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The Warped Side of Our Universe: A Painted Epic Poem about the Dazzling Science of Spacetime The first English use of the word space to connote the cosmic expanse appears in line 650 of Book I of Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost: “Space may produce new Worlds,” he wrote, and grow rife with…Continued here
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WorkNHS prevents thousands of strokes with blood-thinning drug push  Dr Maeva May, the Stroke Association’s director of policy and research, hailed the widespread use of the drugs as “fantastic news … [because] AF accounts for one in five strokes and strokes in people with AF are more severe and are more likely to result in death or serious disability”. The right medication can prevent most AF-related strokes, she added. Work
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WorkWorkScarlett Johansson takes legal action against use of image for AI  It’s also not the first time Johansson has experienced her image used without her consent. In 2018, the actor spoke to the Washington Post about the use of her image in computer-generated “deepfakes” in which women’s faces are artificially added to pornographic videos. “Nothing can stop someone from cutting and pasting my image or anyone else’s onto a different body and making it look as eerily realistic as desired,” she said. “There are basically no rules on the internet because it is an abyss that remains virtually lawless, withstanding US policies which, again, only apply here.”
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WorkWorkWorkWill the World Cup ever be hosted outside Europe, North America or Asia again?  So, if you\'re reading this in a part of the world that\'s not rife with billion-dollar corporations, and where the per capita GDP is less than what Cristiano Ronaldo earns in an hour, get yourself a comfortable sofa and some snacks, because you\'ll most likely be watching the World Cup on TV for the foreseeable future. WorkIn New Hampshire, a Democratic Congressman Debates Ramaswamy  Jonathan Weisman is a Chicago-based political correspondent, veteran journalist and author of the novel “No. 4 Imperial Lane” and the nonfiction book “(((Semitism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump.” His career in journalism stretches back 30 years. More about Jonathan Weisman WorkBiden Travels to Minnesota to Highlight Rural Investments  Lisa Friedman reports on federal climate and environmental policy from Washington. She has broken multiple stories about the Trump administration’s efforts to repeal climate change regulations and limit the use of science in policymaking. More about Lisa Friedman WorkSome of the Lawyers Who May Fill a Second Trump Administration  Maggie Haberman is a senior political correspondent and the author of “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America.” She was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for reporting on President Trump’s advisers and their connections to Russia. More about Maggie Haberman WorkIf Trump Wins, His Allies Want Lawyers Who Will Bless a More Radical Agenda  Maggie Haberman is a senior political correspondent and the author of “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America.” She was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for reporting on President Trump’s advisers and their connections to Russia. More about Maggie Haberman WorkTheir Thanksgiving Dinner Went Viral In 2016. Now You Can Join Them  \"I think that people just look forward to it and just love it so much because it just gives them something to look forward to that doesn\'t have anything to do with war or violence in the US or anything like that,\" theorized Hinton. \"So it\'s amazing to see people can still just come together and become family, even if you\'re not blood.\" WorkWorkWorkWorkQualcomm gives strong forecast, signaling chip slump recovery  Earlier this year, Qualcomm said it would continue to supply Apple with 5G modems for handsets through 2026. Previously, analysts had suggested that Apple could use different modems as soon as this year. Palkhiwala said the new deal was similar to its previous agreement with Apple. WorkWorkAirbnb beats on revenue but offers weaker-than-expected guidance  The company also provided updates on its efforts to lower the cost of Airbnb stays for consumers. \"While prices are increasing industry-wide, the average nightly price of a one-bedroom listing on Airbnb in September was $120, only 1% higher than it was in the prior year period,\" the company said in its letter to shareholders. WorkWorkOrsted cancels two New Jersey offshore wind projects, takes $4 billion writedown  Orsted had previously indicated to investors that it was going to face financial impairments. On August 29, Orsted announced it was anticipating a write down of up to $2.3 billion in its U.S. portfolio, but things got worse, not better. \"Since the announcement, the US offshore wind projects have experienced further negative developments,\" Orsted said. WorkWorkWorkWorkJudges to be protected against civil lawsuits after Salvatore Vasta sued over wrongful imprisonment  “Importantly, judicial immunity does not mean a lack of accountability for the exercise of judicial functions,” Murphy said. “The majority of Australia’s states and territories have an independent statutory mechanism to receive, manage and investigate complaints about judicial officers, and at the federal level the Australian Government is in the process of establishing of a Federal Judicial Commission.” WorkWorkEmmanuel Macron vows to boost French cooperation with Kazakhstan  Macron added: “You have to attack and punish the terrorist groups but civilians are not the ones to attack … You have to protect civilians in your counterattack … in order to focus on the terrorist groups. I want to make this distinction because all lives matter in this world,” he stressed. WorkWorkFirst UK nationals leave Gaza via Rafah crossing, says Foreign Office  His family are in Jabalia, northern Gaza, where at least six airstrikes hit residential areas of a refugee camp on Tuesday, killing more than 50 people and injuring about 150, Hamas officials said. He said he was worried about how his wife would travel south with their children, two of whom are autistic, when their opportunity to evacuate comes. WorkWorkFifteen Israeli soldiers killed as fighting intensifies in Gaza  Commenting on the losses on Wednesday morning, Israel’s defence minister, Yoav Gallant, said on X – formerly Twitter: “The loss of IDF soldiers in battles with Hamas terrorists in Gaza is a severe and painful blow. Our significant achievements in the powerful fighting deep in the strip are taking, to our sorrow, a heavy toll.” WorkStorm Ciarán: 'danger to life' warnings issued for parts of England  Dr Michael Byrne, at the University of St Andrews, said: "The heavy rain is very likely to be linked to climate change: a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapour. The link between strong winds and climate change is much less clear. There is some evidence suggesting storms like Ciarán will become windier as climate warms, but the jury is out." WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWhat's an Actually Realistic Retirement Rate of Return?  Managing investments yourself can be a lot to juggle when you\'re sifting between stocks and bonds, and aren\'t sure how much income you\'ll need. Finding a financial advisor doesn\'t have to be hard. SmartAsset\'s free tool matches you with up to three vetted financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. If you\'re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now. WorkWorkWork3 REITs That Recently Announced Dividend Increases After Beating Estimates  Weekly REIT Report: REITs are one of the most misunderstood investment options, making it difficult for investors to spot incredible opportunities until it\'s too late. Benzinga\'s in-house real estate research team has been working hard to identify the greatest opportunities in today\'s market, which you can gain access to for free by signing up for the Weekly REIT Report. WorkWorkWorkToyota hikes wage of US factory workers after UAW labor deals  \"One of our biggest goals coming out of this historic contract victory is to organize like we’ve never organized before,\" Fain said on Sunday. \"When we return to the bargaining table in 2028, it won’t just be with the Big Three, but with the Big Five or Big Six.\" WorkWorkWorkWhat the Fed rate-hike pause means for bank accounts, CDs, loans, and credit cards  What to do now: Prioritize paying off the credit cards you can — especially those with the highest interest charges — and consider balance transfers to lower interest rate and zero-interest credit card offers as your credit score allows. With good credit, a personal loan for credit card debt consolidation may be another option to consider. WorkWorkPayPal allays growth fears after raising annual profit forecast  Analysts, however, remain focused on PayPal\'s margins that have underwhelmed investors in recent quarters. The company\'s low-margin business products have grown strongly, while growth in its branded products has slowed due to increased pressure from competitors such as Apple. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWork TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India |
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