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    Italy's parliament has approved a law paving the way for the country's return to nuclear energy, decades after Italians voted to abandon it following the Chernobyl disaster. The move would allow new nuclear plants as part of Italy's energy strategy, and it has revived debate over safety, costs, and the country's energy future.

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    Trump hits new polling low, analyst calls numbers 'stunning'●'Stunning numbers': Enten evaluates Trump's new polling lowβ–ΆyoutubeWorldPolitics1.7M11 min ago

    CNN's senior data reporter Harry Enten is breaking down new polling figures showing President Trump reaching his lowest approval ratings yet, describing the numbers as 'stunning'. The analysis highlights how far Trump's support has fallen, drawing wide attention as commentators debate the political implications heading into the next election cycle.

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    Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine Addresses UN General Assembly●Statement by Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, at the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assemblyβœ‰newsWorldUnited Nations9 min ago

    Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, delivered a statement during the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. As leader of a low-lying Pacific nation, her address comes at a session where climate change and sea-level rise remain central concerns for small island states. The remarks were circulated by international news outlets covering the annual gathering of world leaders in New York.

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    More Americans lose SNAP benefits as Congress debates program's future●More Americans lose SNAP as Congress weighs food stamps futureβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics13 min ago

    More Americans are losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits while Congress weighs the future of the food stamps program, according to US reports. The developments have drawn attention from local outlets in Kansas, with commentators focused on what any legislative changes would mean for low-income households relying on food assistance.

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    Cheap motel room yields discovery on origins of life●In an $80 motel room, a discovery to shed light on the origins of lifeYhnScience24011 min ago

    A New York Times report describes a scientific breakthrough made in an $80 motel room, with findings said to shed light on how life on Earth may have first emerged. The story has drawn wide attention online, with readers discussing the unlikely setting for work normally associated with expensive laboratories and the implications for research into life's beginnings.

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    Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 more satellites amid secrecy claims●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models behMmastodonScienceSpace Policy31454 min ago

    Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve a constellation of 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper broadband network. Critics say the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models behind corporate confidentiality, arguing the public deserves full transparency about collision and space-debris risks. The dispute feeds into wider concerns about mega-constellations crowding low Earth orbit and the sustainability of the space environment.

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    How Congress Treats Its Own Staff, Beyond Peltola●It’s Not Just Peltola: How Congress Treats Its Serfsβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics13 min ago

    New York Magazine examines working conditions for congressional staff, arguing that Mary Peltola is not an isolated case and that lawmakers across Congress routinely underpay and overwork their employees. The piece frames aides as the institution's 'serfs,' drawing attention to low salaries, poor benefits and weak workplace protections on Capitol Hill.

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    BOJ October Rate Hike a Real Possibility, Ex-Official Says●BOJ Rate Hike in October Is Real Possibility, Ex-Official Saysβœ‰newsBusinessBanking1 h ago

    A former Bank of Japan official says an interest rate hike at the central bank's October meeting is a genuine possibility, keeping alive expectations that Japan's era of ultra-low rates is ending. The comments feed into ongoing speculation about when the BOJ will raise borrowing costs again, a topic closely watched by currency and bond markets worldwide.

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    Chinese Stocks Fall to One-Year Low on Chip Sector Selloff●Chinese Stocks Hit One-Year Low as Chip, Optical Firms Slideβœ‰newsTechnologySemiconductors59 min ago

    Chinese equities dropped to their lowest level in a year, led by declines in semiconductor and optical technology companies. The slide adds to pressure on China's markets, with chipmakers and optical firms bearing the brunt of investor selling. Traders are watching whether authorities step in to stem the downturn as technology shares continue to weigh on sentiment.

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    Rupee hovers near 96 per dollar as RBI steps in●Indian rupee pinned just shy of 96/USD as RBI intervention counters oil woesβœ‰newsBusinessBanking1 h ago

    The Indian rupee is trading just short of 96 against the US dollar, with the Reserve Bank of India intervening to limit the slide. Pressure on the currency is being driven largely by India's oil import costs, which have weighed on the balance of payments. The central bank's actions are keeping the rupee range-bound near record-low levels, and markets are watching how long the RBI can hold the line.

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    Doctors weigh in on the microdosing Ozempic trend●Is microdosing Ozempic safe? An obesity medicine doctor on the trend, the risks, and when a low dose makes senseβœ‰newsHealthMedicine46 min ago

    People are taking smaller-than-prescribed doses of Ozempic, known as microdosing, hoping to lose weight while avoiding side effects. An obesity medicine doctor says the practice carries risks, is not well studied, and that low doses only make sense in specific cases under medical supervision, warning against self-adjusting doses of the drug.

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    Indian shares fall to near six-month low on oil price surge●Indian shares hit near six-month low as US-Iran deadlock lifts oil pricesβœ‰newsBusinessMarkets1 h ago

    Indian stock markets slid to their lowest levels in almost six months as a deadlock in US-Iran negotiations pushed oil prices higher. Rising crude costs weigh heavily on India, a major oil importer, feeding concerns about inflation, corporate margins and the wider economy. Traders are watching for any sign of progress in the talks, with energy stocks and the rupee also in focus.

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    New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere as Fuel●New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere to Stay in Orbit IndefinitelyYhnScienceSpace Policy6754 min ago

    Researchers have reported a new type of satellite propulsion that collects air from the upper atmosphere and uses it as propellant, potentially allowing satellites in very low orbit to replenish their fuel indefinitely rather than running out and deorbiting. Readers are debating the engineering feasibility, thrust levels, and how such air-breathing electric propulsion could change the economics of low-orbit missions and satellite lifetimes.

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    Russia's Arms Exports Hit Historic Low Despite Second-Place Claim●russia Claims to Be World's Second-Largest Arms Exporter, but Its Exports Have Hit Historic Low - SZRUβœ‰newsTechnologySoftware1 h ago

    Ukraine's foreign intelligence service (SZRU) reports that Russia's arms exports have fallen to a historic low, despite Moscow's continued claims to be the world's second-largest arms exporter. The assessment suggests sanctions, battlefield losses and domestic demand for weapons in the war against Ukraine are undermining Russia's position in the global arms market.

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    Blood thinners cut atrial fibrillation risk by 69%●Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinnersβœ‰newsHealthMedicine58 min ago

    New findings reported by ScienceDaily indicate that atrial fibrillation patients taking common blood thinners saw a 69% lower risk, presumably of stroke or related complications. The figure is drawing attention among patients and clinicians, as anticoagulant guidelines continue to be debated and researchers look for clearer evidence on who benefits most from long-term blood thinner treatment.

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    Australian universities' use of AI marking raises 'slop-cycle' concerns●As more Australian universities use AI to mark students’ work, is it creating a β€˜slop-cycle’?βœ‰newsTechnologyAI1 h ago

    A growing number of Australian universities are using artificial intelligence to mark students' work, prompting questions about a so-called 'slop-cycle', in which AI assesses assignments that may themselves have been written partly with AI. Critics warn the practice could degrade feedback quality and learning outcomes, while universities point to efficiency gains amid heavy workloads.

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    Cheap Chinese AI models gain global ground, worrying Washington●(reasonably priced) Chinese AI models surge in global popularity β€” and Washington is worried - because of course they arMmastodonBusinessMarkets61 h ago

    Low-cost Chinese AI models are rapidly gaining users worldwide, prompting concern in Washington over competition with US frontier developers. Commentators note that US markets, including the Nasdaq and large parts of private credit, are heavily invested in American AI hyperscalers whose business models rely on future profits from expensive frontier models, making cheap Chinese alternatives a direct economic threat as much as a geopolitical one.

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    UK retail sales fell further in September, with orders dropping to a record low, according to the latest retail sector figures. The deepening slump points to continued pressure on British consumers and retailers, with weak demand raising fresh concerns about the outlook for the high street heading into the crucial final quarter of the year.

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    Airport on RΓ©union runs entirely without air conditioningβ–ΌAn airport cooled by natural ventilationYhnEnvironment7138 min ago

    Roland Garros Airport on the French island of RΓ©union is drawing attention for being cooled by natural ventilation instead of air conditioning, in a tropical climate. The design uses passive airflow to keep terminals comfortable, cutting energy use. Commenters are debating whether the approach could be replicated at airports elsewhere in hot regions.

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    Amazon Stock Rises on Satellite Milestone for Starlink Rival●AMZN Stock Gains On Hitting Satellite Milestone to Launch Starlink Internet Rival This Yearβœ‰newsTechnologyInternet1 h ago

    Amazon shares gained after the company hit a key satellite milestone in its effort to launch a broadband internet service to rival SpaceX's Starlink, with the service targeted to begin this year. Investors reacted positively to the progress on Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite constellation project, which has been in development for several years.

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    New ESP32 chip can run Linux, nearing Raspberry Pi territory●The newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry PiYhnScienceSpace Policy23554 min ago

    Espressif's newest ESP32 microcontroller can now run Linux, putting it close to the capabilities of a Raspberry Pi single-board computer. The development has sparked discussion among hobbyists and developers about whether cheap microcontrollers could increasingly replace small single-board computers for lightweight projects, blurring the line between the two categories.

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    Mortgage Rates Surge, Straining the Housing Market●Mortgage Rates SKYROCKET Shattering Housing Marketβ–ΆyoutubeBusinessReal Estate116.5K1 h ago

    Mortgage rates have risen sharply, putting new pressure on an already strained housing market. Commentators say higher borrowing costs are pricing buyers out, cutting affordability, and stalling sales, with homeowners holding low-rate loans reluctant to sell. The jump has renewed debate over how quickly the market could correct and what relief, if any, may come for buyers.

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    Nor'easter threatens Jersey Shore and Long Island with flooding●Nor'easter threatens Jersey Shore, Long Island with floodingβœ‰newsEnvironmentOceans48 min ago

    A nor'easter is bearing down on the New Jersey Shore and Long Island, with forecasters warning of coastal flooding as the storm moves through the region. ABC7 New York reports the storm poses a flood risk to shoreline communities. Residents in low-lying coastal areas are being warned to prepare for possible inundation as conditions deteriorate.

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    Arizona defense contractors gain as low-cost drones reshape Iran conflict●Arizona defense contractors see business boost as low-cost drones reshape Iran conflictβœ‰newsBusiness1 h ago

    Arizona defense contractors are reporting a business boost as low-cost drone technology plays a growing role in the conflict involving Iran. The demand for cheaper, expendable drones is reshaping military procurement, and manufacturers in Arizona are positioning to benefit. Observers note the shift could change how defense spending is directed toward drone production.

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    Flood watch covers Four Corners as Hurricane Polo remnants arriveβ–ΌWelp, now I know why the entire Four Corners area, greater New Mexico, and the northeast part of Arizona are under a floMmastodonEnvironmentWeather549 min ago

    A flood watch is in effect for the next three days across the Four Corners region, most of New Mexico, and northeast Arizona. Moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Polo is moving in overnight, while an Aleutian Low spinning off the Southern California coast is pumping additional moisture into the area, raising the risk of significant flooding across the desert Southwest.

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    A Hacker News discussion is trending around reports that Raspberry Pi is blocking users from swapping the RAM chips on its boards. Commenters in the linked thread and on Hacker News are debating the technical and business reasons a low-cost, hacker-friendly company might lock down memory upgrades, with reactions ranging from disappointment to defense of the company's supply-chain constraints. The full context and Raspberry Pi's exact rationale are not clear from the posts.

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    Cannabis promoted as sustainable building material●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@Karl_Theodor/ 117115878211084671 🌱 πŸ˜€ πŸ‘― 🧱 # Cannabis als nachhaltiges # Baumaterial : die #MmastodonScience258 min ago

    A German-language discussion is highlighting hemp-based construction as a sustainable alternative in the building industry. The argument opens with the figure that around 40 percent of global CO2 emissions come from construction, presenting cannabis-derived materials as a path to more ecological building practices. The topic is being shared and reshared among users interested in green construction.

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    Long Beach homeowners prepare for Hurricane Polo surf and flooding●Long Beach homeowners brace for high surf and potential flooding from Hurricane Poloβœ‰newsEnvironmentWeather49 min ago

    Homeowners in Long Beach, California are preparing for high surf and possible coastal flooding as Hurricane Polo moves up the Pacific coast. Residents are taking precautions such as sandbagging and securing property. Local officials are monitoring conditions and warning people to stay clear of beaches and low-lying coastal areas.

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    Official Data Says No Recession, but Many Feel Otherwise●I'm Told the Economy Isn't in a Recession, but Everyone Around Me Is Struggling. Almost Nobody I Know Feeβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy1 h ago

    Commentary is circulating questioning official claims that the economy is not in a recession, pointing to widespread personal struggles among friends, family and communities. The piece reflects a growing disconnect between macroeconomic indicators such as low unemployment and steady growth, and the everyday financial experience of households dealing with high prices and living costs.

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    Forecasters and local outlets are warning that waves from deep ocean swells could increase coastal hazards along the Westside this winter. Larger swell activity raises the risk of beach erosion, dangerous rip currents and flooding in low-lying shoreline areas. Residents are being urged to stay alert to surf advisories as the winter storm season approaches.

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    The 'Gen Z stare' debate over service work●The 'Gen Z stare' and service work in today's economyβœ‰newsBusinessEconomy1 h ago

    Commentary is revisiting the so-called 'Gen Z stare', the blank expression younger service workers are accused of giving customers, framing it as a question about work conditions rather than attitude. Writers argue the phenomenon reflects how today's economy shapes entry-level service jobs: low pay, high pressure and constant emotional labor. The debate has renewed discussion about generational stereotypes and what courtesy on the shop floor actually costs.

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    AEVEX Reveals Jet-Powered Autonomous Attack Drone Platform●AEVEX Unveils Modular & Jet-Powered Autonomous Attack Platformβœ‰newsTechnology1 h ago

    Defence technology company AEVEX Aerospace has unveiled a new modular, jet-powered autonomous attack platform. The system is designed to carry out strike missions with minimal human intervention, and its modular configuration allows payloads and capabilities to be swapped for different operational needs. The announcement comes amid growing defence-industry interest in low-cost autonomous strike systems.

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    Lowe's and Boots lead last week's retail technology plays●Lowe's takes flight and Boots reaches new audiences: last week’s biggest retail technology playsβœ‰newsBusinessRetail1 h ago

    Retail technology publication highlighted Lowe's and Boots as standouts from the past week's retail technology announcements. Lowe's was noted for a drone-related initiative, described as 'taking flight', while Boots was credited with reaching new audiences through its technology efforts. Details of the specific projects remain limited, but the piece frames both retailers as examples of the sector's ongoing push into tech-led innovation.

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    Ocean City Police Issue New Travel Advisory Amid Flooding●Ocean City police offer flooding update with new travel advisoryβœ‰newsLifeTravel48 min ago

    Ocean City police in Maryland have issued an updated travel advisory as flooding affects the resort town. The department is urging drivers to avoid flooded streets and use caution when travelling through low-lying areas. The advisory comes as coastal flooding disrupts travel in and around the popular beach destination.

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    Stella says Baku exposed McLaren's straight-line speed weakness●'A very frustrating Saturday' – Stella explains how Baku highlighted McLaren’s straight line weaknessβœ‰newsSportMotorsport1 h ago

    McLaren team principal Andrea Stella described qualifying day in Baku as "a very frustrating Saturday", saying the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend laid bare the team's weakness in a straight line. He explained that the low-drag Baku circuit exposed a straight-line speed deficit, leaving McLaren struggling against rivals despite otherwise strong form.

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