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Blogs to Bluesky: social media shifts responses after 2004 tsunami
AFP - 56m ago
The world's deadliest tsunami hit nations around the Indian Ocean two decades ago before social media platforms …
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Trump's TikTok love raises stakes in battle over app's fate
AFP - 6h ago
President-elect Donald Trump's repeated support for TikTok has sparked speculation about potential solutions to prevent …
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US probes China chip industry on 'anticompetitive' concerns
AFP - 11h ago
The United States said Monday it is opening an investigation into China's policies for its semiconductor industry, over …
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'Draconian' Vietnam internet law heightens free speech fears
AFP - 24h ago
Social media users in Vietnam on platforms including Facebook and TikTok will need to verify their identities as part of …
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'Who's next?': Misinformation and online threats after US CEO slaying
AFP - Dec 23 2024
A US health boss's murder sparked a torrent of online misinformation and calls for violence against other executives, …
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Secretive game developer codes hit 'Balatro' in Canadian prairie province
Dec 22 2024
There are no photos or videos of LocalThunk, an anonymous computer programmer who lives in the vast and desolate …
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One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
Dec 21 2024
TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, …
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Albania announces shutdown of TikTok for at least a year
Dec 21 2024
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday the government would shut down social network TikTok for at least a year …
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Sierra Leone student tackles toxic air pollution
Dec 21 2024
In his small Freetown workshop, engineering student James Samba tinkered with batteries and electrical parts he hoped …
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Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome
Dec 21 2024
Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by …
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Anger after Musk backs German far right
Dec 20 2024
A post from Elon Musk on his platform X claiming that only the far-right AfD party can "save Germany" sparked …
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'Angry gamblers' behind half of abusive tennis social media posts - report
Dec 20 2024
Tennis chiefs revealed Thursday that "angry gamblers" accounted for almost half of abusive social media posts targeting …
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El Salvador plans to sell or shut its crypto wallet
Dec 20 2024
El Salvador will privatize or close the cryptocurrency wallet "Chivo" created by President Nayib Bukele when he made …
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'President Musk' makes his presence felt in Washington
Dec 19 2024
Elon Musk's role in wrecking a bipartisan Congress deal to avert a US government shutdown has underlined his …
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Amazon workers in US strike days before Christmas
Dec 19 2024
Thousands of workers at Amazon facilities across the United States went on strike Thursday, the Teamsters Union said, …
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Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 mn
Dec 19 2024
Japanese electronics titan Sony said Thursday it had paid more than $300 million for a 10 percent stake in the media …
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TikTok's rise from fun app to US security concern
Dec 18 2024
As the US Supreme Court considers whether to uphold a law that could get TikTok banned in the United States, here is a …
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case
Dec 18 2024
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok's appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the …
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Dutch authorities fine Netflix 4.75 mn euros over personal data use
Dec 18 2024
Dutch authorities fined video streaming giant Netflix 4.75 million euros ($4.98 million) Wednesday over its handling of …
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Ireland fines Meta 251 mn euros over Facebook hacks
Dec 17 2024
An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy on Tuesday said it had fined Facebook-owner Meta 251 …
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EU launches probe into TikTok over Romania vote 'interference'
Dec 17 2024
The EU said on Tuesday it had opened a formal investigation into TikTok following allegations the platform was used by …
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TikTok asks Supreme Court to temporarily block looming US ban
Dec 17 2024
TikTok asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the …
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Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally
Dec 17 2024
A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, "Million Years Ago," be pulled worldwide -- …
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ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google
Dec 17 2024
OpenAI on Monday said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to …
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Schools targeted with AI learning apps despite experts' doubts
Dec 14 2024
Apps infused with AI are being marketed to schools across the world and governments are rushing to embrace the …
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'Astro Bot' wins highest award at Oscars of video games
Dec 13 2024
Video game "Astro Bot" -- a family-friendly sci-fi adventure -- was named 2024's Game of the Year on Thursday at the …
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'Alarming' US mystery drones confound officials, scare locals
Dec 12 2024
A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials …
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Google renews push into mixed reality headgear
Dec 12 2024
Google is ramping up its push into smart glasses and augmented reality headgear, taking on rivals Apple and Meta with …
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Australia to force tech titans to pay for news
Dec 12 2024
Australia will force Meta and Google to pay for news shared on their platforms under a new scheme unveiled Thursday, …
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Australia to force tech titans to pay for news shared on platforms
Dec 12 2024
Australia will force Meta and Google to pay for news shared on their platforms under a new scheme unveiled Thursday, …
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Video game bosses gather at 'darkest hour' for industry
Dec 12 2024
The movers and shakers of the video game industry will gather Thursday in Los Angeles to celebrate the annual Game …
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Lithium-rich Bolivia lags behind in race to mine key metal
Dec 12 2024
In a patch of South America rich in lithium, used to make batteries for electric cars and other tech, Bolivia is lagging …
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Google unveils latest AI model, Gemini 2.0
Dec 11 2024
Google on Wednesday announced the launch of Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, as the …
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Apple adds ChatGPT integration in latest software update
Dec 11 2024
Tech giant Apple on Wednesday rolled out major updates to its artificial intelligence offerings that integrate OpenAI's …
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US offers $10 mn reward for wanted Chinese hacker
Dec 11 2024
The United States offered a $10 million reward on Tuesday for information leading to the arrest of a Chinese man and …
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GM abandons robotaxi operations derailed by accident
Dec 11 2024
US auto giant General Motors announced Tuesday it will abandon its robotaxi development efforts after a highly …
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Google announces quantum computing chip breakthrough
Dec 10 2024
Google on Monday showed off a new quantum computing chip that it said was a major breakthrough that could bring …
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China probes Nvidia for 'violating' anti-monopoly law
Dec 09 2024
China on Monday launched an investigation into US chip giant Nvidia for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly laws, a …
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OpenAI releases Sora AI video generator to public
Dec 09 2024
OpenAI on Monday released the latest version of its highly anticipated Sora video generator to the public, stepping into …
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'Lord of the Rings' gets anime makeover with 'War of the Rohirrim' film
Dec 09 2024
No elves, no dwarves, and not a hobbit in sight: "The Lord of the Rings" returns to the big screen this month with a new …
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TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal
Dec 06 2024
TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the …
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TikTok faces US ban after losing court appeal
Dec 06 2024
TikTok faces a US ban after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its …
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London police make 500 arrests using facial recognition tech
Dec 06 2024
London's Metropolitan Police force said on Friday that it had used facial recognition technology to make more than 500 …
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TikTok loses appeal of US law ordering sale from Chinese owner
Dec 06 2024
TikTok faces a US ban after an appeals court on Friday rejected its challenge to a law requiring the video-sharing app …
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Harrison Ford gets de-aged again for 'Indiana Jones' video game
Dec 06 2024
Harrison Ford was de-aged last year for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" on the big screen, and video game makers …
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EU steps up monitoring of TikTok ahead of Romania vote
Dec 05 2024
The European Commission on Thursday said it had stepped up its monitoring of TikTok, after receiving information about …
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Trump says 'you're welcome' after bitcoin leaps over $100,000
Dec 05 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday took credit for bitcoin's historic surge past $100,000, telling his social …
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Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast
Dec 05 2024
A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, a …
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Why does UK lag on 5G mobile connectivity?
Dec 05 2024
By approving a merger of Vodafone and Three in the UK, the country has secured a commitment from the mobile phone …
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Shopping app Temu suspended in Vietnam: state media
Dec 05 2024
Shopping app Temu has been forced to suspend its services in Vietnam after it failed to register with authorities, state …
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Chinese shopping app Temu suspended in Vietnam: state media
Dec 05 2024
Chinese shopping app Temu has been forced to suspend its services in Vietnam after it failed to register with …
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Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time
Dec 05 2024
Bitcoin broke $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders cheered Donald Trump's decision to pick a crypto fan to …
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Amazon launches AI models to challenge rivals
Dec 03 2024
Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence models in its boldest move yet to compete with tech giant …
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China curbs exports of key chipmaking components to US
Dec 03 2024
Beijing said Tuesday it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors, …
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Meta says no sign of AI bedeviling elections in 2024
Dec 03 2024
Meta on Tuesday said fears that artificial intelligence would unleash a torrent of misinformation to deceive voters …
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Japan to use AI to tackle online manga and anime piracy
Dec 03 2024
Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of …
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Deepfakes weaponised to target Pakistan's women leaders
Dec 03 2024
Pakistani politician Azma Bukhari is haunted by a counterfeit image of herself -- a sexualised deepfake video published …
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US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China's chip sector
Dec 02 2024
The United States announced new export restrictions Monday targeting China's ability to make advanced semiconductors, …
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Delivery firm Glovo riders in Spain to become employees
Dec 02 2024
App-based food delivery firm Glovo's freelance riders in Spain will be hired as employees following pressure from the …
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Australian PM ready to 'engage' with Musk on social media teen ban
Nov 30 2024
Australia's prime minister said Sunday he was ready to "engage" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of …
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Teen news boss criticises Australian social media ban
Nov 29 2024
An Australian teenage news boss says landmark legislation barring under-16s from social media is a "really bad idea" …
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Social media companies slam Australia's under-16 ban
Nov 29 2024
Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it …
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PlayStation at 30: How Sony's grey box conquered gaming
Nov 29 2024
Japanese electronics giant Sony is set to celebrate 30 years since it launched the PlayStation console, the little grey …
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PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony's console turns 30
Nov 29 2024
Since 1994, PlayStation's five consoles have changed video game history. From the development of the controller to …
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Father of PlayStation says 'everyone told us we would fail'
Nov 29 2024
The PlayStation has been a colossal consumer hit, but three decades ago, its creator Ken Kutaragi struggled to convince …
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Canada watchdog sues Google over 'anti-competitive' ad tech
Nov 28 2024
Canada's competition watchdog announced Thursday it was taking Google to court, accusing the company of …
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TikTok tactics shake up politics in Romania
Nov 28 2024
Barely known a year ago, far-right candidate Calin Georgescu successfully dominated social network TikTok to emerge the …
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Uber and Bolt unveil women-only service in Paris
Nov 28 2024
Two rival ride-hailing platforms announced on Thursday options allowing Parisian women to order a car driven by a female …
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Brazil's top court takes on regulation of social media
Nov 27 2024
Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday started examining four cases that turn on how far social media should be regulated, …
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Pakistan web controls quash dissent and potential
Nov 27 2024
Besieged by political turmoil, Pakistan's government is turning to draconian internet censorship which threatens to cut …
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Australia takes step to ban under 16s from social media
Nov 27 2024
Australian lawmakers moved a step closer to banning under 16s from social media platforms Wednesday, threatening …
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Trump brings back government by social media
Nov 27 2024
He is not yet in power but President-elect Donald Trump rattled much of the world with an off-hours warning of stiff …
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China's Huawei unveils 'milestone' smartphone with homegrown OS
Nov 26 2024
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, a …
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China's Huawei launches 'milestone' smartphone with homegrown OS
Nov 26 2024
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday launched its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, a …
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China's Huawei to launch 'milestone' smartphone with homegrown OS
Nov 26 2024
Chinese tech giant Huawei will on Tuesday launch its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, …
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As AI gets real, slow and steady wins the race
Nov 26 2024
In the wake of ChatGPT's dramatic arrival two years ago, companies are excited about generative AI's possibilities but …
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Social media firms raise 'serious concerns' over Australian U-16 ban
Nov 25 2024
Australia's proposal to ban under-16s from social media platforms is "rushed", social media companies claimed Tuesday, …
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US-Google face off as ad tech antitrust trial comes to close
Nov 25 2024
Google and the US government faced off in a federal court on Monday, as each side delivered closing arguments in a case …
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39 foreigners flee Myanmar scam centre: Thai police
Nov 25 2024
Thirty nine foreigners have fled an online scam centre in Myanmar across the border to Thailand, where officials are …
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Closing arguments coming in US-Google antitrust trial on ad tech
Nov 25 2024
Google and the US government will face off in a federal court on Monday, as each side delivers its closing arguments in …
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Cheers, angst as US nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen
Nov 24 2024
The planned reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant is praised as a boon for Pennsylvania and a boost for AI, …
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Australia ditches plans to fine tech giants for misinformation
Nov 24 2024
Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the …
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Nvidia CEO says will balance compliance and tech advances under Trump
Nov 23 2024
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that his company will balance legal compliance and technological advances under …
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What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean
Nov 23 2024
US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google's Chrome browser to limit the company's market …
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Kendrick Lamar drops surprise new album
Nov 22 2024
Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar surprised fans on Friday with the unannounced release of a 12-track album.
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Amazon invests another $4 bn in AI firm Anthropic
Nov 22 2024
Amazon is doubling its investment in Anthropic to $8 billion in a deepened collaboration on artificial intelligence, the …
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Top US securities regulator to exit, clearing way for Trump pick
Nov 21 2024
The top US securities regulator, a skeptic towards cryptocurrency who was appointed by President Joe Biden, announced …
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US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome
Nov 21 2024
The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome …
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Australian eyes $30m fine for social media flouting under-16s ban
Nov 21 2024
Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under …
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Canada AI project hopes to help reverse mass insect extinction
Nov 21 2024
Researchers in Canada are using artificial intelligence to monitor the ongoing mass extinction of insects, hoping to …
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Nvidia crushes earnings expectations on AI chip demand
Nov 20 2024
US chipmaking behemoth Nvidia said Wednesday it made a $19 billion profit on record high revenue last quarter as demand …
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Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chips
Nov 20 2024
Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a …
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India's vinyl revival finds its groove
Nov 20 2024
Melting plastic pellets into chunky discs then squashed flat, a worker presses records in what claims to be the first …
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SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump watches on
Nov 20 2024
SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon …
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