Leben (Life aka misc) NewsFlash
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All life evolves by the differential survival of replicating entities. — Dawkins
Leben (Life aka misc) The Planet (on, and off)
Europe: The World’s Fastest-Warming Continent
The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world’s fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace. Britain, France, Italy and Spain have issued red alerts and health warnings for much of their territory this week as the Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc) The Planet (on, and off)
Canada Plans ‘Nuclear Renaissance’ With Up To 10 Reactors Built By 2040
Canada has unveiled a national strategy to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years as it seeks to double electricity-grid capacity by 2050. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson called it a plan for a “new civilian nuclear renaissance.” “If our goal is to double our grid Read more…
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UK Considers Forcing Social Media Firms To Prioritize Trusted News
Britain is considering forcing social media companies to prioritize what the government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push to tighten regulation of the sector. The culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta’s Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to make content Read more…
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Digital Euro Expected To Launch By 2029 After EU Backing
The European Parliament’s economic committee has backed a digital euro designed to reduce Europe’s dependence on US-controlled payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard. The ECB-backed currency is targeted for launch by 2029 after a full parliamentary vote and negotiations with EU member states. Under the proposal, consumers would be Read more…
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US Bill Would Mandate AI Chip Location Tracking to Thwart China and Other Adversaries
A group of companies that specialize in tracking international shipments of sensitive technologies is backing a Capitol Hill bill that would require America’s most powerful AI chips to incorporate stronger security mechanisms aimed at preventing the chips from reaching China and other adversaries. The letter, signed by six companies, says Read more…
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Cops Keep Getting Arrested for Using Flock’s Cameras to Stalk People
404 Media remembers how a Florida police office looked up his ex-girlfriend’s license plate in the Flock automated license plate reader system at least 69 times in 2024 — even searching for her mom’s license plate at least 24 times. The police office was charged with stalking and hacking-related offenses, Read more…