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1 day agoExpression socialiguana
See a rare alignment of all the planets in the night sky
The celestial show, best viewed between June 17 and June 27, will be the last time the five brightest planets cluster in the sky until 2040.
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3 days agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Women pro cyclists take a knee during national anthem at US Pro Nationals to protest abortion ruling
Most of the women's elite field at the U.S. Pro Road Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee, took a knee during the singing of the U.S. National Anthem this evening to protest the abortion ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court earlier in the day.
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4 days agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Apple Rumored to Announce 'Game-Changer' AR/VR Headset in January 2023
In a detailed post on Medium, Kuo explained that Apple's headset will be a "game-changer" for the augmented-reality and virtual-reality market. Describing some of the headset's functionality, Kuo said that while Apple has repeatedly touted its focus on AR, the headset will "offer an excellent immersive experience" and a "video see-thru" mode. The headset is expected to boost demand for immersive gaming and multimedia entertainment experiences.
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7 days agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill
Senate bargainers reached agreement Tuesday on a bipartisan gun violence bill , potentially teeing up final passage by week's end on an incremental but landmark package that would stand as Congress’ response to mass shootings in Texas and New York
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7 days agoExpression socialiguana
5 of our favorite Android widget features
Android widgets are an easy way to personalize your Home screen, putting the actions and information that’s most important to you, front and center.
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9 days agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Russia Ukraine conflict NATO chief says Ukraine war could last for years
In an interview with a German newspaper published on Sunday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that the war in Ukraine could last for many years. In an interview with Bild am Sonntag, Stoltenberg warned that "no one knows" how long the war will last and reiterated that Russia needs support as long as its invasion continues.
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12 days agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Why ‘For All Mankind’ Is TV’s Next Great Drama
The third season of the alt-history series reinforces that ‘For All Mankind’ is not just an entertaining drama, but a truly great one, and an unlikely contender as the crowning achievement of Apple TV+.
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2 weeks agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Vitamin D may reduce ovarian cancer's ability to spread to other organs, lab study suggests
The study found vitamin D keeps cancer cells from transforming mesothelial cells, or those found outside organs, into less protective versions.
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3 weeks agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Google to pay $100 million to Illinois residents for Photos’ face grouping feature
A considerable class-action lawsuit against Google has been resolved.
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3 weeks agoAnalysis socialiguana
What is the Best Radiation Shielding for the Surface of Mars?
A new study takes a look at potential methods for radiation shielding that could inform the creation of Martian habitats
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3 weeks agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Russia plans to restart German telescope without permission
Russian space agency Roscosmos says it will restart a telescope shut down by Germany over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. But a noted expert has warned that this might be dangerous to the instrument.
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3 weeks agoExpression socialiguana
Why Ken Griffey Jr. will be one of the Reds' highest-paid players in 2022
Griffey will be paid a whopping $3.6 million as a result of deferred payments
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3 weeks agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Toyota’s prototype 'cartridge' is a way to make hydrogen portable
One of the myriad issues with hydrogen as a clean energy source is infrastructure, as it's very expensive to move around and store an extremely explosive gas..
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3 weeks agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Harvey Weinstein Sexual Assault Conviction Upheld on Appeal
A New York appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on rape and sexual assault charges, rejecting arguments that the trial judge effectively rigged the outcome in favor of the p…
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3 weeks agoExpression socialiguana
Image-Generating AI Keeps Doing Weird Stuff We Don't Understand
AI experts are arguing after a viral Twitter thread claimed DALL-E is creating its own hidden language to categorize images.
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1 month agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Coffee drinkers may be at lower risk of early death, study suggests
People who drink coffee – whether with or without sugar – appear to have a lower risk of an early death, although experts caution the finding may not be down to the brew itself.
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1 month agoCurrent Event socialiguana
Stephen King's New Novella Rattlesnakes Is A Sequel To Cujo
They say to let sleeping dogs lie, but then again, Stephen King has never been one for following cliches. The prolific horror author stopped by Bloody Disgusting's The Losers' Club podcast this week, where he apparently let slip some exciting details about one of his upcoming stories. Namely, that he just wrote a sequel to "Cujo."
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1 month agoCurrent Event socialiguana
‘Willow’ Series Gets November Premiere Date, Teaser Trailer, First-Look Photos From Disney+
Disney+ said Thursday that Willow, its live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard, will premiere on November 30.
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1 month agoExpression socialiguana
We’ve All Failed Amber Heard
The deluge of abusive content targeting Heard is not only failing Heard and future survivors but is also shaping how young people understand domestic violence.
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1 month agoAnalysis socialiguana
This is just the beginning. Above-normal heat is forecast for most of the U.S. this summer.
The Northeast, from Delaware to Maine, has the highest likelihood of being extra-hot, along with parts of the West.