90 m. ago C.I.A.’s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize Maduro

A senior U.S. official declined to confirm the specific operations in Venezuela, but said a covert team provided real-time support for the military.

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2 h. ago Newly discovered metallic material with record thermal conductivity upends assumptions about heat transport limits

A UCLA-led, multi-institution research team has discovered a metallic material with the highest thermal conductivity measured among metals, challenging long-standing assumptions about the limits of heat transport in metallic materials.

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2 h. ago Findings on phonetic reduction in speech could help make AI voices more natural

A speech study by a research team from The University of Texas at El Paso has identified an underappreciated aspect of speech in English and Spanish speakers that could lead to improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) spoken dialogue systems.

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3 h. ago Every 'Unhinged' Claim Brooklyn Beckham Made About David & Victoria Feud 'Is True,' Insist Multiple Sources!

Brooklyn Beckham told the truth and nothing but the truth! That is what sources say! As we’ve been covering, the 26-year-old hot sauce entrepreneur unleashed on his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, on Monday, dropping quite a few jaw-dropping claims to Instagram Stories! Brooklyn accused them of everything from spreading “lies” about him and his [...] Read More... The post Every 'Unhinged' Claim Brooklyn Beckham Made About David & Victoria Feud 'Is True,' Insist Multiple Sources! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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3 h. ago Common vitamin byproduct may help cancer evade immune system, study finds

A vitamin A byproduct could weaken the immune system's cancer-fighting ability, according to new Princeton University research.

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4 h. ago Lightweight sensor tech could eliminate need for toxic aircraft de

Ice detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Toronto could speed up the de-icing process for aircraft and other aerospace vehicles, helping to prevent costly flight delays.

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4 h. ago Hochul Unveils $260 Billion N.Y. Budget That Avoids Raising Taxes

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, who faces re-election this year, said that the state budget faced “real volatility” because of threats from President Trump.

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5 h. ago News | Downtown Seattle building recently leased by Nordstrom Rack sells to real estate firm

News | Downtown Seattle building recently leased by Nordstrom Rack sells to real estate firm  CoStar

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6 h. ago DOGE era overhaul: GSA touts $60B in savings as Trump shrinks gov't footprint: 'Results speak for themselves'

Trump administration's GSA delivers $60 billion in federal contract savings, cuts 3 million square feet of government real estate in efficiency push from the DOGE era.

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7 h. ago One of the first alternative app stores in the EU is shutting down

Setapp Mobile, one of the first alternative app stores in the EU, is shutting down next month, citing Apple's ever-changing terms.

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7 h. ago Greener method recovers critical metals from spent batteries

Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to recover high-purity nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using a mild, sustainable solvent.

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8 h. ago Researchers reveal strong public support for hydrogen fuel cell trucks in South Korea

Governments worldwide are increasingly adopting policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in response to the growing environmental challenges posed by climate change. Within the mobility sector, a major priority is replacing conventional fossil fuel-based internal combustion engine vehicles with low-carbon alternatives, such as battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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11 h. ago The former waterfront Maine home of Gov. Ken Curtis lists for $4M

It was designed by John Howard Stevens, the son of architect John Calvin Stevens, who was known for creating some of the prominent churches, libraries, and homes in the Portland area.  The post The former waterfront Maine home of Gov. Ken Curtis lists for $4M appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 h. ago Why do people support or oppose bike lanes? New research sheds light on public opinion

Cities across the UK are investing in new cycle lanes and traffic restrictions to cut congestion, improve air quality and promote active travel for better health. Yet, if recent debates are anything to go by, you might think such measures were deeply unpopular.

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12 h. ago China’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own

Gen Z women in China are all in on digital companionship—even setting up dates with real-world versions of their AI boyfriends.

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12 h. ago Review: Forget the sound baths, 'Crux' is a gritty, gripping look at the real Joshua Tree

Review: Forget the sound baths, 'Crux' is a gritty, gripping look at the real Joshua Tree  Los Angeles Times

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13 h. ago Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner

Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that's a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a study said.

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20 h. ago $1M win from Los Angeles Rams Scratchers ticket at Bakersfield Samco

$1M win from Los Angeles Rams Scratchers ticket at Bakersfield Samco  KBAK

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23 h. ago Girl goes viral after getting pink princess landline phone for Christmas instead of smartphone

Eight-year-old's reaction to receiving a pink landline phone for Christmas goes viral, sparking conversations about smartphone alternatives for kids.

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23 h. ago Gov. Gavin Newsom touts 'real progress' on homelessness as state directs $419 million to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego

Gov. Gavin Newsom touts 'real progress' on homelessness as state directs $419 million to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego  ABC7 San Francisco

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