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New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii , the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries.
Nov 7, 2024 8:03 AM
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China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour.
Nov 7, 2024 3:51 AM
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Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensu
Nov 7, 2024 3:33 AM
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A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup
TOKYO (AP) — A robot that has spent months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant delivered a tiny sample of melted nuclear fuel on Thursday, in what plant officials said was a step toward beginning the clean
Nov 6, 2024 11:53 PM
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When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensu
Nov 6, 2024 8:46 PM
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China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour.
Nov 6, 2024 4:04 PM
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In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cell phone ban
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cell phone bans in classrooms.
Nov 6, 2024 2:23 PM
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Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Nov 6, 2024 1:28 PM
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Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions
GENEVA (AP) — Lebanon filed a complaint against Israel at the U.N.’s labor organization over the string of deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, saying workers were among those killed and injured, a Lebanese government minister said Wednesday.
Nov 6, 2024 8:01 AM
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Trump win ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high
LONDON (AP) — The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday and crypto-related shares rallied as investors bet that former President Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies.
Nov 6, 2024 7:32 AM
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