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The master plan to end EV range anxiety forever

This article is an installment of Future Explored, Freethink’s
weekly guide to world-changing technology. You can get stories like
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It’s 2028. It’s been one year since you bought your first electric
vehicle, and the transition has gone far smoother than you expected.
You’ve never come close to having your battery die on the road, and
any time you’ve needed to power up, you’ve had your pick of
convenient charging stations, thanks to the US’s now-robust charging
network.

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Christopher Columbus was Spanish and Jewish, documentary reveals
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In 1877, workers found a lead casket buried behind the altar in a
cathedral in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic,
containing a collection of bone fragments the country says belong to
Columbus.

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Harris in "excellent health," her physician says, as campaign looks to
pressure Trump to release medical records
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Vice President Kamala Harris is in "excellent health" and "possesses
the physical and mental resiliency" required to serve as
president, her doctor said in a letter released Saturday summarizing
her medical history and status. 















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Troubled Retailers Face a Halloween Crunch With Consumers Spending
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Holiday spending is forecast to drop by 5% this year

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Orange Growers Were Looking for a Turnaround. Then Milton Came. -
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Hurricane knocked fruit off Florida trees just before harvest














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Tesla leaves Uber plenty of road - WSJ [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=78098&nl=daily]
That was about the only certainty that emerged from Tesla’s
much-hyped “We, Robot" event Thursday night. The gathering was
ostensibly for Tesla to unveil a robotaxi vehicle and related service,
but it was light on details about the cars and included even less
about a service. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk spent barely 20
minutes on stage (after arriving nearly an hour late).

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How AI helped me through a tricky work conversation - FT
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Turning to ChatGPT stopped weeks of procrastination over an email














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Two never-before-seen tools, from same group, infect air-gapped
devices
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Researchers have unearthed two sophisticated toolsets that a
nation-state hacking group—possibly from Russia—used to steal
sensitive data stored on air-gapped devices, meaning those that are
deliberately isolated from the Internet or other networks to safeguard
them from malware.

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Washington?s 'Forgotten Giant' Volcano Stirs: Surge in Quakes Prompts
Increased Monitoring
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There’s been some unusual rumblings coming from Mount Adams, but for
those in the area, it’s not time to panic. Geologists are closely
monitoring Washington’s largest volcano (and second tallest
mountain), which hasn’t erupted since the Bronze Age.














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Is this a mountain' A multistorey car park' Or both' Inside Shanghai's
audacious 225m summit
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It's got winding trails, a gushing waterfall, some 7,000 trees - and
room inside for 1,500 cars. We explore the astonishing Twin Hills
project, which isn't even the city's first manmade mountainscape

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Following a family mystery to Iceland?s remotest village - FT
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In his grandfather?s footsteps, Oliver Smith heads to a tiny off-grid
community at the tip of the Hornstrandir peninsula














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Inside the Companies That Set Sports Gambling Odds - Bloomberg
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Big-money data deals and advanced statistical models are helping to
predict match outcomes and keep people betting.

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'Evangelicals for Harris' goes to war with Franklin Graham
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Men "will be proud and abusive" and "treacherous, reckless and
arrogant, loving what gives them pleasure instead of loving God," he
added. "They will maintain a facade of religion, but their lives deny
the truth. Keep clear of people like that."














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How Europe?s cities stack up in the cost-of-living index - The
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The region is home to some of this year’s biggest climbers

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Steven Miles bats away accusations of pinching policies from Greens
ahead of Queensland polls opening
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“This is what I have always wanted to do to deliver alongside 50c
public transport fares because it means more of our young people will
have a chance to achieve their dreams,” Miles said, to furious
applause.














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What Really Happens on the Ground When the US Slaps Tariffs on China -
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Pittsview, Alabama, and Emporia, Virginia, both make trailers
essential for commerce. They show the surprising consequences of
trying to protect American jobs.

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Six transplant patients in Brazil contract HIV from infected organs
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The Rio Health Secretary's office said a laboratory responsible for
conducting tests on donated organs had been suspended after the organs
from two donors were transplanted into six people on the states
waiting list for transplants.













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In a rare disclosure, the Pentagon provides an update on the X-37B
spaceplane
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After more than nine months in an unusual, highly elliptical orbit,
the US military's X-37B spaceplane will soon begin dipping its wings
into Earth's atmosphere to lower its altitude before eventually coming
back to Earth for a runway landing, the Space Force said Thursday.

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Once Known for Death Row, San Quentin Hosts a Star-Studded Film
Festival
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Among the attendees were Kerry Washington, the star of the TV drama
“Scandal,” and Jerry Seinfeld and W. Kamau Bell, the famed
comedians. Also on hand: Cord Jefferson, who won the Academy Award for
best adapted screenplay this year for the film “American Fiction,”
and Jessica Seinfeld, the author and producer who is married to Mr.
Seinfeld.

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On the Trail, Harris Turns to Her Experience Fighting Cross-Border
Crime
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From the beginning, she sought to change how law enforcement agencies
would combat criminal activity along interstate corridors. She brought
together federal officials and state attorneys general to strategize,
and convened multiagency task forces to work with counterparts in
Mexico and across Latin America. They took on cases that led to the
arrests of larger players in the drug trade and seizures of greater
quantities of drugs and other illicit goods.

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The Secretive Dynasty That Controls the Boar's Head Brand
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It is odd, to say the least, when a top executive of a company claims
not to know who his boss is. And Boar’s Head is no fly-by-night
enterprise. The company is one of the country’s most recognizable
deli-meat brands; it generates what employees and others estimate as
roughly $3 billion in annual revenue and employs thousands of people.

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Newly found Jimi Hendrix tapes give fans chance to own song only they
can listen to
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Three collectors have flown over from the US and from Europe just to
examine the collection, while three documentary production companies
have looked at the material for possible documentaries and dramas. One
planned project is about Hendrix, his life and time in London.

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UK government must say what Brussels 'reset' means, says EU delegation
head
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While Labour has set out ideas for improving EU relations in its
manifesto, EU sources say they need to see detailed plans. Despite
Labour's matching of Conservative red lines - no single market or
customs union - some EU sources describe the situation as akin to the
post-referendum days of 2016, when it was unclear to Brussels what
kind of relationship the UK wanted with the union.

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Family of British woman who fell to her death in Spain call on Met to
investigate
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Enrique Puerto, 44, from Barcelona, who had been a friend of Hokkanen
for more than 20 years, said he had spoken to the local detectives but
they appeared adamant that it was a case of suicide. He said: “If
you are not a resident, and you are a foreigner, you become like a
statistic, case closed.”

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Russia and China accused of blocking Asean statement due to dispute
over South China Sea
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“Relevant countries outside the region should respect and support
the joint efforts of China and regional countries to maintain peace
and stability in the South China Sea, and truly play a constructive
role for peace and stability in the region,” he said.

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Republican debate flares ahead of King Charles' first visit to
Australia as head of state
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"The King cannot officially meet with me, just as he cannot officially
meet with the republicans, because [the republic question] is an
ongoing issue in this country. He's here to meet the people, not to
become involved in political issues, he's above that as king."

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Coalition wants to scrutinise 'national security risk' of Chinese-made
EVs ? as it happened
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The economic downturn is largely due to the Reserve Bank ratcheting up
interest rates to contain high post-pandemic inflation - a challenge
which appears contained given the centre bank is now easing rates.

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'Pain is worthwhile': cult hero Nedd Brockmann defies the agony in
1,000-mile charity run
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"This isn't just about endurance or attempting to break a world record
- I want it to be a rallying cry for people who want to have a crack,
to stand together, and make a difference," Brockmann said.

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Wong says Coalition 'pretty extreme' to stand at odds with US on
Middle East ceasefire
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The flights followed an escalation in Israel's year-long scuffle with
the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in recent weeks, with a campaign
of intense bombings across Lebanon including its capital Beirut.

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Sussan Ley condemns Corowa white supremacist rally after crowd of 50
dispersed by police
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Deputy opposition leader says she’s heartened community members made
it clear racism has no place in her electorate

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Tool kit to make limb-saving devices set to transform treatment in
crisis zones
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“When you get events like Beirut or Ukraine you get a sudden surge
in terrible injuries,” said Bull. “We need simple ways to help
doctors in these circumstances and that is what our fixator kits
should do.”

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Hunger in Lebanon could soar amid Israeli onslaught, UN expert warns
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“Starvation is always used as a weapon to displace people from their
land or weaken their relationship with their land. It is often
connected to annexation, occupation and land acquisition, and that’s
what’s playing out in Gaza, the West Bank and now Lebanon,” said
Fakhri.

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Top-rated UK water firms 'dumped 1,374 illegal spills into rivers'
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A spokesperson for Water UK, the trade association for the industry,
said: "No sewage spill is ever acceptable, and we have a plan to put
it right. Water companies have proposed investing £11bn to reduce
spills by 40% by 2030. We now need Ofwat to give us the green light so
we can get on with it."

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Tax wealth and value public assets: how Reeves can solve her biggest
budget challenges | James Smith
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Better would be a new “public sector net worth” rule that
recognises Britain’s public assets and liabilities. This,
accompanied by scrutiny of infrastructure spending to ensure value for
money and well-planned projects, would reassure markets that
government spending is under control. It would also help deliver the
investment Britain so badly needs.

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Labour MPs urge Reeves to spend tens of billions more on ailing public
services
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That measure – either an increase to contributions or applying
employer national insurance to pension contributions – could raise
tens of billions, but will be labelled a “jobs tax” by the
Conservatives.

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China Puts Investor Patience to Test as Key Briefing Underwhelms
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The yield curve will probably move lower, given debt issuance this
year may come below market consensus, said Zhaopeng Xing, a senior
strategist at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group. Going forward,
“we expect 1 trillion yuan of ultra-long treasury and 1 trillion
yuan of local bonds to be announced,” he added.

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What's the Best "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Buy if Trump Wins in
November?
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The former president's proposals could be most magnificent for one
tech giant.

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Oppenheimer Predicts up to 740% Rally for These 2 'Strong Buy' Stocks
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Investors have plenty to feel positive about. Inflation is easing,
with the latest data showing an annualized rate of 2.4%, just shy of
the Fed’s target by less than half a percentage point. Meanwhile,
the stock market continues its bullish run, with the S&P 500 hitting a
record high of 5,822 on Friday, marking a 22% year-to-date gain. The
naysayers have, so far, been proven wrong – the economy, at least as
far as the stock market is concerned, remains robust. Oppenheimer’s
chief investment stra

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ECB Is Set to Deepen Global Easing With Rate Cut It Didn't Expect
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Unemployment in Peru’s capital inched up to 6.1% in August, and may
have edged up again in the September reading due Tuesday, but is
running near a post-pandemic low as the economy continues to add jobs.

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Is Donald Trump or Kamala Harris Better for Stocks? Statistically, One
Party Has Overseen a Considerably Higher Average Annual Return Over
the Last Century.
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Is Donald Trump or Kamala Harris Better for Stocks? Statistically, One
Party Has Overseen a Considerably Higher Average Annual Return Over
the Last Century. was originally published by The Motley Fool

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Texas Man Drops Suit Against Women Who Helped Ex-Wife Get Abortion
Pills
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One of Mr. Silva’s lawyers is Jonathan Mitchell, a former solicitor
general of Texas. The architect of the state abortion ban, he is
considered a pioneer in using private lawsuits to deter the procedure.
Abortion rights groups accuse him of filing the suits to attract
publicity and intimidate people.

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A Tale of Two Hurricanes Finds More That Differs Than Is the Same
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“Hurricanes no longer hit the coastline and then die,” said Beth
Zimmerman, who led disaster operations for the Federal Emergency
Management Agency during the Obama administration, and is now a senior
executive adviser with IEM, an emergency management consultant firm.
“Everybody needs to be looking not to what they experienced in the
past, but what is happening now in terms of hurricanes and extreme
weather.”

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Harris Struggles to Win Over Latinos, While Trump Holds His Grip, Poll
Shows
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The findings highlight Latinos’ status as decisive swing voters in
presidential politics. The last Democrat to fall below 60 percent with
Latino voters was John Kerry, the losing nominee in 2004. Over a
decade ago, roughly 70 percent of Latino voters backed President
Barack Obama’s re-election. Since then, Mr. Trump has eroded that
support.

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John F. Kennedy Jr.'s 1990s-era Magazine Is Back, With a QAnon Twist
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It is a reanimation story strange enough for a zombie movie, made
possible by the fact that the original George trademark lapsed, only
to be secured by a conservative lawyer.

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Trump Hits Coachella, Campaigning Once Again in a Blue State
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Mr. Trump then spoke for about 80 minutes in a rambling speech. He
criticized California, Vice President Kamala Harris’s home state, as
an incubator of failed liberal policies; disparaged the physical
appearance of Representative Adam Schiff, who led the first
impeachment trial of him and is now running for Senate; used a crude
nickname to refer to the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom; and took a
number of detours to praise the billionaire Elon Musk and to criticize
President Biden.

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F.A.A. Clears the Way for SpaceX to Hold Starship Launch on Sunday
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The report in The Times examined, in part, damage that a Starship
launch in June caused to the fragile migratory bird habitat
surrounding the launch site, including destroying eggs in nearby
nests.

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Former U.S. Soldier Is Sentenced to 14 Years for Planning to Help ISIS
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A criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of New York
detailed the soldier’s fervent intent on aiding the Islamic State,
describing Private Bridges as “a supporter of ISIS and its mission
to establish a global caliphate.”

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Columbus Day trading, Netflix and bank earnings, and economic data:
What to watch in the markets this week
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On Thursday, initial jobless claims will provide an updated snapshot
of the U.S. labor market. The release of U.S. retail sales data will
shed light on consumer spending patterns, a key driver of economic
growth. Industrial production data will offer insights into
manufacturing output and factory activity nationwide. Additionally,
homebuilder confidence for October will gauge the housing market’s
health, providing an outlook on construction activity and the broader
real estate sector.

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From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech making sport less dramatic?
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While it might not be the same as a tennis player's emotional outburst
at a line judge, its advocates argue it allows a more intense
connection of its own kind, as people are able to learn ever more
about the sports and players they love.

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Facebook, X and TikTok: How social media algorithms shape speech
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Budget rule change could mean fewer tax rises
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Alleviating that and fulfilling the government’s other manifesto
priorities is still likely to mean tax rises, of up to £25bn,
according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The Labour government
hopes to raise £9bn from measures included in its manifesto, but the
rest has yet to be spelled out.

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