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Startup taps underwater volcano as energy source in “proof point” test
Powering on To try running the Adélie power plant anyway, the team redeployed it to a nearby natural vent where hydrothermal fluid was already flowing out at about 538° F (281° C). On September 27, they gave it a…
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Free market advocates need stronger moral case to counter socialism: economist
American Institute for Economic Research President Sam Gregg discusses socialism’s growing political clout and what it means for the future of American capitalism The rise of socialism in U.S. politics has free market advocates looking for…
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Air India, IndiGo, AAIB to appear before parliamentary panel on Nov 2
Representatives of Air India, Indigo and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) are among those who will appear before a Parliamentary panel on November 2 in connection with the review of the performance of civil aviation sector…
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Athletes out for gold at Special Olympics Australia 2026 National Games
Tenpin bowler Charlotte Bailey knows what it is like to appear before an audience.She has addressed United Nations events to advocate for the rights of people with a disability in the workplace.”I loved speaking at the United Nations and sharing…
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Iran live updates: Russia says it won’t stop cooperating with Iran
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.Despite a memorandum of understanding signed by both countries in…
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Labour ex-defence minister Al Carns ‘deeply concerned’ about Troubles legacy law
Mr Carns warned that the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill ‘deals the best possible hand to our adversaries’.
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Cowboys’ Stephen Jones addresses Brian Schottenheimer’s job status after team’s 2-4 start
Brian Schottenheimer’s job status has become a hot-button topic amid the Cowboys’ slow start to the 2026 season. After Sunday’s uninspiring loss to historical rival Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys sit at 2-4.Dallas is now just 10-13 since…
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Tested: Best Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety
Research has shown that a weighted blanket can help decrease anxiety. And while it can be a good option if you’re lounging on the couch or in bed, it’s not exactly the easiest item to move around with. That’s where weighted stuffed animals…
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Relocating The Archers to London could cost more than building new studio, cast member claims
“There is a cost that comes with that – but we feel that £1.5m to be spent on a flagship BBC programme, iconic British institution that is The Archers, listened to by five million people, is well worth the money and hardly makes a dent,…
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Ultramarathon Legend Says Hard Things Are Simpler Than You Think
For decades, scientists have tried to understand what separates people capable of extraordinary endurance from everyone else. Is it genetics? VO₂ max? Pain tolerance? Mental toughness?Dean Karnazes has…
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