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- 1US Alone Objects to Pandemic Accord Wording on Ideological Grounds●While the US was not the only nation to object to some of the wording, it was the only one who objected on ideological r
In negotiations over pandemic agreement wording, several nations raised objections to specific language, but the United States stood out as the only country to object on ideological rather than intellectual property grounds. Commenters are highlighting this distinction, arguing it sets the US apart from other states whose concerns were framed around patents and commercial interests in the global pandemic accord talks.
- 2Credit cards become an issue in Kansas Senate race●How credit cards are playing into the Kansas Senate race The re-election race for Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, is the
The re-election campaign of Senator Roger Marshall, Republican of Kansas, has drawn attention to the role credit cards are playing in the race. Commentators say the contest is the latest example of how the Trump era has scrambled the traditional alliance between Republicans and the banking industry, with financial policy emerging as a campaign issue.
- 3AI healthcare billing raises corporate takeover fears●All your HMO R Belong to Us https://www. commondreams.org/news/ai-in-he althcare-billing # technology # tech # innovatio
A Common Dreams article on AI in healthcare billing is drawing attention online, framed with a joke riffing on a famous gaming meme to suggest insurers and tech companies could take over health maintenance organizations through automated billing. Commenters are discussing how AI-driven billing systems may increase costs, reduce oversight, and put more of the US healthcare system under corporate and algorithmic control.
- 4Brack Beats 110 by DJ Emmet Ó C now streaming on LABR●🎵 # NowPlaying on https:// labr.online 🎵 Brack Beats 110 🎤 DJ Emmet Ó C You can listen or download at any time via https
DJ Emmet Ó C's mix 'Brack Beats 110' is currently playing on LABR, an online community radio station. Listeners can tune in live or replay and download the set at any time through the station's website. The mix sits within the station's house, hip-hop and R&B programming, and is being shared with community radio and music listeners.
- 5Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God, post reminds●The same "God of Abraham" is worshipped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. Many would do well to remember that. # r
A widely shared post is reminding readers that Christians, Jews and Muslims all worship the same God of Abraham, and that many people would do well to remember this shared heritage. It frames forgetting this commonality as feeding xenophobia, and has drawn engagement from users weighing in on interfaith tolerance.
- 6McDonald's reportedly using AI to dynamically price burgers●"McDonald's is reportedly using AI to "dynamically" price its burgers: https://www. engadget.com/2272211/mcdonalds -is-r
McDonald's is reportedly using artificial intelligence to adjust burger prices dynamically, according to a report highlighted by Engadget. The news has drawn criticism online, with some customers urging boycotts of stores that use dynamic pricing, seeing it as unfair or exploitative price manipulation.
- 7Photographer shares bison images from Grand Teton National Park●Bison, Grand Teton National Park. May, 2020. 📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 🎞 196 mm – 1/500″ – f/11
A photographer has shared pictures of bison taken in Grand Teton National Park in May 2020, shot on a Fujifilm X-T3 with a 100-400mm telephoto lens. The wildlife images are drawing attention among photography and national park enthusiasts online.
- 8Grizzly bear photo from Bridger-Teton National Forest shared online●Grizzly, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. May, 2020. 📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 🎞 400 mm –
A wildlife photographer shared a striking image of a grizzly bear taken in Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. The shot was captured in May 2020 with a Fujifilm X-T3 camera and a 100-400mm telephoto lens at 400mm, 1/500th of a second, f/8 and ISO 400. Readers are praising the crisp capture of the bear in its natural habitat.
- 9Acoustic Resonance Could Steer Tiny Robots●Driving Robots with Acoustic Resonance Blow across a glass bottle at the right flow speed, and you’ll excite Helmholtz r
Researchers describe using Helmholtz resonance, the effect that makes a bottle hum when you blow across its neck, as a way to control microrobots. By shrinking the acoustic effect down and applying it at small scales, the study suggests airflow-driven resonance can act as a steering mechanism for tiny robotic devices, a technique illustrated with flow visualization experiments.
- 10What Makes a Running Track Suitable for Stadiums and Schools?●What makes a running track suitable for professional stadiums and schools? This article looks at JRACE World Athletics r
JRACE, a running track manufacturer, is promoting World Athletics-certified track systems for professional stadiums and schools. The company highlights certification standards, different track system options, quality testing procedures, automated manufacturing, and completed installations on projects worldwide. The discussion centres on what separates a competition-grade surface from one suitable for everyday school use.
- 11Documentary shows coral reefs restored using healthy reef sounds●From the documentary, "How To Live On Planet Earth", how a # CoralReef is being restored using sounds of healthy coral r
The documentary "How To Live On Planet Earth" is drawing attention for its look at coral reef restoration, where scientists play recordings of sounds from healthy reefs and plant lab-grown corals to bring damaged reefs back to life. People sharing the clip are calling the approach inspiring, and it is fueling wider conversation about ocean restoration techniques.
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Toys R Us is withdrawing from direct store operations in Japan, with operator Don Quijote Holdings acquiring the Japanese business. All roughly 150 Toys R Us stores across the country are expected to be taken over and continue trading under the new arrangement. Japanese outlets including Nikkei, Yomiuri Shimbun and regional papers are reporting the move, which ends the toy chain's decades-long presence as a standalone retailer in Japan.
- 13Internet reacts to Steelers questionable blocking technique▼Internet reacts to Steelers questionable blocking technique | See link below ⬇️ 📸 Stephen R. Sylvanie, Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing widespread criticism online over a questionable blocking technique used during a recent game. Fans and analysts are debating whether the play was legal, with many arguing it should have drawn a penalty. The photo credit points to Stephen R. Sylvanie, suggesting the moment was captured during a game, likely against the Raiders in Las Vegas. Discussion centers on officiating and the Steelers' tactics.
- 14Country Radio Legend Billy Parker Dies at 88●Country Music Radio Legend Dead at 88: RIP to Billy Parker You Should Know https:// justpaste.in/movies/country-mu sic-r
Billy Parker, a country music radio legend, has died at the age of 88. Tributes are pouring in from fans of country broadcasting remembering his long career on the air. The news is being shared widely across social media as listeners recall his influence on country music radio.
- 15Firms push to make private markets more like public ones▼Firms push to make private markets more like publics The bottleneck preventing # WealthManagement advisors from moving r
Financial firms are working to make private markets operate more like public ones, with better pricing, liquidity and reporting. Industry commentary argues the real obstacle to wealth management advisors moving retail clients into private assets is not regulation but the lack of integrated fintech infrastructure to support access at scale.
- 16AMD buys AI startup that generates 3D worlds for $8 billion●AMD compra startup de IA que cria mundos 3D por R$ 43 bilhões https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://tecnoblo g.net/noticias/amd
AMD has agreed to acquire an artificial intelligence startup specialising in generating 3D worlds, in a deal valued at roughly 43 billion Brazilian reais (around US$8 billion). The purchase signals AMD's push to expand beyond chips into AI software and generative 3D technology, putting it in closer competition with Nvidia and other players in the AI and graphics space.
- 17Racing driver Dani Clos modernizes classic BMW E24 steering●DANI CLOS (@daniclos): La dirección de este clásico E24 se transforma. De caja tradicional con brazo loco a un moderno r
Spanish racing driver Dani Clos is restoring a classic BMW E24 coupé, converting its original recirculating-ball steering with relay linkage into a modern rack-and-pinion setup. He says the change delivers greater precision and effectiveness for a superior driving experience on track, sharing the mechanical work as part of his restoration and tuning project.
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Australian quantum computing company Diraq is set to establish a quantum research and development laboratory in New Mexico. The announcement, reported by the Los Alamos Daily Post, signals the company's expansion of its silicon-based quantum dot technology efforts into the United States, adding to New Mexico's growing profile as a hub for quantum science alongside institutions such as Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- 19Brazil congressional aides gave R$2m to election candidates▼Congress aides donate R$2m to candidates, sometimes topping salary
Records show aides working for members of Brazil's National Congress donated around R$2 million to election candidates, with some individual contributions exceeding the donors' official salaries. The figures raise questions about how staff on public payrolls can afford such sums, and whether the donations reflect genuine personal support or indirect channeling of political money ahead of elections.
- 20San Antonio Spurs announce staff additions and promotions●Spurs announce team additions and promotions https:// spursinfocus.substack.com/p/sp urs-announce-team-additions-and?r=7
The San Antonio Spurs have announced additions to their team and a series of promotions within the organisation. The news was shared by local sports journalist Jeff Garcia of KENS5, drawing attention from Spurs fans ahead of the NBA season, with supporters discussing the moves under the team's fan hashtags.
- 21Grizzly bear photo from Grand Teton draws wildlife fans●Grizzly, Grand Teton National Park. May, 2020. 📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 🎞 400 mm – 1/500″ – f/5
A wildlife photographer has shared a striking image of a grizzly bear taken in Grand Teton National Park in May 2020, shot on a Fujifilm X-T3 with a 100-400mm telephoto lens. The picture is being appreciated by nature and photography enthusiasts, who praise both the close-up encounter and the technical quality of the shot.
- 22Raw Vanilla Rooibos Tartlets Recipe Gains Attention●Raw Vanilla Rooibos Tartlets [Vegan] https://www. onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recip e/raw-vanilla-rooibos-tartlets/ These r
One Green Planet has published a vegan recipe for raw vanilla rooibos tartlets, a no-bake dessert with a creamy filling infused with strong rooibos tea. The plant-based treat is being shared among readers interested in vegan cooking and alternative dessert ideas. The recipe highlights rooibos, the South African herbal tea, as a flavouring ingredient in raw food baking.