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Newley Purnell / Bloomberg: Business groups including Asia Internet Coalition, which includes Amazon, Google, and Meta, criticize Hong Kong’s new cyber rules, calling them “unprecedented” — – Business groups call proposal too broad in flurry of letters — Comes months after city censored politically sensitive videos View Original Source Here

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It’s the moving tale of a widower’s grief. A protagonist who refuses to leave your soul when the story ends. From its well-crafted prose to its subtle shades of meaning, it’s the kind of writing that we are compelled to celebrate.  In the spirit of discovering exciting new voices in literature, BookTrib recently partnered with Reedsy.com on a short story writing contest, which received hundreds of entries. The topic of the contest was “lost and found books” and the winner was Adam Perschbacher, a graphic artist by trade, who gave us “Surrender.” BookTrib is proud to share the story here:…

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POMs. Credit: ICIQ Researchers from the group of Prof. Carles Bo at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) have described a computational methodology that simulates complex processes involving different chemical species and diverse conditions. These processes lead to the formation of nanostructures called polyoxometalates (POMs), with important applications in catalysis, energy storage, biology and medicine. The work appears in Chemical Science. “Our group has recently developed unique methods to study the chemistry of polyoxometalates in solution, their speciation and formation mechanisms. This research has the potential to discover the experimental conditions needed to make new materials,” explains Prof.…

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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the Love Island USA Season 6 reunion.] The cast of Love Island USA Season 6 assembled for the highly-anticipated reunion and didn’t hold back. The Islanders addressed everything from Kendall Washington’s leaked videos to Andrea Carmona’s shocking elimination. Host Ariana Madix served as moderator for the conversation and navigated the night’s most intense moments. Kaylor Martin went off on Aaron Evans and called him “disgusting,” among other things. (Guess these two really are over.) The reunion featured four truly jaw-dropping moments. Below, TV Insider is breaking down the Love Island USA Season 6…

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Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red trailer introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter-an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she -POOFS!- into a giant red panda! Turning Red was directed by Academy Award winner Domee Shi (Pixar short Bao) and produced by Lindsey Collins According to…

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Which is the better Limp Bizkit album – Significant Other or Three Dollar Bill, Y’All?This week on Loudwire Nights, you get to have your say as this Limp Bizkit battle takes center stage in Chuck’s Fight Club.Limp Bizkit got their start with 1997’s Three Dollar Bill, Y’All, quickly establishing themselves as one of the top new voices in nu-metal. A cover of George Michael’s “Faith,” “Counterfeit” “Stuck” and “Sour” were among the album standouts.Things continued on the upswing with their sophomore set, Significant Other. The 1999 album rocked with “Nookie,” “Re-Arranged,” “N 2 Gether Now” and “Break Stuff” leading the…

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I often get asked what my favourite beauty brands are. As a beauty editor, it’s a difficult question to answer, as I’m lucky enough to get to try a lot of them for my job, from the most luxurious brands to up and coming launches. But, if I could only use one beauty brand for the rest of my life, it’s highly likely I’d choose Beauty Pie. The brand creates some of my all-time favourite skincare products, including the Triple Hyaluronic Acid Lipopeptide Serum (£24) and the Superdose Vitaminc C Serum (£17)—its skincare is truly elite and a mainstay in…

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AMD on Monday said it plans to acquire server maker ZT Systems for $4.9 billion as the company seeks to expand its portfolio of artificial intelligence chips and hardware and battle Nvidia.AMD plans to pay for 75% of the ZT Systems acquisition with cash and the remainder in stock. The company had $5.34 billion in cash and short-term investments as of the second quarter.The computing requirements for AI have dictated that tech companies string together thousands of chips in clusters to achieve the necessary amount of data crunching horsepower. Stringing together the vast numbers of chips has meant the makeup…

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The Full Book Recap and Chapter-by-Chapter Summary for The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine are below. Quick(-ish) Recap In Part I, Amber is a woman with humble beginnings who has her eyes set on seducing Jackson Parrish, who owns a Fortune 500 company. She’s researched and studied him thoroughly for two years. When the book opens, Amber befriends his wife Daphne by pretending to also have a sister who died from cystic fibrosis and offering to volunteer for the CF foundation that Daphne runs. Amber and Daphne’s friendship grows over time, with Amber meeting Daphne’s kids and…

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Archaeologists in Poland have discovered a 500-year-old compass that may have belonged to Nicolaus Copernicus, who is most famous for his heliocentric model of the solar system, in which the planets orbit the sun.The 16th-century find was unearthed in a network of underground tunnels beneath the canonical gardens of the town of Frombork, where Copernicus died.The artifact — a two-pronged metal device also known as a divider — was used for precise measurements in cartography, geometry and astronomy. The Warmian Exploration Group, which announced the find in an Aug. 4 Facebook post, noted that this was the third such specimen…

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Sure, there are unlikable characters, evil and irredeemable characters, and controversial characters… And then there are characters so badly written you must assume it’s done simply out of spite. Did something behind the scenes turn the writing room against the actor? (Netflix)  Or, in the case of some of our picks, did the writers use the character as a scapegoat for all they hated about the world? Compiling this list was challenging because some annoying characters on TV were written that way for a purpose.  We can usually explain away a lot when a character disappoints us, but the TV characters…

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How relaxed screenings are increasing cinema accessibility About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here

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Michael Keaton reprised his role as Batman in the Warner Bros. Discovery film Batgirl, which was shelved back in 2022. But in a new interview with GQ, Keaton seemed unbothered by the decision. When asked if he was disappointed by Batgirl’s premature fate, Keaton told the magazine, “No, I didn’t care one way or another. Big, fun, nice check.” The interviewer notes that Keaton then “rubb[ed] his fingers together in the universal gesture for ‘moolah’” — which is fitting, considering the film cost around $90 million to make. He did, however, swiftly mention that he’s rooting for the film’s directors, Adil…

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While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here.For us, nothing signifies the return of fall more than BaubleBar debuting its highly anticipated (and often sold out) Halloween jewelry collection. The beloved accessories brand has become a favorite of fashion aficionados and PS editors alike thanks to its wide array of trendy jewelry pieces — many of which have been worn by Hollywood’s biggest celebrities. BaubleBar’s Halloween accessories collection is regarded as one of the…

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Projectors offer larger screen sizes and a more cinematic viewing experience than their TV counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they’re easier to set up. That’s why we have an entire guide to How to Buy a Projector to check out!Unless you’re going for a portable option, you’ll want to make sure you have a projector mount ($20) and audio cables properly routed to the location of your projector. This is because setting up full-size projectors to fit your screen, be in focus, etc., can be a pain, so once you get everything dialed in, you’ll want to leave it as-is.Make…

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16 Aug 2024 6 New Business and Finance Books for Your Bookshelf For those fascinated by the ever-evolving world of business and finance, we’ve got something special for you. Our selection of new and insightful books offers fresh perspectives and strategies to help you navigate the complexities of the financial landscape. Discover these essential reads and elevate your understanding of the business world. Seeking Fairness at Work by Hanna Hasl-Kelchner Release Date: April 10, 2024 Employees typically leave their bosses, not the company. Supervisors and senior leaders wanting to stem the tide can benefit from a better understanding of the…

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Lightning can produce special waves of energyRooM the Agency/Alamy An overlooked mechanism lets energy from lightning reach the highest layers of the atmosphere, where it could threaten the safety of satellites and astronauts. When lightning occurs, the energy it carries sometimes gives rise to special electromagnetic waves called whistlers, so named because they can be converted to sound signals. For decades, researchers thought lightning-induced whistlers would remain trapped relatively close to Earth’s surface, below about 1000 kilometres. Now Vikas Sonwalkar and Amani Reddy at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have discovered that some whistlers can bounce off a layer of…

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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Orphan Black: Echoes Season 1 Episode 9 “Attracting Awful Things.”] Another star from the original Orphan Black pops up in the latest Echoes episode: Evelyne Brochu, reprising her role as Delphine! Felix (Jordan Gavaris) called after he learned that Kira (Keeley Hawes) made printouts of her late wife, Eleanor (Rya Kihlstedt, with Krysten Ritter a younger version, Lucy). The backstory is quickly laid out when Jules (Amanda Fix), a younger version whom Kira did not print out, asks how she’s connected: Delphine is her aunt. She’s the wife of Cosima (Tatiana Maslany), who is a clone…

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The latest comedy Khel Khel Mein is currently in the theaters and entertaining the masses. Besides Akshay Kumar, the movie features an ensemble cast including Ammy Virk, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Aditya Seal, and Pragya Jaiswal. Mudassar Aziz has directed the movie which is based on the Italian film Perfect Strangers. Khel Khel Mein’s plot follows the story of seven friends getting together and playing a game that reveals all their secrets. They vow to share every text and phone call they receive on their phones. The drama increases as their personal lives do not remain private, even…

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I have to be honest—of all the outfits I may plan, airport looks are at the absolute bottom of the list. Typically, my thinking about what I’ll wear on a plane is limited to having to wear last-minute “just in case” pieces that I can’t squeeze into my suitcase, or just going for whatever I grab the morning of the flight. But over the past few years, I’ve noticed more and more of my fellow passengers strolling around the airport in outfits that truly put mine to shame. Turns out, stained sweatpants and crumpled t-shirts are no longer considered travel-appropriate.And…

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Tabby Kinder / Financial Times: Arize AI: 56% of Fortune 500 companies cited AI as a “risk factor” in their recent annual reports, up from 9% in 2022; 86% of software firms cited AI as a risk — Study finds more than half of Fortune 500 groups cited new technology as a potential hazard in their latest annual reports View Original Source Here

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the most popular stories from the past week.Tennessee High School Closes Library to Comply with Book Banning LawGreen Hill High School in Wilson County, Tennessee, has closed its library in preparation for the new school year so staff can check the entire collection to make sure they are in compliance with a new law that went into effect July 1. (These…

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Credit: RDNE Stock project from Pexels NHS statistics suggest that 20.3%—1 in 5—children and young people aged from eight to 16 years in England had a probable mental disorder in 2023. This a huge rise from 2017, when 12.5% had a probable mental health disorder. Data from social mobility charity The Sutton Trust shows that the prevalence of mental ill-health is higher for girls than boys. Girls are more likely to experience psychological distress and self-harm and are at a greater likelihood of attempting suicide. And research from charity Just Like Us highlights that young people who are LGBTQ+ are…

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Critic’s Rating: 3 / 5.03Were we ready for a filler episode so soon into the third season? SEAL Team Season 7 Episode 3 placed too much focus on Drew, and it’s going to take too long to get to know him for me to care that much about his family issues. At least the end is still in sight as both Ray and Jason fight inside themselves about what their futures hold. (Michael Moriatis/Paramount+) So, let’s start with Drew. What’s your interest level in him so far? This kind of “toxic masculinity,” to use a turn of phrase I really…

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Alien: Romulus is the ninth film in the Alien franchise that started way back in 1989 with Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi horror movie. That includes sequels, prequels, and even a couple crossovers with the Predator franchise. And the new Romulus movie actually draws pretty heavily on the existing lore of the series — mostly from Alien, but also from Aliens, Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, and even some of the other sequels.If you missed any of the Alien movies through the years, or you just want a refresher before Alien: Romulus, our latest video is here to help. It recaps 45 years of Alien movies, Ripley one-liners, and Weyland-Yutani dirty deeds in…

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Bob Dylan will contribute a cover of Cole Porter’s “Don’t Fence Me In” for the upcoming biopic about Ronald Reagan. The forthcoming film, which stars Dennis Quaid as the 40th President of the United States, will also feature music by Gene Simmons, Clint Black and Tanya Tucker, according to Spin. Dylan’s rendition of the Porter-written classic, which was popularized by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters, Gene Autry, Kate Smith and more performers in the 1940s, will reportedly play during the end credits of Reagan. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I…

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While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here.One thing about me? My handbag collection boasts more traditional mall finds than designer labels — but I’m not mad about it. When it comes to my small but mighty lineup of investment pieces, I treat them like treasure, and that’s because I’m super intentional about every piece I add. Call it girl math, but I’ve worn my bigger bag splurges so much that they’ve practically paid…

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Scientists have unearthed a previously unknown marine mammal species, Ontocetus posti, which lived 2.2 million years ago. Led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville from the University of Tsukuba, this discovery provides fresh insights into the evolutionary history of walruses and the impact of environmental changes on marine life. The fossil remains, found in Norwich, UK, and Antwerp, Belgium, were initially misidentified but later revealed unique features distinguishing Ontocetus posti from its relatives.New Insights into EvolutionThe newly identified Ontocetus posti exhibits several notable traits, such as four post-canine teeth, a larger lower canine, and a short, fused mandibular symphysis. These features suggest…

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What Were You Thinking? Oh, I Get It, You Weren’t by VHYHN QWYHX VHYRZ What Were You Thinking? is endless entertainment for your brain … Like all good satire, it’s the kind of humor that makes you think. What do you get when you take classical forms of satire, Greek tragedy, theatre of the absurd, philosophy, wordplay and poetry and mash them together to comment upon the current state of life in America? Well, it could only be one thing — the unique and complex work titled What Were You Thinking? Oh, I Get It. You Weren’t!: An Apology for…

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