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Driver dies, northbound I-95 shut down Tuesday after fiery crash in Harford County




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Emu spotted three months after two giant birds escaped in S.C.

South Carolina residents reported sightings of an emu in Horry County, prompting the owner of the bird to share a pair of shocking revelations: there are actually two emus, and they've been on the loose since June.




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Ontario man bench presses his own weight to break world record

A Canadian man bench-pressed his body weight and unofficially broke a Guinness World Record with 38 repetitions in 30 seconds.




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Florida museum attempting paper rocket world record

A Florida museum is seeking to gather science enthusiasts of all ages to set the Guinness World Record for the most people flying paper rockets simultaneously.




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After latest hit to helmet, Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says it's 'too hard' to protect himself

Tua Tagovailoa often gives fans pause by putting his head in harm's way, but the Miami Dolphins' quarterback, with a history of high-profile concussions, says it's "too hard" to protect himself in High-speed action.




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IBM’s Latest Quantum Tech Pushes Boundaries Toward Quantum Advantage in Science

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2024 — Today at its inaugural IBM Quantum Developer Conference, IBM announced quantum hardware and software advancements to execute complex algorithms on IBM quantum computers […]

The post IBM’s Latest Quantum Tech Pushes Boundaries Toward Quantum Advantage in Science appeared first on HPCwire.




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NEC Secures Order for Advanced Supercomputer to Drive Fusion Science Research at Japan’s National Institutes

TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2024 — NEC Corporation has received an order for a next-generation supercomputer system from Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), under the National Research […]

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Trump taps Rubio, Gaetz, Gabbard for key Cabinet positions

President-elect Donald Trump chose Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., to serve as secretary of state; Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as U.S. attorney general and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence.




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One man dead, evacuations ordered after explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court

Two explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court and Congress forced evacuations Wednesday night with one man found dead in what some authorities are calling a suicide attack.




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Pritzker, Polis launch coalition to safeguard democratic institutions

Democratic Govs. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado on Wednesday announced the launch of a non-partisan coalition of governors aimed at protecting state-level democratic institutions.




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Oakland airport ordered to stop using 'San Francisco' in its name

A judge has temporarily ordered Oakland International Airport in California to stop using the name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" as the cities' legal battle plays out.




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Denmark becomes 48th nation to sign Artemis Accords for space exploration

Denmark is a founding member of the European Space Agency and on Wednesday formally committed to safe and responsible space exploration that benefits humanity by signing the Artemis Accords.




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Chicago Blackhawks' Andreas Athanasiou Clears Waivers, Sent To Rockford

Athanasiou has one year remaining on his contract with the Blackhawks




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Islanders Netminder Ilya Sorokin & Extra-Time Losses: Building On Franchise Record In Fifth NHL Season

Sorokin has 33 extra-time losses in just 202 NHL starts.




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Golden Knights Exchange Forwards With AHL Affiliate Ahead Of Road Matchup Against Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled Grigori Denisenko from the Henderson Silver Knights and have sent down Jonas Rondbjerg.




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Blue Jackets Should Target Maple Leafs Forward

The Blue Jackets should be target David Kampf from the Maple Leafs.




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NDP election platform promises affordability and better access to housing, health care

Promises to build 30,000 affordable rental homes, make Halifax ferries free and temporarily remove the provincial tax on gasoline were centrepieces of the Nova Scotia NDP election platform released Wednesday.



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New Jacques-Bizard bridge in Montreal's West Island is now ready for use

The new Jacques-Bizard bridge in Montreal's West Island is now open to traffic. Every day, about 30,000 drivers use the bridge.



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Woman also charged with 2nd-degree murder in August North End shooting

A 28-year-old woman from Winnipeg is now the third person charged in a shooting on a summer night at a home in the city's North End. Raine Jannelle Dakota Gauthier has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Colin Bernardin Hebert.



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Ford's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes will cost at least $48M: city staff report

The city estimates that it will cost $48 million to remove bike lanes in Toronto, a city staff report says.



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2nd man charged with murder in connection with August homicide in Saskatoon

A second man has been charged with second-degree murder in the Aug. 15 death of Jordan Lee Morin.



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Notwithstanding clause architect Howard Leeson remembered for his love for Sask. and the country

Howard Leeson — a Regina resident instrumental to helping write Canada's constitution — died at the age of 82 on Sunday. 



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Pacific Highway border crossing to add 4 more vehicle lanes in $33M US expansion

The United States is expanding the number of lanes at the Pacific Highway border crossing from Surrey, B.C., to Blaine, Wash. The $33 million US ($46 million) contract will increase the number of entry lanes from six to 10.



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Boil water advisory lifted for almost 10,000 people in Abbotsford, B.C.

Nearly 10,000 people in Abbotsford, B.C., have been told to boil their water after the E. coli bacteria was detected in a private provider's water system on Thursday.



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Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term.




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Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is Trump's pick for director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard -- a military veteran who once sought the Democratic presidential nomination, was chosen by Trump to be his director of national intelligence.




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New members join Penn State Beaver Advisory Board  

Penn State Beaver has welcomed two new members to its advisory board, Julia McDowell and Scott Mayhew. McDowell, a Penn State Beaver alumna, is vice president of the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence for Highmark. Mayhew is the maintenance, turnaround and construction director for Shell Polymers at the company's Monaca site.




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Three Penn State researchers awarded scientific grants from Kaufman Foundation

The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation has selected three Penn State researchers to receive scientific research grants: Grayson Sipe, assistant professor of biology; David Radice, associate professor of physics and of astronomy and astrophysics; and Romit Maulik, assistant professor of information sciences and technology.




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News24 Business | Telkom wins order to raid company it says used stolen data to 'poach' clients

A source says over 1 300 customers have been lured away using data allegedly harvested by a franchise employee.




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Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order

A Meta lawyer told the FTC’s five commissioners at a hearing Tuesday that the consumer protection agency doesn’t have authority to modify the agreement without the company’s consent.




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Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2024: Here's What You Need to Know

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high in 2024 at 37.4 billion tonnes, up 0.8% from 2023, according to the Global Carbon Project. Despite progress in renewables and climate efforts, fossil fuel use has not yet peaked, raising concerns about reaching global warming limits. With 41.6 billion tonnes of CO2 projected overall, scientists stress immediate and deep emission cuts to meet climate targets and prevent further warming. Key regions show mixed trends, with India’s emissions up 4.6% and the EU’s emissions down 3.8%.




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Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height

Math can help skateboarders enhance their performance on half-pipes by using optimal body positions. A recent study showed that crouching when descending and standing at strategic points boosts speed and height, achieving faster results. This research could also aid robotic motion, simplifying complex movement tasks for machines.




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3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Ton Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa

Tilak Varma's fabulous maiden T20I hundred formed the fulcrum of India's narrow 11-run victory over South Africa in the third match in Centurion on Wednesday.




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Samson Becomes 1st Batter Ever To Register Embarrassing T20I World Record

After two back-to-back centuries in two straight T20Is, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has now scored two back-to-back ducks




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Flipkart Big Savings Days: Morphy Richards, Agaro से माइक्रोवेव और ओवन पर अद्वितीय डील का लाभ उठाएं

Flipkart के बिग बचत डेज़ Morphy Richards, Agaro के टॉप-रेटेड माइक्रोवेव और ओवन पर अविश्वसनीय बचत लाते हैं. किचन की विभिन्न आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करने वाले विश्वसनीय, हाई-परफॉरमेंस वाले मॉडलों पर भारी छूट का आनंद लें.




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MP Board का नया नियम, 10वीं में लिया है Basic Math तो 11वीं में पूरक परीक्षा पास करना होगा जरूरी

MP Board Exam 2025: मध्य प्रदेश बोर्ड ने एक नया नियम लागू किया है जिसके तहत अब कक्षा 10वीं में बेसिक मैथमेटिक्स लेने वाले छात्रों को कक्षा 11वीं में मैथ्स पढ़ने के लिए स्टैंडर्ड मैथमेटिक्स में सप्लीमेंट्री परीक्षा पास करना अनिवार्य होगा. 




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UK's 'The Guardian' Quits X Citing "Disturbing Content" On Platform

British news publisher the Guardian said on Wednesday it will no longer post to X, citing "disturbing content" on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.




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"My Body Has Changed, But....": Sunita Williams On Health Aboard Space Station

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been in space since June, has put an end to swirling "rumours" about her health, saying she weighs the same as she did when she arrived at the International Space Station (ISS).




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Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High In 2024

Our latest annual stocktake shows the world is on track to reach a new record: 37.4 billion tonnes of CO emitted from fossil fuels in 2024. This is an increase of 0.8% from the previous year.




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Bitcoin Reaches Record High Of $90,000 As Trump Pledges To Ease Regulations

Bitcoin struck a record high above $93,000 Wednesday as the world's biggest cryptocurrency benefits from president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to ease regulation around digital tokens.




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Donald Trump Hints At Constitution-Breaking 3rd Term As President. Details Here

Donald Trump, who has recently been elected for a second term as President of the United States, has told House Republicans that he might consider a constitution-breaking third term in office.




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Donald Trump Names Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard As Director of National Intelligence

Donald Trump on Wednesday named former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, who has opposed US support for Ukraine and met Syria's president Bashar al-Assad, as his incoming Director of National Intelligence.




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Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping To Meet In Peru On Saturday

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Saturday at the APEC summit in Peru, in what will likely be their last encounter before Donald Trump returns to the White House, US officials said.




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Trump Tracker: Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard Appointed US Intelligence Chief

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after his victory over Kamala Harris in the November 5 US presidential elections. The 78-year-old leader Republican has secured all seven swing states.




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Poetry To UK Precedent: What Went Into Landmark 'Bulldozer Justice' Verdict

In a landmark judgment yesterday, the Supreme Court demolished the idea of 'bulldozer justice' that several state governments had unleashed against accused in heinous criminal cases.




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Trump Tracker: Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard Appointed US Intelligence Chief

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after his victory over Kamala Harris in the November 5 US presidential elections. The 78-year-old leader Republican has secured all seven swing states.




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Trump Hints At Constitution-Breaking 3rd Term As President. Details Here

Donald Trump, who has recently been elected for a second term as President of the United States, has told House Republicans that he might consider a constitution-breaking third term in office.




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Poetry To UK Precedent: What Went Into Landmark 'Bulldozer Justice' Verdict

In a landmark judgment yesterday, the Supreme Court demolished the idea of 'bulldozer justice' that several state governments had unleashed against accused in heinous criminal cases.