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Growing hostility to Elon Musk’s cuts in the Republican camp
Demonstrators protest budget cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Washington, D.C., March 3, 2025. SAUL LOEB / AFP With 203,000 more people out of work in the United States, the unemployment rate has climbed to 4.1%, and only 151,000 jobs were created in February – fewer than the… Read Details ⇢
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Rwanda’s mining tour amidst accusations of exploiting DRC’s minerals
In the face of accusations of illegal exploitation in the DRC, Rwanda is organising a visit to its mines. At the invitation of the Rwanda Mines Board, France24 correspondent Juliette Montilly head to a cassiterite mine on the outskirts of the Rwandese capital, Kigali. Rwanda’s goal is to publicise its… Read Details ⇢
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Internal messages hint at key reason Trump DOJ dropped case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three weeks ago, the media was consumed by a firestorm that broke out when President Donald Trump’s acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle Sassoon, resigned in protest over being ordered to end the prosecution of New York… Read Details ⇢
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Syria’s president calls for ‘peace, calm’ amid brutal clashes | Conflict News
Violence in Latakia, Tartous leaves hundreds dead as Syria faces deepening divides amid escalating conflict. Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has urged for peace amid escalating communal violence that has killed hundreds of civilians in the coastal areas. On Sunday morning, al-Sharaa stated the need to “preserve national unity and… Read Details ⇢
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Brain-as-a-service set to start before 2026, powered by human brain cells fused with silicon hardware
Cortical Labs has built the first deployable biological computer, priced at $35,000 The CL1 integrates living neurons with silicon for real-time computation The next step will be to build a biological neural network server stack Despite the unquestionably impressive advancements we’ve witnessed in recent years, AI is still lagging far… Read Details ⇢
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Thinking of a borehole? Here’s what you must do – The Mail & Guardian
Tragedy of the commons: People who can afford tanks link them to municipal water, depriving others of water. Photo: Dietmar Pahl If you’re considering drilling a borehole because of insufficient water supply, the first step is to determine whether you can secure a sustainable source, says water scientist Ayesha Laher. … Read Details ⇢
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Carlos Peñafiel, the Chilean artisan behind Lemaire’s sculpted leather
“Faithful rock”: True to the Spanish meaning of his South American surname, Carlos Peñafiel exudes the presence of an unwavering sage. “He’s a character,” said Christophe Lemaire. “An old tree,” added Sarah-Linh Tran. A unique collaborator, Peñafiel is now receiving unexpected recognition from the designer duo behind Lemaire, the independent… Read Details ⇢
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Live: Australia says would consider sending troops to join peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Sunday his country would consider taking part in an eventual peacekeeping mission in Ukraine but stressed it was too early for any deployment. Western countries have been rushing to boost support for Ukraine as US President Donald Trump pursues direct talks with Moscow to end… Read Details ⇢
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Pope Francis responding well, showing gradual improvement as Vatican holds another Holy Year event without him
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment and has shown a “gradual, mild improvement” in recent days as he remains in the hospital recovering from double pneumonia, the Vatican said Sunday. “The night was quiet; the Pope is resting,” the Vatican said in a statement. Francis, 88, was admitted to… Read Details ⇢