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X in 2024 Doubled Highest Yearly Twitter Profits

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by: eNCA

WATCH | Political parties react to the SONA 2025

CAPE TOWN - Political parties watched the President's speech closely on Thursday evening. Politicians shared their reactions to the address. DA leader John Steenhuisen welcomed "the president's focus on growth and jobs."

by: GameSpot

The First Twitch Stream From The International Space Station Is Happening On February 12

The stream will take place on NASA's Twitch channel on Wednesday, February 12 at 8:45 AM PT / 11:45 AM ET. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

by: Politico

The AI power crowd heads to Paris (and parties in D.C.)

The world of artificial intelligence is about to descend on Paris for its next major gathering — the AI Action Summit. It officially starts Monday, but the "Semaine de l'Action pour l'Intelligence Artificielle" is already well underway, and leaders are flying into France for pregame events and high-profile meetings.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Trump's Paris AI summit delegation to not include AI Safety Institute staff, sources say

The U.S. delegation to a major artificial intelligence summit in Paris next week will not include technical staff from the country's AI Safety Institute, two people close to Washington's plans for the event and a third source briefed on the matter told Reuters.

by: kristv

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: SST-Bayshore students inspired by trailblazing Black leaders

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by: Vanguard

Solar power to the rescue

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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The U.S. delegation to a major artificial intelligence summit in Paris next week will not include technical staff from the country's AI Safety Institute, two people close to Washington's plans for the event and a third source briefed on the matter told Reuters.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

Bill Gates Says Quantum Computing Could Be Useful in '3 to 5 Years.' This 'Strong Buy' Stock Could Be the No. 1 Way to Play It.

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by: MSN

FG unveils plans for space strategy, AI investment

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by: MSN

Science Museum Slammed for Warning Guests That Lego Bricks Have an Anti-LGBT Bias: 'Ridiculous'

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Kerala Budget highlight: Balagopal bets big on edu, research, tech and jobs

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by: STAT

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by: UPI

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In DOGE's first few weeks of existence, reports indicate that its staff appears to be ignoring basic cybersecurity principles and potentially making the federal government more vulnerable to cyber incidents.

by: Variety

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by: Forbes

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by: ABC

DC plane crash live updates: Black Hawk pilots likely wore night vision goggles: NTSB

Hundreds of families are in mourning after an American Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29, with both aircraft plunging into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. No one survived.

by: collider

Finally, You Can Watch One of the Greatest, Most Terrifying Fusions of Horror and Sci-Fi for Free

Perhaps the thing that makes The Terminator stand apart from other sci-fi gems of this era ( except maybe Alien, of course) is that it's as much a horror movie as it is a science fiction romp. For years,

by: MSN

Insurers pivot to science-based cleantech risk modeling

by: NextBigFuture

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by: NextBigFuture

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by: MSN

Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover 'switch', reverse disease

In an astounding breakthrough, scientists have discovered a molecular 'switch' that can revert cancer cells back into healthy cells. It could lead to far less debilitating treatment options.

by: Forbes

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

The Best Scholarships For STEM Majors

The cost of college continues to soar each year. Over the last 30 years, this cost has increased by up to to 500% — regardless of whether the school was public, private, a four-year or a two-year college.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is seeking to recruit qualified and interested candidates in various job fields spread across the country.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: electrive

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by: BBC

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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The CRACO radio telescope system processes a massive amount of data in real-time, so it can detect fast radio bursts and sporadic neutron stars with very high efficiency.

by: MSN

Craven County teacher wins prestigious national award for excellence in education

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Science Museum Slammed for Warning Guests That Lego Bricks Have an Anti-LGBT Bias: 'Ridiculous'

The London Science Museum has received backlash for a recent development to an exhibit displayed that attempts to reinforce the idea that Lego bricks can be gendered, upholding heterosexuality as a societal norm.
The Science Museum in London has faced criticism for a warning label on its "Lego Brick History" exhibit, which suggests that Lego bricks have an "anti-LGBT bias." The label, part of an effort to highlight inclusivity, has been described as "ridiculous" by some visitors and commentators. The exhibit, which showcases the history of Lego, includes a note stating that Lego has been criticized for not representing diverse family structures, particularly those with same-sex parents, until recently. Critics argue that this warning is an overreach, suggesting that Lego, a toy known for its universal appeal and creativity, should not be politicized or labeled with biases. The backlash reflects broader debates about how cultural institutions address contemporary social issues in their displays.

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