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Derek Chauvin trial: jury begins deliberations over killing of George Floyd – as it happened
Prosecution says ‘reason George Floyd is dead is because Mr Chauvin’s heart was too small’ – follow the latest trial news live
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20 hours agoCurrent Event spacepopper
Why China is banning one of the world's largest Bitcoin mining hubs
Bitcoin and the nearly 8,000 other cryptocurrencies it has spawned promise to revolutionize finance but it’s doing so leaving a dirty footprint. Mining Bitcoin consumes as much electricity as entire countries like Argentina or Ukraine.
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3 days agoExpression spacepopper
This technology could one day shape our thoughts and behaviors
Here's how neurotechnology could one day shape our behavior.
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4 days agoCurrent Event spacepopper
Canada is considering a proposal that would allow internet providers to block piracy websites
The federal government is considering a controversial move to allow internet service providers to block websites that show pirated movies and TV shows. The government launched a consultation document Wednesday that proposes a number of options to crack down on online content that infringes copyright in Canada.
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6 days agoAnalysis spacepopper
It’s not just Big Oil. Big Meat also spends millions to crush good climate policy.
A new study reveals how the companies you buy meat from block climate action.
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7 days agoCurrent Event spacepopper
New iPad Pro still coming soon but supply could be short, says Bloomberg
Apple’s next iPad Pro may face supply constraints at launch due to issues in production, according to a new report in Bloomberg. Apple’s suppliers are said to be having trouble with low manufacturing yields for the new Mini LED display rumored to be the key feature of the new 12.9-inch model; one manufacturer has reportedly paused production.
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8 days agoCurrent Event spacepopper
Charles Darwin's ecological experiment on Ascension isle
A lonely island in the middle of the South Atlantic conceals Charles Darwin's best-kept secret. Two hundred years ago, Ascension Island was a barren volcanic edifice. Today, its peaks are covered by lush tropical "cloud forest". What happened in the interim is the amazing story of how the architect of evolution, Kew Gardens and the Royal Navy conspired to build a fully functioning, but totally artificial ecosystem.
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10 days agoCurrent Event spacepopper
Carbon dioxide levels are at a 3.6 million year high
Because the COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive economic slowdown, experts had hoped that the decline in transportation and manufacturing might slow greenhouse gas emissions at least a little. Unfortunately, a new report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reveals that one of the major gases behind climate change has reached its highest level in 3.6 million years.
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12 days agoCurrent Event spacepopper
China’s vast bitcoin mining empire risks derailing its climate targets, says study
China’s electricity-hungry bitcoin mines that power nearly 80% of the global trade in cryptocurrencies risk undercutting the country’s climate goals, a study in the journal Nature has said. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rely on “blockchain” technology, which is a shared database of transactions, with entries that must be confirmed and encrypted. The network is secured by individuals called “miners” who use high-powered computers to verify transactions, with bitcoins offered as a...
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13 days agoCurrent Event spacepopper
Reddit App Ends Support for iOS 12, Now Requires iPhone 6S or Later to Work
Reddit for iOS and iPadOS now no longer supports iOS 12 and older, meaning that customers running a version of Apple's mobile operating system released more than two years ago will not be able to use the app.
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2 weeks agoCurrent Event spacepopper
High court nixes Alex Jones' appeal in Newtown shooting case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who was fighting a Connecticut court sanction in a defamation lawsuit brought by relatives of some of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
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2 weeks agoCurrent Event spacepopper
Mark Zuckerberg's phone number appeared among the leaked data of Facebook users, according to a researcher
The cell-phone number of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is among the personal information leaked online in a low-level hacking forum, according to a researcher. Multiple outlets reported the claims about Zuckerberg's leaked personal information. Data including his name, location, and marriage details, birth date, and Facebook user ID was exposed, The Sun stated.
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2 weeks agoAnalysis spacepopper
Someone in The Kalahari Collected Crystals a Whopping 105,000 Years Ago
A rockshelter in South Africa's Kalahari documents the innovative behaviors of early humans who lived there 105,000 years ago. We report the new evidence today in Nature.
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2 weeks agoCurrent Event spacepopper
New Amy Winehouse film to mark 10 years since singer's death
A new documentary about Amy Winehouse, in which her mother will share details about her late daughter’s life, will be released in July, marking 10 years since the British singer’s death at age 27. “Amy Winehouse: 10 Years On”, commissioned by Britain’s BBC Two and BBC Music, will be told through the narrative of the “Rehab” and “Back to Black” singer’s mother Janis, who has multiple sclerosis and wants to share her memories, the broadcaster said.
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2 weeks agoCurrent Event spacepopper
Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained or restored to stave off a “fourth surge” of COVID-19. The head of the CDC said she had a feeling of “impending doom” if people keep easing off.
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3 weeks agoCurrent Event spacepopper
Why You Should Never Eat Lunch At Your Desk (Especially At Home)
To the surprise of the average workaholic American, the French government legally forbade employees from eating lunch at their desks for years. But just recently, in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, France’s Labor Ministry changed its labor code to allow folks to consume their midday meals at their work stations. Specifically, employees found eating lunch at their desks will no longer be at risk of incurring a fine.