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The 'Doge' dog meme that Elon Musk loves, explained in 1 minute

Elon Musk frequently references "Doge," an internet meme from the 2010s based on a photo of a Shiba Inu dog with Comic Sans text overlaid on top.





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Lego Horizon Adventures co-op explained – how to play locally and online with friends

Like most Lego games that have come before it, Lego Horizon Adventure is at once a single-player game, but oodles… Continue reading Lego Horizon Adventures co-op explained – how to play locally and online with friends

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Explained: What's Climate Finance And Why Countries Are Fighting Over It At COP29

Countries are negotiating a higher target for payments starting next year, but some have been reluctant to confirm its size until it is clear which countries will contribute.




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Explained: How Musk's US Government Efficiency Panel Might Work

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How the Supreme Court clamped down on ‘bulldozer’ demolition drives | Explained

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India’s tea, sugar exports raise sustainability concerns at home | Explained

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Explained: What is climate change and why is the world meeting at COP29?




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Earn Free CME's, CNEs, CEUs, CPE with "Explaining the Unexplained" CDC Video- Expires January 21, 2014.

This exciting session of Grand Rounds focused on rapid identification of emerging infectious diseases. As our world increases in interconnectivity of both technology and people, the rapid identification of emerging infectious diseases becomes more important for disease treatment, control, and prevention.Earn Free CME's, CNEs, CEUs, CPE with "Explaining the Unexplained" CDC Video- Expires January 21, 2014. 




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BSA Gold Star 650 real world fuel economy tested, explained

The made-in-India BSA Gold Star 650 has been available overseas for a couple of years but Classic Legends has now launched the bike in India. That gave us a chance to pit it against its closest competitor, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and also to see how fuel efficient the engine is

BSA Gold Star 650 real world fuel efficiency

Our fuel efficiency tests are split into separate city and highway runs. The city run was conducted on a variety of roads in South Mumbai with everything from jam packed traffic under the JJ Flyover to faster, more flowing traffic down Marine drive. After covering over 40km, the bike returned 22.96kpl. With that completed, we then covered about 60 kilometres of highway riding while holding speeds of 70-80kph. In this test, the BSA Gold Star’s mileage increased to 29.14kpl. 

BSA Gold Star 650: fuel economy analysis

It is worth noting that while these numbers are a little lower than the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, the BSA actually proved to be slightly quicker in our performance tests, despite being tested in wet conditions. 

The Gold Star weighs slightly less than the Enfield, but its big single cannot match the RE’s smooth parallel twin engine when it comes to fuel efficiency, although it makes up for this with more low and midrange torque than any other made in India motorcycle.

Autocar India’s fuel efficiency testing

Our fuel efficiency testing routine starts off by first brimming the tank and ensuring that the bike is running the manufacturer's recommended tyre pressures. The bike is then ridden on fixed city and highway routes, where we maintain pre-decided average speeds that best mimic real-world scenarios for the bike in question. The payload on the bikes is kept constant by balancing rider weights and ballast, ensuring consistency across different vehicles and riders. At the end of the test cycle, the fuel tank is once again filled to the brim, giving us an accurate figure of how much fuel has been consumed, against the trip metre reading.

Also See: BSA Gold Star 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comparison review

BSA Gold Star 650 road test, review




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New Maruti Dzire variant-wise features, trims and prices explained

Maruti Suzuki recently launched the new fourth-generation Dzire with prices ranging between Rs 6.79 lakh and Rs 10.14 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It continues to be based on the Swift hatchback, shares the same platform and engine but sports a differentiated look. It even goes one up on the equipment front. The new Dzire is available in four trims – LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+ – and we take a close look at all the features you get in each trim.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire trims, variants explained

The Dzire is powered by the same Z12E engine as the Swift: 82hp, 112Nm, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated. It’s available with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard on all four trims; the AMT is available on all but the base trim. The new Dzire also gets a CNG powertrain right from launch, available on the mid-spec VXi and ZXi trims. Coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Dzire produces 69.75hp and 101.8Nm in CNG spec.

The new Dzire’s ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure is 24.79kpl in manual form and 25.71kpl in AMT guise. Meanwhile, in CNG spec, the Dzire returns a claimed efficiency of 33.73km/kg.

New Maruti Dzire variant-wise features

Maruti Dzire LXi: Rs 6.79 lakh

Maruti Dzire LXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT

  • Projector halogen headlights
  • LED tail-lights
  • 14-inch steel wheels without covers
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Black and beige dual-tone interior
  • Fabric seat upholstery
  • Adjustable front seat headrests
  • Analogue instrument cluster with MID (multi-information display)
  • All four power windows
  • Auto up/down for the driver-side window
  • Keyless entry
  • Manual AC
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Six airbags
  • Rear defogger
  • 3-point seat belts with reminders for all seats
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Hill-hold assist
  • ABS with EBD
  • Reverse parking sensors

Maruti Dzire VXi: Rs 7.79 lakh–8.74 lakh

Maruti Dzire VXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, CNG-MT

  • 14-inch steel wheels with covers
  • Chrome finish on the front grille
  • Turn indicators on wing mirrors
  • Body-coloured door handles and wing mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors
  • Silver insert on dashboard
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 4 speakers
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • OTA updates
  • Voice assistant
  • USB and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Day/night inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
  • Front roof lamp
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Rear AC vents

Maruti Dzire ZXi: Rs 8.89 lakh–9.84 lakh

Maruti Dzire ZXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, CNG-MT

  • Auto LED headlights
  • LED daytime running lamps
  • 15-inch single-tone alloy wheels
  • Chrome window garnish
  • Silver trim and faux wood insert on dashboard
  • Push button start/stop
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Key-operated boot opening
  • Auto AC
  • 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
  • Connected car tech
  • Reverse parking camera
  • TPMS

Maruti Dzire ZXi+: Rs 9.69 lakh–10.14 lakh

Maruti Dzire ZXi+

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT

  • 15-inch dual-tone alloys
  • LED front fog lamps
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Arkamys-tuned sound system
  • Single-pane sunroof
  • Coloured MID on instrument console
  • Cruise control
  • Auto-fold wing mirrors on locking the car
  • 360-degree camera

Bookings for the new Dzire are ongoing for a token amount of Rs 11,000, and the introductory prices will be applicable till December 31, 2024. The Dzire rivals the Hyundai Aura, the Tata Tigor and the Honda Amaze, with the Amaze also due to receive an all-new generation next month.

Also See:

Maruti Dzire new vs old: price, engine, features comparison

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire review: India's favourite sedan massively updated




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Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs Shotgun 650: differences explained

The Classic 650 Twin is the latest model from Royal Enfield to use the 648cc parallel-twin engine. Its design and feature-set are shared with the evergreen Classic 350 but most of the fundamentals are borrowed from the Shotgun 650. We list all the differences between the two 650s.

Classic vs Shotgun: design and colours

When the Shotgun 650 debuted, it didn’t really fit into any particular genre of motorcycle, with Royal Enfield describing it as a blank canvas for the custom scene. The Shotgun’s engine, exhaust and other bits are blacked-out on all its paint options for a mean, modern look. 

On the other hand, the Classic 650 Twin stays true to its name and has a charming, retro design. There is a lot of chrome on the bike and the colour palette is also very tastefully retro. 

Also See: Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: Bullseye, or a shot in the dark?

Classic vs Shotgun: suspension, wheels and tyres

Both bikes use the same engine, main frame and brakes but other cycle parts are a major area of difference. The Classic 650 Twin trades the Shotgun’s 18/17-inch alloy wheel combo for a more retro 19/18-inch wire-spoke wheel setup. Where the Shotgun rolls on tubeless CEAT Zoom Cruz rubber, the Classic runs on new MRF Nylohigh tyres, developed specifically for it. 

The Classic is suspended by a 43mm telescopic fork up front in contrast to the USD fork seen on the Shotgun. While the suspension componentry has changed, the travel has stayed the same at 120mm. Both bikes use twin shock absorbers at the rear, with 90mm of travel.

Classic vs Shotgun: weight, dimensions

At 243kg, the Classic 650 Twin is the heaviest model in Royal Enfield’s portfolio today. The Shotgun isn’t much lighter at 240kg, although it carries 13.8 litres of fuel, 1 litre less than the Classic. With an 800mm perch, the Classic also has a slightly taller saddle than the Shotgun’s 795mm seat. Ground clearance has seen a big step up on the Classic at 154mm, compared to the 140mm available on the Shotgun.

Also See: Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin review: All-Time Classic?




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Aprilia RS 457 vs Tuono 457: differences explained

Aprilia finally took the covers off the much-awaited Tuono 457 at this year’s EICMA, and it shares a lot of similarities with the RS 457 on which it is based. However, there are a couple of key differences. 

RS 457 vs Tuono 457: design, colours

The biggest visual difference between the Tuono 457 and the RS 457 is the design. Unlike other Tuono models and their RS counterparts, the 457 features a brand-new headlight. Instead of the triple-pod headlight seen on most Aprilias, the Tuono 457 uses a single-pod headlight with sharp LED DRLs flanking it. 

The Tuono has very few body panels outside of the tank and the tail section. Where the RS 457 has a fully-faired design, the Tuono only has two small, angular panels on each side. It is available in two colours – red and white – while the RS 457 comes in three.

RS 457 vs Tuono 457: seating position 

The Tuono is a naked bike, meaning it trades the RS’ clip-on ‘bars for a traditional handlebar. This should result in it having a more upright, all-day comfortable riding position compared to the RS’ more committed stance. 

RS 457 vs Tuono 457: mechanical differences

The engine, main frame, suspension, brakes, and electronics are shared between the Tuono and RS 457. Both bikes even have the same 800mm seat height and 175kg kerb weight. But there are some nuanced differences. Fuel capacity on the Tuono 457 is slightly lower, at 12.7 litres, compared to the 13-litre tank seen on the RS. The Tuono also has slightly shorter gearing, with a larger rear sprocket, which should result in stronger acceleration and a small drop in outright top speed.

Every Tuono has always been priced lower than the corresponding RS model. This is why it's reasonable to expect the Tuono 457 to slot in somewhere below the Rs 4.10 lakh mark (ex-showroom, India) that the RS 457 commands. 

Also See: Royal Enfield Classic 650 vs Shotgun 650: differences explained




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New Maruti Dzire variant-wise features, trims and prices explained

Maruti Suzuki recently launched the new fourth-generation Dzire with prices ranging between Rs 6.79 lakh and Rs 10.14 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It continues to be based on the Swift hatchback, shares the same platform and engine but sports a differentiated look. It even goes one up on the equipment front. The new Dzire is available in four trims – LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+ – and we take a close look at all the features you get in each trim.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire trims, variants explained

The Dzire is powered by the same Z12E engine as the Swift: 82hp, 112Nm, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated. It’s available with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard on all four trims; the AMT is available on all but the base trim. The new Dzire also gets a CNG powertrain right from launch, available on the mid-spec VXi and ZXi trims. Coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Dzire produces 69.75hp and 101.8Nm in CNG spec.

The new Dzire’s ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure is 24.79kpl in manual form and 25.71kpl in AMT guise. Meanwhile, in CNG spec, the Dzire returns a claimed efficiency of 33.73km/kg.

New Maruti Dzire variant-wise features

Maruti Dzire LXi: Rs 6.79 lakh

Maruti Dzire LXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT

  • Projector halogen headlights
  • LED tail-lights
  • 14-inch steel wheels without covers
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Black and beige dual-tone interior
  • Fabric seat upholstery
  • Adjustable front seat headrests
  • Analogue instrument cluster with MID (multi-information display)
  • All four power windows
  • Auto up/down for the driver-side window
  • Keyless entry
  • Manual AC
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Six airbags
  • Rear defogger
  • 3-point seat belts with reminders for all seats
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Hill-hold assist
  • ABS with EBD
  • Reverse parking sensors

Maruti Dzire VXi: Rs 7.79 lakh–8.74 lakh

Maruti Dzire VXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, CNG-MT

  • 14-inch steel wheels with covers
  • Chrome finish on the front grille
  • Turn indicators on wing mirrors
  • Body-coloured door handles and wing mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors
  • Silver insert on dashboard
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 4 speakers
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • OTA updates
  • Voice assistant
  • USB and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Day/night inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
  • Front roof lamp
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Rear AC vents

Maruti Dzire ZXi: Rs 8.89 lakh–9.84 lakh

Maruti Dzire ZXi

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT, CNG-MT

  • Auto LED headlights
  • LED daytime running lamps
  • 15-inch single-tone alloy wheels
  • Chrome window garnish
  • Silver trim and faux wood insert on dashboard
  • Push button start/stop
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Key-operated boot opening
  • Auto AC
  • 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
  • Connected car tech
  • Reverse parking camera
  • TPMS

Maruti Dzire ZXi+: Rs 9.69 lakh–10.14 lakh

Maruti Dzire ZXi+

Powertrain: petrol-MT, petrol-AMT

  • 15-inch dual-tone alloys
  • LED front fog lamps
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Arkamys-tuned sound system
  • Single-pane sunroof
  • Coloured MID on instrument console
  • Cruise control
  • Auto-fold wing mirrors on locking the car
  • 360-degree camera

Bookings for the new Dzire are ongoing for a token amount of Rs 11,000, and the introductory prices will be applicable till December 31, 2024. The Dzire rivals the Hyundai Aura, the Tata Tigor and the Honda Amaze, with the Amaze also due to receive an all-new generation next month.

Also See:

Maruti Dzire new vs old: price, engine, features comparison

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire review: India's favourite sedan massively updated




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What is PPC? Pay-Per-Click Explained

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Apostles' Fast Explained

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Programmatic Ad Mediation Explained

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Scaling in ecology and biodiversity conservation explained in a book and an online tool

The 5-year EU project Securing the Conservation of biodiversity across Administrative Levels and spatial, temporal, and Ecological Scales (SCALES) has come to an end in July 2014 resulting in a first of its kind description of challenges that arise in protecting biodiversity across different scales.
 
A wide range of practical methods and recommendations to improve conservation at regional, national and supranational scales are included in a book published as a synthesis of project outcomes. The book "Scaling in Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation" was published in advanced open access via Pensoft Publisher's Advanced Books platform. This innovative format aimed at accelerating data publishing, mining, sharing and reuse, offers a range of semantic enhancements to book contents, including external sources.
 
Results are also presented in an easy to use interactive SCALETOOL, specifically developed for the needs of policy and decision-makers. The tool also provides access to a range of biodiversity data and driver maps compiled or created in the project.
 
Human actions, motivated by social and economic driving forces, generate various pressures on biodiversity, such as habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, land use related disturbance patterns, or species invasions that have an impact on biodiversity.
 
Each of these factors acts at characteristic scales, and the scales of social and economic demands, of environmental pressures, of biodiversity impacts, of scientific analysis, and of governmental responses do not necessarily match. However, management of the living world will be effective only if we understand how problems and solutions change with scale.
 
'The book and the tool are the first of their kind and would be of great help to everyone concerned with the conservation of biodiversity. They provide ideas of how to handle complex issues of scaling in applied and theoretical environmental studies' says the chief editor Prof. Klaus Henle.
 
The book aims to bundle the main results of SCALES in a comprehensive manner and present it in a way that is usable not only for scientists but also for people making decisions in administration, management, policy or even business and NGOs; to people who are more interested in the "practical" side of this issue.
 
Guidelines, practical solutions and special tools are also presented as a special web based portal, SCALETOOL, which puts together scientific outcomes widely spread over the scientific literature.
 
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Original Source:
Henle K, Potts S, Kunin W, Matsinos Y, Simila J, Pantis J, Grobelnik V, Penev L, Settele J (Eds) (2014) Scaling in Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation. Advanced Books: e1169. doi: 10.3897/ab.e1169




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Former Patriot Ted Johnson explained why Drake Maye is preferable to ‘mopey’ Caleb Williams

"After today, I don't know how you don't walk away and just feel better about that quarterback position in there with Drake Maye."

The post Former Patriot Ted Johnson explained why Drake Maye is preferable to ‘mopey’ Caleb Williams appeared first on Boston.com.




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The Consolidated Appropriations Act Explained

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Good Morning, News: Trump's Horror Show Returns, City Council Results Explained (with Emojis), and Portland Progressives Rule the Day

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercurys news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!

GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND. 

As we wake to face a repeat of authoritarian rule, I wanted to share something I wrote last night during our election live blog:

We can look into the darkness and choose to hide there, or we can do like we did in 2016 and rise up. You can bet that’s what we here at the Mercury will be doing. We consider it a privilege to be able to stand up for the voiceless and fight against the rising tide of hatred. We’ve been doing it for the past 24 years, and there is absolutely no way we’re going to stop now.

But we will need your help, because now there are millions of people across the country who will need your assistance as well. We can do it together, because we’ve done it before and we know what it takes. Cry, scream, yell, and grieve—and then get a good night’s sleep. Because tomorrow, we’re going to need that roaring fire that burns inside each of us to continue protecting those who need it most. We believe in you. You are strong enough to face the road ahead, and we’ll be right there beside you. 

Now, let's look at the news.

IN LOCAL ELECTION NEWS:

• While we can expect more results to drop from Multnomah County elections, the current leader for mayor of Portland (and by a wide margin) is trucking company owner Keith Wilson. That said, Multnomah County officials say that up to 50 percent of the votes have yet to be counted, which could throw a lifeline of hope to second place candidate Carmen Rubio, and probably won't be any help at all to distant third place challenger Rene Gonzalez, har-har hardy-har-har. (While we may fear for the intelligence of half the country, at least the majority of Portland knew enough to "#Don't Rank Rene.")

Per prelim results Tues (subject to change):

Wilson got 36% of 1st-choice votes, nearly 2x that of Gonzalez or Rubio.

Our Oct poll (30% undecided) showed RG 23% of 1st-choice, Wilson 18%.

Many thought RG would get up to 35%.

Instead, he cratered.https://t.co/05C4hPAi6J https://t.co/kOJ4jLaBVO

— Shane Dixon Kavanaugh (@shanedkavanaugh) November 6, 2024

• In the race for a new—and hopefully greatly improved—Portland City Council, here are the current leaders (expect another ballot drop from the county at 6 pm tonight) in each district... as described with emojis:

DISTRICT 1 (East Portland): Candace Avalos ????, Loretta Smith ????, and Jamie Dunphy ????.

DISTRICT 2 (North Portland): Current City Commissioner Dan Ryan ????, along with candidates Sameer Kanal ????, and Elana Pirtle-Guiney ????.

DISTRICT 3 (Central and Southeast Portland): Angelita Morillo ????, Tiffany Koyama Lane ????, and Steve Novick ????.

DISTRICT 4 (West Portland/Downtown/Sellwood): Olivia Clark ????, Mitch Green ????, and Eric Zimmerman ????.

In short, our newest city council so far has a progressive majority, which will be especially helpful in facing the next four years of YOU KNOW WHO ????.

• Meanwhile there were two races of note for Multnomah County Commissioners: Megan Moyer was elected as commissioner for District 1 and Shannon Singleton will represent District 2 on the County Board of Commissioners. Moyer defeated Vadim "I'll run for any office that will have me... what do you mean they won't have me?" Mozyrsky, while Shannon Singleton (who is soundly beating Sam "Second most unlikable politician in town" Adams) will most likely represent District 2. Another big progressive win.

• And how did the state measures fare? As of this morning, Measure 115 (allowing the Oregon state legislature to impeach and remove awful elected politicians) is winning big, 63 percent to 37 percent. Measure 116 (giving an independent commission the power to set salaries for some state lawmakers) is most likely a "no," and is leading the "yes" vote count by 10 percent. Measure 117 (implementing ranked-choice voting for state and federal offices) is sadly a big "NO" after being defeated 60 to 40 percent. The nice, but misguided Measure 118 (establishing a minimum tax on certain corporations, with the proceeds going toward a $1600 tax rebate for all Oregonians) went down in flames 79 to 21 percent, and Measure 119 (making it easier for cannabis workers to unionize) is also a probable "YES," currently leading the "no thank you's" by ten percent.

• As expected, it was a good night for Democrats running for state office, with Tobias Read winning Oregon Secretary of State, Elizabeth Steiner taking the state treasurer position, and Dan Rayfield snapping up the Attorney General spot. And while Dems Maxine Dexter, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, and Suzanne Bonamici won their races for US Representative, the most closely watched federal contest in the state is still nail-bitingly close: Dem Janelle Bynum currently leads GOP darling Lori Chavez-DeRemer by two percentage points.

Stay tuned to the Mercury over the next few days, as more election results are solidifying! And don't forget to check out our Election Night Live Blog for all the blow-by-blows from last night's rollercoaster of events.

IN OTHER LOCAL NEWS THAT IS ALSO IMPORTANT:

• Well, this is some bullshit: In a blatant attempt at impotent, political grandstanding, Commissioner (and mayoral loser) Rene Gonzalez and fellow stooges Mingus Mapps and Dan Ryan are scheduled to vote tomorrow to sink the current homelessness agreement it has with Multnomah County—and even more inexplicably insane—they don't even have a backup plan to replace it. Oh, but wait... there's more: This ridiculous, thoughtless stunt will cost the city $40 million that we don't have. (The new city council cannot arrive soon enough.) Our Courtney Vaughn has the infuriating details

• In a very different way to spend election night, two people were arrested and their cars towed following a street racing takeover event in North Portland. (Apropos of nothing, I voted for Tokyo Drift as my fave Fast & Furious movie.)

IN NATIONAL ELECTION NEWS:

• Well fartz, here we go again: Convicted felon and twice impeached former president Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris (in case you didn't hear). And while the GOP also held on to the Senate (Jeeeeesus Ch-rist!), the House is still a toss-up and we won't hear for awhile about who won the presidential popular vote—though cash money says it'll be Kamala. And while I'm certain we'll all be hearing a lot of "blame game" antics today, try to resist pointing fingers at fellow Dems. The blame lies alone with those who refuse to educate themselves or be educated, and who let fear and racism rule their existence. Don't be one of them.

Donald Trump — the twice impeached former president, Jan. 6 coup leader, convicted felon, adjudicated sexual abuser, and man who mismanaged the 2020 economic implosion and coronavirus disaster that killed more than 1 million people in this country — has convinced American voters… pic.twitter.com/9cd0luvTFF

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) November 6, 2024

• Abortion was also on the ballot last night, with pro-abortion activists winning in seven states (Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New York, and possibly Missouri), while three other states (Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota) kept their draconian bans in place.

• The best headline of the day so far: "Sarah McBride becomes the first out transgender person elected to Congress." ????????????????

• In less-than-optimal election headlines: "Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will win reelection and defeat Democrat Colin Allred, CNN projects." "The world's right-wing leaders celebrate Trump's win — but America's allies hint unease." "Trump legal team planning to move swiftly to get all criminal cases brought to a halt." And possibly the most obvious headline of the day: "Racism, sexism partly to blame for Harris defeat."

They want you to feel powerless and surrender and let them trample everything and you are not going to let them. You are not giving up, and neither am I. The fact that we cannot save everything does not mean we cannot save anything and everything we can save is worth saving.

— Rebecca Solnit/joy is a strategy (@RebeccaSolnit) November 6, 2024

• And finally... let's cleanse that timeline with some good news that—a new baby hippo is in town! (Cold comfort... but right now I'll take it.)

Moo Deng? Who deng? Introducing… Haggis ????????????????????????????

Otto and Gloria have welcomed an ADORABLE pygmy hippo calf! She is doing well, but we’ll be keeping the hippo house closed for the time being so that our expert keepers can keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time ???????? pic.twitter.com/ceGtARuzyR

— Edinburgh Zoo (@EdinburghZoo) November 4, 2024




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New Biomarkers Reveal More About Unexplained Chronic Itch

There are millions of people around the world who deal with chronic itching with no clear cause, or chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO)



  • Cell & Molecular Biology

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New Biomarkers Reveal More About Unexplained Chronic Itch

There are millions of people around the world who deal with chronic itching with no clear cause, or chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO)




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New Biomarkers Reveal More About Unexplained Chronic Itch

There are millions of people around the world who deal with chronic itching with no clear cause, or chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO)



  • Health & Medicine

explained

New Biomarkers Reveal More About Unexplained Chronic Itch

There are millions of people around the world who deal with chronic itching with no clear cause, or chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO)



  • Clinical & Molecular DX

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May I Have My Paycheck in Bitcoin?: Crypto Payments Explained

Lisa (Lee) Schreter weighs in on employers paying employees in cryptocurrencies and the legal questions that may raise.

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Dutch Non-Compete Clauses Explained

Jasper Hoffstedde and Eric van Dam of Littler’s Amsterdam office discuss non-compete clauses in Dutch employment agreements. A non-compete clause may be agreed upon in writing in indefinite-term employment agreements with a person of age (18+). For fixed-term employment agreements, additional conditions apply. Such conditions are strict, which more often than not lead to invalidity or voidability of the clause.




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The Termination Clause in Dutch Employment Agreements Explained

Jasper Hoffstedde and Fleur van Lieshout of Littler’s Amsterdam office discuss the termination clause in Dutch employment agreements. The termination clause seems an easy and straightforward clause; you simply invoke the clause and terminate employment, right? For the employee that is indeed in the case, but the employer has another hoop to jump through if the employee doesn’t want to agree to termination. He then has the obligation to substantiate the reason for termination, the so-called valid ground.




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China's real estate crisis, explained

China's economic growth for the past few decades has been extraordinary. And much of that growth was fueled by real estate – it was like this miraculous economic engine for the country. But recently, that engine seems to have stopped working. And that has raised all kinds of questions not just for China but also for the global economy.

Today on the show, we look at what's happening inside China's real estate market. And we try to answer the question: how did we get here?

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The U.S. economy's biggest superpower, explained

What if you could borrow money on the cheap and use it to pay for just about anything? The U.S. government can, and does, with U.S. Treasuries. But the market for Treasuries might be more fragile than we know.

In this episode, Yesha Yadav of Vanderbilt Law School explains why.

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The Standard Explained: What is ISO 17025: 2017?

The official document is titled ISO/IEC 17025: 2017, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It is the international reference for laboratories performing calibration and testing activities.




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Different types of bullying explained

It's Stand Up to Bullying Day. Find out more about the different ways in which bullying can happen.




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IP Protection Degree (IEC 60529) Explained

The protection of enclosures against ingress of dirt or against the ingress of water is defined in IEC529 (BSEN60529:1991). Conversely, an enclosure which protects equipment against ingress of particles will also protect a person from potential hazards within that enclosure,... Read more

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Every Version of Reverse-Flash Explained (And Which One Is The Greatest of All)

The Flash Family is one of the greatest legacy heroes in comics. But which member of the Reverse-Flash Family can claim the title of worst ever?




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Bootgate explained: How Ron DeSantis’s alleged cowboy boot hidden heels became a campaign controversy




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1 dead, 4 taken to hospital after unexplained odor at Denver home

Firefighters responded to a single-family home in Green Valley Ranch Tuesday morning after residents called 911 and reported difficulty breathing, a Denver Fire spokesman said.




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Irish general election 2024 explained

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.





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News24 | Higher education minister clashes with NSFAS head over 'unexplained' suspension of 2 officials

A formal disciplinary process, or lack thereof, around the suspensions of two high-ranking officials at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has pitted Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane against NSFAS administrator Freeman Nomvalo.




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News24 Business | Inflation versus wages: Trump’s stunning comeback explained in two charts

The rise in prices under the Biden administration proved fatal for Kamala Harris’s election hopes.




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Explained: How Methane Emissions Threaten Climate Goals

Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century, prompting scientists and policymakers to urge aggressive action to curb output of the potent greenhouse gas.




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Explained: What The Latest Science Shows Us About Climate Change

This year's UN climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change.