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Google I/O: Did Microsoft Just Become the New Netscape?

TechNewsWorld 

Microsoft blindsided Google with Copilot on search but failed to market the advantage successfully or advance it significantly enough to avoid a huge pushback from Google. That pushback happened last week at Google I/O, and it was an impressive showing. The post Google I/O: Did Microsoft Just Become the New Netscape? appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

Space Trash Signs project creates debris 'constellations' to highlight space junk problem (video) - Space.com

Google.com 

  1. Space Trash Signs project creates debris 'constellations' to highlight space junk problem (video)  Space.com
  2. Space Junk: A Growing Problem in Earth's Orbit  The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
  3. There Is Too Much Trash in Space  Scientific American
  4. How Starlink satellites are stealing our view of the cosmos  Laredo Morning Times
  5. Could ICAO be a NewSpace regulator? - Room: The Space Journal  ROOM Space Journal

From slaughter house to Badminton grassroots fourth: the lorry driver and her ‘sensitive’ star

Horse And Hound 

Alison Stewart and Rico III at the Badminton grassroots championships 2024. Alison Stewart finished fourth in the BE100 class at the Voltaire Design-sponsored Badminton grassroots championships earlier this month – but before she acquired her ride Rico III, his outlook looked grim. “He had been through numerous homes and was going to be put down,” explains Alison. “A friend told me about him – she said […]

Report: Ten Hag’s Uncertain Path Amidst Ajax, Bayern Interest

EPLIndex | Premier League stats & Blog 

Erik ten Hag’s Uncertain Future and United’s Looming Decisions Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United hangs in the balance as notable European clubs, including Bayern Munich and Ajax, eye a potential reunion with the Dutch manager. This news, originally reported by The Mirror, reveals a complex scenario unfolding behind the scenes at one of […]

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AI gadgets are dead

Digital Trends 

The likes of Humane and Rabbit want to carve a niche. But tools like Gemini and ChatGPT prove that the best place for AI is on your humble smartphone.

Port of Baltimore disruptions could especially affect trade with Europe and of vessels and heavy machinery

Institute for International Economics 

On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, and since then, efforts to clear the channel for shipping are ongoing. The Port of Baltimore handled trade valuing $6.96 billion in April 2023, representing 4.43 percent of all US imports and 3.25 percent of all US exports that month. Fifty-two percent of all trade by value through the Port of Baltimore either originated from or was destined for Europe, and 31 percent to or from Asia.
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Trump's proposed tariffs and tax cuts would hurt low-income Americans the most

Institute for International Economics 

Trade and tax policy proposals floated by presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and his advisers would reduce the United States' reliance on income taxes while increasing reliance on import tariffs. Should these proposals become law, lower- and middle-income Americans would shoulder increased tax burdens; only upper-income earners would experience net tax cuts.
The lowest quintile of workers in the United States would experience a reduction of 3.7 percent in after-tax income after extensions... Читать дальше...

Why Trump's tariff proposals would harm working Americans

Institute for International Economics 

At the beginning of its history, the United States relied on tariffs—taxes on imported goods—as its major source of government revenue. That changed starting in the early 20th century, with the enactment of the federal income tax and the advent of a new consensus recognizing tariffs as regressive, burdening the working class while leaving untaxed much of the income accruing to the wealthy. At present, less than 2 percent of government revenue in high-income countries comes from import taxes.
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THE WAY IT WAS: Swift Creek relocation, 1970

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

In 1969, La Crosse Lutheran Hospital (now Gundersen Health System) received authority from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to relocate Swift Creek, a Mississippi River slough, allowing for expansion of the hospital.

Is CBD Safe for Cats and Dogs?

Scientific American 

Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety

Middle School / Artico Fracassi + Marco Zito

Archdaily.com 

Located very close to poplar woods and a river in Buttrio (Udine), the middle school hosts grades 11-13 and includes a sports hall. The school is the last development of an educational masterplan composed of 3 buildings: a nursery + kindergarten and a primary school.

So Sorry! Just Seeing Your Ransom Note Now

MCSWEENEY’S 

Oh my god, hey! How’s it going?

I feel like such a jerk, man. It has been the craziest week. I am literally just seeing this ransom note now.

Ugh, I’m the worst.

Okay, hang on, hang on, I’m just skimming back through—ah, shit. I see you set a meet time two nights ago, right under the old oak tree in Magellan Park. You didn’t end up—

You did? You weren’t waiting long, were you?

A couple of hours? Even though you hadn’t heard from me? Huh, okay. I mean, I would’ve confirmed at least—

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