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Year: 2024

King Charles III is being treated for cancer and will temporarily halt his public duties

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign, the 75-year-old monarch will suspend public engagements but will continue with state business, and won’t be handing over his constitutional roles as head

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One person can supervise a ‘swarm’ of 100 unmanned autonomous vehicles, OSU research shows

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Research involving Oregon State University has shown that a “swarm” of more than 100 autonomous ground and aerial robots can be supervised by one person without subjecting the individual to an undue workload. The findings represent a big step toward efficiently and economically using swarms in a range of roles, from

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Ocean sponges suggest Earth has warmed longer, more than thought; some scientists dubious

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer A handful of centuries-old sponges from the Caribbean are causing some scientists to theorize that human-caused climate change began sooner and has warmed the world nearly a degree Fahrenheit more than most scientists previously thought. In Monday’s study, researchers figure that the world more than a decade ago blew

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Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner denies allegation of inappropriate behavior

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Red Bull has launched an independent investigation into its Formula One team principal Christian Horner over claims he engaged in inappropriate behavior with an unidentified member of Red Bull Racing – allegations the racing chief has denied. “After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an

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A Chicago children’s hospital has taken its networks offline after a digital attack

By KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago children’s hospital has been forced to take its networks offline after an unspecified digital attack. Access to medical records and communication by phone or email has been limited since the middle of last week. Lurie Children’s Hospital initially described the issue Wednesday as a network

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Chavez-DeRemer helps introduce legislation to reduce homelessness by expanding ‘dual diagnosis’ care

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) recently joined Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-41) and several of her colleagues to introduce the Treatment and Homeless Housing Integration Act. Similar to Chavez-DeRemer’s DIRECT Care for the Homeless Act, this proposal would help connect people experiencing homelessness with treatment for substance use and behavioral health disorders – also referred

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Judge in Borgata/MGM case rules casinos have no duty to stop compulsive gamblers from betting

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A judge has ruled that Atlantic City’s casinos have no legal obligation to stop compulsive gamblers from betting. On Jan. 31, the judge dismissed a lawsuit from a self-described problem gambler who accused the Borgata and its parent company, MGM Resorts International, of plying him

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