Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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09/24/2023
NASA returns its largest asteroid sample to Earth
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Lyric Opera’s new SoundShirts let deaf patrons feel the music
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Google to require disclosure for AI in election ads
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AI can now forecast the next food crisis
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Sundance Film Festival’s 2023 lineup brings growing diversity
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Law to require job postings include salary ranges in Washington
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This AI-powered stroller can drive itself
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Record number of women appointed to Fortune 500 boards
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This ancient water practice could help with Peru’s drought
The future of water access in Peru might be in engineering practices from 1,400 years ago.
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