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September 28, 2024
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Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

Little, Brown & Co. We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell published the first of several bestselling books, “The Tipping Point,” in which he applied the laws of epidemics to promote positive social change. Now, he’s returned to that optimistic book’s lessons in “Revenge of […]

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September 28, 2024
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Beware of the new sneaky parking QR code scam

Ever scanned a QR code to pay for parking and thought, “Wow, that was easy?”  Well, hold onto your smartphones because we’re about to tell you about a sneaky new scam that’s giving parkers everywhere a major headache.  You might think you’re pretty sharp when it comes to spotting online trickery, but these fraudsters are […]

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September 28, 2024
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Fox News AI Newsletter: AI bad actors 'not very Christian'

Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – ‘CHiPs’ star Erik Estrada says certain people using AI are not ‘very Christian’– Las Vegas Sphere’s robot is seen ‘learning about humans’ from her interactions with guests– OpenAI reportedly looking to strip control from nonprofit board, go for-profit […]

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September 27, 2024
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Penguin chicks survive tearaway iceberg

Getty Images Mothers of emperor penguin chicks leave them for weeks to hunt for food In May a huge iceberg broke off from an Antarctic ice shelf, drifted, and came to a stop – right in front of “maybe the world’s unluckiest” penguins. Like a door shutting, the iceberg’s huge walls sealed off the Halley […]

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September 27, 2024
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50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark

Archaeologists said they’ve unearthed more than 50 well-preserved Viking skeletons over the past six months, providing rare insights into how the sea-faring society lived and traveled.  “This discovery offers extraordinary opportunities to perform a wide range of scientific analyses, which can reveal more about the general health, diet, and origins of those buried,” said Michael […]

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September 27, 2024
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Queen's Brian May quits RSPCA over its food welfare label

PA Media Sir Brian May has stepped down as vice-president of the RSPCA amid concerns over failings in its farm certification scheme Queen guitarist Sir Brian May has quit as the RSPCA’s vice-president over what he called “damning evidence” of animal welfare failings related to its food certification label. BBC News reported on Thursday that […]

Science & Environment
September 27, 2024
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Small size, big clean: The world’s smallest dishwasher

Let’s face it, nobody enjoys washing dishes.  I mean … it’s a chore that often feels never-ending, piling up after every meal. But what if there was a way to make this tedious chore a breeze?  Enter the Capsule Solo, the latest innovation from Loch Electronics that’s set to revolutionize your kitchen routine. With its […]

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September 27, 2024
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Sycamore Gap saplings to become symbols of hope

Dan Monk Kielder Observatory The Sycamore Gap tree is thought to be one of the most photographed trees in the world Ruth lost her only child Fergus to cancer when he was just 12. “Your worst fear after your child dies is that he’ll be forgotten,” she explains. They had long been searching for a […]

Science & Environment
September 26, 2024
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Make these changes now to protect your kids online

Social media is a minefield of dangers for teens, exposing them to extreme content like anorexia “thinspiration,” drug culture, hardcore pornography, suicide glorification and even predatory grooming. Algorithms push the darkest corners of the internet right onto their screens, sometimes with devastating consequences. We’re giving away a new iPhone 16. No purchase required. Enter to win […]