 'round' for reporting on aging and aged care issues, the often-marginalized sector would be better represented, and entrenched ageism potentially less prevalent say...
Using a gene-editing tool to improve productivity in rice crops
As global food insecurity climbed to a perilous high in 2022, scientists ramped up their efforts to perfect best practices for protecting the yields of major crops that are essential...
Oculus Quest 3 to employ improved chips when next-gen VR headset debuts in fall
The Oculus Quest 3 VR headset will release this year, according to Meta.
This PDF Chrome extension might contain malware
Growtika / Unsplash An independent security researcher has found malicious code in 18 Chrome extensions currently available in the Chrome Web Store. Combined, the extensions have over 57 million active users. It’s yet...
Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March draws 30,000 amid tight security
Around 30,000 Israeli citizens gathered in Jerusalem Thursday for the city's annual Pride and Tolerance March, while security forces remained on high alert in the capital because of threats of...
Wayne State to develop application to conduct automated motivational interviewing counseling focused on weight loss
The National Institute of Nursing Research of the National Institutes of Health has awarded Wayne State University a grant of nearly $404,000 to focus on modern artificial intelligence (AI)...
World Meteorological Organization names Celeste Saulo as first female secretary-general
The World Meteorological Organization named Argentina's Celeste Saulo as secretary-general of the agency on Thursday, making her the first woman to hold the position.
Report: Financial tools needed to pay $200 billion nature restoration in Southeast Asia
Well-structured capital market instruments such as sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) can help scale up investments in nature restoration projects.
Why allowing more migrants into the US could boost the economy
An immigration policy that would allow more migrants to legally enter and work in the country could benefit the overall U.S. economy, Northeastern experts say.
Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for 'security guarantees' at Moldova summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for "security guarantees" for his nation and Moldova during the second European Political Community Summit in Moldova Thursday.
Singapore and China to establish secure defense telephone link
Singapore Thursday announced an agreement to establish a secure defense telephone link with China. It came during the introductory visit of Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Li Shangfu.
Ahead of key OPEC+ meeting, U.S. data points to resilient energy demand
Federal data released Thursday show both crude oil and gasoline inventories are below the five-year average, suggesting demand is holding up against various pressures in the broader economy.
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The best monitors with built-in webcams of 2023
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A robot inspired by centipedes has no trouble finding its footing
Centipedes' undulating movements can sometimes improve robot mobility. Deposit Photos Last month, engineers at Georgia Institute of Technology unveiled a creepy, crawly centipede-inspired robot sporting a plethora of tiny legs. The multitude of...
Indictment charging failed GOP New Mexico candidate for shootings unsealed
A federal indictment of former failed GOP New Mexico House of Representatives candidate Solomon Pena was unsealed Wednesday. Pena is charged with organizing a shooting spree targeting the homes of...
UAW to Big Three: Reinstate cost of living, improve job protections and no concessions
As the United Auto Workers go into bargaining with U.S. automakers, the union vowed no concessions. The UAW said the twin-tier wage system, cost-of-living and job security must all be...
2024 Election: Here's who's running for president
The 2024 U.S. presidential race is ramping up, with Republican candidates launching campaigns for the party's nomination to take on Democrat President Joe Biden. Here's a rundown of candidates who...
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' legislative victories raise questions of oversight, overreach
Aiming to make Iowa the "Florida of the north," Gov. Kim Reynolds has scored legislative victories on "parental rights" and slashing red tape. Critics say the new laws amount to...
Hiring remains strong, though ADP sees wages on the decline
Hiring in the U.S. economy remains somewhat resilient to inflationary pressures, though wage growth is starting to slow, the latest employment snapshot from private payroll processor ADP found.
11 hot Firefox tips and tricks that might finally convince you to switch browsers
Switching to a new browser can be as refreshing as taking a nice walk around the block. Depositphotos. No matter your operating system, Mozilla Firefox makes a great default browser. The free program...
Eurozone inflation posts sharp fall, but ECB warns no end in sight for rate hikes
Annual eurozone inflation fell sharply in May to 6.1%, helped by falling energy prices and a slowing in the pace at which food prices rose, according to flash estimates Thursday...
These HD digital camera binoculars are now only $122
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Watch live: ‘Ready for the Moon’ conference
Join us live to follow the ‘Ready for the Moon’ event, a high-level political conference on the challenges and ambitions for Europe's space sector. ESA Web TV will broadcast on...
Purdue star Zach Edey withdraws from NBA Draft
Zach Edey withdrew his name from the 2023 NBA Draft and will return to play basketball at Purdue, he announced on social media.
Judge dismiss defamation lawsuit brought by decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith
A federal Australian judge on Thursday dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Ben Roberts-Smith one of the country's most decorated veterans against three publications.