2023 on Track to Be Warmest Year on Record
November 25, 2023
2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, with October experiencing “exceptional” high temperatures.
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November 24, 2023
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November 24, 2023
Tech entrepreneur Ian Leaman faced a costly challenge securing the domain name for his new AI start-up.
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November 24, 2023
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Nintendo and Sony to Produce Live-Action Zelda Film
November 23, 2023
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Nestlé Discontinues Iconic Caramac Bar After 64 years
November 23, 2023
Nestlé’s decision to discontinue the iconic Caramac bar has left fans devastated and nostalgic.
EU Adviser Recommends Overturning Ruling on Apple’s Taxes
November 23, 2023
EU legal adviser recommends overturning ruling allowing Apple to avoid €13 billion in back taxes.
Booths Removes Self-service Tills to Prioritize Human Interaction
November 22, 2023
Booths is removing self-service tills to prioritize a better customer experience with human staff.
Implant Restores Ability to Walk for Parkinson’s Patients
November 22, 2023
Groundbreaking implant restores ability to walk for man with advanced Parkinson’s disease, offering hope for others.
NFT Market Sees Significant Decline, Potential for Revival
November 22, 2023
The NFT market experiences a sharp downturn, leading to job redundancies and a drop in sales.
Historic World War Two-Era Blimp Hangar Engulfed in Flames
November 21, 2023
Historic World War Two-era blimp hangar in Tustin, California, engulfed in flames, causing significant damage.
Pandas Return to China After 23 Years in US
November 21, 2023
The departure of the beloved giant pandas from the US marks the end of a cherished era.
Drone Captures Rare Moment: New Island Emerges in Japan
November 21, 2023
Drone footage captures the birth of a new island after a volcanic eruption in Japan.
Australia’s Historic Pact: Refuge for Tuvaluans from Climate Change
November 20, 2023
Australia’s historic pact with Tuvalu offers refuge to citizens threatened by climate change impacts.
World’s First Complete Eye Transplant Marks Medical Milestone
November 20, 2023
Surgeons in New York perform world’s first complete eye transplant, offering hope for vision restoration.
Rediscovery of Attenborough’s Long-Beaked Echidna Sparks Conservation Hope
November 20, 2023
Scientists capture first-ever footage of the Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, proving it’s not extinct.
FDA Approves First Chikungunya Vaccine, Ixchiq, for Global Distribution
November 19, 2023
The FDA approves the world’s first chikungunya vaccine, marking a significant milestone in global health.
Hiking Group Reported as Illegal Migrants in Germany
November 19, 2023
Hikers in Germany reported as illegal migrants, sparking debate on treatment of minorities.
Jared Leto Scales Empire State Building for Band
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Jared Leto’s daring climb of the Empire State Building has generated significant attention for his band.
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