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Paris Mayor defies poop threats to swim in Seine, and prove a point

July 17, 2024  |   by Julian L. Mertz  |   No comments
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Trump's pick for Vice President, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum

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Silicon Valley Heavyweights, Including Elon Musk, Rally Behind J.D. Vance VP Pick

BY MAKENA KELLY

Elon Musk and David Sacks are all in on the Trump-Vance ticket.

● Also in the news: Supporters believe 'Hand of God' saved Trump

 
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Elon Musk Says He's Moving X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas

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The tech mogul cited California's new transgender rights law as "the final straw" for moving out of the state.

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The US Supreme Court Kneecapped US Cyber Strategy

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After the Supreme Court limited the power of federal agencies to craft regulations, it's likely up to Congress to keep US cybersecurity policy intact.

 
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Paris Mayor Defies Poop Threats to Swim in Seine, and Prove a Point

BY MORGAN MEAKER

French politicians' pledge to make swimming possible in the iconic river is a way to ward off criticism about the cost of the clean up operation.

● You might also like: The Paris Olympics will show us the future of sports on TV

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Craig Wright Faces Perjury Investigation Over Claims He Created Bitcoin

BY JOEL KHALILI

By order of a UK judge, Craig Wright can no longer claim he is the creator of bitcoin and now faces the prospect of criminal charges.

 
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Pancreatic Cancer Turns Off a Key Gene in Order to Grow

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New research finds out how one of the world's most aggressive cancers is able to spread so quickly.

 
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The Race for Space-Based Solar Power

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Once a sci-fi staple, the ability to beam solar power from space now seems closer than ever—but a lot of work remains.

 
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How to Use an eSIM for International Travel

BY REECE ROGERS

Setting up the eSIM feature on your smartphone and buying a cheap data plan is a great way to stay connected while on vacation.

 
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Review: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

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Nearly 35 years ago, Nintendo of America held the very first Nintendo World Championships; a nationwide competition where contestants would aim for the highest cumulative score possible in three NES games (Super Mario Bros., Rad Racer, and Tetris) withi…
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Nearly 35 years ago, Nintendo of America held the very first Nintendo World Championships; a nationwide competition where contestants would aim for the highest cumulative score possible in three NES games (Super Mario Bros., Rad Racer, and Tetris) within a set timeframe. There have been two resurrections of the event since, one in 2015 and […]

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