4 h. ago Hawk fire prompts evacuation orders in Acton; King fire burns 577 acres near Gorman

Hawk fire prompts evacuation orders in Acton; King fire burns 577 acres near Gorman  Los Angeles Times

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6 h. ago Washington State University study: Smartwatches track activity for better elderly care

Washington State University study: Smartwatches track activity for better elderly care  KNDU.com

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8 h. ago Rare August ‘atmospheric river’ to drench Western Washington

Rare August ‘atmospheric river’ to drench Western Washington  KIRO 7 News Seattle

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8 h. ago Study sheds light on graphite’s lifespan in nuclear reactors

Scientists have discovered a link between the material’s pore size distribution and its ability to withstand radiation.

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9 h. ago Floods from melting glacier in Juneau, Alaska, prompt evacuations and worry from residents

Floods from melting glacier in Juneau, Alaska, prompt evacuations and worry from residents  NBC News

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10 h. ago Cancer patient dies in clinical trial, drugmaker's stock falls, but the study goes on

Cancer patient dies in clinical trial, drugmaker's stock falls, but the study goes on  The Business Journals

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12 h. ago Donald Trump Asked About Offering Putin Access To Alaska Rare Minerals

Donald Trump Asked About Offering Putin Access To Alaska Rare Minerals  Newsweek

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13 h. ago Older Americans are using AI. Study shows how and what they think of it

Artificial intelligence is a lively topic of conversation in schools and workplaces, which could lead you to believe that only younger people use it. However, older Americans are also using AI. This raises the questions of what they're doing with the technology and what they think of it.

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14 h. ago US says stable West Bank in line with Trump goal for regional peace

US says stable West Bank in line with Trump goal for regional peace  Al Arabiya English

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14 h. ago WATCH: Man carries baby through floodwater as severe rain hits India

A man waded through floodwater while carrying a baby in Prayagraj, India, amid recent severe weather in the region.

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16 h. ago 'Not a politician': Father of young cancer survivor DJ Daniel runs for Texas 18th district seat

Political outsider and veteran Theodis Daniel announced his campaign the special election in Texas' 18th congressional district, motivated by his son DJ's rare cancer diagnosis.

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16 h. ago TESS, FOXG1 foundations advance gene therapies for rare diseases

TESS, FOXG1 foundations advance gene therapies for rare diseases - San Francisco Business Times  The Business Journals

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16 h. ago Filmmaker alleges ‘censorship’ after Toronto Film Festival drops Oct. 7 Hamas attack documentary

The Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) pulled a documentary about the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, citing legal concerns with the footage, which prompted censorship allegations from the filmmakers.

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16 h. ago Ready for rain? Rare summertime atmospheric river to arrive in western Washington Friday

Ready for rain? Rare summertime atmospheric river to arrive in western Washington Friday  KOMO

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18 h. ago Gut health at stake as researchers put beef and chicken to the test

A study finds beef may have a slight advantage over chicken for gut health, showing a smaller reduction in beneficial microbial diversity among the study's participants.

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19 h. ago AI Chatbots can be exploited to extract more personal information, study indicates

AI chatbots that provide human-like interactions are used by millions of people every day, however new research has revealed that they can be easily manipulated to encourage users to reveal even more personal information.

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25 h. ago Sudan Hit by Its ‘Worst Cholera Outbreak’ in Years, Medical Charity Says

International charities warned that, left unchecked, the disease’s spread might exacerbate similar outbreaks across the African region for weeks or months to come.

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27 h. ago Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits record low, Gallup says

Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy.

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27 h. ago Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect invasive lanternfly

Catching the spotted lanterfly early is key, but finding its eggs is no easy task. That’s where the dogs come in to help with their strong sense of smell.

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28 h. ago Officials: Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare bacteria that can cause ‘flesh

The swimmer, described by officials as "an older individual," went into the water at a Falmouth beach with an open wound. The post Officials: Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare bacteria that can cause ‘flesh-eating’ disease appeared first on Boston.com.

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