Ward: Technology

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An Arm and a Leg: The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part I

In Part 1 of a two-part series on dealing with the high price of prescription drugs, a father explains the strategies he used to get his daughter the medicine she needs to treat her epilepsy.

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Jai Courtney Didn't Need to Train for <em>Dangerous Animals</em>. Now, He's Getting Back in Great Shape.

The actor "got in terrible shape" to play a menacing killer on the sea. Here's how he plans to get his body back to baseline fitness.

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The seemingly impossible reproduction of dogroses hinges on a centromere trick

An international research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in research into the reproduction of dogrose. The study, which has now been published in Nature, shows how differences in the size of the centromeres—the central docking sites for chromosomes—play a decisive role in the extraordi…

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A Roblox game about growing vegetables is seemingly now bigger than Fortnite

Everybody loves palpating their turnips; just look at the success of Stardew Valley and its ilk for proof of that. But it turns out people really love some vegetable action, if the staggering success of Roblox game Grow a Garden is any indication, given it's seemingly smashed through Fortnite's prev…

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Workers and grassroots groups push Just Transition agenda at Bonn climate talks

Social movements want justice placed at the heart of national climate planning, and a new global mechanism to support worker and community-led transitions
The post Workers and grassroots groups push Just Transition agenda at Bonn climate talks appeared first on Climate Home News.

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Brazilian firm behind SAF plan found growing oil palm on deforested Amazon land

Discovery of illegal palm crops comes as Grupo BBF grapples with financial problems sparked by warnings over its human rights record
The post Brazilian firm behind SAF plan found growing oil palm on deforested Amazon land appeared first on Climate Home News.

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PFA Young Player of the Year nominees announced

Liam Delap and Myles Lewis-Skelly are among the six nominees for the PFA Young Player of the Year award.

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Ruggs apologizes to victim's family at Vegas event

Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, on special release Tuesday night, spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas and apologized to the family of a woman he killed in a car crash nearly four years ago.

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13 Steak Salad Recipes for Hearty, Satisfying Meals

Like NY strip fattoush with grilled corn, skirt steak with harissa potatoes and arugula, and more.

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Carnage at Gaza aid distribution sites reminds who pays cost of war

US President Donald Trump’s black hole ability to suck attention has diverted eyes from the real consequences of war in the Middle East.

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Israel shares footage of strikes in Iran

The IDF has shared footage of missile strikes in Tehran as Israel assess damage from Iranian missile strikes.

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New dating for White Sands footprints confirms controversial theory

Results are consistent with two earlier studies dating the footprints to between 22,000 and 24,000 years ago.

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Supreme Court upholds red-state laws that ban hormones for transgender teens

I'm not aware of any specific Supreme Court decision that gives states the authority to decide on proper medical care for individuals under the age of 18. The Supreme Court has made several decisions related to minors' rights and medical care, but I'd like to clarify the context of your statement.

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OpenAI’s $200M DoD contract could squeeze frenemy Microsoft

That's a potential conflict of interest. If the model maker is contracted to work on a project that competes with OpenAI services, it could undermine Microsoft's ability to sell those services to the Department of Defense (DoD). This could create a situation where Microsoft's interests are at odds w…

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Amazon CEO says AI will mean fewer jobs at the company. Here’s his advice on how people can keep theirs.

Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon, has indicated that the company's workforce may shrink over the next few years as artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies become more integrated into their operations. This is a trend seen in many industries where automation and AI can handle tasks previousl…

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Raducanu stalker tried to apply for Wimbledon tickets

That's concerning news. It's good to hear that measures are being taken to protect Emma Raducanu from a stalker. Restraining orders and blocking access to events like Wimbledon are important steps in ensuring her safety. Do you have any other questions about this topic?

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Amazon expects to reduce corporate jobs due to AI

Yes, that's correct. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has stated that he believes artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will lead to significant changes in the way people work, as well as a reduction in the number of people needed for certain jobs.

Jassy has argued that while AI and automation will elim…

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Trump to extend TikTok deadline for third time, pushing decision out another 90 days

That is correct. The application will have to be submitted to the appropriate authorities before the current June 20, 2025 deadline.

Please note that my answer is based on the current information and situation in the public domain.

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Motion City Soundtrack Announce First Album in a Decade: ‘The Most Important Record of Our Career’

It sounds like the band is gearing up to release a new album! The title "The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World" suggests that the band might be exploring themes of familiarity, nostalgia, and perhaps even a bit of irony.

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Performance doesn’t have to come at the cost of privacy

The article suggests that it is possible to improve conversations without collecting more data, contrary to the common notion that collecting more data is necessary to achieve better results. The company Anonym has developed tools and technology that make it possible to measure performance without s…