52 m. ago ‘Leave no stone unturned.' LA Mayor Bass calls for sweeping reform in city budget

‘Leave no stone unturned.' LA Mayor Bass calls for sweeping reform in city budget  NBC Los Angeles

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3 h. ago Safeguarding coffee grinders from hidden stones with acoustics

Most coffee connoisseurs are familiar with the gentle hum of their favorite café's grinder while they wait in eager anticipation of that aromatic first sip. But behind this everyday scene lies a surprisingly tricky problem. Coffee beans often come mixed with small stones—accidental stowaways from harvesting and processing. Nearly identical to beans in size, shape, and color, stones routinely evade even the most meticulous of inspections.

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4 h. ago ‘We Will Pay in Lives’: The Devastating Cost of Dismantling USAID

‘We Will Pay in Lives’: The Devastating Cost of Dismantling USAID  Rolling Stone

Economics

27 h. ago Combining photonic neural networks with distributed acoustic sensing for infrastructure monitoring

Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) systems represent cutting-edge technology in infrastructure monitoring, capable of detecting minute vibrations along fiber optic cables spanning tens of kilometers. These systems have proven invaluable for applications ranging from earthquake detection and oil exploration to railway monitoring and submarine cable surveillance.

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31 h. ago Streaming, surveillance and the power of suggestion: The hidden cost of ten years of Netflix

This month marks a decade since Netflix—the world's most influential and widely subscribed streaming service—launched in Australia.

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33 h. ago Justice Department stonewalls federal judge over deportation flights

The legal battle was the latest flashpoint yet between federal courts, which have sought to curb many of Trump’s recent executive actions, and an administration that has repeatedly come close to openly refusing to comply with judicial orders. The post Justice Department stonewalls federal judge over deportation flights appeared first on Boston.com.

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51 h. ago 'Audible enclaves' could enable private listening without headphones

It may someday be possible to listen to a favorite podcast or song without disturbing the people around you, even without wearing headphones. In a new advancement in audio engineering, a team of researchers led by Yun Jing, professor of acoustics in the Penn State College of Engineering, has precisely narrowed where sound is perceived by creating localized pockets of sound zones, called audible enclaves.

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3 d. ago Pro Cougs: Ron Stone Jr. Reveals His Favorite Washington State Memory

Pro Cougs: Ron Stone Jr. Reveals His Favorite Washington State Memory  Sports Illustrated

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3 d. ago The missing children of Syria: Hidden in orphanages under Assad, where are they now?

Assad's forces detained mothers and children and sent many of the youth to orphanages. Syrians whose children vanished during the war are now seeking information on their fate. NPR investigates.

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4 d. ago Sydney Sweeney, Jessica Alba shine in black and white: PHOTOS

Sydney Sweeney and Jessica Alba are just two stars who rocked black and white looks on the red carpet this week, with Emma Stone and Ana de Armas also hopping on the trend.

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4 d. ago ‘There’s No Second Amendment Right to Sell Guns to the Cartels’

‘There’s No Second Amendment Right to Sell Guns to the Cartels’  Rolling Stone

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4 d. ago Starbucks $50 million burn injury: Company ordered to pay Michael Garcia, delivery driver burned by hot coffee in Los Angeles, CA

Starbucks $50 million burn injury: Company ordered to pay Michael Garcia, delivery driver burned by hot coffee in Los Angeles, CA  ABC7 Los Angeles

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5 d. ago One of Trump's executive orders could affect the independence of the Federal Reserve

Trump signed an executive order to make sure agencies follow the president's priorities. But it only applies to the Federal Reserve's role in safeguarding the financial system, not monetary policy.

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5 d. ago Blake Lively's 'Another Simple Favor' almost starred Sharon Stone; star says she was let go 'for no reason'

Sharon Stone said in a recent Instagram comment she was "unexpectedly" let go from Blake Lively's upcoming movie, "Another Simple Favor," without reason.

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5 d. ago Coffee creamer products recalled after 'complaints of spoilage and illness'

A brand of coffee creamer that is sold in 31 states has been recalled after the manufacturer "received complaints of spoilage and illness" from customers who used the product.

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5 d. ago One of San Francisco’s Premiere Coffee Shops Is Taking Over an Inner Sunset Starbucks

One of San Francisco’s Premiere Coffee Shops Is Taking Over an Inner Sunset Starbucks  Eater SF

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5 d. ago These 12 Hidden Gems Are Seattle’s Most Magical Free Attractions

These 12 Hidden Gems Are Seattle’s Most Magical Free Attractions  Secret Seattle

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5 d. ago Gene Simmons Reads the Weather and Freestyle Raps on the Local News

Gene Simmons Reads the Weather and Freestyle Raps on the Local News  Rolling Stone

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5 d. ago US coffee industry asks Trump administration to exempt product from tariffs

US coffee industry asks Trump administration to exempt product from tariffs  Reuters

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5 d. ago 'Everyone loves football': Ron Stone Jr., former Washington State defender, continues playing career with UFL's Michigan Panthers

'Everyone loves football': Ron Stone Jr., former Washington State defender, continues playing career with UFL's Michigan Panthers  The Spokesman Review

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