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The Case for Turning Off Your Zoom Camera

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I Really Like These (Relatively) Budget-Friendly SmartWings Smart
Blinds | Lifehacker
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SmartWings Blinds are a more affordable option to upgrade to smart
blinds using Thread or Matter. The smart blinds can connect with
Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, SmartThings, and
Hubitat. I reviewed the solar-powered option in my home.

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I'm a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive - their joy suggests how
anticipating fun can enrich human life
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We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After
trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to
drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal.
Before long, they were steering with surprising precision to reach a
Froot Loop treat.















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UK air traffic system failure triggered by misidentified French Bee
flightplan waypoint
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Investigators probing the serious UK air traffic control system
failure in August last year have detailed the flightplan waypoint
confusion which triggered the incident. Over 700,000 passengers were
affected by the failure of UK air navigation service NATS' flightplan
processing system.

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Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal
Charges
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In perhaps the largest swatting case to ever be prosecuted, an
18-year-old from Lancaster, California, has pleaded guilty to federal
charges stemming from a nationwide spree of hundreds of shooting and
bomb threat hoaxes that sent police scrambling to high schools,
courthouses, and the homes of law














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Bird brain from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of avian
intelligence
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Navaornis is named after William Nava, director of the Museu de
Paleontologia de Marilia in Brazil's Sao Paolo State, who discovered
the fossil in 2016 at a site in the neighbouring locality of
Presidente Prudente.

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What a carve up! Playful, intricate Japanese leaf art - in pictures
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Each day, artist Lito draws an image on to a leaf before cutting it
out and posting a photograph to social media














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DOJ Will Push Google to Sell Chrome to Break Search Monopoly -
Bloomberg (No paywall) [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=96836&nl=daily]
Antitrust officials also to seek data licensing, AI measures Google
says the proposals would harm consumers and developers

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European troops in Ukraine would secure Trump peace deal, says Estonia
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Kyivs allies consider options on how to guarantee countrys security in
any accord brokered by US president














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The New Battle for the Middle East: Saudi Arabia and Iran's Clash of
Visions
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Over the last two decades, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been on opposing
sides of the deadliest conflicts in the Middle East.

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Understanding Latino Support for Donald Trump - The New Yorker (No
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Donald Trump, according to exit polls, won a greater share of the
Latino vote than any Republican Presidential candidate in at least the
past half century, and maybe ever. At forty-six per centa
fourteen-percentage-point increase from 2020Trump beat George W. Bushs
record by at least two points, and perhaps as many as six. The most
eye-popping results were in Miami-Dade County and in southern Texas,
where Trump won almost every county along the Mexican border.
According to exit polling in several battleground statesincluding
Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvaniahis margin with Latino
voters grew more between 2020 and 2024 than it did between 2016 and
2020.














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7 'Positive' Traits That Are Secretly Anxiety In Disguise | HuffPost
Life
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While these habits may seem like good things, they can be a sign that
something deeper is going on.

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Vladimir Putin is in a painful economic bind - The Economist (No
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Most central banks are cutting interest rates. Not Russias. Last month
policymakers raised rates to 21%, a two-decade high; markets expect
them to reach 23% by the years end. The shift is all the more unusual
as it is happening at a time of war, when central bankers are normally
loth to supress economic activity.














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Abstinence and Celibacy: Expert Explains the Difference | POPSUGAR Sex
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Abstinence and celibacy are both trending amid a challenging dating
world. Sex therapist Dr. Emily Jamea explains the difference and why
they're trending.

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Justice Department Will Request Judge Order Google To Sell Chrome In
Antitrust Case, Report Says - Forbes (No paywall)
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The Justice Department will soon request a federal judge order Google
to sell its Chrome web browser, according to Bloomberg, marking the
latest development in an antitrust case against Google after a judge
ruled this summer the tech giant illegally maintained a search
monopoly.














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RFK Jr. says he isnt an anti-vaxxer. Hes wrong - STAT (No paywall)
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If he can make it past the Senate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be the
next secretary of Health and Human Services. Since the position was
created, each secretary has had significant experience in public
health, health care administration, or related government work. None
has listed spreading vaccine misinformation as their primary health
care experience.

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The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025 | Conde Nast Traveler
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These are the best places to go in 2025--whether you want to trek
through remote mountains, or cruise through aquamarine seas.













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How to Refresh Your Brand with Purpose and Precision - Inc (No
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When I think about rebranding, its a bit like cleaning out my closet.
At first glance, everything seems finecomfortable, familiar. But when
I start looking closer, I realize some of the clothes Ive held onto no
longer fit who I am or where Im headed. Thats when I know its time for
a refresh, not just to feel better about the present, but to reflect
the future Im stepping into.

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Strikes hit Beirut and Israel as US seeks ceasefire deal - WSJ (No
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An airstrike killed five people in central Beirut, and rockets fired
from Lebanon killed one person in northern Israel and caused several
injuries in a Tel Aviv suburb, amid a continuing U.S. push for a
cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah militants.

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Israel finds large troves of Russian arms in Hezbollahs hands - WSJ
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TEL AVIVAs Israel advances its invasion of southern Lebanon, its
troops are finding large troves of Russian weapons, confirming
longstanding suspicions in Israel that Hezbollah is enhancing its
fighting capacity with the help of sophisticated Russian arms.

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A Restaurant Critic Reviews Wonder Kitchen's Delivery Food
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Suddenly, Wonder is everywhere. But what is it? The company is an app
and dozens of storefronts that comprises 30 pseudo-restaurants, and
seems to be bulldozing local businesses that might otherwise be able
to open instead.

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Is buying frequent-flier miles ever a good idea? - WSJ (No paywall)
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Airlines are eager to sell you frequent-flier points and miles. Their
latest sales pitch: buying airline miles on a monthly basis. Paying
cash for miles doesnt guarantee a bargain, so be sure to do your
homework before taking up any offers.

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The Newest Cold Climate Heat Pumps Are Ready for Your Home - CNET
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Bosch unveiled its IDS Ultra heat pump at CES 2024. The heat pump is
part of the Department of Energys Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge.

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Working While Parenting a Teen: Not What I Expected - Harvard Business
Review (No paywall) [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=96836&nl=daily]
Do you expect and hope that youll have more time for yourself and for
your career as your kids become teens and young adults? Amy G did.
However, she didnt fully anticipate the emotional intensity of being a
working mom of a teenager. Responding to seemingly urgent texts,
keeping track of an ever-changing after-school schedule, and being an
on-call problem-solver would affect anyones ability to focus,
including hers.

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Matt Gaetz ethics report released to more members of Congress
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A House Ethics Committee report on attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz
is being made available to more members of Congress as pressure mounts
to publicly release the document ahead of Senate confirmation
hearings, according to a media report.

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Why so many families are drowning in toys
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Our mission could not be more clear and more necessary: We have a duty
to explain what just happened, and why, and what it means for you. We
need clear-eyed journalism that helps you understand what really
matters. Reporting that brings clarity in increasingly chaotic times.
Reporting that is driven by truth, not by what people in power want
you to believe.

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These Are the House Races That Are Still Undecided
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While the U.S. presidential contest was decided fairly quicklywith the
Associated Press calling Donald Trumps victory over Kamala Harris
early Wednesday, Nov. 6, the morning after voters headed to the
pollsin a number of downballot races, two weeks after Election Day, a
clear winner has yet to emerge.

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Parenting advice: My mom refuses to acknowledge a very traumatic
childhood memory.
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How can she pretend like this didn't happen?

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The Paradox of Israeli Deterrence - Foreign Affairs (No paywall)
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Last April, it appeared as though escalation between Israel and Iran
could plunge the entire Middle East into conflict. Israels strikes on
the Iranian consulate in Damascus prompted Iran to retaliate by
launching a barrage of missiles and rockets into Israelthe first time
that Iran had openly attacked the country. But after Israel responded
in a relatively muted way, both countries moved on from the
confrontation. Observers, too, put aside their most acute worries,
comforted by the fact that both countries had shown that they had no
interest in a wider war.

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Dear Prudence: My husband was cheating on me when he died. But my most
recent discovery is even more devastating.
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Is this really possible?

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I Hate Cold Water. Can I Handle Contrast Therapy?
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Contrast therapy is making waves in the wellness world. Can our style
editor handle the heat--and the cold?

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Antitrust enforcers prepare final blitz against Big Tech - WSJ (No
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WASHINGTONThe Biden administrations top antitrust officials plan to
take more shots at the tech industry before leaving office, in a race
to cap four years of aggressive enforcement.

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Why You No Longer Need To Be A Billionaire To Have Your Own Family
Office
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In1882, John D. Rockefeller, the world's richest man, created the
first full-service single-family office in the U.S. to manage and
invest his fortune, said to be $1.4 billion ($31 billion in today's
dollars) at his death in 1937.

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Remake Your Old Phone Into a Free Security Camera With 3 Easy Steps -
CNET
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Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and
rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our
links, we may get a commission. How we test home security cameras and
video doorbells

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Those Bold AGI Predictions Are Suddenly Looking Stretched - Business
Insider
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was recently asked what he was looking forward
to in 2025.

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Why Is 194 Columbia Heights Avenue Abandoned?
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The house at 194 Columbia Heights is on the nicest block in Brooklyn
Heights, but it stands out as an abandoned void. In the most
real-estate-obsessed city in the world, why would anyone would let a
house like this rot for 40 years?

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Mom Was Arrested After Her 11-Year-Old Walked a Mile Into Town Alone -
Business Insider
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brittany
Patterson, 41, a real-estate broker and mom of four from Fannin
County, Georgia. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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Madras High Court Restrains Grant Of Award In M S Subbulakshmi's Name
To Musician TM Krishna
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The Madras High Court has restrained the Music Academy from presenting
the 'Sangita Kalanidhi M S Subbulakshmi Award' to musician T M
Krishna. The Court said that the award can be granted but not in the
name of M S Subbulakshmi.

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The Third Wave Of AI Is Here: Why Agentic AI Will Transform The Way We
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Estate Planning: How Does the Basis Step-Up Rule Work? | Kiplinger
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The step-up in basis, one of the most powerful tools in estate and tax
planning, can make a huge difference in capital gains taxes owed.

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Life in a Luxury Hotel for New Moms and Babies
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A week after I gave birth to my son, I lay face up on a heated massage
table so that another woman could milk me. Spa music twinkled in the
background as she squeezed a few drops into a glass bottle.

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Elon Musk's business empire is taking over a small Texan town. Not all
of its residents are pleased
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That's the reality for Bastrop, Texas, a historic town with a
population of around 12,000 about 40 minutes outside of Austin.

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Xpeng's CEO says most Chinese carmakers will not survive the next
decade
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Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng doesn't think most Chinese carmakers will
survive the next decade. "From 300 start-ups, only 100 of them
survived.

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Biden, Trudeau & Meloni missing in G20 Summit photo with world leaders
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Biden was not the only missing person from the photo as Canadian Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni were
also seen nowhere in the picture.

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Police seek witnesses, cell phone video after gunfire during a parade
in New Orleans kills 2
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Deadly shootings at a signature New Orleans
cultural event -- a neighborhood "second-line" parade -- left
authorities pleading with witnesses to come forward with information
or cell phone video while seeking to reassure the public that the
weekend bloodshed was an aberrat

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House Republican introduces measure to ban transgender women from
female bathrooms in Capitol
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WASHINGTON -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution Monday
that would ban transgender women from using female bathrooms in the
Capitol just weeks before Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride of
Delaware is set to become the first out transgender member of
Congress.

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Inside the nuclear war leaflet given to Sweden families as WW3 fears
grow
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Photographs lay bare the stark instructions given to millions of
residents across Sweden on how to protect themselves in the event of a
nuclear attack.

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AMD Now Has More Compute On The Top500 Than Nvidia
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There has been a lot more churn on the November Top500 supercomputer
rankings that is the talk of the SC24 conference in Atlanta this week
than there was in the list that came out in June at the ISC24
conference in Hamburg, Germany back in May, and there are some
interesting developments in the new

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Illegally logged wood from Cambodia likely ending up in U.S. homes
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U.S. consumers risk using flooring products made of wood illegally
logged from Cambodia's rainforests, a recent Mongabay investigation
suggests.

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20 things you didn't know about Google Scholar
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Google Scholar, a tool used by researchers around the world, was
founded by two researchers. We started Scholar in 2004, physically
delivering hard drives to the office (see fact number 2), and two
decades later adding new AI features (see fact number 6).

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Bhutan, after prioritizing happiness, now faces an existential crisis
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Bhutan, the tiny kingdom that introduced Gross National Happiness to
the world, has a problem: young people are leaving the country in
record numbers.

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