In the face of climate change, these students dream up a better future : NPR

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Bloomington High School South science teacher Kirstin Milks leads a lesson on human-caused climate change and technologies that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Chris Elberfeld/WFYI hide caption toggle caption Chris Elberfeld/WFYI High school freshman DeWayne Murphy has a big idea for a new green technology. “There’s going to be a tank and it should…

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Best desktop PC computer deals for August 2024

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Whether you’re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we’ve got you covered. The team at PCWorld sort through all of the daily computer sales and put together a curated list of the best deals available. But not all deals are really deals, so we only choose…

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This Mexican drama tackles sexism in the police force : NPR

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Bárbara Mori plays María in Women in Blue. Apple TV+ hide caption toggle caption Apple TV+ Over the years, TV has offered up an entire precinct worth of women cops — from Angie Dickinson’s spicy Pepper Anderson in the ‘70s hit Police Woman, to Helen Mirren’s flinty Jane Tennison in the great ’90s series Prime…

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Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Token Sales: What You Need to Know

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Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Token Sales: What You Need to Know! In recent years, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and token sales have become prominent methods for fundraising in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. These mechanisms offer innovative ways for startups to raise capital and for investors to get involved in promising new projects. However,…

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Bitcoin volatility slashes unrealized profits, STHs hit the hardest

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Bitcoin’s extreme volatility this week has wiped out a significant amount of unrealized profits across the entire market. Data from Glassnode showed that on Aug. 1, over 85% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply was in profit, reflecting a stable and enduring bullish sentiment as the price settled at around $65,000. However, as the price began declining…

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P2E Meme Coin Sensation PlayDoge Closes in on $6M Presale Milestone

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Crypto is making a comeback, and some unexpected players are stealing the show. PlayDoge (PLAY), crypto’s latest sensation, is turning nostalgia into cash as it races towards the $6 million milestone in its presale. This retro-style Play-to-Earn game isn’t just tugging at the heartstrings of ‘90s kids – it’s also got gamers and investors scrambling…

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Dr. Ala Stanford on the pandemic and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium : NPR

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Dr. Ala Stanford’s new memoir is Take Care of Them Like My Own. Simon & Schuster hide caption toggle caption Simon & Schuster As a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Ala Stanford operated on children, infants and sometimes fragile premature babies. But when the pandemic hit in 2020, she left her job to found the Black Doctors…

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Skateboard legend Andy Macdonald, at 51, is getting an unlikely Olympic epilogue

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Follow live coverage of Day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 21 gold medals on offer PARIS — It’s a Saturday morning at the Team GB Olympic House and Andy Macdonald is wearing one of the two suits he owns. This is the new one, but it doesn’t really fit. A little loose in…

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Why one of baseball’s unique skills, switch hitting, is trending toward extinction

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CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor is a natural right-handed batter who desperately wanted to switch hit as a child to be more like his heroes. His brother and his cousin were both switch hitters, as was his favorite player, Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar.  Lindor pleaded with his father, Miguel, to bat left-handed. Miguel…

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Inside the Dark World of Doxing for Profit

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Since the early 1990s, people have used doxing as a toxic way to strike digital revenge—stripping away someone’s anonymity by unmasking their identity online. But in recent years, the poisonous practice has taken on new life, with people being doxed and extorted for cryptocurrency and, in the most extreme cases, potentially facing physical violence. For…

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