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Mystery solved? Baffling huge nebula near Andromeda Galaxy is actually in our neighborhood
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Mystery solved? Baffling huge nebula near Andromeda Galaxy is actually in our neighborhood
Weird arcing cloud of oxygen is most likely part of the Milky Way, not our giant neighbor
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December 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“Super secure” messaging app leaks everyone's phone number
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"Super secure" MAGA-themed messaging app leaks everyone's phone number
You can be, do, and have whatever you want, except for not spilling user information
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December 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
National cabinet agrees to toughen gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack
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National cabinet agrees to toughen gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack
An urgent meeting of national cabinet agrees to strengthen Australia's gun laws in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
LG TV users baffled by unremovable Microsoft Copilot installation — surprise forced update shows app pinned to the home screen
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LG TV users baffled by unremovable Microsoft Copilot installation — surprise forced update shows app pinned to the home screen
Users report Copilot appearing after a recent software update, with no option to uninstall.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Donald Trump Alleges Rob Reiner Died ‘Due to the Anger He Caused Others’ From Having ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
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Donald Trump Alleges Rob Reiner Died ‘Due to the Anger He Caused Others’ From Having ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
President Donald Trump commented on the shocking death of legendary film director Rob Reiner, was found dead Sunday afternoon in his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele Singer.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump Seizes on Rob Reiner’s Death to Attack the Hollywood Director | The president attributed the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife to “Trump derangement syndrome.” There was no indication that the couple’s political beliefs were linked to their deaths.
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Trump Seizes on Rob Reiner’s Death to Attack the Hollywood Director
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December 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director
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Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director
Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
European Space Agency highlights 2025
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ESA highlights 2025
YouTube video by European Space Agency, ESA
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December 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Brown University Shooting: Live Updates
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Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Brown University Shooting: Live Updates
Authorities detained then released a person of interest on Sunday, now they appear to be back to square one.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others’ success
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Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others’ success
Since 2020, there have been 11 successful coups across Africa, and five thwarted attempts.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Despite all the negatives, 2025 showcased the power, resilience and universality of science
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Despite all the negatives, 2025 showcased the power, resilience and universality of science
There were huge disruptions to the global scientific enterprise this year — but immense bright spots for health, discovery, innovation and research collaboration.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Caught in the “Ceasefire”
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Caught in the “Ceasefire”
A new show on C-SPAN seeks to model civil dialogue and bipartisan coöperation in an age of inflamed debate. But is getting along a worthwhile goal?
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December 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Year in Biology
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The Year in Biology | Quanta Magazine
Take a jaunt through a jungle of strange neurons underlying your sense of touch, hundreds of millions of years of animal evolution and the dense neural networks of brains and AIs.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Rob Reiner Was a Quiet Titan of Storytelling
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Rob Reiner Was a Quiet Titan of Storytelling
The director and actor, who died yesterday, built a remarkable career that went far beyond his comic origins.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Killer whales and dolphins hunt together in a rare alliance
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Killer whales and dolphins hunt together in a rare alliance
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December 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
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Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
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December 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Investors seek protection from risk of AI debt bust
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Investors seek protection from risk of AI debt bust
Trading in insurance-like products that protect against tech company defaults is booming
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December 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
UK Wants All iPhones to Block Explicit Images Unless You Prove Age
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UK Wants All iPhones to Block Explicit Images Unless You Prove Age
Apple and Google will soon be "encouraged" to build nudity-detection algorithms into their software by default, as part of the UK government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, repo...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Eerie Parallels Between AI Mania and the Dot-Com Bubble
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The Eerie Parallels Between AI Mania and the Dot-Com Bubble
Bulls spend a lot of time denying that there’s a 1990s-style bubble inflating again. But it’s worth going through a few of the similarities and differences.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
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Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
A Reuters investigation reveals the owner of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp decided to accept high levels of fraudulent advertisements from China. Internal company documents show Meta wanted to mini...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
‘Rage bait’, ‘6-7’ and ‘AI slop’: Why the words of the year show us the internet is in a death spiral
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Why the words of the year show us the internet is in a death spiral
Dictionaries are highlighting words that run from malevolent to meaningless – and reflect the dire state of the web today, writes Andrew Griffin
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December 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
OpenAI Preparing to Launch Smut Blaster 5000
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OpenAI Preparing to Launch Smut Blaster 5000
An OpenAI executive said in a press conference to expect ChatGPT's "adult mode" to drop at some point in the very near future.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New Bill That Would Ban 'Chemtrails' Advances In South Carolina Senate
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New Bill That Would Ban 'Chemtrails' Advances In South Carolina Senate
Yesterday the Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee voted 2-1 to advanced legislation that would ban “chemtrails” across the state of South Carolina. The vote on Senate Bill 110 followed a tense hearing...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If AI replaces workers, should it also pay taxes?
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If AI replaces workers, should it also pay taxes?
The technological race among industry giants and the wave of layoffs they have announced has revived the debate about the advisability of taxing automation
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December 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Adafruit: Arduino’s Rules Are ‘Incompatible With Open Source’
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Adafruit: Arduino's Rules Are 'Incompatible With Open Source'
Arduino has defended the changes, claiming its commitment to open source hardware remains unchanged.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM