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Armenian activists urged members of the U.S. Congress to use the upcoming COP29 climate change conference in Baku to draw attention to alleged human rights abuses in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

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LONDON — Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they hope could allow them to trace the outbreak back to its source. Researchers analyzed genetic material gathered from the Chinese market where the first outbreak was detected and found that the most likely animals were raccoon dogs, civet cats and bamboo rats. The scientists suspect infected animals were first brought to the Wuhan market in late November 2019... Читать дальше...

The testing is small scale, with at most five vehicles being run with test drivers at the wheel to do development work.

Hedge fund manager and Republican megadonor shifts position on trade and decoupling with China

TOPEKA (KSNT) - City Manager Dr. Robert Perez is asking for more cash as costs mount for Hotel Topeka. The City of Topeka released its agenda for its upcoming 6 p.m. session on Tuesday, Oct. 1. One of the action items listed includes a resolution asking for additional funding for Hotel Topeka. Perez introduced the [...]

The people who created the Pitted Ware Culture may have used seal hides to build boats.

In Nebraska on Tuesday, two dozen state senators met with Gov. Jim Pillen as part of what may be the cycle’s most unlikely scheme to save Donald Trump. The plot drew in Trump’s most sycophantic sycophant, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and is part of a national effort to steal away just one potential electoral vote from Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

While speaking at a Trump rally in Uniondale, New York, Rudy Giuliani was almost foaming at at the mouth screaming at the crowd, "I'll find them, I did it to the mafia! I'm going to get you!"

The Europa Clipper will determine whether Jupiter’s icy moon has the right conditions for life as we know it.

1. NASA's Europa Clipper on track for Oct. 10 launch to Jupiter's icy moon despite radiation worries  Space.com
2. A $5 Billion NASA Mission Looked Doomed. Could Engineers Save It?  The New York Times
3. NASA's Europa Clipper ready to launch to Jupiter's moon Europa next month  ABC7 Los Angeles
4. NASA Scientists "Howl in Terror" as They Discovered Disastrous Flaw in $5 Billion Spacecraft About to Launch  Futurism

It’s been two weeks since Sony announced it was taking the unprecedented step of unreleasing Concord and almost as long since the ill-fated, sci-fi hero shooter was officially taken offline. In the time since, Kotaku understands that developers at Firewalk Studios have been in limbo about their future as they await…

By Matt Solomon Published: September 19th, 2024

If approved, the mine would be the first lithium project permitted by Biden officials.

On the eve of the Summit of the Future, Carnegie Council & UNU-CPR hosted a special event exploring the implications of AI for the multilateral system.

Unpacking Wednesday’s big rate cut

Truth be told, we’ve been ready for fall since last month. But before the new season officially starts on September 22, let’s enjoy these last days of summer with one last really big sale. Nordstrom Rack is holding a huge (like, seriously huge!) end-of-summer clearance event where select clearance items are an extra 60% off. […]

Over the next eight days, fans of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, cult movies, and more can get their fill in Austin.

Converting upstream oil and gas production facilities to run on electricity powered by renewables or natural gas that would otherwise be flared could cut more than 80% of associated emissions, according to new research from Rystad Energy. Fully electrified rigs and other assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf emit 1.2 kilograms of carbon dioxide per barrel of oil equivalent (kg of CO2 per boe) produced, an 86% drop from the 8.4 kg of CO2 per boe emitted by the same assets before electrification. Читать дальше...

A fire broke out at Greece's Agioi Theodoroi oil refinery on September 17, disrupting operations at one of its two key crude processing units. The facility, operated by Motor Oil Hellas, is Greece's second-largest refinery, processing around 175,000 barrels per day. Despite the damage, the refinery is operating at over 50% capacity due to its complex configuration, according to company sources. The fire, which saw multiple fire crews, helicopters, and emergency vehicles respond, led to localized... Читать дальше...

A small plot size should never be an excuse for compromising on good architecture. The client of this residence received a 12' x 22' plot as a share after the demolition of his ancestral property. The requirements were to have two commercial units on the ground floor and one household unit on each of the other two floors. Located in one of the busiest neighborhoods in Tiruchirappalli, this residence, situated in a wall-to-wall zone, faced numerous challenges right from the design stage.

TV channels have shelved shows featuring presenter Jay Blades after he was charged with coercive behaviour towards his wife.

DOGS can be a lot less chummy when they do not get enough sleep, a study found.

DUNNO what the BBC’s paying comedian Chris McCausland to take part in Strictly Come Dancing this year, but it’s not nearly enough.

THEY are sexy and sophisticated – and fashion-savvy celebs cannot pull them on fast enough.