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2024
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Boeing will admit fraud charge to avoid criminal trial over 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people
Federal prosecutors gave Boeing the choice of entering a guilty plea and paying a fine or face a trial on the felony criminal charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States.
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South Florida’s climate ‘Tech Hub’ lands $19.5M federal startup funding
‘This investment from the Biden-Harris administration will enable us to confront the climate crisis head-on.’ The post South Florida’s climate ‘Tech Hub’ lands $19.5M federal startup funding appeared first on…
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CONCERNING THE CASE OF ARCHBISHOP VIGANO
By now most of the readership of this website will have heard about the Vatican's excommunication of Archbishop Vigano, the former apostolic nuncio (ambassador)… The post CONCERNING THE CASE OF…
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Israel deepens its operation in Gaza City, as pockets of militancy confront the military
Israeli forces deepened an operation in the Gaza Strip’s largest city in what the military said was meant to weed out militants, sending thousands of Palestinians fleeing from an area…
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Florida officials urged not to pass up millions in food assistance again
The state rejected $259 million in federal food aid, objecting to a $12 million tab to administer the funds. Advocates are pushing the state to drop its opposition and apply…
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Russian missiles hit a children’s hospital in the Ukrainian capital
It's the biggest bombardment of Kyiv in several months
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Paramount and Skydance merge, signaling end of a family rein in Hollywood and the rise of new power
The entertainment giant Paramount will merge with Skydance, closing out a decades long run by the Redstone family in Hollywood and injecting desperately needed cash into a legacy studio that…
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Jill Biden will rally veterans and military families as Biden team seeks to move focus back to Trump
Jill Biden is launching President Joe Biden's outreach to veterans and military families during a campaign swing through three battleground states with a large military presence.
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Beryl makes landfall on Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane, National Weather Service says
MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast near Matagorda early Monday with a dangerous storm surge and strong winds, the National...
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Review of prescribed fires finds gaps in key areas as US Forest Service looks to improve safety
It was the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history.
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Florida tax law incentivizes businesses to offer child care benefits
A new Florida law went into effect July 1 that will provide businesses with tax incentives to support employees' child care needs.
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Gig-Economy Drivers Are Turning to EVs to Save Money – and They Need More Public Chargers
Remember those researchers who spent years training AI tools to analyze the reviews drivers left on the smartphone apps where they pay for EV charging? There was one more unexpected…
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A Secret Wonder; Sugar Sand Park
Boca Raton is home to many secret wonders. From the fun shops and performances in Mizner Park to the great restaurants around town. But, one of the best wonders of…
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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Unveils Jacob’s Outlook
June 13, 2024
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‘I don’t … consider Israel a real place’: Upstart candidate Jen Perelman challenges arch-Zionist Debbie Wasserman Schulz
Jen Perelman's unapologetically anti-Zionist, pro-Palestinian views have made her a potent challenger to incumbent Wasserman Schulz in the race for Florida's 25th congressional district.
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Chomsky on U.S. Intervention in Central America | Under the Shadow, Bonus Episode 2
'Under the Shadow' looks back on Chomsky's University of Colorado lecture given in 1983, as some of the worst aspects of the Reagan administration's role in Central America were being…
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Department of Homeland Security Announces New Process for Undocumented Noncitizen Spouses
On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process, and specifically, a new process to consider, on a case-by-case…
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Know Before You Go: Fabulous Fourth Events including Fireworks Finale at Countess de Hoernle Park
Get ready for an ALL NEW Fabulous Fourth event featuring a Firecracker 5K, a Liberty Cup Racquet Tournament, a Block Party and a Fireworks Finale. Here's what you need to…
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Governor DeSantis Signs $1.07 Billion Tax Relief Package
Each year, during the regular legislative session, state lawmakers pass an omnibus tax bill — commonly known as the Legislature’s “tax package” — that offers an opportunity to make temporary…
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New Florida Real Estate Laws Go Into Effect July 1
Some of the new laws that resulted from Florida Realtors' 2024 legislative priorities include more Hometown Heroes Housing and My Safe Florida Home funding.
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James Risen: Like Julian Assange, I Know How It Feels to Be Prosecuted for Acts of Journalism
The most dangerous precedent in the case against Assange is the idea that the U.S. government can decide how to define journalism. The post Like Julian Assange, I Know How…
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In This Age of Driverless Cars and Robotaxis, Can RoboSpouses Be Far Off . . . as in This Scene?
“Good morning Robowife.” “Good morning back to you, my darling.”Robowife, I will have breakfast at 7:45 AM, after which you tidy up. I’ll be taking Robotaxi to an appointment.”“Yes, my darling.”“I’ll…
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Dogs may be a threat to sea turtles worldwide
Raft of studies finds the canines are killing the reptiles and destroying their nests
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Cannabis entrepreneur faces 10-year sentence in same WV county building a multimillion-dollar pot farm
Milton, West Virginia police raided and impounded Coty Cecil’s camper van over eight hemp plants. Yet Cabell County authorities also have a development deal with Trulieve—a billion-dollar cannabis company.
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West Boca Fourth of July 2024 Events
🇱🇷Fourth of July EVENTS❗️ 💥4TH OF JULY SHOW at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Gates Open at 5:30 p.m. Music, Games, Fireworks 👟Spark your Independence Day celebrations with a certified 5K race…
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Trump Used “Palestinian” as a Slur. Biden and Debate Moderators Didn’t Say a Word.
Trump’s racist remarks toward migrants and Palestinians were met with little more than “thank you, President Trump.” The post Trump Used “Palestinian” as a Slur. Biden and Debate Moderators Didn’t…
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Can Anything Stop the Democratic National Convention From Being a Biden Coronation?
“The Democratic Party is more invested in trying to maintain control than it is in trying to win an election in November,” said one DNC member. The post Can Anything…
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Lung Institute in Tampa guilty of selling patients “valueless” treatments for incurable lung disease …
Nearly a decade after a class action lawsuit accused the now-defunct Lung Institute in Tampa of duping customers into spending thousands on unproven treatments, a jury found the company guilty.
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Israeli military faces heavy losses of armored in Gaza
More than 500 Israeli armored vehicles have sustained damage in the Gaza Strip since the conflict began in October, according to a report by the Maariv newspaper. The Hebrew-language daily…
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ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC “TELEVISION” AND AI
Most of you know that I am fascinated by the burgeoning technologies of mind manipulation, from the "soft" technologies and techniques of neuro-linguistic "programming"… The post ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC “TELEVISION” AND AI…
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AI Chatbots Seem as Ethical as a New York Times Advice Columnist
Large language models lack emotion and self-consciousness, but they appear to generate reasonable answers to moral quandaries
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Russia develops clone of US Switchblade suicide drone
A strategic session led by Denis Manturov, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government, was held at the ERA Military Innovation Technopolis, highlighting the introduction of innovation systems, including a…
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How the Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron Deference’ Ruling Could Remake the Energy Sector
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on “Chevron deference” could affect federal regulations of everything from power plant emissions to electric vehicles to transmission lines
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Boeing delivers first CH-47F Block II to US Army
In support of the U.S. Army’s ongoing modernization efforts, Boeing has delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. As noted by the company, this delivery is part of a broader…
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‘Julian Assange Should Not Have Been Prosecuted In the First Place’
An anonymous reader quotes an op-ed written by Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch (1993-2022) and a visiting professor at Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs:…
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‘Roaring Kitty’ Is Sued For Alleged GameStop Manipulation
Keith Gill, the investor known as "Roaring Kitty" online, is being used by GameStop investors for helping spur the meme stock mania of 2021. The plaintiffs said they lost money…
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Microsoft Tells Yet More Customers Their Emails Have Been Stolen
Microsoft revealed that the Russian hackers who breached its systems earlier this year stole more emails than initially reported. "We are continuing notifications to customers who corresponded with Microsoft corporate…
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Anthropic Looks To Fund a New, More Comprehensive Generation of AI Benchmarks
AI firm Anthropic launched a funding program Monday to develop new benchmarks for evaluating AI models, including its chatbot Claude. The initiative will pay third-party organizations to create metrics for…
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Fact Check: Hard Left Claims ‘President Can Now Assassinate You’ After Supreme Court Decision
Extremist elements of the left have essentially argued that the president can now order the assassination of Americans and political opponents following the Supreme Court's ruling on Monday. The post…
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Trump Asks Judge Merchan to Toss Guilty Verdict After Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
Former President Donald Trump called for Judge Juan Merchan, who oversaw his Manhattan business records trial, to toss his guilty verdict in light of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling.…
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Barr: SCOTUS Protecting Institutions, Processes Against Being Disfigured by the Passions of the Moment
Monday, following the Supreme Court granting current and former presidents limited immunity, former Attorney General Bill Barr reacted to the high court's rulings over the past week. The post Barr:…
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Survey Finds Public Perception of Scientists’ Credibility Has Slipped
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: New analyses from the Annenberg Public Policy Center find that public perceptions of scientists' credibility -- measured as their competence, trustworthiness, and…
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Finnish parliament unanimously approves defence agreement with USA
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Where Do People (Dis)Trust News Media The Most?
Where Do People (Dis)Trust News Media The Most? The rise of mis- and disinformation on social media and an increasing perception of bias in the reporting of legacy media outlets has led…
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Opinion: I Turned In My Insurrectionist Dad—How Can Trump Be Immune?
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/DOJJackson Reffitt could not believe what he was hearing.“Today? Wow! Are you serious?”Reffitt, 21, of Wylie, Texas, had just been told by The Daily…
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Greece introduces ‘growth-oriented’ six-day working week
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Dozens Injured After Boeing 787 Jet Hit By Heavy Turbulence Over Atlantic
Dozens Injured After Boeing 787 Jet Hit By Heavy Turbulence Over Atlantic A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Air Europa from Spain to Uruguay encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic and had to be diverted…
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A Retracted Stem Cell Study Reveals Science’s Shortcomings
The withdrawal after 22 years of a controversial stem cell paper highlights how perverse incentives can distort scientific progress
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I’m a high school student — The TikTok ban violates our free speech | Opinion
A high school student writes that banning TikTok the First Amendment rights of Americans, especially those of her generation.
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Cat 5 Hurricane Beryl rips through open waters after devastating the southeast Caribbean
The major hurricane has killed two and appears to be headed toward the Yucatan peninsula. The post Cat 5 Hurricane Beryl rips through open waters after devastating the southeast Caribbean…
