40 m. ago Richard Bernstein Dies at 80; Times Correspondent, Critic and Author

He wrote from Europe and Asia, served as a book critic and produced a raft of books, on subjects ranging from the French condition to multiculturalism.

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99 m. ago Space solar startup Aetherflux raises $50M to launch first space demo in 2026

Aetherflux, the space solar startup founded by billionaire co-founder of Robinhood Baiju Bhatt, has raised a $50 million in a Series A round as it works to launch its first low Earth orbit demonstration in 2026.  The San Carlos, California-based startup, which came out of stealth last October, aims to eventually launch a constellation of […]

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1 hour ago Danish Prime Minister Follows JD Vance Tour With Her Own Greenland Visit

Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Greenlandfor a three-day trip aimed at building trust and cooperation with Greenlandic officials. The post Danish Prime Minister Follows JD Vance Tour With Her Own Greenland Visit appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago The richest Americans live about as long as the poorest Europeans, study says

Everyone knows that Europeans tend to live longer than Americans. But a new study has a surprising twist: Even the richest Americans only live about as long as the poorest western Europeans. Embargoed until 5 pm April 2.

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2 h. ago Turning wastewater into a resource: Advanced filtration tackles water scarcity challenges

With global water scarcity on the rise—impacting 38% of Europe's population in 2019 alone—a novel approach is emerging to transform wastewater into a valuable resource. Water-smart industrial symbioses (WSISs) offer an innovative solution, fostering collaboration between industries and the water sector to recover and reuse water, materials, and energy while reducing reliance on scarce freshwater resources.

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2 h. ago Scientists investigate soil as a thermal energy storage solution

When spring arrives and the heating season comes to an end, keeping warm becomes less of an issue. However, scientists remind us that it is not just a seasonal necessity—heat is also a valuable energy resource that can be stored and used when needed most. Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have discovered an innovative solution beneath our feet: using soil as an efficient thermal energy storage system.

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2 h. ago Naval Academy tosses 400 books from library following Trump DEI expulsion orders

The U.S. Naval Academy is pitching almost 400 books from its library, in accordance with directives from the Trump administration to eliminate content related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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3 h. ago State Dept. says it is monitoring case of UK woman facing charges for holding sign in abortion zone

The State Department warned about freedom of expression being under threat in the UK in an announcement saying it was "monitoring" the case of Livia Tossici-Bolt.

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4 h. ago Third Former Rotherham Police Officer Arrested Over Child Sex Abuse Investigation

Another former police officer accused of raping a teenager in child-sex scandal town Rotherham has been arrested. The post Third Former Rotherham Police Officer Arrested Over Child Sex Abuse Investigation appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Two Million User International Paedophile Child Porn Ring Busted by Europol

A massive international pedophile network spanning across over 30 countries was shut down, and dozens of arrests were made relating to child pornography, the Europol police agency announced on Wednesday. The post Two Million User International Paedophile Child Porn Ring Busted by Europol appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Scientists create 'fungi tiles' with elephant skin texture to cool buildings

A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed "fungi tiles" that could one day help to bring the heat down in buildings without consuming energy.

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6 h. ago Redwood Materials preps for expansion spree with new R&D center in San Francisco

Redwood Materials has been on an expansion tear in recent years — growth that has extended the lithium-ion battery recycling and materials startup’s footprint well beyond its Carson City, Nevada headquarters as it locked up deals with Toyota, Panasonic, and, GM, started construction on a South Carolina factory, and made an acquisition in Europe. And […]

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6 h. ago How to protect yourself while searching through a scorched home

How to protect yourself while searching through a scorched home  Los Angeles Times

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6 h. ago Top Russian Diplomat to Visit Washington This Week, First in Years, Says Kremlin

Top negotiator Kirill Dmitriev will visit Washington D.C. this week, and possibly as early as today, to meet with the Trump administration. The post Top Russian Diplomat to Visit Washington This Week, First in Years, Says Kremlin appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Neil Young Fears Being “Barred” From Playing in the United States: “What Does That Say for Freedom?”

Neil Young Fears Being “Barred” From Playing in the United States: “What Does That Say for Freedom?”  American Songwriter

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7 h. ago Anthropic launches an AI chatbot plan for colleges and universities

Anthropic announced on Wednesday that it’s launching a new Claude for Education tier, an answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu plan. The new tier is aimed at higher education, and gives students, faculty, and other staff access to Anthropic’s AI chatbot, Claude, with a few additional capabilities. One piece of Claude for Education is “Learning Mode,” […]

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8 h. ago Abandoning aid, surrendering influence: Why Germany should not follow the US

Abandoning aid, surrendering influence: Why Germany should not follow the US  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

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9 h. ago Neil Young Calls Trump ‘Worst President in the History of Our Great Country’: He May Ban or Jail Me

Canadian-born Neil Young is worried he may be barred from returning to the U.S. by President Donald Trump's administration after his upcoming European tour, lamenting Tuesday his outspokenness against Trump may make him a target for summary retribution. The post Neil Young Calls Trump ‘Worst President in the History of Our Great Country’: He May Ban or Jail Me appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago One in Five EU Lawmakers Broke Same Rule as Le Pen Accused of, Almost All Avoided Punishment: Report

The controversial move to ban National Rally leader Marine Le Pen from standing in the French presidential election has been accused of demonstrating double standards, with reports claiming that over a hundred other European politicians violated the same rules without facing prosecution. The post One in Five EU Lawmakers Broke Same Rule as Le Pen Accused of, Almost All Avoided Punishment: Report appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago UK Says 'Calm and Pragmatic' Engagement With Trump on Tariffs, No Trade War

While the EU and nations like Canada are in panic mode, the United Kingdom is emphasising calm, working with Trump, and seeking a trade deal.  The post UK Says ‘Calm and Pragmatic’ Engagement With Trump on Tariffs, No Trade War appeared first on Breitbart.

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