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The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.
Match ID: 0 Score: 30.00 source: www.wired.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 20.00 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 10.00 bitcoin(|s)

Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

And, when he ran for Congress, trust fund kid Bo Hines got half a million in support from FTX crypto fraudsters.

The post Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin. appeared first on The Intercept.


Match ID: 1 Score: 25.71 source: theintercept.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 17.14 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 8.57 bitcoin(|s)

The ‘Largest Illicit Online Marketplace’ Ever Is Growing at an Alarming Rate, Report Says
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Huione Guarantee, a gray market researchers believe is central to the online scam ecosystem, now includes a messaging app, stablecoin, and crypto exchange—while facilitating $24 billion in transactions.
Match ID: 2 Score: 21.43 source: www.wired.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 14.29 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 7.14 bitcoin(|s)

Trump launches surprise meme coin just before inauguration and price soars
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:02:00 GMT
President-elect Donald Trump launched his own meme coin early Saturday morning, creating excitement in the cryptocurrency world as the price and market capitalization of the coin immediately soared.
Match ID: 3 Score: 20.00 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

Crypto in your pension? It’s not going to help.
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:57:00 GMT
U.S. state and local pension funds are looking at speculating on cryptocurrencies to solve their funding crisis.
Match ID: 4 Score: 20.00 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

Can You Get Rich Using a Raspberry Pi to Mine Cryptocurrency?
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000
The profit margin on crypto mining is all about the physics of computers and energy conversion.
Match ID: 5 Score: 20.00 source: www.wired.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 20.00 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

They Went After the Hawk Tuah Crypto Promoters. Now They're Suing Pump.Fun
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:44:35 +0000
The same lawyers handling a lawsuit over the infamous Hawk Tuah crypto coin are bringing a new class action against memecoin platform Pump.Fun for allegedly putting investors in high financial risk.
Match ID: 6 Score: 20.00 source: www.wired.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 20.00 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

These edgy tech and social trends could make you the most money by 2030
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:09:00 GMT
Invest now in self-driving cars, AI and robotics — and avoid all crypto except bitcoin.
Match ID: 7 Score: 10.00 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 bitcoin(|s)

What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:49:00 +0000
What is Blockchain

If you want to pay online, you need to register an account and provide credit card information. If you don't have a credit card, you can pay with bank transfer. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, these methods may become old.

Imagine a world in which you can do transactions and many other things without having to give your personal information. A world in which you don’t need to rely on banks or governments anymore. Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what blockchain technology allows us to do.

It’s like your computer’s hard drive. blockchain is a technology that lets you store data in digital blocks, which are connected together like links in a chain. 

Blockchain technology was originally invented in 1991 by two mathematicians, Stuart Haber and W. Scot Stornetta. They first proposed the system to ensure that timestamps could not be tampered with.

A few years later, in 1998, software developer Nick Szabo proposed using a similar kind of technology to secure a digital payments system he called “Bit Gold.” However, this innovation was not adopted until Satoshi Nakamoto claimed to have invented the first Blockchain and Bitcoin.

So, What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed database shared between the nodes of a computer network. It saves information in digital format. Many people first heard of blockchain technology when they started to look up information about bitcoin.

Blockchain is used in cryptocurrency systems to ensure secure, decentralized records of transactions.

Blockchain allowed people to guarantee the fidelity and security of a record of data without the need for a third party to ensure accuracy.

To understand how a blockchain works, Consider these basic steps:

  • Blockchain collects information in “blocks”.
  • A block has a storage capacity, and once it's used up, it can be closed and linked to a previously served block.
  • Blocks form chains, which are called “Blockchains.”
  • More information will be added to the block with the most content until its capacity is full. The process repeats itself.
  • Each block in the chain has an exact timestamp and can't be changed.

Let’s get to know more about the blockchain.

How does blockchain work?

Blockchain records digital information and distributes it across the network without changing it. The information is distributed among many users and stored in an immutable, permanent ledger that can't be changed or destroyed. That's why blockchain is also called "Distributed Ledger Technology" or DLT.

Here’s how it works:

  • Someone or a computer will transacts
  • The transaction is transmitted throughout the network.
  • A network of computers can confirm the transaction.
  • When it is confirmed a transaction is added to a block
  • The blocks are linked together to create a history.

And that’s the beauty of it! The process may seem complicated, but it’s done in minutes with modern technology. And because technology is advancing rapidly, I expect things to move even more quickly than ever.

  • A new transaction is added to the system. It is then relayed to a network of computers located around the world. The computers then solve equations to ensure the authenticity of the transaction.
  • Once a transaction is confirmed, it is placed in a block after the confirmation. All of the blocks are chained together to create a permanent history of every transaction.

How are Blockchains used?

Even though blockchain is integral to cryptocurrency, it has other applications. For example, blockchain can be used for storing reliable data about transactions. Many people confuse blockchain with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

Blockchain already being adopted by some big-name companies, such as Walmart, AIG, Siemens, Pfizer, and Unilever. For example, IBM's Food Trust uses blockchain to track food's journey before reaching its final destination.

Although some of you may consider this practice excessive, food suppliers and manufacturers adhere to the policy of tracing their products because bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella have been found in packaged foods. In addition, there have been isolated cases where dangerous allergens such as peanuts have accidentally been introduced into certain products.

Tracing and identifying the sources of an outbreak is a challenging task that can take months or years. Thanks to the Blockchain, however, companies now know exactly where their food has been—so they can trace its location and prevent future outbreaks.

Blockchain technology allows systems to react much faster in the event of a hazard. It also has many other uses in the modern world.

What is Blockchain Decentralization?

Blockchain technology is safe, even if it’s public. People can access the technology using an internet connection.

Have you ever been in a situation where you had all your data stored at one place and that one secure place got compromised? Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to prevent your data from leaking out even when the security of your storage systems is compromised?

Blockchain technology provides a way of avoiding this situation by using multiple computers at different locations to store information about transactions. If one computer experiences problems with a transaction, it will not affect the other nodes.

Instead, other nodes will use the correct information to cross-reference your incorrect node. This is called “Decentralization,” meaning all the information is stored in multiple places.

Blockchain guarantees your data's authenticity—not just its accuracy, but also its irreversibility. It can also be used to store data that are difficult to register, like legal contracts, state identifications, or a company's product inventory.

Pros and Cons of Blockchain

Blockchain has many advantages and disadvantages. 

Pros

  • Accuracy is increased because there is no human involvement in the verification process.
  • One of the great things about decentralization is that it makes information harder to tamper with.
  • Safe, private, and easy transactions
  • Provides a banking alternative and safe storage of personal information

Cons

  • Data storage has limits.
  • The regulations are always changing, as they differ from place to place.
  • It has a risk of being used for illicit activities 

Frequently Asked Questions About Blockchain

I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about blockchain in this section.

Is Blockchain a cryptocurrency?

Blockchain is not a cryptocurrency but a technology that makes cryptocurrencies possible. It's a digital ledger that records every transaction seamlessly.

Is it possible for Blockchain to be hacked?

Yes, blockchain can be theoretically hacked, but it is a complicated task to be achieved. A network of users constantly reviews it, which makes hacking the blockchain difficult.

What is the most prominent blockchain company?

Coinbase Global is currently the biggest blockchain company in the world. The company runs a commendable infrastructure, services, and technology for the digital currency economy.

Who owns Blockchain?

Blockchain is a decentralized technology. It’s a chain of distributed ledgers connected with nodes. Each node can be any electronic device. Thus, one owns blockhain.

What is the difference between Bitcoin and Blockchain technology?

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which is powered by Blockchain technology while Blockchain is a distributed ledger of cryptocurrency 

What is the difference between Blockchain and a Database?

Generally a database is a collection of data which can be stored and organized using a database management system. The people who have access to the database can view or edit the information stored there. The client-server network architecture is used to implement databases. whereas a blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, stored in a distributed system. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, timestamp and transaction information. Modification of data is not allowed due to the design of the blockchain. The technology allows decentralized control and eliminates risks of data modification by other parties.

Final Saying

Blockchain has a wide spectrum of applications and, over the next 5-10 years, we will likely see it being integrated into all sorts of industries. From finance to healthcare, blockchain could revolutionize the way we store and share data. Although there is some hesitation to adopt blockchain systems right now, that won't be the case in 2022-2023 (and even less so in 2026). Once people become more comfortable with the technology and understand how it can work for them, owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs alike will be quick to leverage blockchain technology for their own gain. Hope you like this article if you have any question let me know in the comments section

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Match ID: 8 Score: 4.29 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 1006 days
qualifiers: 2.86 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 1.43 bitcoin(|s)

Most Frequently Asked Questions About NFTs(Non-Fungible Tokens)
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:04:00 +0000

 

NFTs

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the most popular digital assets today, capturing the attention of cryptocurrency investors, whales and people from around the world. People find it amazing that some users spend thousands or millions of dollars on a single NFT-based image of a monkey or other token, but you can simply take a screenshot for free. So here we share some freuently asked question about NFTs.

1) What is an NFT?

NFT stands for non-fungible  token, which is a cryptographic token on a blockchain with unique identification codes that distinguish it from other tokens. NFTs are unique and not interchangeable, which means no two NFTs are the same. NFTs can be a unique artwork, GIF, Images, videos, Audio album. in-game items, collectibles etc.

2) What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that allows for the secure storage of data. By recording any kind of information—such as bank account transactions, the ownership of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), or Decentralized Finance (DeFi) smart contracts—in one place, and distributing it to many different computers, blockchains ensure that data can’t be manipulated without everyone in the system being aware.

3) What makes an NFT valuable?


The value of an NFT comes from its ability to be traded freely and securely on the blockchain, which is not possible with other current digital ownership solutionsThe NFT points to its location on the blockchain, but doesn’t necessarily contain the digital property. For example, if you replace one bitcoin with another, you will still have the same thing. If you buy a non-fungible item, such as a movie ticket, it is impossible to replace it with any other movie ticket because each ticket is unique to a specific time and place.

4) How do NFTs work?

One of the unique characteristics of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is that they can be tokenised to create a digital certificate of ownership that can be bought, sold and traded on the blockchain. 

As with crypto-currency, records of who owns what are stored on a ledger that is maintained by thousands of computers around the world. These records can’t be forged because the whole system operates on an open-source network. 

NFTs also contain smart contracts—small computer programs that run on the blockchain—that give the artist, for example, a cut of any future sale of the token.

5) What’s the connection between NFTs and cryptocurrency?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) aren't cryptocurrencies, but they do use blockchain technology. Many NFTs are based on Ethereum, where the blockchain serves as a ledger for all the transactions related to said NFT and the properties it represents.5) How to make an NFT?

Anyone can create an NFT. All you need is a digital wallet, some ethereum tokens and a connection to an NFT marketplace where you’ll be able to upload and sell your creations

6) How to validate the authencity of an NFT?

When you purchase a stock in NFT, that purchase is recorded on the blockchain—the bitcoin ledger of transactions—and that entry acts as your proof of ownership.

7) How is an NFT valued? What are the most expensive NFTs?

The value of an NFT varies a lot based on the digital asset up for grabs. People use NFTs to trade and sell digital art, so when creating an NFT, you should consider the popularity of your digital artwork along with historical statistics.

In the year 2021, a digital artist called Pak created an artwork called The Merge. It was sold on the Nifty Gateway NFT market for $91.8 million.

8) Can NFTs be used as an investment?

Non-fungible tokens can be used in investment opportunities. One can purchase an NFT and resell it at a profit. Certain NFT marketplaces let sellers of NFTs keep a percentage of the profits from sales of the assets they create.

9) Will NFTs be the future of art and collectibles?

Many people want to buy NFTs because it lets them support the arts and own something cool from their favorite musicians, brands, and celebrities. NFTs also give artists an opportunity to program in continual royalties if someone buys their work. Galleries see this as a way to reach new buyers interested in art.

10) How do we buy an NFTs?

There are many places to buy digital assets, like opensea and their policies vary. On top shot, for instance, you sign up for a waitlist that can be thousands of people long. When a digital asset goes on sale, you are occasionally chosen to purchase it.

11) Can i mint NFT for free?

To mint an NFT token, you must pay some amount of gas fee to process the transaction on the Etherum blockchain, but you can mint your NFT on a different blockchain called Polygon to avoid paying gas fees. This option is available on OpenSea and this simply denotes that your NFT will only be able to trade using Polygon's blockchain and not Etherum's blockchain. Mintable allows you to mint NFTs for free without paying any gas fees.

12) Do i own an NFT if i screenshot it?

The answer is no. Non-Fungible Tokens are minted on the blockchain using cryptocurrencies such as Etherum, Solana, Polygon, and so on. Once a Non-Fungible Token is minted, the transaction is recorded on the blockchain and the contract or license is awarded to whoever has that Non-Fungible Token in their wallet.

12) Why are people investing so much in NFT?


 Non-fungible tokens have gained the hearts of people around the world, and they have given digital creators the recognition they deserve. One of the remarkable things about non-fungible tokens is that you can take a screenshot of one, but you don’t own it. This is because when a non-fungible token is created, then the transaction is stored on the blockchain, and the license or contract to hold such a token is awarded to the person owning the token in their digital wallet.

You can sell your work and creations by attaching a license to it on the blockchain, where its ownership can be transferred. This lets you get exposure without losing full ownership of your work. Some of the most successful projects include Cryptopunks, Bored Ape Yatch Club NFTs, SandBox, World of Women and so on. These NFT projects have gained popularity globally and are owned by celebrities and other successful entrepreneurs. Owning one of these NFTs gives you an automatic ticket to exclusive business meetings and life-changing connections.

Final Saying

That’s a wrap. Hope you guys found this article enlightening. I just answer some question with my limited knowledge about NFTs. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comment section below. Also I have a question for you, Is bitcoin an NFTs? let me know in The comment section below






Match ID: 9 Score: 4.29 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 1077 days
qualifiers: 2.86 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 1.43 bitcoin(|s)

What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:02:17 +0000
Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies
Match ID: 10 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 282 days
qualifiers: 2.86 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:10:00 +0000

 

In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only empowers users to create AI content but also provides creators with creative ways to share and monetize their creations.


As we explore LimeWire, our aim is to uncover its features, benefits for creators, and the exciting possibilities it offers for AI content generation. This platform presents an opportunity for users to harness the power of AI in image creation, all while enjoying the advantages of a free and accessible service.


Let's unravel the distinctive features that set LimeWire apart in the dynamic landscape of AI-powered tools, understanding how creators can leverage its capabilities to craft unique and engaging AI-generated images.


Introduction

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LimeWire, a name once associated with the notorious file-sharing tool from the 2000s, has undergone a significant transformation. The LimeWire we discuss today is not the file-sharing application of the past but has re-emerged as an entirely new entity—a cutting-edge AI content publishing platform.

This revamped LimeWire invites users to register and unleash their creativity by crafting original AI content, which can then be shared and showcased on the LimeWire Studio. Notably, even acclaimed artists and musicians, such as Deadmau5, Soulja Boy, and Sean Kingston, have embraced this platform to publish their content in the form of NFT music, videos, and images.


Beyond providing a space for content creation and sharing, LimeWire introduces monetization models to empower users to earn revenue from their creations. This includes avenues such as earning ad revenue and participating in the burgeoning market of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). As we delve further, we'll explore these monetization strategies in more detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of LimeWire's innovative approach to content creation and distribution.


LimeWire Studio welcomes content creators into its fold, providing a space to craft personalized AI-focused content for sharing with fans and followers. Within this creative hub, every piece of content generated becomes not just a creation but a unique asset—ownable and tradable. Fans have the opportunity to subscribe to creators' pages, immersing themselves in the creative journey and gaining ownership of digital collectibles that hold tradeable value within the LimeWire community. Notably, creators earn a 2.5% royalty each time their content is traded, adding a rewarding element to the creative process.


The platform's flexibility is evident in its content publication options. Creators can choose to share their work freely with the public or opt for a premium subscription model, granting exclusive access to specialized content for subscribers.


LimeWire AI Studio

As of the present moment, LimeWire focuses on AI Image Generation, offering a spectrum of creative possibilities to its user base. The platform, however, has ambitious plans on the horizon, aiming to broaden its offerings by introducing AI music and video generation tools in the near future. This strategic expansion promises creators even more avenues for expression and engagement with their audience, positioning LimeWire Studio as a dynamic and evolving platform within the realm of AI-powered content creation.


AI Image Generation Tools

limewire AI Studio


The LimeWire AI image generation tool presents a versatile platform for both the creation and editing of images. Supporting advanced models such as Stable Diffusion 2.1, Stable Diffusion XL, and DALL-E 2, LimeWire offers a sophisticated toolkit for users to delve into the realm of generative AI art.


Much like other tools in the generative AI landscape, LimeWire provides a range of options catering to various levels of complexity in image creation. Users can initiate the creative process with prompts as simple as a few words or opt for more intricate instructions, tailoring the output to their artistic vision.


What sets LimeWire apart is its seamless integration of different AI models and design styles. Users have the flexibility to effortlessly switch between various AI models, exploring diverse design styles such as cinematic, digital art, pixel art, anime, analog film, and more. Each style imparts a distinctive visual identity to the generated AI art, enabling users to explore a broad spectrum of creative possibilities.


The platform also offers additional features, including samplers, allowing users to fine-tune the quality and detail levels of their creations. Customization options and prompt guidance further enhance the user experience, providing a user-friendly interface for both novice and experienced creators.


Excitingly, LimeWire is actively developing its proprietary AI model, signaling ongoing innovation and enhancements to its image generation capabilities. This upcoming addition holds the promise of further expanding the creative horizons for LimeWire users, making it an evolving and dynamic platform within the landscape of AI-driven art and image creation.

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Automatically Mint Your Content As NFTs

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Upon completing your creative endeavor on LimeWire, the platform allows you the option to publish your content. An intriguing feature follows this step: LimeWire automates the process of minting your creation as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), utilizing either the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. This transformative step imbues your artwork with a unique digital signature, securing its authenticity and ownership in the decentralized realm.


Creators on LimeWire hold the power to decide the accessibility of their NFT creations. By opting for a public release, the content becomes discoverable by anyone, fostering a space for engagement and interaction. Furthermore, this choice opens the avenue for enthusiasts to trade the NFTs, adding a layer of community involvement to the artistic journey.


Alternatively, LimeWire acknowledges the importance of exclusivity. Creators can choose to share their posts exclusively with their premium subscribers. In doing so, the content remains a special offering solely for dedicated fans, creating an intimate and personalized experience within the LimeWire community. This flexibility in sharing options emphasizes LimeWire's commitment to empowering creators with choices in how they connect with their audience and distribute their digital creations.


After creating your content, you can choose to publish the content. It will automatically mint your creation as an NFT on the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. You can also choose whether to make it public or subscriber-only.


If you make it public, anyone can discover your content and even trade the NFTs. If you choose to share the post only with your premium subscribers, it will be exclusive only to your fans.


Earn Revenue From Your Content

Additionally, you can earn ad revenue from your content creations as well.

When you publish content on LimeWire, you will receive 70% of all ad revenue from other users who view your images, music, and videos on the platform.


This revenue model will be much more beneficial to designers. You can experiment with the AI image and content generation tools and share your creations while earning a small income on the side.


LMWR Tokens

The revenue you earn from your creations will come in the form of LMWR tokens, LimeWire’s own cryptocurrency.

Your earnings will be paid every month in LMWR, which you can then trade on many popular crypto exchange platforms like Kraken, ByBit, and UniSwap.

You can also use your LMWR tokens to pay for prompts when using LimeWire generative AI tools.

Pricing Plans

You can sign up to LimeWire to use its AI tools for free. You will receive 10 credits to use and generate up to 20 AI images per day. You will also receive 50% of the ad revenue share. However, you will get more benefits with premium plans.

  • Basic plan: 

For $9.99 per month, you will get 1,000 credits per month, up to 2 ,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 50% ad revenue share

  • Advanced plan: 

For $29 per month, you will get 3750 credits per month, up to 7500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 60% ad revenue share

  • Pro plan: 

For $49 per month, you will get 5,000 credits per month, up to 10,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

  • Pro Plus plan: 

For $99 per month, you will get 11,250 credits per month, up to 2 2,500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

With all premium plans, you will receive a Pro profile badge, full creation history, faster image generation, and no ads.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, LimeWire emerges as a democratizing force in the creative landscape, providing an inclusive platform where anyone can unleash their artistic potential and effortlessly share their work. With the integration of AI, LimeWire eliminates traditional barriers, empowering designers, musicians, and artists to publish their creations and earn revenue with just a few clicks.


The ongoing commitment of LimeWire to innovation is evident in its plans to enhance generative AI tools with new features and models. The upcoming expansion to include music and video generation tools holds the promise of unlocking even more possibilities for creators. It sparks anticipation about the diverse and innovative ways in which artists will leverage these tools to produce and publish their own unique creations.


For those eager to explore, LimeWire's AI tools are readily accessible for free, providing an opportunity to experiment and delve into the world of generative art. As LimeWire continues to evolve, creators are encouraged to stay tuned for the launch of its forthcoming AI music and video generation tools, promising a future brimming with creative potential and endless artistic exploration


Match ID: 11 Score: 2.86 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 403 days
qualifiers: 2.86 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

Bitcoin is up by 138% this year. It is a nonsense-free rally
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:34:47 +0000
The link between digital assets and mainstream finance is strengthening
Match ID: 12 Score: 1.43 source: www.economist.com age: 37 days
qualifiers: 1.43 bitcoin(|s)

Why crypto mania is reaching new heights
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:49:32 +0000
Are bitcoin bros right to be so thrilled by Donald Trump’s victory?
Match ID: 13 Score: 1.43 source: www.economist.com age: 67 days
qualifiers: 1.43 bitcoin(|s)

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Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus | Simon Tisdall
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:30:31 GMT

On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showman

Michelle Obama’s one-woman boycott of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday requires no explanation. It’s plain that the former first lady has zero tolerance and even less love for a man who delights in racist and sexist behaviour. Lots of other people, especially among US allies in Europe, would boycott Trump, too, if they could. Yet, inescapably, they must deal with him for the next four years.

Such fear and loathing is by no means universally shared. A poll, published last week by the European Council on Foreign Relations, found that in China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, South Africa and Brazil, more people welcome Trump’s return than deplore it. In contrast, people in the UK, France, Germany and a clutch of other west European countries are frankly appalled at the prospect.

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Match ID: 0 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Darwin Núñez’s injury-time double at Brentford keeps Liverpool on title track
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:21:18 GMT

The Brentford fans ought to have known better. After all, Darwin Núñez had scored a fabulous goal against their team in the corresponding fixture last season. Still, when the centre-forward entered as a 65th-minute substitute, they were ready with their taunt, one that compared him unfavourably with his Liverpool predecessor, Andy Carroll.

Núñez had travelled to London having scored four times all season. The scrutiny burned. It is no kind of return for an £85m record signing. Arne Slot had insisted he would come good, that it was simply a matter of getting him into the right spaces and situations against deep-set opponents. How it would do so at the very last.

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Match ID: 1 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Ten people hurt, two seriously, after ski lift collapse at Spanish resort
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:49:55 GMT

Emergency services say 30 people were involved, of whom 10 were taken to hospital, at Astún in the Pyrenees

Ten people have been hurt, two of them seriously, after a ski lift collapsed at a resort in north-east Spain, hurling dozens of passengers into the snow below.

Although initial reports said 35 people had been injured on Saturday at the Pyrenean resort of Astún, in the Aragón region, the figures were later revised down.

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Match ID: 2 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:22:49 GMT

Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with Moscow

The news was sensational. It travelled quickly among Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Russia’s Kursk region. “I heard from a friend of a friend,” one officer, Vitalii Ovcharenko, recalled. “This was half an hour after it happened. My friend said: ‘We’ve got a North Korean prisoner! He’s in shock but OK.’ I said: ‘Wow.’” Ovcharenko added: “Everyone wanted a selfie. They wrapped him in a blanket and gave him tea.”

Last week’s capture of two North Korean servicemen was an extraordinary moment in Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine. The Kremlin has taken elaborate steps to conceal the presence of 12,000 elite troops sent in autumn by Pyongyang to Russia. At camps in the Far East they were given Russian equipment: uniforms, rifles and fake military documents.

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Match ID: 3 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Tuscany among top 10 cheapest summer holiday destinations for 2025
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:00:18 GMT

Italian region comes surprise eighth place and has plenty of budget package deals available, according to Which?

January is the best month to book a summer holiday – and this year there is a surprise budget option: Tuscany. According to Which?, the central Italian region is among the cheapest package holiday destinations for 2025.

Researchers analysed almost 6,000 package holidays from three of the UK’s biggest tour operators, Jet2holidays, Tui and easyJet Holidays. Tuscany, more usually associated with luxury villa holidays amid rolling hills and vineyards and the expensive hotels of Florence, made it into the top 10 cheapest package destinations, behind better-known budget areas such as Costa Brava in Spain and Corfu in Greece.

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It’s time to ditch neoprene. Here are seven alternative winter wetsuits for responsible surfers
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:00:03 GMT

Our expert picks the top wetsuits to keep you warm whatever the weather, so you can ride the waves year-round

The fitness gear that made you fitter

Gone are the days when surfers needed a woolly jumper under their wetsuit – or to wear two wetsuits – to stay warm. Wetsuit tech has come a long way in recent years and now offer far greater protection against the cold. This shift has meant more of us are surfing all year round, even in the chilliest of British winters.

But such innovation has come at a cost, as explained in The Big Sea, a documentary made by two surfers from the north-east of England. The film shows the effects of producing neoprene, the synthetic rubber used to make most surf wetsuits, on the predominantly black and low-income residents of Reserve in Louisiana, where cancer rates are alarmingly high.

Best overall winter wetsuit:
Patagonia R4 Regulator front zip hooded full suit
Women’s £560 at Patagonia
Men’s £560 at Patagonia

Best budget winter wetsuit:
C-Skins NuWave Solace/Session 5/4 chest zip steamer
Women’s £233.95 at Sorted Surf Shop
Men’s £244.39 at Ocean Sports Board Riders

Best winter wetsuit for flexibility:
Billabong 5/4mm Furnace natural chest zip wetsuit
Women’s £410 at Billabong
Men’s £410 at Billabong

Best winter wetsuit for warmth:
Finisterre Nieuwland 5.5/4.5mm Yulex chest zip hooded wetsuit
Women’s £345 at Finisterre
Men’s £345 at Finisterre

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Peak Performance in Microgravity
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Science in Space January 2025 At the start of a new year, many people think about making positive changes in their lives, such as improving physical fitness or learning a particular skill. Astronauts on the International Space Station work all year to maintain a high level of performance while adapting to changes in their physical […]
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‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:00:22 GMT

Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city

On a crisp December morning, office workers and tourists stroll along a tree-lined stream in central Seoul, pausing on stepping stones that cross its flowing waters. It’s difficult to imagine that just over 20 years ago, this was a vast elevated highway carrying 168,000 cars daily through the heart of South Korea’s capital.

Cheonggyecheon, a stream that runs for about 3.5 miles (nearly 6km) through Seoul, was one of the earliest experiments in an increasing trend in cities globally: turning spaces where there was once car or rail infrastructure into spaces for pedestrians and cyclists. It’s a powerful example of the way that these spaces can become loved and popular, along with projects such as the High Line in New York, where an old railway track has been turned into a raised park, or the city moat in Utrecht, where a multi-lane road (nicknamed the “motorway from nothing to nowhere”) was converted back into a canal, in part of a huge continuing push to allow pedestrians and cyclists to dominate the city’s centre.

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On board aid convoy on its way to offer hope for Gaza
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:33 GMT
BBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.
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Share a tip on a restorative break or retreat
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:18:26 GMT

From mindfulness retreats to monastery stays, tell us about a getaway where you were able to switch off completely – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

In an age of constant distraction, silence and stillness are increasingly rare commodities, so it’s hardly surprising that more of us are turning to retreats as a way to get some much-needed breathing space. Whether it’s a meditation retreat, a yoga holiday, a digital detox or a stay in a monastery, we’d love to hear about the places in the UK, Europe or further afield where you go to rest, reset and recharge.

If you have a relevant photo, do send it in – but it’s your words that will be judged for the competition.

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Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:11:39 +0000

A year in Palestine, living in fear of not just genocide — but AIDS. 

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Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Behind the scenes, companies and governments are feeding a trove of data about international travelers into opaque AI tools that aim to predict who’s safe—and who’s a threat.
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She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Alfred Bourgeois’s daughter is convinced of his innocence. In the four years since his execution, she has waged a sometimes-lonely battle to prove it.

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Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts?
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:46:51 GMT
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
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Inside Syria’s ‘horror city': Sednaya and a country reborn – video
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:48:20 GMT

A new Syria is emerging from the shadow of the brutal Assad regime. The Guardian’s Bethan McKernan and Ayman Abu Ramouz meet people celebrating their hard-won freedom, but also those grappling with a traumatic past. The pair travel to the notorious Sednaya prison, where they meet a former prisoner who was liberated by his family just days before

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Guardian Traveller newsletter: Sign up for our free holidays email
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:21:58 GMT

From biking adventures to city breaks, get inspiration for your next break – whether in the UK or further afield – with twice-weekly emails from the Guardian’s travel editors. You’ll also receive handpicked offers from Guardian Holidays.

From biking adventures to city breaks, get inspiration for your next break – whether in the UK or further afield – with twice-weekly emails from the Guardian’s travel editors.

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Trump Decried This Law as a Deep State Spy Weapon. His Nominees Sure Seem to Love It.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:43:14 +0000

In their confirmation hearings, John Ratcliffe, Pam Bondi, and Tulsi Gabbard gave government mass surveillance two thumbs up.

The post Trump Decried This Law as a Deep State Spy Weapon. His Nominees Sure Seem to Love It. appeared first on The Intercept.


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qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 20.00 federal government, 15.00 judiciary, 10.00 congress

Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

And, when he ran for Congress, trust fund kid Bo Hines got half a million in support from FTX crypto fraudsters.

The post Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin. appeared first on The Intercept.


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This is my three-point plan for standing up to the far right and the billionaire bullies | Sadiq Khan
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:00:33 GMT

Putting pressure on social media companies to tackle hate and misinformation is a start, but there’s more that the centre left can do

Progressives across the western world face a century-defining challenge – and the stakes for liberal democracy couldn’t be higher.

The far right is on the march. From Switzerland and Sweden to Hungary, Austria and Italy, European nations are coming under the influence of extreme nativist parties that are hostile to democratic institutions, immigrant populations and fact-based journalism.

By exploiting economic concerns and a growing distrust of political and media institutions, these reactionary populists have been able to attract new supporters. In Germany, the AfD is on course for a breakthrough in next month’s federal elections. In France, the National Rally is topping presidential polls. And, of course, in the US, Donald Trump is back.

These are deeply worrying times, especially if you’re a member of a minority community. As historians and commentators increasingly find echoes of the 1920s and 30s in the present day, we cannot afford to throw in the towel. We must make a renewed and concerted effort to confront these forces and expose them for what they are: opportunists who seek to divide people for personal and political gain. Not to mention their financial backers who selfishly choose to put the profits of their companies over the interests of our democracies.

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Here’s who is skipping Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:50:22 +0000
Lawmakers plan to skip the festivities surrounding the incoming Republican president for various reasons, as Democrats lick their wounds after election season.
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Building the Deportation Machine for Trump 2.0
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Ahead of Trump’s second term, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are advancing sweeping measures to make life harder for immigrants.

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Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio Get a Pass on Suffering in Gaza
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The secretaries of defense and state will play key roles in U.S. policy on Israel, but they faced little scrutiny on Palestinian suffering.

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Congress Considers Putting Ken Paxton in Charge of Choosing Who to Deport
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:07:02 +0000

The Laken Riley Act authorizes state attorneys general to sue federal authorities to force deportations and block visas.

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A Deal Too Late: Israel Agrees to the Ceasefire It Rejected Months Ago, Thousands More Died
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:59:06 +0000

Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal on almost entirely the same terms as a proposal that fell apart in the summer.

The post A Deal Too Late: Israel Agrees to the Ceasefire It Rejected Months Ago, Thousands More Died appeared first on The Intercept.


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White House Budget Office Nominee Tries to Whitewash Trump’s First Term
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:28:38 +0000

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Russell Vought downplayed Trump’s moves to strip protections from civil service employees.

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SCOTUS Won’t Hear the Real Reason Porn Age-Verification Laws Are Spreading
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:54:28 +0000

Conservatives have been caught admitting that age-verification laws are pretext to shut down pornography entirely.

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‘It’s going to be rough’: what Trump’s response to LA fires portends for future climate disasters
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:29 GMT

Big oil executive plans to celebrate Trump’s inauguration as California burns – though experts say climatic conditions are only getting more extreme

Donald Trump’s response to the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles has provided a stark prologue to how his US presidency will probably handle the growing threat of such disasters – through acrimony, brutal dealmaking and dismissal of a climate crisis that is spurring a mounting toll of fires, floods and other calamities.

As of Thursday, four fires, whipped up by wind speeds more typically found in hurricanes, have torched 63 sq miles (163 sq km) of Los Angeles, a burned area roughly three times the size of Manhattan, destroying more than 12,000 homes and businesses and killing at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires, the largest of the conflagrations that have turned entire neighborhoods to ash, are still to be fully contained.

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Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus | Simon Tisdall
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:30:31 GMT

On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showman

Michelle Obama’s one-woman boycott of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday requires no explanation. It’s plain that the former first lady has zero tolerance and even less love for a man who delights in racist and sexist behaviour. Lots of other people, especially among US allies in Europe, would boycott Trump, too, if they could. Yet, inescapably, they must deal with him for the next four years.

Such fear and loathing is by no means universally shared. A poll, published last week by the European Council on Foreign Relations, found that in China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, South Africa and Brazil, more people welcome Trump’s return than deplore it. In contrast, people in the UK, France, Germany and a clutch of other west European countries are frankly appalled at the prospect.

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Reform deputy leader Richard Tice splitting time between Skegness and Dubai after partner leaves UK
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:33:17 GMT

MP says he is totally committed to his constituency after Isabel Oakeshott moved to the Emirates

One weekend, it will be the straightforward delights of Skegness seafront; the next, the flashy private beach clubs of Dubai.

Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK and its MP for Boston and Skegness, is splitting his time not just between his Lincolnshire ­constituency and the House of Commons, but is also spending time 3,500 miles away in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “We are spreading our international reach,” he said.

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Trump selections for top jobs advance, despite initial controversy
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:45:59 +0000

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Calif. Republicans weigh in on Trump allies’ calls for fire aid conditions
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:24 +0000
The unusual debate puts California’s Republican lawmakers in a potentially perilous position, stuck between suffering constituents and the president-elect’s desires. And it presents another test of congressional GOP loyalty to Trump.
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Forget ‘they go low, we go high’: This influencer wants Democrats to get mean
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:47 +0000
Meet Suzanne Lambert, the Arlington-based TikTok influencer going viral by being a “Regina George liberal.”
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Democratic senators send letters to tech CEOs probing donations
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:50:24 +0000

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Democrats question Noem’s grasp of terrorism threats
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:55:57 +0000

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Sen. Gary Peters (Michigan), the top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee, offered a friendly...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:29:17 +0000

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Kash Patel has vowed retribution. As FBI director, he could do it.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:32:31 +0000
While some Republicans have hailed the pick, Donald Trump’s choice of Kash Patel to lead the FBI has raised alarm among many national security veterans.
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Trump's ongoing loyalty test
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:13:39 +0000
On this week's episode, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger break down the Trump cabinet nominees whose hearings have gotten underway on Capitol Hill – and whether Democrats are effectively rallying votes against any of them. Plus, President Biden gave his farewell speech on Jan. 15 – and it wasn't the speech everyone expected. Then, what is the crew looking out for on inauguration day on Monday?
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The House Democrat who wants Trump to go big on tariffs
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:46:58 +0000

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The Observer view: Rachel Reeves has an unenviable task, but she must stick to her plan for growth
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:00:35 GMT

While some criticisms of the chancellor are justified, there’s no escaping there are no quick fixes to the bad hand she was dealt

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has endured days of speculation over her future at the Treasury, triggered by the spike in gilt yields of the last fortnight. Far more important than frothy conjecture about the increasingly unlikely possibility that Keir Starmer would ask his chancellor to step aside just six months after Labour’s election victory is the fundamentals of the government’s plan to grow the economy.

Reeves has faced criticism, some justified, about her approach. But, while not offering any quick fixes for the country’s long-term structural problems, the broad parameters of her plan for growth remain sound.

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Sex, drugs and a lot more than rock’n’roll: 50 years of Triple J, Australia’s youth radio station
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:00:28 GMT

On this day in 1975, 2JJ – which later became Triple J – started broadcasting, exposing Australia to banned songs, swear words and radical politics. Those who were there reflect on the anarchy and the legacy

Fifty years since the launch of 2JJ, or Double Jay – the station that became Triple J in 1981 – radio’s former enfant terrible is now legacy media. Once the cornerstone of Australian popular music and youth culture, it risks irrelevance as listener numbers dwindle in the face of social media and streaming services. Or, as its defenders will argue, maybe the critics are simply nostalgic for when Australia’s youth radio station was aimed at them: there is a saying within the ABC that on the second day that Double Jay was on air, someone rang up and complained that it wasn’t as good as it used to be.

When Double Jay launched at 11am on Sunday 19 January 1975, the brief from Arthur Wyndam, then ABC’s head of radio, was that the station should: give public concerts, expose the public to new music, and record the music made in its studios and at its concerts for broadcasting purposes. At the time, youth radio was serviced by Top 40 AM stations; Double Jay was established along the lines of “underground” radio stations, playing an eclectic selection of music unconstrained by formats.

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Biden Commuted Their Death Sentences. Now What?
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

As three men challenge their commutations, others brace for imminent prison transfers and the finality of a life sentence with no chance of release.

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An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:25 GMT

To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw

His back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood at the US Capitol just days after a violent insurrection and declared: “Democracy has prevailed.” Fast forward three and a half years and America’s president cut a different, diminished figure. “We finally beat Medicare,” he muttered in confusion in Atlanta, Georgia.

From the soaring hopes of inauguration day to that grim debate night against Donald Trump, the very public decline of the 46th president had the makings of an American tragedy that paved the way for the return of Trump to the White House.

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Giuliani and Georgia election workers reach settlement in defamation case
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:38:08 +0000
Rudy Giuliani and two Georgia election workers reached a settlement in a $148 million defamation case judgment against him.
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MIT Shuts Down Internal Grant Database After It Was Used to Research School’s Israel Ties
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:27:44 +0000

A new report from MIT Coalition for Palestine details Israeli-funded research into everything from drone swarms to underwater surveillance.

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The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.
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Revealed: Conservatives spent £134m on never-used IT systems for failed Rwanda scheme
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:56:10 GMT

Home Office official says data protection laws caused the cost of its forced removal programme to increase

The Conservative government spent more than £130m on IT and data systems for the scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, which will never be used, the Observer can reveal.

Digital tools needed to put the forced removal programme into effect made up the second-largest chunk of the £715m spent in little over two years, behind only the £290m handed directly to Paul Kagame’s government.

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Biden declares there is now a 28th Amendment. There is not.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:00:22 +0000
A 28th Amendment has not suddenly been appended to the Constitution per the president’s decree.
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Can Australia’s political centre hold off the populist embers being set ablaze by Trump?
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:34 GMT

Donald Trump is unlike any politician Australia has ever seen. But could a demagogue in his image emerge?

At midday on Monday in Washington DC, Donald J Trump will finish the oath of office committing to “preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States”. His political resurrection will be complete.

The paradox of his promise to defend the constitution will be starkly apparent.

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The Middle East, inflation and Trump’s return – what will Biden’s legacy be? – podcast
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:23 GMT

After 15 months of war, a ceasefire deal in Gaza has been reached. In his farewell address to the nation, Joe Biden tried to convince the US public that it was just one of many successes he’d had in the White House. But is that how his time in office will be remembered? Jonathan Freedland speaks to the author Franklin Foer about Biden’s legacy

Archive: CBS, PBS Newshour, CBS Chicago, CNC, WPLG Local 10, BBC

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A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000
US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.
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The Trump DOJ Loved Leaking, as Long as It Was to Rupert Murdoch’s Newspapers
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Trump administration spied on reporters to catch leakers. At the same time, it was leaking to right-wing media.

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Washington’s TikTok Ban Hypocrisy: Internet Censorship Is Good, Now
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

With the Supreme Court approving the TikTok ban, the U.S. is embracing the type of internet authoritarianism it long opposed.

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Cannon seems skeptical of giving Trump documents report to Congress
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:07:42 +0000

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US Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Law
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:18:24 +0000
“Without doubt, the remedy Congress and the President chose here is dramatic,” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in a concurring opinion. “Whether this law will succeed in achieving its ends, I do not know.”
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UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:24:50 GMT

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 says

The UK government will not sign off a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until Donald Trump’s administration has had a chance to consider the future of the joint military base, Downing Street has confirmed.

Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of the implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia base, with concerns that it could bolster Chinese interests in the Indian Ocean.

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Here’s who is performing at Trump’s inauguration
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:52:34 +0000
Trump’s inauguration performers include Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood.
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TikTok probably will get a 90-day reprieve on ban, Trump says
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:49:58 +0000
The president-elect told NBC News that extending the deadline before TikTok is banned in the United States would be “appropriate.”
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The Traitors shows how herd mentality tramples on our basic instincts | Martha Gill
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:30:33 GMT

In the hit TV reality show, as in life, we like to think we are autonomous. In fact, we follow the herd

What explains the stupendous success of The Traitors? More than 9 million people tuned in to the first episode of this, its third season, and last week it overtook Strictly Come Dancing to become the BBC’s most watched reality show. With this sort of trajectory, I’m afraid we must prepare for thousands of imitators to follow in its wake. So what should they be trying to do?

Part of the attraction of the show is its host, Claudia Winkleman, who presides over the setting – a luscious castle in Scotland – in the manner of a campy gothic headmistress: talking softly to owls, ruthlessly ordering contestants into coffins and gunge, and all the while managing to navigate the set through the tiny sliver of daylight between low fringe and high roll-necked jumper.

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Women’s March lives on as the People’s March – at a fraction of the size of 2017
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:24:16 GMT

Comparative quiet on Saturday in Washington contrasts sharply with white-knuckled fury of inaugural rally

Eight years since its gargantuan first protests as a reaction to the incoming president being serially accused of sexual misconduct and misogyny and campaigning on restricting reproductive rights, the Women’s March on Saturday reprised in the nation’s capital before the return of that man to the White House – with, as in 2017, spin-off rallies taking place in various other US cities.

Rebranded and reorganized, the protest was given a new name by organizers, the People’s March, as a means to broaden support, especially during a difficult and introspective time for progressive organizing after Donald Trump’s decisive win in November.

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Trump says he will likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from US ban when he takes office
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:29:46 GMT

President-elect said he’d probably give the company an extension from US ban the supreme court recently upheld

Donald Trump has said he will “most likely” give the Chinese-owned TikTok app a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban in the US after he takes office on Monday morning.

The incoming president said on Saturday, in an interview with NBC News, that he was considering the extension on a Sunday deadline laid down for the parent company of the wildly popular app to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese-buyer or face a ban under US law.

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Chris Riddell on the new American Gothic, starring Donald Trump and Elon Musk – cartoon
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:00:32 GMT

What will become of liberty when these two take control of the United States of America?

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What Trump has promised to do in his second term
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:55:57 +0000
A rundown of Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises and whether he has — or hasn’t — delivered.
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RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:55:41 GMT

Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine

Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly sought to block the historic and pioneering new Covid-19 vaccinations in 2021, six months after they began being rolled out at the height of the pandemic when many thousands of people were dying of the virus.

In a petition filed with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2021, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the $1.8tn Department of Health and Human Services – who was not an elected politician or public official at that time – called on health officials to rescind emergency government authorization for the shots and to refrain from approving any Covid vaccine in the future, the New York Times reported on Friday.

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UK to introduce digital driving licences to ‘transform public services’
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:11:03 GMT

The digital option will be made available through a government app, but will not be mandatory

The UK is to introduce digital driving licences this year as the government looks to use technology to “transform public services”.

The digital version of driving licences will be available in a virtual wallet in a government app, instead of being added to existing Google or Apple wallets. It could be accepted as a form of ID when voting, purchasing alcohol or boarding domestic flights.

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Sadiq Khan warns western democracy at risk from ‘resurgent fascism’ ahead of Trump inauguration
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:00:32 GMT

London mayor calls for stricter laws on harmful online content and takes aim at Elon Musk

The west must face up to a century-defining battle against a resurgent far right that is on the march across the developed world, Sadiq Khan warns today, as he calls on ministers to take on extremism ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration as US president.

In the most strident rallying call of any senior British politician against the march of the right in the US, France and Germany, the London mayor warns of a “resurgent fascism” online and says that stricter laws on harmful content will be needed to stem the tide.

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‘She would have been in awe of him’: how Laurence Olivier gave Margaret Thatcher private seduction lessons
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:20:47 GMT

New drama, When Maggie Met Larry, reveals exactly how the world’s most famous actor coached the fledgling Iron Lady

In 1972, a nervous Margaret Thatcher went to Laurence Olivier’s London home for a lesson on presentational skills. The most famous actor of the 20th century told the then education secretary to put a book on her head and walk around to improve her deportment. He also advised her to take long confident strides, and to use her eyes to seduce and flirt.

The future prime minister went on to visit Olivier’s house for a further five lessons, details of which are revealed in a new Radio 4 play, When Maggie Met Larry. Starring Derek Jacobi, who joined Olivier’s fledgling National Theatre when only 24, and Frances Barber as Thatcher, the drama tells of the previously unknown advice on style and voice offered to the Tory politician.

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‘It’s an absolute travesty’: fears for border wildlife as Trump takes office
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:00:34 GMT

Environmentalists are braced for new construction on the president’s signature border wall – and the damage that would wreak

During Donald Trump’s first presidential term, he began an ambitious and costly border militarization program, including the construction of over 450 miles of wall that severed wildlife corridors and fragmented ecosystems in some of the country’s most remote and biodiverse regions. With his second inauguration on Monday, environmentalists are bracing for any new phase of construction that could exacerbate the ecological toll of the border wall.

“It’s an absolute travesty and a disaster for border wildlife,” said Margaret Wilder, a human-environment geographer and political ecologist at the University of Arizona, regarding the environmental impact of the existing border wall and the prospect of renewed construction. She said the wall harmed efforts “after many decades of binational cooperation between the US and Mexico to protect this fragile and biodiverse region. I don’t think Americans realize what is at stake.”

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I was ambassador to the UK last time Trump was in office - this is what Starmer must do this time | Kim Darroch
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:00:29 GMT

The old alliances have been swept away, and foreign policy needs to reflect this new reality

Friday 20 January 2017, Washington DC: ­overcast skies with the threat of rain for the inauguration of the new president, Donald J Trump. All of Washington was there: former presidents, ­senior ­politicians, supreme court ­justices and, in the seats furthest from the action, the Washington diplomatic corps. But our viewpoint, on the uppermost levels of the temporary ­amphitheatre erected on the West Front of the Capitol, allowed us to see beyond the stage, all the way down the National Mall; and note that the crowd below looked rather smaller than the 1.8 million estimated to have attended Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration.

Trump would say afterwards that the rain stopped, as if by divine intervention, at the moment he began to deliver his ­inaugural address. We diplomats in the ­gallery had exactly the ­opposite ­impression – that the heavens opened just as the speech started, with Trump’s opening words drowned out by the rustle of ­several hundred ­plastic ponchos being unfolded and donned (with George W Bush ­memorably failing to locate the appropriate aperture in his, and resorting to draping it over his head like a collapsed umbrella).

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Giorgia Meloni to join far-right figures at Donald Trump inauguration
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:44:56 GMT

Italian PM’s office confirms she will join foreign politicians including France’s Éric Zemmour in Washington

Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president, joining other European far-right figures including Éric Zemmour, a one-time French presidential candidate known for his xenophobia.

Meloni’s attendance at the event in Washington DC on Monday was confirmed by her office and will be seen as further cementing relations with the US president-elect.

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Labour pledges to make Sunday trains as reliable as weekday services
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:28:04 GMT

Government plans to renationalise railways will establish new public body to improve the network

Sunday train services will be as reliable as those on weekdays under plans to renationalise the railways, the new transport secretary will claim in a keynote speech on Monday.

Issuing a series of pledges on which the government will be judged by millions of passengers – as well as its political opponents – Heidi Alexander will cite the creation of a network “where Sunday services are as ­reliable as Monday’s” as one of her key priorities.

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Uncharted territory for the WHO if Trump withdraws US membership
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:00:27 GMT

WHO is ‘critical in protecting US business interests’, says CEO of firm that may see lean years if Trump carries out vow

The World Health Organization (WHO) could see lean years ahead if the US withdraws membership under the new Trump administration. Such a withdrawal, promised on the first day of Donald Trump’s new administration, would in effect cut the multilateral agency’s funding by one-fifth.

The severe cut would be uncharted territory for the WHO, potentially curtailing public health works globally, pressuring the organization to attract private funding, and providing an opening for other countries to influence the organization. Other countries are not expected to make up the funding loss.

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Home Office accused of ‘blocking’ people stuck in war zones from joining family in UK
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:38:52 GMT

FoI figures show Home Office apparently refusing to use biometrics waiver for people who have no way to submit them

The UK government’s family reunification policy has been criticised by charities and MPs after data revealed how Home Office bureaucracy was making it impossible for people stranded in war zones, such as Gaza and Sudan, to reunite with family members in the UK.

Existing policy is supposed to allow those in need of resettlement the opportunity to join relatives in the UK. In order to apply for family reunion visas, applicants must submit biometrics – usually a fingerprint and a photograph – at appointments at a visa application centre (VAC) in their country of residence.

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Trump has already conquered D.C. even before taking office
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:17 +0000
His triumphant return to power stands in stark contrast to his divisive entry in 2017 and departure in 2021.
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Donald Trump inauguration: how do donations to the inaugural fund work?
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 08:00:22 GMT

What to know about Trump’s inauguration committee – from what rules are in place to how much it has raised

Donald Trump’s inauguration committee has raised a record $170m for the bonanza of balls, receptions, parades, dinners and related events that will surround his swearing in as president on Monday.

The financial takings – which, with money reportedly still coming in, could reach $200m by inauguration day – outstrips the $106m raised for the returning president’s first inaugural in 2017, itself a record at the time. It also far exceeds the $65m donated to Joe Biden’s inauguration four years ago.

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After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:00:17 GMT

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factor

This week, doctors confirmed what many people have felt for a long time: the way we think about obesity is not helpful, BMI (body mass index) is unreliable, and this needs to change.

The Lancet Commission has urged a “radical overhaul” of how obesity is diagnosed, warning that reliance on BMI has resulted in both under- and over-diagnosis of the condition affecting approximately 1 billion people globally.

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What Bible will Trump use at his inauguration? Not the one he endorsed.
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:18:55 +0000
The president-elect eschewed the star-spangled “Trump Bible” in favor of volumes with personal and national history.
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Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban-or-sale law slated to start Sunday
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:38:55 +0000
Donald Trump had asked the Supreme Court to delay TikTok’s ban-or-sale law to give him an opportunity to act once he returns to the White House.
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How moving Trump’s inauguration inside spurred an all-out scramble
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:54:07 +0000
The sudden weather-induced change forced a scramble for hundreds of thousands of people who had spent months planning for the swearing-in of the nation’s 47th president.
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Trump’s inauguration to be moved indoors due to extreme cold in Washington
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:41:15 +0000
The Senate is holding more confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of his return to office on Monday.
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White House commissions review of coronavirus origins ahead of Trump’s arrival
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:33:56 +0000

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Democratic lawmakers pen letter accusing Meta, OpenAI, Google and more of trying to 'buy favor' with Trump
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Supreme Court to hear case on opting out of lessons with LGBTQ+ books
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:54:53 +0000
Parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, want to be able to opt out of instruction on gender and sexuality that they say goes against their religious convictions.
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The Fix: Biden declares there is now a 28th Amendment. There is not.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:44:02 +0000

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Biden is commuting sentences of nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:07:48 +0000
The announcement follows President Joe Biden’s dramatic step to commute the sentences of 37 federal inmates facing execution to life without parole.
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Vice president-elect JD Vance assembles his senior staff
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:01:08 +0000

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Vivek Ramaswamy plans to announce Ohio gubernatorial run
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:31:58 +0000
The co-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative plans to announce a run for Ohio governor, two people familiar with his plans said.
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Chair of House committee wants to move Education Dept. functions to other agencies
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:26:51 +0000

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Treasury to begin ‘extraordinary measures’ to prevent default
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:08:20 +0000

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Inside the Capitol Rotunda, workers have gone fast to work assembling a new podium, dramatically smaller...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:13:11 +0000

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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is tapped to fill JD Vance’s Senate seat in Ohio
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:52:33 +0000
The state’s governor, Mike DeWine, announced the appointment Friday, ending suspense over who would succeed the vice president-elect in the Senate.
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Ending government control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac not likely soon
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:49:24 +0000

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Trump’s FEMA leadership gap looms as California wildfire response awaits
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:25:25 +0000

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Biden reaffirms belief that the Equal Rights Amendment is the law
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:58:06 +0000

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National debt races toward record level as Trump takes office
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:18:08 +0000

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The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Isn’t Leaving Without a Fight
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:48:19 +0000
As the US faces “the worst telecommunications hack in our nation’s history,” by China’s Salt Typhoon hackers, the outgoing FCC chair is determined to bolster network security if it’s the last thing she does.
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How Trump-proof is Biden’s environmental legacy? See our analysis.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:41:54 +0000

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Georgia lawmaker arrested trying to enter House chamber despite ban
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:23:52 +0000
Colton Moore, a Trump loyalist, was banned last year over his condemnation of a deceased state senator who was being honored by his colleagues.
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Trump to be sworn in on same Bible as Lincoln, Obama
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:02:20 +0000

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IRS commissioner to resign as Trump eyes replacement
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:54:32 +0000

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Lara Trump exits RNC co-chair role
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:10:14 +0000

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Donald Trump confirmed that his inauguration Monday will be moved indoors due to freezing weather, and...
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Labour’s investment in AI isn’t as clever as it thinks it is | Letters
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:55:06 GMT

AI is a backward-looking technology that reinforces old biases, warns Natalie Bennett, while fuelling energy-hungry AI data centres will leave the green transition in tatters, writes Christopher Tanner. Plus letters by Philip Ward, Kevin Donovan and Giles du Boulay

There are at least three major concerns to raise with the government’s apparent betting the future of the UK on so-called artificial intelligence (‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI, 12 January).

First, as Prof Shannon Vallor at the University of Edinburgh has pointed out in her book The AI Mirror, generative AI is not creative; it only looks backward. It can only remix and reproduce what we have done before, the same errors, failures and biases that have got us into our current mess.

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Gov. Kristi L. Noem’s confirmation hearing for secretary of homeland security before the Senate Homeland Security...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:49:00 +0000

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Noem pledges to work ‘in a bipartisan manner’
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:39:31 +0000

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Noem says Secret Service needs to ‘get back’ to why it was created
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:27:21 +0000

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) asked South Dakota Gov. Kristi L. Noem (R), Donald Trump’s pick to...
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Noem says Trump administration will get rid of CBP One app
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Noem dodges Gallego’s question on deportations driving up costs
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:13:29 +0000

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DHS is ‘broken and dysfunctional,’ Noem says
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:09:37 +0000

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Senate advances Laken Riley Act
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:58:27 +0000

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Tracking Biden administration political appointees to fill top roles
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:57:06 +0000
Follow the president's progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,200 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has called a news conference for 1 p.m. Eastern time at...
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Sen. Andy Kim (D-New Jersey) asked Kristi L. Noem who would be in charge of the...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:34:34 +0000

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) asked Kristi L. Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:32:32 +0000

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If confirmed, Kristi L. Noem would oversee the Secret Service, an agency she said “is in...
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Noem says priority will be deporting immigrants who commit crimes
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Gov. Kristi L. Noem (South Dakota), President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for homeland security secretary, said she...
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Days before inauguration, Trump and Xi speak by phone
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Read the Supreme Court’s full TikTok decision
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:04:59 +0000
Read the full Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for a law forcing TikTok to sell off the popular app or be banned in the U.S.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi L. Noem (R) recognized the rise of domestic terrorism, saying, “We see...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:51:48 +0000

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Kristi Noem, a homeland security chief hopeful, banned in parts of her state
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:47:05 +0000
South Dakota’s tribes barred the governor from setting foot on their land after she said drug cartels operate there — an allegation the nations’ leaders deny.
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Noem says Trump has ‘mandate’ on border security
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:40:43 +0000

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Gov. Kristi L. Noem has begun to deliver her opening statement before the Senate panel. She...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:31:34 +0000

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European Union orders X to hand over algorithm documents
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:31:11 +0000
EC has also requested access to information on how X moderates and amplifies content.
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Sen. Paul says DHS ‘mission drift is dangerous’
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:28:15 +0000

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The confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee for South Dakota Gov. Kristi L. Noem...
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Hi, I’m David Nakamura. and I cover immigration and the Department of Homeland Security. I’ll be...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:55:41 +0000

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How Kristi Noem, Trump’s homeland security pick, became an immigration ‘zealot’
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:45:52 +0000

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How resistance to Trump may look different in his second administration
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:30:02 +0000

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Meet Trump’s leading pick to oversee Wall Street regulation at the Fed
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:15:36 +0000

Match ID: 113 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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‘He’s one of the best’: the economist shaping Rachel Reeves’s growth plans
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:13:19 GMT

John Van Reenen believes he can help Labour solve the ‘peculiar British problem’ of chronically weak productivity

The economist John Van Reenen lacks the public status of Gordon Brown’s “two Eds” – Balls and Miliband – who ranged across Whitehall in New Labour’s first term, enforcing the Treasury’s will. But ask today’s Labour apparatchiks about Rachel Reeves’s approach to growth, which she will set out in a speech later this month, and they often point to the chair of her council of economic advisers.

Currently on leave from the London School of Economics (LSE), where he ran the Centre for Economic Performance, Van Reenen has spent his professional lifetime probing the weak spots of the UK economy.

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Match ID: 114 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

How to navigate D.C. during Donald Trump’s inauguration
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:05:47 +0000

Match ID: 115 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

U.S. Conference of Mayors leader praises Biden, is eager to work with Trump
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:44:39 +0000

Match ID: 116 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

Biden seeks last-minute moves that could be hard for Trump to undo
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:30:35 +0000

Match ID: 117 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) told reporters Thursday that he will announce who will replace Vice...
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:15:51 +0000

Match ID: 118 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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In a first, China will send vice president to Trump’s inauguration
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:02:36 +0000

Match ID: 119 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

Biden laments spending too little time on politics
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:36:31 +0000

Match ID: 120 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:15:32 +0000

Match ID: 121 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas leaves with ‘remarkable’ employee morale improvement
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:16 +0000
Department of Homeland Security employee morale is significantly better as Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas leaves office. Will that continue under Donald Trump?
Match ID: 122 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Accumulating snow could fall Sunday before brutal cold on Inauguration Day
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:16 +0000

Match ID: 123 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Russia’s gas pipeline politics risk alienating its European allies
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:03 +0000
Russia has long used its plentiful energy resources as a tool to exert control over the region, where independence from Russian energy is tied to political sovereignty.
Match ID: 124 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Biden’s racial record reflects both failures and quiet progress
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Biden was unable to push through police reform or voting rights laws. But he elevated numerous Black leaders and launched programs to aid minority communities.
Match ID: 125 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Mike Pence to Trump: cutting Taiwan support would ‘likely spark a new nuclear arms race’
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:29:16 GMT

Former vice-president makes surprise visit to Taipei and predicts that if China annexes its neighbour other Asia-Pacific countries will build nuclear arsenals

Mike Pence called on Donald Trump’s incoming administration to maintain support for Taiwan against the threat of Chinese annexation during a surprise visit to the capital, Taipei, on Friday.

On the eve of Trump’s inauguration for his second term as president, his estranged former vice-president said withdrawing or reducing support for Taiwan – as Trump has repeatedly indicated he is considering – would endanger global security and “likely spark a new nuclear arms race” in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Match ID: 126 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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“The Trump Effect”: On Deal-Making and Credit-Claiming in Trump 2.0
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:19:48 +0000
The once and future President is back to wielding leverage like a club, in the Middle East and on Capitol Hill.
Match ID: 127 Score: 30.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 republican

Senate holds confirmation hearings for Treasury, EPA, other Trump Cabinet posts
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:06:10 +0000
The Senate is holding more confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of his return to office on Monday.
Match ID: 128 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Government ethics director welcomes Trump administration, urges ‘commitment to ethics’
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:06:10 +0000

Match ID: 129 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Analysis: Trump’s soft touch on China and Russia rears its head again
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:23:58 +0000

Match ID: 130 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a long-standing tradition on Thursday — adding her signature to...
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:23:13 +0000

Match ID: 131 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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What is an oligarchy? The warning Biden issued in his farewell, explained.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:06:24 +0000

Match ID: 132 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

DeSantis picks Florida attorney general to replace Marco Rubio in Senate
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:00:15 +0000
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he would appoint Ashley Moody, his state’s attorney general, to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate.
Match ID: 133 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

FCC chair makes one last stand against Trump’s call to punish news stations
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:51:43 +0000
Chair: Complaints "seek to weaponize the licensing authority of the FCC."
Match ID: 134 Score: 30.00 source: arstechnica.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 republican

Trump names Senate aide to FCC, which would give GOP a majority
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:25:27 +0000

Match ID: 135 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

TikTok Hadn't Even Been Banned Before the Backlash Started
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Whatever US politicians were hoping for, what they got was a huge increase in users signing up to Duolingo to learn Chinese and American users flooding Chinese apps.
Match ID: 136 Score: 30.00 source: www.wired.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?
Match ID: 137 Score: 30.00 source: www.wired.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

The New Western Gold Rush
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Series like “Yellowstone” and “Landman” use classic tropes to depict modern-day concerns, while “American Primeval” frankly reassesses the past. What do these shows say about our country’s present, and its future?
Match ID: 138 Score: 30.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics

How the Blazes in L.A. Got Swept into the Culture War
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:02:21 +0000
“Nobody’s defending Gavin Newsom,” the staff writer Jay Caspian Kang says. “I think he’s probably in a lot of trouble. And I do think that this might have tanked his Presidential ambitions.”
Match ID: 139 Score: 30.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 democrat

Madame President: The Cover That Never Was
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
If Kamala Harris had won.
Match ID: 140 Score: 25.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 0 days
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Big Money and Trump’s New Cabinet
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
“Donald Trump is a master of picking appointees for very senior positions who never would have gotten those jobs under anyone else,” the staff writer Susan B. Glasser says. “I think it’s part of creating not just a government of laws and rules but a government built around the principle of personal loyalty to one man.”
Match ID: 141 Score: 25.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 25.00 election

35 Years Ago: NASA Selects its 13th Group of Astronauts
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:34:03 +0000
On Jan. 17, 1990, NASA announced the selection of its 13th group of astronaut candidates. The diverse group comprised 23 candidates – seven pilots and 16 mission specialists. The group included one African American, one Asian American, and five women including the first female pilot and the first Hispanic woman. Following one year of astronaut […]
Match ID: 142 Score: 25.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
qualifiers: 25.00 election

Two injured by falling tree at Sydney’s Hyde Park as strong winds damage houses and SCG grandstand
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:34:59 GMT

More than 1,000 trees have fallen in Sydney as wild weather causes problems around city

At least two people have been hit after a huge fig tree fell in Sydney’s centre amid strong winds.

The large tree in Hyde Park crashed to the ground across a footpath and on to a busy street at about 3pm on Friday.

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Match ID: 143 Score: 25.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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NASA Names David Korth as Deputy, Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:58:14 +0000
NASA has selected David Korth as deputy for Johnson Space Center’s Safety and Mission Assurance directorate. Korth previously served as deputy manager of the International Space Station Avionics and Software Office at Johnson Space Center prior to serving as acting deputy for Safety and Mission Assurance. I’m excited to embark on my new role as deputy […]
Match ID: 144 Score: 25.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
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How we're getting ripped off by hidden inflation – video
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:59:18 GMT

Why are your favourite products getting smaller but costing the same? From toilet paper rolls to snacks, shrinkflation is the sneaky tactic is affecting many things we buy.

In this video, Neelam Tailor looks into how companies hide shrinkflation and what you can do about it.

After a holiday season where festive treats like Cadbury’s Christmas selection boxes shrank while prices stayed the same, shrinkflation continues to impact shoppers in 2025. Start the year informed and learn how to spot these subtle changes to protect your budget.

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Match ID: 145 Score: 25.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 25.00 election

The Pressure Campaign to Get Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:30:59 +0000
Supporters of Donald Trump’s nominee have intimidated potential witnesses and suppressed the F.B.I. background check of the former Fox News host in the run-up to his Senate hearing.
Match ID: 146 Score: 21.43 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
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A Tale of Two Justice Systems: Only Trump Gets Convicted of 34 Felonies and Receives No Punishment
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:20:37 +0000

Public defenders and legal professionals said they never see the leniency offered to Trump given to other defendants.

The post A Tale of Two Justice Systems: Only Trump Gets Convicted of 34 Felonies and Receives No Punishment appeared first on The Intercept.


Match ID: 147 Score: 20.00 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 8.57 politics, 7.14 election, 4.29 elections

Judges shot dead in Iran’s supreme court building
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:13:48 GMT

An unnamed gunman killed Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh before shooting himself, state media has reported

Two judges have been killed in a shooting on Saturday at the supreme court building in Tehran, Iranian state media has reported.

“This morning, a gunman infiltrated the supreme court in a planned act of assassination of two brave and experienced judges. The two judges were martyred in the act,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reported.

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Match ID: 148 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 judiciary

Jonbon too good for Energumene with convincing Clarence House win
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:20:44 GMT
  • Nicky Henderson’s Festival squad looking strong
  • Jonbon now 5-4 for Champion Chase at Cheltenham

Nicky Henderson brushed off talk of a late run at the trainers’ title after Jonbon’s convincing six-and-a-half length defeat of Energumene in the Clarence House Chase on Saturday. There was the glint in his eye, though, of a fierce, inveterate competitor who can sense a tide may be starting to turn.

Henderson left with two more firm favourites for Grade One races at Cheltenham in March, as Jonbon’s win followed an easy success for Lulamba, Henderson’s main Triumph Hurdle contender, in the opener. If all goes to plan with Constitution Hill, the Champion Hurdle favourite, and Sir Gino, who heads the market for the Arkle Trophy, his Cheltenham squad promises to be the strongest from a British stable for several seasons.

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Match ID: 149 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 constitution

Huel creator James Collier on bodybuilding and bullies; Marina Hyde on fawning Trump tech bros; and Philippa Perry’s advice on a dwindling sex life – Podcast
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:16 GMT

Move fast, break things, sprint to kiss Trump’s ring: Marina Hyde on the tech bro inauguration derby. ‘I get hate from both sides – vegans and carnivores’: James Collier on UPFs, emotional eating and why he created Huel. And “My partner blames a ‘lack of attraction’ for not wanting sex”: Philippa Perry advises one reader

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Match ID: 150 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 executive

Under new law, cops bust famous cartoonist for AI-generated child sex abuse images
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:08:47 +0000
Darrin Bell won a major cartooning award in 2019.
Match ID: 151 Score: 15.00 source: arstechnica.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 legislature

NASA Opens New Challenge to Support Climate-Minded Business Models
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:23:07 +0000
NASA’s Sustainable Business Model Challenge is looking for entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers to leverage the agency’s publicly available Earth system science data to develop commercial solutions for climate challenges. This opportunity, with a submission deadline of June 13, bridges the gap between vast climate data and actionable solutions by inviting solvers to transform data into […]
Match ID: 152 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 executive

Finally, a ceasefire in Gaza – podcast
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:19:51 GMT

The Guardian’s Jerusalem correspondent Bethan McKernan explains the pact reached between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting

On Friday afternoon, after more than a year of continuous war between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli security cabinet ratified a ceasefire deal to stop the war in Gaza.

The Guardian’s Jerusalem correspondent, Bethan McKernan, talks about what it will mean, and how it came about. She discusses, too, the role of Donald Trump – who will once again become US president on Monday – in pushing Israel to the negotiating table over the past weeks.

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Match ID: 153 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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Inside the Vatican’s secret saint-making process – podcast
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:24 GMT

Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its image. The Vatican is preparing to anoint its first millennial saint, but how does it decide who is worthy? By Linda Kinstler

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Match ID: 154 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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A golden age of cancer treatment? – podcast
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:00:17 GMT

The Guardian’s health editor Andrew Gregory explores the promises and challenges of revolutionary technology in the fight against cancer

Decades ago, the treatment options for cancer patients could be summed up in three words: cut, burn, poison.

As the Guardian’s health editor, Andrew Gregory, explains, it was a shorthand for the limited choices open to oncologists and their patients – surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy – at a time when a cancer diagnosis was often understood to be a death sentence.

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Match ID: 155 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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Mira Murati’s AI Startup Makes First Hires, Including Former OpenAI Executive
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:01:56 +0000
It’s a major get for Murati’s mysterious startup, which has also poached engineers and researchers from a number of other prominent AI firms.
Match ID: 156 Score: 15.00 source: www.wired.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 executive

Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:21:46 +0000
Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in its range.
Match ID: 157 Score: 14.29 source: www.wired.com age: 8 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 4.29 democrat, 3.57 election, 2.14 elections

Government Sites Across the U.S. Are Awash in Hardcore Porn
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Intercept found dozens of government websites exploited by spammers to redirect to porn. Here’s how this hack happened.

The post Government Sites Across the U.S. Are Awash in Hardcore Porn appeared first on The Intercept.


Match ID: 158 Score: 10.71 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 10.71 constitution

AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Targeted, AI-generated political misinformation is already out there—and humans are falling for it.
Match ID: 159 Score: 10.00 source: www.wired.com age: 362 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 3.57 election, 2.14 elections

Latino Voters Have Grown More Politically Divided. That’s Not Surprising.
2024-10-28T00:00:00Z
Demographics are not destiny in politics. Richard Calvo, Vincent Pons, and Jesse Shapiro explain how their latest research is playing out in the final stretch of the US presidential race.
Match ID: 160 Score: 8.57 source: hbswk.hbs.edu age: 82 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 4.29 democrat

How to trade an election
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:10:12 +0000
It is becoming harder for investors to ignore politics
Match ID: 161 Score: 7.86 source: www.economist.com age: 303 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 3.57 election

Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral”
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:45:48 +0000

Under Meta’s relaxed hate speech rules, users can now post “I’m a proud racist” or “Black people are more violent than whites.”

The post Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral” appeared first on The Intercept.


Match ID: 162 Score: 7.14 source: theintercept.com age: 8 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election, 2.14 liberals, 1.43 congress

Economists need new indicators of economic misery
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:40:55 +0000
Existing measures of discomfort are failing to predict elections
Match ID: 163 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 65 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election, 2.14 elections

Why investors are unwise to bet on elections
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:55:47 +0000
Turning a profit from political news is a lot harder than it looks
Match ID: 164 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 177 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election, 2.14 elections

She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Alfred Bourgeois’s daughter is convinced of his innocence. In the four years since his execution, she has waged a sometimes-lonely battle to prove it.

The post She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name. appeared first on The Intercept.


Match ID: 165 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 4.29 constitution

Rumble Among 15 Targets of Texas Attorney General’s Child Privacy Probe
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:02:36 +0000
Texas has become a leading enforcer of internet rules. Its latest probe includes some platforms that privacy experts describe as unusual suspects.
Match ID: 166 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 8 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:46:27 +0000
The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.
Match ID: 167 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old
Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:36:03 +0000
Many people reported they hit a screen preventing them from seeing the alert unless they signed in.
Match ID: 168 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 15 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Hong Kong’s property slump may be terminal
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:05:20 +0000
Demographics and geopolitics will make a recovery harder
Match ID: 169 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 51 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Betting markets are useful when politics is chaotic
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:36:12 +0000
Why, then, are they largely outlawed in America?
Match ID: 170 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 191 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

How American politics has infected investing
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:41:46 +0000
Beware: taking a stand can be expensive
Match ID: 171 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 272 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon to those with a darker purpose.
Match ID: 172 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 360 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Regulators Are Finally Catching Up With Big Tech
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
The lawless, Wild West era of AI and technology is almost at an end, as data protection authorities use new and existing legislation to get tough.
Match ID: 173 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 372 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:10:00 +0000

 

In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only empowers users to create AI content but also provides creators with creative ways to share and monetize their creations.


As we explore LimeWire, our aim is to uncover its features, benefits for creators, and the exciting possibilities it offers for AI content generation. This platform presents an opportunity for users to harness the power of AI in image creation, all while enjoying the advantages of a free and accessible service.


Let's unravel the distinctive features that set LimeWire apart in the dynamic landscape of AI-powered tools, understanding how creators can leverage its capabilities to craft unique and engaging AI-generated images.


Introduction

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LimeWire, a name once associated with the notorious file-sharing tool from the 2000s, has undergone a significant transformation. The LimeWire we discuss today is not the file-sharing application of the past but has re-emerged as an entirely new entity—a cutting-edge AI content publishing platform.

This revamped LimeWire invites users to register and unleash their creativity by crafting original AI content, which can then be shared and showcased on the LimeWire Studio. Notably, even acclaimed artists and musicians, such as Deadmau5, Soulja Boy, and Sean Kingston, have embraced this platform to publish their content in the form of NFT music, videos, and images.


Beyond providing a space for content creation and sharing, LimeWire introduces monetization models to empower users to earn revenue from their creations. This includes avenues such as earning ad revenue and participating in the burgeoning market of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). As we delve further, we'll explore these monetization strategies in more detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of LimeWire's innovative approach to content creation and distribution.


LimeWire Studio welcomes content creators into its fold, providing a space to craft personalized AI-focused content for sharing with fans and followers. Within this creative hub, every piece of content generated becomes not just a creation but a unique asset—ownable and tradable. Fans have the opportunity to subscribe to creators' pages, immersing themselves in the creative journey and gaining ownership of digital collectibles that hold tradeable value within the LimeWire community. Notably, creators earn a 2.5% royalty each time their content is traded, adding a rewarding element to the creative process.


The platform's flexibility is evident in its content publication options. Creators can choose to share their work freely with the public or opt for a premium subscription model, granting exclusive access to specialized content for subscribers.


LimeWire AI Studio

As of the present moment, LimeWire focuses on AI Image Generation, offering a spectrum of creative possibilities to its user base. The platform, however, has ambitious plans on the horizon, aiming to broaden its offerings by introducing AI music and video generation tools in the near future. This strategic expansion promises creators even more avenues for expression and engagement with their audience, positioning LimeWire Studio as a dynamic and evolving platform within the realm of AI-powered content creation.


AI Image Generation Tools

limewire AI Studio


The LimeWire AI image generation tool presents a versatile platform for both the creation and editing of images. Supporting advanced models such as Stable Diffusion 2.1, Stable Diffusion XL, and DALL-E 2, LimeWire offers a sophisticated toolkit for users to delve into the realm of generative AI art.


Much like other tools in the generative AI landscape, LimeWire provides a range of options catering to various levels of complexity in image creation. Users can initiate the creative process with prompts as simple as a few words or opt for more intricate instructions, tailoring the output to their artistic vision.


What sets LimeWire apart is its seamless integration of different AI models and design styles. Users have the flexibility to effortlessly switch between various AI models, exploring diverse design styles such as cinematic, digital art, pixel art, anime, analog film, and more. Each style imparts a distinctive visual identity to the generated AI art, enabling users to explore a broad spectrum of creative possibilities.


The platform also offers additional features, including samplers, allowing users to fine-tune the quality and detail levels of their creations. Customization options and prompt guidance further enhance the user experience, providing a user-friendly interface for both novice and experienced creators.


Excitingly, LimeWire is actively developing its proprietary AI model, signaling ongoing innovation and enhancements to its image generation capabilities. This upcoming addition holds the promise of further expanding the creative horizons for LimeWire users, making it an evolving and dynamic platform within the landscape of AI-driven art and image creation.

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Automatically Mint Your Content As NFTs

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Upon completing your creative endeavor on LimeWire, the platform allows you the option to publish your content. An intriguing feature follows this step: LimeWire automates the process of minting your creation as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), utilizing either the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. This transformative step imbues your artwork with a unique digital signature, securing its authenticity and ownership in the decentralized realm.


Creators on LimeWire hold the power to decide the accessibility of their NFT creations. By opting for a public release, the content becomes discoverable by anyone, fostering a space for engagement and interaction. Furthermore, this choice opens the avenue for enthusiasts to trade the NFTs, adding a layer of community involvement to the artistic journey.


Alternatively, LimeWire acknowledges the importance of exclusivity. Creators can choose to share their posts exclusively with their premium subscribers. In doing so, the content remains a special offering solely for dedicated fans, creating an intimate and personalized experience within the LimeWire community. This flexibility in sharing options emphasizes LimeWire's commitment to empowering creators with choices in how they connect with their audience and distribute their digital creations.


After creating your content, you can choose to publish the content. It will automatically mint your creation as an NFT on the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. You can also choose whether to make it public or subscriber-only.


If you make it public, anyone can discover your content and even trade the NFTs. If you choose to share the post only with your premium subscribers, it will be exclusive only to your fans.


Earn Revenue From Your Content

Additionally, you can earn ad revenue from your content creations as well.

When you publish content on LimeWire, you will receive 70% of all ad revenue from other users who view your images, music, and videos on the platform.


This revenue model will be much more beneficial to designers. You can experiment with the AI image and content generation tools and share your creations while earning a small income on the side.


LMWR Tokens

The revenue you earn from your creations will come in the form of LMWR tokens, LimeWire’s own cryptocurrency.

Your earnings will be paid every month in LMWR, which you can then trade on many popular crypto exchange platforms like Kraken, ByBit, and UniSwap.

You can also use your LMWR tokens to pay for prompts when using LimeWire generative AI tools.

Pricing Plans

You can sign up to LimeWire to use its AI tools for free. You will receive 10 credits to use and generate up to 20 AI images per day. You will also receive 50% of the ad revenue share. However, you will get more benefits with premium plans.

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In conclusion, LimeWire emerges as a democratizing force in the creative landscape, providing an inclusive platform where anyone can unleash their artistic potential and effortlessly share their work. With the integration of AI, LimeWire eliminates traditional barriers, empowering designers, musicians, and artists to publish their creations and earn revenue with just a few clicks.


The ongoing commitment of LimeWire to innovation is evident in its plans to enhance generative AI tools with new features and models. The upcoming expansion to include music and video generation tools holds the promise of unlocking even more possibilities for creators. It sparks anticipation about the diverse and innovative ways in which artists will leverage these tools to produce and publish their own unique creations.


For those eager to explore, LimeWire's AI tools are readily accessible for free, providing an opportunity to experiment and delve into the world of generative art. As LimeWire continues to evolve, creators are encouraged to stay tuned for the launch of its forthcoming AI music and video generation tools, promising a future brimming with creative potential and endless artistic exploration


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Everyone’s Making Millions But the Super Bowl Haltime Show Wants to Hire New Orleans Locals for $12 an Hour
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:41:34 +0000

A job listing for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show offers $12 per hour — part of a long pattern of host-city residents getting the short shrift.

The post Everyone’s Making Millions But the Super Bowl Haltime Show Wants to Hire New Orleans Locals for $12 an Hour appeared first on The Intercept.


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Biden: Trump’s tax and tariffs plans are a ‘major mistake’
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:20:21 EST
Five weeks after the election, the president took his sharpest swing at Trump’s policy plans.
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Why everyone wants to lend to weak companies
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:58:45 +0000
An unanticipated side-effect of Donald Trump’s election victory
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Trump voters feel very differently about things now that he’s won, our new poll shows
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:47:39 EST
A pair of POLITICO|Morning Consult polls, one conducted in the final days of the election and the other conducted after Trump won, show how public opinion has changed.
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America’s glorious economy should help Kamala Harris
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:11:58 +0000
Voters are starting to notice the good news just in time for the election
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When will Americans see those interest-rate cuts?
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:08:53 +0000
Following a nasty surprise, some now think they may come only after the presidential election
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qualifiers: 3.57 election

Canva Review 2022: Details, Pricing & Features
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:02:00 +0000


Are you looking for a new graphic design tool? Would you like to read a detailed review of Canva? As it's one of the tools I love using. I am also writing my first ebook using canva and publish it soon on my site you can download it is free.  Let's start the review.

Canva has a web version and also a mobile app

What is Canva?

Canva is a free graphic design web application that allows you to create invitations, business cards, flyers, lesson plans, banners, and more using professionally designed templates. You can upload your own photos from your computer or from Google Drive, and add them to Canva's templates using a simple drag-and-drop interface. It's like having a basic version of Photoshop that doesn't require Graphic designing knowledge to use. It’s best for nongraphic designers.

Who is Canva best suited for?

Canva is a great tool for small business owners, online entrepreneurs, and marketers who don’t have the time and want to edit quickly.

To create sophisticated graphics, a tool such as Photoshop can is ideal. To use it, you’ll need to learn its hundreds of features, get familiar with the software, and it’s best to have a good background in design, too.

Also running the latest version of Photoshop you need a high-end computer.

So here  Canva takes place, with Canva you can do all that with drag-and-drop feature. It’s also easier to use and free. Also an even-more-affordable paid version is available for $12.95 per month.

Free vs Pro vs Enterprise Pricing plan

The product is available in three plans: Free, Pro ($12.99/month per user or  $119.99/year for up to 5 people), and Enterprise ($30 per user per month, minimum 25 people).

Free plan Features

  • 250,000+ free templates
  • 100+ design types (social media posts, presentations, letters, and more)
  • Hundreds of thousands of free photos and graphics
  • Invite members to your team
  • Collaborate and comment in real-time
  • 5GB of cloud storage
  • Try Canva Pro for free for 30 days

Pro Plan Features 

  • Everything Free, has plus:
  • 100+ million premium and  stock photos, videos, audio, and graphics
  • 610,000+ premium and free templates with new designs daily
  • Access to Background Remover and Magic Resize
  •  Create a library of your brand or campaign's colors, logos, and fonts with up to 100 Brand Kits
  • Remove image backgrounds instantly with background remover
  • Resize designs infinitely with Magic Resize
  • Save designs as templates for your team to use
  • 100GB of cloud storage
  • Schedule social media content to 8 platforms

Enterprise Plan Features

  • Everything Pro has plus:
  • Establish your brand's visual identity with logos, colors and fonts across multiple Brand Kits
  • Control your team's access to apps, graphics, logos, colors and fonts with brand controls
  • Built-in workflows to get approval on your designs
  • Set which elements your team can edit and stay on brand with template locking
  • Unlimited Storage
  • Log in with single-sign on (SSO) and have access to 24/7 Enterprise-level support.

How to Use Canva?

To get started on Canva, you will need to create an account by providing your email address, Google, Facebook or Apple credentials. You will then choose your account type between student, teacher, small business, large company, non-profit, or personal. Based on your choice of account type, templates will be recommended to you.

You can sign up for a free trial of Canva Pro, or you can start with the free version to get a sense of whether it’s the right graphic design tool for your needs.

Canva Sign Up

Designing with Canva

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When you sign up for an account, Canva will suggest different post types to choose from. Based on the type of account you set up  you'll be able to see templates categorized by the following categories: social media posts, documents, presentations, marketing, events, ads, launch your business, build your online brand, etc.

 Start by choosing a template for your post or searching for something more specific. Search by social network name to see a list of post types on each network.

Templates

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Next, you can choose a template. Choose from hundreds of templates that are ready to go, with customizable photos, text, and other elements.

You can start your design by choosing from a variety of ready-made templates, searching for a template matching your needs, or working with a blank template.


 Canva has a lot to choose from, so start with a specific search.if you want to create business card just search for it and you will see alot of templates to choose from

Elements

Inside the Canva designer, the Elements tab gives you access to lines and shapes, graphics, photos, videos, audio, charts, photo frames, and photo grids.The search box on the Elements tab lets you search everything on Canva.

canva elements

To begin with, Canva has a large library of elements to choose from. To find them, be specific in your search query. You may also want to search in the following tabs to see various elements separately:

Photos

The Photos tab lets you search for and choose from millions of professional stock photos for your templates.

You can replace the photos in our templates to create a new look. This can also make the template more suited to your industry.

You can find photos on other stock photography sites like pexel, pixabay and many more or simply upload your own photos.

canva photos

When you choose an image, Canva’s photo editing features let you adjust the photo’s settings (brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.), crop, or animate it.

 When you subscribe to Canva Pro, you get access to a number of premium features, including the Background Remover. This feature allows you to remove the background from any stock photo in  library or any image you upload.

Text

The Text tab lets you add headings, normal text, and graphical text to your design.

When you click on  text, you'll see options to adjust the font, font size, color, format, spacing, and text effects (like shadows). 

Canva Pro subscribers can choose from a large library of fonts on the Brand Kit or the Styles tab. Enterprise-level controls ensure that visual content remains on-brand, no matter how many people are working on it.

Audio

Create an animated image or video by adding audio to capture user’s attention in social news feeds.

If you want to use audio from another stock site or your own audio tracks, you can upload them in the Uploads tab or from the more option.

Video

Want to create your own videos? Choose from thousands of stock video clips. You’ll find videos that range upto 2 minutes

You can upload your own videos as well as videos from other stock sites in the Uploads tab. 

Once you have chosen a video, you can use the editing features in Canva to trim the video, flip it, and adjust its transparency.

Backgrounds

On the Background tab, you’ll find free stock photos to serve as backgrounds on your designs. Change out the background on a template to give it a more personal touch.

Styles


The Styles tab lets you quickly change the look and feel of your template with just a click. And if you have a Canva Pro subscription, you can upload your brand’s custom colors and fonts to ensure designs stay on brand.

Logos

If you have a Canva Pro subscription, you’ll have a Logos tab. Here, you can upload variations of your brand logo to use throughout your designs.

With Canva, you can also create your own logos. Note that you cannot trademark a logo with stock content in it.

Publishing with Canva

With Canva, free users can download and share designs to multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack and Tumblr.

Canva Pro subscribers can create multiple post formats from one design. For example, you can start by designing an Instagram post, and Canva's Magic Resizer can resize it for other networks, Stories, Reels, and other formats.

Canva Pro subscribers can also use Canva’s Content Planner to post content on eight different accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack, and Tumblr.

Canva Team

Canva Pro allows you to work with your team on visual content. Designs can be created inside Canva, and then sent to your team members for approval. Everyone can make comments, edits, revisions, and keep track via the version history.

Canva Print

When it comes to printing your designs, Canva has you covered. With an extensive selection of printing options, they can turn your designs into anything from banners and wall art to mugs and t-shirts. 

Canva Print is perfect for any business seeking to make a lasting impression. Create inspiring designs people will want to wear, keep, and share. Hand out custom business cards that leave a lasting impression on customers' minds.

Canva Apps

The Canva app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The Canva app has earned a 4.9 out of five star rating from over 946.3K Apple users and a 4.5 out of five star rating from over 6,996,708 Google users.

In addition to mobile apps, you can use Canva’s integration with other Internet services to add images and text from sources like Google Maps, Emojis, photos from Google Drive and Dropbox, YouTube videos, Flickr photos, Bitmojis, and other popular visual content elements.

Canva Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • A user-friendly interface
  • Canva is a great tool for people who want to create professional graphics but don’t have graphic design skills.
  • Hundreds of templates, so you'll never have to start from scratch.
  • Wide variety of templates to fit multiple uses
  • Branding kits to keep your team consistent with the brand colors and fonts
  • Creating visual content on the go
  • You can find royalty free images, audio, and video without having to subscribe to another service.

Cons:

  • Some professional templates are available for Pro user only
  • Advanced photo editing features like blurring or erasing a specific area are missing.
  • Some elements that fall outside of a design are tricky to retrieve.
  • Features (like Canva presentations) could use some improvement.
  • If you are a regular user of Adobe products, you might find Canva's features limited.
  • Prefers to work with vectors. Especially logos.
  • Expensive enterprise pricing

Conclusion

In general, Canva is an excellent tool for those who need simple images for projects. If you are a graphic designer with experience, you will find Canva’s platform lacking in customization and advanced features – particularly vectors. But if you have little design experience, you will find Canva easier to use than advanced graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator for most projects. If you have any queries let me know in the comments section.






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What Wartime Service Taught These Historic Leaders
2024-11-08T00:00:00Z
What can corporate leaders learn from executives who served their country during wartime conflicts? Drawing on a series of case studies, Robert Simons shares important lessons from the experiences of Walt Disney, Dwight Eisenhower, and Robert McNamara.
Match ID: 183 Score: 2.14 source: hbswk.hbs.edu age: 71 days
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NASA Kicks off Testing Campaign for Remotely Piloted Cargo Flights
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:21:00 +0000
NASA recently began a series of flight tests with partners to answer an important aviation question: What will it take to integrate remotely piloted or autonomous planes carrying large packages and cargo safely into the U.S. airspace? Researchers tested new technologies in Hollister, California, that are helping to investigate what tools and capabilities are needed […]
Match ID: 184 Score: 1.43 source: www.nasa.gov age: 11 days
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‘Everyone thought it would cause gridlock’: the highway that Seoul turned into a stream
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:00:22 GMT

Cheonggyecheon stream in the South Korean capital has become an attraction – and helps with flood management, fighting air pollution and cooling the city

On a crisp December morning, office workers and tourists stroll along a tree-lined stream in central Seoul, pausing on stepping stones that cross its flowing waters. It’s difficult to imagine that just over 20 years ago, this was a vast elevated highway carrying 168,000 cars daily through the heart of South Korea’s capital.

Cheonggyecheon, a stream that runs for about 3.5 miles (nearly 6km) through Seoul, was one of the earliest experiments in an increasing trend in cities globally: turning spaces where there was once car or rail infrastructure into spaces for pedestrians and cyclists. It’s a powerful example of the way that these spaces can become loved and popular, along with projects such as the High Line in New York, where an old railway track has been turned into a raised park, or the city moat in Utrecht, where a multi-lane road (nicknamed the “motorway from nothing to nowhere”) was converted back into a canal, in part of a huge continuing push to allow pedestrians and cyclists to dominate the city’s centre.

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Match ID: 0 Score: 40.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 40.00 air pollution

Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily more accurate.
Match ID: 1 Score: 40.00 source: www.wired.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 40.00 air pollution

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Independent Assessment
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:26:08 +0000
NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) assembled a small working group to review hydrogen sulfide (H2S) Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentration (SMAC) values. The group met virtually three times during February and March 2023, and panel members submitted individual opinion statements in April 2023. Toxicology subject matter experts were chosen to result in a balanced panel with respect to expertise in SMAC determinations and specific H2S considerations, from both clinical and epidemiological perspectives. Panel members were Dr. Terry Gordon, Dr. Tee Guidotti, and Dr. Joyce Tsuji; OCHMO team members who facilitated the discussions were Dr. Doug Ebert, Dave Francisco, Sarah Childress, Kristin Coffey, and Kim Lowe.
Match ID: 2 Score: 30.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 toxic, 15.00 carbon

Clean water campaigners claim victory in Windermere sewage case
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:00:33 GMT

United Utilities has dropped legal fight to block access to data on the discharge of treated sewage in Lake District

The water company United Utilities has conceded defeat in its legal battle to block public access to data on treated sewage it is discharging into Windermere in the Lake District.

Company officials initially claimed that data from phosphorus monitors at a main sewage treatment works at the lake was not environmental information. The company also wanted to block access to data from Cunsey Beck, a site of special scientific interest, which flows into Windermere.

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Shutdown at Mexico toxic waste plant after Guardian investigation revealed pollution in nearby homes
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:47:26 GMT

Mexican officials ordered furnaces to shut down after report on very high levels of pollutants in surrounding neighborhood

Authorities ordered the shutdown of two furnaces at a Mexican recycling plant that processes hazardous waste exported from the US, after an investigation by the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab that revealed heavy metals contamination in nearby homes and schools.

A team from the environmental agency of the Mexican state of Nuevo León visited the plant in a heavily populated part of the Monterrey metropolitan area on Thursday.

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With his toxic revamp, Emperor Zuckerberg is preparing to be Trump’s puppet | John Naughton
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:00:33 GMT

The Meta boss has embraced masculinity and abandoned fact-checking and decorum. Is this the future of the tech industry?

Years ago the Economist magazine had a striking cover in which Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, was portrayed as a languid clone of the Roman emperor Augustus. This was inspired by stories that Zuck was fascinated by Gus. On honeymoon in Rome in 2012, for example, he took so many photos of the emperor’s sculptures that his wife joked it was as if there were three people on the holiday. The couple even named their second daughter August.

Explaining his fascination for Rome’s first emperor, Zuckerberg told the New Yorker that “basically, through a really harsh approach, he established 200 years of world peace… What are the trade-offs in that? On the one hand, world peace is a long-term goal that people talk about today [but] that didn’t come for free, and he had to do certain things.”

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Match ID: 5 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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The mad dash to protect environmental data from Donald Trump / Trump’s second term in office could pose a bigger risk to information about climate change and pollution on federal websites, advocates warn.
2025-01-18T13:35:29+00:00
The mad dash to protect environmental data from Donald Trump / Trump’s second term in office could pose a bigger risk to information about climate change and pollution on federal websites, advocates warn. submitted by /u/a_Ninja_b0y
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Influencers Are Hawking Wellness Products in Response to the LA Fires
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Essential oils, detox regimens, parasite cleanses, and raw milk have entered the disaster economy.
Match ID: 7 Score: 15.00 source: www.wired.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 climate change

Schools ‘need more help’ to tackle rising number of sexual assaults by pupils
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:24 GMT

Charities say better guidance is needed over increasing number of sexual assaults in UK primary schools

Schools must be given clearer guidance on how to handle peer-on-peer sexual abuse among pupils, charities have demanded.

Rape Crisis and other charities wrote to England’s education secretary Bridget Phillipson and Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister, last week, calling on the government to step in with clearer statutory guidance on how schools in England and Wales should address sexual violence when both the victim and the alleged perpetrator are pupils.

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Match ID: 8 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 toxic

Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:00:20 GMT

More sightings may be a positive sign for growing population but also indicative of effect of climate change

The slap of an enormous tail upon grey waters as a humpback whale leaps from the sea is becoming an increasingly possible – although still rare – natural thrill around Britain.

The 30-tonne, 15 metre-long migratory giants are being spotted in growing numbers and locations this winter from Kent to the Isles of Scilly.

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Match ID: 9 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 climate change

NASA Scientists, Engineers Receive Presidential Early Career Awards
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:25:23 +0000
President Biden has named 19 researchers who contribute to NASA’s mission as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). These recipients are among nearly 400 federally funded researchers receiving the honor.   Established in 1996 by the National Science and Technology Council, the PECASE Award is the highest honor given by […]
Match ID: 10 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

NASA Opens New Challenge to Support Climate-Minded Business Models
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:23:07 +0000
NASA’s Sustainable Business Model Challenge is looking for entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers to leverage the agency’s publicly available Earth system science data to develop commercial solutions for climate challenges. This opportunity, with a submission deadline of June 13, bridges the gap between vast climate data and actionable solutions by inviting solvers to transform data into […]
Match ID: 11 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
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NASA’s Planetary Defenders Head to the Sundance Film Festival
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:41:43 +0000
NASA is bringing the high-stakes world of planetary defense to the Sundance Film Festival, highlighting its upcoming documentary, “Planetary Defenders,” during a panel ahead of its spring 2025 premiere on the agency’s streaming service. “We’re thrilled that NASA is attending Sundance Film Festival for the first time – a festival renowned for its innovative spirit,” […]
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Martin Rowson on the record leap in global CO2 levels – cartoon
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:32:16 GMT
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Match ID: 13 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

Peak Performance in Microgravity
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Science in Space January 2025 At the start of a new year, many people think about making positive changes in their lives, such as improving physical fitness or learning a particular skill. Astronauts on the International Space Station work all year to maintain a high level of performance while adapting to changes in their physical […]
Match ID: 14 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
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Sustainable Business Model Challenge
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:35:03 +0000
Climate change presents one of the most urgent crises of our time, with increasing threats to life, infrastructure, economies, and ecosystems worldwide. Climate change is no longer a distant concern; its effects are being felt now and are projected to intensify if emissions continue unabated. The consequences are severe and irreversible for people today, with […]
Match ID: 15 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
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35 Years Ago: NASA Selects its 13th Group of Astronauts
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:34:03 +0000
On Jan. 17, 1990, NASA announced the selection of its 13th group of astronaut candidates. The diverse group comprised 23 candidates – seven pilots and 16 mission specialists. The group included one African American, one Asian American, and five women including the first female pilot and the first Hispanic woman. Following one year of astronaut […]
Match ID: 16 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

ARMD Solicitations (USRC Proposal Updates)
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000
This ARMD solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems. A summary of available opportunities with key dates requiring action are listed first. More information about each opportunity is detailed lower on this page. University Student Research ChallengeQ&A: January […]
Match ID: 17 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 2 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

How Did the Los Angeles Fires Get So Out of Control?
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:28:45 +0000
A climate scientist discusses how to think about and weigh the variables that led to the current disaster.
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NASA Small Business Funding Enables Aircraft Inspection by Drone
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:50:52 +0000
A small business called Near Earth Autonomy developed a time-saving solution using drones for pre-flight checks of commercial airliners through a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and a partnership with The Boeing Company. Before commercial airliners are deemed safe to fly before each trip, a pre-flight inspection must be completed. This process can […]
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qualifiers: 8.57 carbon

We’re a team of science & tech journalists covering AI, climate change, and biotech. We just published our annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies, a round-up of promising tech that we believe could have a real impact on the world. Ask us anything about emerging tech in 2025 and beyond!
2025-01-08T14:57:04+00:00

Hi Reddit! We’re a team of tech journalists from MIT Technology Review, excited to answer all of your questions about emerging tech in 2025 and beyond.

We are:

We just published our annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies. Every year, our reporters and editors look for promising technologies poised to have a real impact on the world. We consider dozens of advances across the fields of AI, biotech, computing, and climate. We can’t see the future, but we expect these ten breakthroughs to affect our world in a big way, for decades to come.

Here are the ten items on this year’s list:

  1. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory: A powerful new telescope will help astronomers study dark matter, explore the Milky Way, and untangle other cosmic unknowns.
  2. Generative AI search: Generative search promises to make finding what you’re looking for simple and quick. It may signal the end of traditional search engines and the rise of personal AI assistants.
  3. Small language models: Cheaper and less power-hungry AI models can now stand with the heavyweights across a range of specific tasks.
  4. Cattle burping remedies: A food supplement that significantly reduces the amount of methane that cattle belch is now available in dozens of countries.
  5. Robotaxis: Driverless cars have completed years of beta testing, and they are now finally becoming available to the public.
  6. Cleaner jet fuel: New fuels made from used cooking oil, industrial waste, or even gasses in the air could help power planes without fossil fuels.
  7. Fast-learning robots: We’re getting closer to general-purpose robots that could be dropped into new environments and tackle a variety of tasks on our behalf, almost instantly.
  8. Long-acting HIV prevention meds: A new drug could help us end AIDS once and for all—if we can ensure access for those who need it.
  9. Green steel: Making steel is one of the largest industrial sources of carbon dioxide. The first industrial green-steel plant, which uses hydrogen made with renewable power is scheduled to begin operations next year in northern Sweden.
  10. Stem-cell therapies that work: Experimental transplants of lab-made cells seem to be helping treat two very different conditions—epilepsy and type 1 diabetes.

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NASA Kicks off Testing Campaign for Remotely Piloted Cargo Flights
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NASA recently began a series of flight tests with partners to answer an important aviation question: What will it take to integrate remotely piloted or autonomous planes carrying large packages and cargo safely into the U.S. airspace? Researchers tested new technologies in Hollister, California, that are helping to investigate what tools and capabilities are needed […]
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2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:01:00 +0000
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft, advanced air mobility, climate changes, human exploration of space, and the next innovation are just some of the topics our researchers, engineers, and mission support teams focused on in 2024. NASA Armstrong began 2024 with the […]
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A year of extreme weather that challenged billions
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:03:56 GMT
Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.
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Ken Freeman Receives Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Award for ATM-X Digital Information Platform (DIP)
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:47:32 +0000
Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Award to the NASA ATM-X Digital Information Platform (DIP) TeamIn November 2024, the Digital Information Platform (DIP) team received the prestigious Industry Award from the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) at the annual ATCA Connect Conference in Washington, DC. The award recognized the team’s efforts in supporting NASA’s Sustainable Flight National Partnership (SFNP), […]
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NASA Runs X-59 Engine with Maximum Afterburner for First Time
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:36:26 +0000
NASA completed the first maximum afterburner engine run test on its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Dec. 12. The ground test, conducted at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, marks a significant milestone as the X-59 team progresses toward flight. An afterburner is a component of some jet engines that generates additional […]
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NASA, Notre Dame Connect Students to Inspire STEM Careers
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:09:24 +0000
High school students in Indiana are contributing to NASA’s groundbreaking research to develop quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft engines. Their learning experience is a collaboration between aircraft noise researchers from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and educators from the University of Notre Dame’s Turbomachinery Laboratory. The collaboration aims to encourage students’ interest in science, technology, […]
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NASA Flight Rerouting Tool Curbs Delays, Emissions
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000
It’s the holiday season — which means many are taking to the skies to join their loved ones. If you’ve ever used an app to navigate on a road trip, you’ve probably noticed how it finds you the most efficient route to your destination, even before you depart. To that end, NASA has been working […]
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One in four properties at flood risk by 2050 - report
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:20:56 GMT
Climate change could increase flood threats without improvements to defences, the Environment Agency warns.
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Greener Is Getting Going
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000
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Thu, 30 May 2024 09:51:10 +0000
Temperature fluctuations are unpredictable. Humans are even more so
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How NIMBYs increase carbon emissions
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:59:08 +0000
Opposition to new buildings has unfortunate consequences
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A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
The climate crisis has become a mental health crisis. But eco-anxiety isn’t necessarily a pathology.
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Ahrefs vs SEMrush: Which SEO Tool Should You Use?
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:16:00 +0000
semrush vs ahrefs


SEMrush and Ahrefs are among the most popular tools in the SEO industry. Both companies have been in business for years and have thousands of customers per month.

If you're a professional SEO or trying to do digital marketing on your own, at some point you'll likely consider using a tool to help with your efforts. Ahrefs and SEMrush are two names that will likely appear on your shortlist.

In this guide, I'm going to help you learn more about these SEO tools and how to choose the one that's best for your purposes.

What is SEMrush?

semrush

SEMrush is a popular SEO tool with a wide range of features—it's the leading competitor research service for online marketers. SEMrush's SEO Keyword Magic tool offers over 20 billion Google-approved keywords, which are constantly updated and it's the largest keyword database.

The program was developed in 2007 as SeoQuake is a small Firefox extension

Features

  • Most accurate keyword data: Accurate keyword search volume data is crucial for SEO and PPC campaigns by allowing you to identify what keywords are most likely to bring in big sales from ad clicks. SEMrush constantly updates its databases and provides the most accurate data.
  • Largest Keyword database: SEMrush's Keyword Magic Tool now features 20-billion keywords, providing marketers and SEO professionals the largest database of keywords.

  • All SEMrush users receive daily ranking data, mobile volume information, and the option to buy additional keywords by default with no additional payment or add-ons needed
  • Most accurate position tracking tool: This tool provides all subscribers with basic tracking capabilities, making it suitable for SEO professionals. Plus, the Position Tracking tool provides local-level data to everyone who uses the tool.
  • SEO Data Management: SEMrush makes managing your online data easy by allowing you to create visually appealing custom PDF reports, including Branded and White Label reports, report scheduling, and integration with GA, GMB, and GSC.
  • Toxic link monitoring and penalty recovery: With SEMrush, you can make a detailed analysis of toxic backlinks, toxic scores, toxic markers, and outreach to those sites.
  • Content Optimization and Creation Tools: SEMrush offers content optimization and creation tools that let you create SEO-friendly content. Some features include the SEO Writing Assistant, On-Page SEO Check, er/SEO Content Template, Content Audit, Post Tracking, Brand Monitoring.

Ahrefs

ahrefs


Ahrefs is a leading SEO platform that offers a set of tools to grow your search traffic, research your competitors, and monitor your niche. The company was founded in 2010, and it has become a popular choice among SEO tools. Ahrefs has a keyword index of over 10.3 billion keywords and offers accurate and extensive backlink data updated every 15-30 minutes and it is the world's most extensive backlink index database.

Features

  • Backlink alerts data and new keywords: Get an alert when your site is linked to or discussed in blogs, forums, comments, or when new keywords are added to a blog posting about you.
  • Intuitive interface: The intuitive design of the widget helps you see the overall health of your website and search engine ranking at a glance.
  • Site Explorer: The Site Explorer will give you an in-depth look at your site's search traffic.
  • Domain Comparison
  • Reports with charts and graphs
  • JavaScript rendering and a site audit can identify SEO issues.
  • A question explorer that provides well-crafted topic suggestions

Direct Comparisons: Ahrefs vs SEMrush

Now that you know a little more about each tool, let's take a look at how they compare. I'll analyze each tool to see how they differ in interfaces, keyword research resources, rank tracking, and competitor analysis.

User Interface

Ahrefs and SEMrush both offer comprehensive information and quick metrics regarding your website's SEO performance. However, Ahrefs takes a bit more of a hands-on approach to getting your account fully set up, whereas SEMrush's simpler dashboard can give you access to the data you need quickly.

In this section, we provide a brief overview of the elements found on each dashboard and highlight the ease with which you can complete tasks.

AHREFS

ahrefs interface


The Ahrefs dashboard is less cluttered than that of SEMrush, and its primary menu is at the very top of the page, with a search bar designed only for entering URLs.

Additional features of the Ahrefs platform include:

  • You can see analytics from the dashboard, including search engine rankings to domain ratings, referring domains, and backlink
  • Jumping from one tool to another is easy. You can use the Keyword Explorer to find a keyword to target and then directly track your ranking with one click.
  • The website offers a tooltip helper tool that allows you to hover your mouse over something that isn't clear and get an in-depth explanation.

SEMRUSH

semrush domain overview


When you log into the SEMrush Tool, you will find four main modules. These include information about your domains, organic keyword analysis, ad keyword, and site traffic.

You'll also find some other options like

  • A search bar allows you to enter a domain, keyword, or anything else you wish to explore.
  • A menu on the left side of the page provides quick links to relevant information, including marketing insights, projects, keyword analytics, and more.
  • The customer support resources located directly within the dashboard can be used to communicate with the support team or to learn about other resources such as webinars and blogs.
  • Detailed descriptions of every resource offered. This detail is beneficial for new marketers, who are just starting.

WHO WINS?

Both Ahrefs and SEMrush have user-friendly dashboards, but Ahrefs is less cluttered and easier to navigate. On the other hand, SEMrush offers dozens of extra tools, including access to customer support resources.

When deciding on which dashboard to use, consider what you value in the user interface, and test out both.

Rank Tracking

If you're looking to track your website's search engine ranking, rank tracking features can help. You can also use them to monitor your competitors.

Let's take a look at Ahrefs vs. SEMrush to see which tool does a better job.

Ahrefs

ahrefs rank tracking


The Ahrefs Rank Tracker is simpler to use. Just type in the domain name and keywords you want to analyze, and it spits out a report showing you the search engine results page (SERP) ranking for each keyword you enter.

Rank Tracker looks at the ranking performance of keywords and compares them with the top rankings for those keywords. Ahrefs also offers:

You'll see metrics that help you understand your visibility, traffic, average position, and keyword difficulty.

It gives you an idea of whether a keyword would be profitable to target or not.

SEMRUSH

semrush position tracking


SEMRush offers a tool called Position Tracking. This tool is a project tool—you must set it up as a new project. Below are a few of the most popular features of the SEMrush Position Tracking tool:

All subscribers are given regular data updates and mobile search rankings upon subscribing

The platform provides opportunities to track several SERP features, including Local tracking.

Intuitive reports allow you to track statistics for the pages on your website, as well as the keywords used in those pages.

Identify pages that may be competing with each other using the Cannibalization report.

WHO WINS?

Ahrefs is a more user-friendly option. It takes seconds to enter a domain name and keywords. From there, you can quickly decide whether to proceed with that keyword or figure out how to rank better for other keywords.

SEMrush allows you to check your mobile rankings and ranking updates daily, which is something Ahrefs does not offer. SEMrush also offers social media rankings, a tool you won't find within the Ahrefs platform. Both are good which one do you like let me know in the comment.

Keyword Research

Keyword research is closely related to rank tracking, but it's used for deciding which keywords you plan on using for future content rather than those you use now.

When it comes to SEO, keyword research is the most important thing to consider when comparing the two platforms.

AHREFS



The Ahrefs Keyword Explorer provides you with thousands of keyword ideas and filters search results based on the chosen search engine.

Ahrefs supports several features, including:

  • It can search multiple keywords in a single search and analyze them together. At SEMrush, you also have this feature in Keyword Overview.
  • Ahrefs has a variety of keywords for different search engines, including Google, YouTube, Amazon, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex, and other search engines.
  • When you click on a keyword, you can see its search volume and keyword difficulty, but also other keywords related to it, which you didn't use.

SEMRUSH



SEMrush's Keyword Magic Tool has over 20 billion keywords for Google. You can type in any keyword you want, and a list of suggested keywords will appear.

The Keyword Magic Tool also lets you to:

  • Show performance metrics by keyword
  • Search results are based on both broad and exact keyword matches.
  • Show data like search volume, trends, keyword difficulty, and CPC.
  • Show the first 100 Google search results for any keyword.
  • Identify SERP Features and Questions related to each keyword
  • SEMrush has released a new Keyword Gap Tool that uncovers potentially useful keyword opportunities for you, including both paid and organic keywords.

WHO WINS?

Both of these tools offer keyword research features and allow users to break down complicated tasks into something that can be understood by beginners and advanced users alike.

If you're interested in keyword suggestions, SEMrush appears to have more keyword suggestions than Ahrefs does. It also continues to add new features, like the Keyword Gap tool and SERP Questions recommendations.

Competitor Analysis

Both platforms offer competitor analysis tools, eliminating the need to come up with keywords off the top of your head. Each tool is useful for finding keywords that will be useful for your competition so you know they will be valuable to you.

AHREFS



Ahrefs' domain comparison tool lets you compare up to five websites (your website and four competitors) side-by-side.it also shows you how your site is ranked against others with metrics such as backlinks, domain ratings, and more.

Use the Competing Domains section to see a list of your most direct competitors, and explore how many keywords matches your competitors have.

To find more information about your competitor, you can look at the Site Explorer and Content Explorer tools and type in their URL instead of yours.

SEMRUSH



SEMrush provides a variety of insights into your competitors' marketing tactics. The platform enables you to research your competitors effectively. It also offers several resources for competitor analysis including:

Traffic Analytics helps you identify where your audience comes from, how they engage with your site, what devices visitors use to view your site, and how your audiences overlap with other websites.

SEMrush's Organic Research examines your website's major competitors and shows their organic search rankings, keywords they are ranking for, and even if they are ranking for any (SERP) features and more.

The Market Explorer search field allows you to type in a domain and lists websites or articles similar to what you entered. Market Explorer also allows users to perform in-depth data analytics on These companies and markets.

WHO WINS?

SEMrush wins here because it has more tools dedicated to competitor analysis than Ahrefs. However, Ahrefs offers a lot of functionality in this area, too. It takes a combination of both tools to gain an advantage over your competition.

Pricing

Ahrefs

  • Lite Monthly: $99/month
  • Standard Monthly: $179/month
  • Annually Lite: $990/year
  • Annually Standard: $1790/year

SEMRUSH

  • Pro Plan: $119.95/month
  • Guru Plan:$229.95/month
  • Business Plan: $449.95/month

Which SEO tool should you choose for digital marketing?

When it comes to keyword data research, you will become confused about which one to choose.

Consider choosing Ahrefs if you

  • Like friendly and clean interface
  • Searching for simple keyword suggestions

  • Want to get more keywords for different search engines like Amazon, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex, Baidu, and more

 

Consider SEMrush if you:

  • Want more marketing and SEO features
  • Need competitor analysis tool
  • Need to keep your backlinks profile clean
  • Looking for more keyword suggestions for Google

Both tools are great. Choose the one which meets your requirements and if you have any experience using either Ahrefs or SEMrush let me know in the comment section which works well for you.

 

 


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Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:00:48 +0000
Put climate-friendly, nutritious lentils to delicious use in these hearty soup recipes.
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Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:32:00 +0000
From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.
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RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:55:41 GMT

Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine

Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly sought to block the historic and pioneering new Covid-19 vaccinations in 2021, six months after they began being rolled out at the height of the pandemic when many thousands of people were dying of the virus.

In a petition filed with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2021, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the $1.8tn Department of Health and Human Services – who was not an elected politician or public official at that time – called on health officials to rescind emergency government authorization for the shots and to refrain from approving any Covid vaccine in the future, the New York Times reported on Friday.

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How gen Z helped drink Guinness dry – and its stout rivals cashed in
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:46:27 GMT

Ireland’s best-selling brew has found new favour among women, the young, and celebrity drinkers. Now a shortage of supply in UK pubs has opened the door to competitors

At the Lamb, a pub on London’s Holloway Road, Hamish Goodwin is nursing a pint of Murphy’s.

A Guinness drinker, Goodwin recently fell in love with the lesser-known stout, which he calls “slightly richer”. Though generally less common, Murphy’s has been “creeping up” in pubs and bars in the capital recently, he’s noticed.

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Want to Smell Like Donuts? Beauty Brands Think You Do
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:02:00 +0000
The food-beauty crossover is suddenly everywhere. It is the allure of nostalgia, the pull of meme culture, and the sticky-sweet scent of capitalism wafting through the air—and we are eating it up.
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Scotland’s largest haggis maker creating new recipe to meet US rules
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:22:29 GMT

Macsween working to circumvent food regulations that have banned traditional recipe in US for more than 50 years

Scotland’s largest haggis maker is creating a “compliant” recipe of the nation’s most famous dish to circumvent strict American food regulations after more than 50 years in exile.

The decision by Macsween of Edinburgh comes after traditional haggis was banned by the US authorities in 1971, taking issue with the sheep’s-lung component of the recipe, which was then prohibited for use as human food by federal regulation.

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‘An absolute belter’: Grace Dent tests the best extra-chocolatey biscuits
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:00:22 GMT

The host of our Comfort Eating podcast tastes and rates thick chocolate biscuits from UK supermarkets

Who makes the best crunchy peanut butter?

I am a complete sucker for a chocolate biscuit, one of the most exciting things about a 1980s childhood. Before structured playdates, Roblox and MrBeast videos, our thrills came in a biscuit tin full of Penguins, Clubs and Breakaways. The more chocolatey the chocolate, the better. Bliss.

In recent years, the rise of the posh, extra-chocolatey biscuit has delighted me. An ideal fancy biscuit should feel heavy in the hand, need a good bite to break through the chocolatey shell, it should withstand at least three good dunks in tea, and it should come in a packet with at least one breathlessly outlandish claim along the lines of “most chocolatey yet” or “thickest coating ever”. You should feel instantly joyful when you’re eating the first one. After the third, ideally, you should feel a bit sick.

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Asking Eric: Vegan housemate constantly criticizes friend’s food choices
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000
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Last orders? Soaring costs and declining demand take toll on Japan’s legendary izakaya
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 03:00:13 GMT

Ramen restaurants also struggling as Japan’s culinary landscape faces economic challenges and changing customer behaviour

In the bowels of a commercial building in Tokyo’s Shinbashi neighbourhood there is little to suggest that office workers seeing in the year of the snake have lost their appetite for shared plates of Japanese food and jockeys of draught beer. They tuck into plates of charcoal-grilled chicken, bowls of edamame and flasks of hot sake. Calls of irasshaimase!” welcome each new group of diners.

It was not that long ago that curfews and alcohol bans introduced to limit the spread of Covid-19 forced izakaya – informal, boozy salons that range in size from cosy joints serving yakitori (chicken skewers) to cavernous spaces with seemingly endless menus – to call last orders at what would have normally been the busiest time of the evening.

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How much is a serving of pasta? It’s not always 2 ounces.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:58:03 +0000
The serving size on pasta nutrition labels is 2 ounces, but to plenty of eaters, that’s pretty stingy.
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Gaza’s humanitarian crisis won’t end with the ceasefire | Letters
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:54:55 GMT

The international community must now make up for its failure of Palestinians, writes Dr Munjed Farid Al Qutob. Plus, letters by Michael Peel and Andrew M Rosemarine

The relentless anguish of Palestinians, the colossal magnitude of the calamity in Gaza, is beyond anything seen in history. Living conditions are deplorable. Hospitals are destroyed. Food is scant. Clean drinking water is nonexistent. Public health is shattered to pieces. Malnutrition, vaccine-preventable diseases and infections are rampant.

Children, women and the elderly are deeply traumatised and need urgent medical, humanitarian and psychological assistance. Despite that, the international community has failed Gaza. Let us hope that the ceasefire will pave the way towards a sustainable peace and security in the region and wider world.
Dr Munjed Farid Al Qutob
London

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At the Duchess, industry veterans Tony Foreman and Kiko Fejarang showcase the food of Guam in an English-style tavern.
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How we're getting ripped off by hidden inflation – video
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:59:18 GMT

Why are your favourite products getting smaller but costing the same? From toilet paper rolls to snacks, shrinkflation is the sneaky tactic is affecting many things we buy.

In this video, Neelam Tailor looks into how companies hide shrinkflation and what you can do about it.

After a holiday season where festive treats like Cadbury’s Christmas selection boxes shrank while prices stayed the same, shrinkflation continues to impact shoppers in 2025. Start the year informed and learn how to spot these subtle changes to protect your budget.

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Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:11:39 +0000

A year in Palestine, living in fear of not just genocide — but AIDS. 

The post Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.


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Everyone’s Making Millions But the Super Bowl Haltime Show Wants to Hire New Orleans Locals for $12 an Hour
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:41:34 +0000

A job listing for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show offers $12 per hour — part of a long pattern of host-city residents getting the short shrift.

The post Everyone’s Making Millions But the Super Bowl Haltime Show Wants to Hire New Orleans Locals for $12 an Hour appeared first on The Intercept.


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We’re a team of science & tech journalists covering AI, climate change, and biotech. We just published our annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies, a round-up of promising tech that we believe could have a real impact on the world. Ask us anything about emerging tech in 2025 and beyond!
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Hi Reddit! We’re a team of tech journalists from MIT Technology Review, excited to answer all of your questions about emerging tech in 2025 and beyond.

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We just published our annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies. Every year, our reporters and editors look for promising technologies poised to have a real impact on the world. We consider dozens of advances across the fields of AI, biotech, computing, and climate. We can’t see the future, but we expect these ten breakthroughs to affect our world in a big way, for decades to come.

Here are the ten items on this year’s list:

  1. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory: A powerful new telescope will help astronomers study dark matter, explore the Milky Way, and untangle other cosmic unknowns.
  2. Generative AI search: Generative search promises to make finding what you’re looking for simple and quick. It may signal the end of traditional search engines and the rise of personal AI assistants.
  3. Small language models: Cheaper and less power-hungry AI models can now stand with the heavyweights across a range of specific tasks.
  4. Cattle burping remedies: A food supplement that significantly reduces the amount of methane that cattle belch is now available in dozens of countries.
  5. Robotaxis: Driverless cars have completed years of beta testing, and they are now finally becoming available to the public.
  6. Cleaner jet fuel: New fuels made from used cooking oil, industrial waste, or even gasses in the air could help power planes without fossil fuels.
  7. Fast-learning robots: We’re getting closer to general-purpose robots that could be dropped into new environments and tackle a variety of tasks on our behalf, almost instantly.
  8. Long-acting HIV prevention meds: A new drug could help us end AIDS once and for all—if we can ensure access for those who need it.
  9. Green steel: Making steel is one of the largest industrial sources of carbon dioxide. The first industrial green-steel plant, which uses hydrogen made with renewable power is scheduled to begin operations next year in northern Sweden.
  10. Stem-cell therapies that work: Experimental transplants of lab-made cells seem to be helping treat two very different conditions—epilepsy and type 1 diabetes.

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What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:49:00 +0000
What is Blockchain

If you want to pay online, you need to register an account and provide credit card information. If you don't have a credit card, you can pay with bank transfer. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, these methods may become old.

Imagine a world in which you can do transactions and many other things without having to give your personal information. A world in which you don’t need to rely on banks or governments anymore. Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what blockchain technology allows us to do.

It’s like your computer’s hard drive. blockchain is a technology that lets you store data in digital blocks, which are connected together like links in a chain. 

Blockchain technology was originally invented in 1991 by two mathematicians, Stuart Haber and W. Scot Stornetta. They first proposed the system to ensure that timestamps could not be tampered with.

A few years later, in 1998, software developer Nick Szabo proposed using a similar kind of technology to secure a digital payments system he called “Bit Gold.” However, this innovation was not adopted until Satoshi Nakamoto claimed to have invented the first Blockchain and Bitcoin.

So, What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed database shared between the nodes of a computer network. It saves information in digital format. Many people first heard of blockchain technology when they started to look up information about bitcoin.

Blockchain is used in cryptocurrency systems to ensure secure, decentralized records of transactions.

Blockchain allowed people to guarantee the fidelity and security of a record of data without the need for a third party to ensure accuracy.

To understand how a blockchain works, Consider these basic steps:

  • Blockchain collects information in “blocks”.
  • A block has a storage capacity, and once it's used up, it can be closed and linked to a previously served block.
  • Blocks form chains, which are called “Blockchains.”
  • More information will be added to the block with the most content until its capacity is full. The process repeats itself.
  • Each block in the chain has an exact timestamp and can't be changed.

Let’s get to know more about the blockchain.

How does blockchain work?

Blockchain records digital information and distributes it across the network without changing it. The information is distributed among many users and stored in an immutable, permanent ledger that can't be changed or destroyed. That's why blockchain is also called "Distributed Ledger Technology" or DLT.

Here’s how it works:

  • Someone or a computer will transacts
  • The transaction is transmitted throughout the network.
  • A network of computers can confirm the transaction.
  • When it is confirmed a transaction is added to a block
  • The blocks are linked together to create a history.

And that’s the beauty of it! The process may seem complicated, but it’s done in minutes with modern technology. And because technology is advancing rapidly, I expect things to move even more quickly than ever.

  • A new transaction is added to the system. It is then relayed to a network of computers located around the world. The computers then solve equations to ensure the authenticity of the transaction.
  • Once a transaction is confirmed, it is placed in a block after the confirmation. All of the blocks are chained together to create a permanent history of every transaction.

How are Blockchains used?

Even though blockchain is integral to cryptocurrency, it has other applications. For example, blockchain can be used for storing reliable data about transactions. Many people confuse blockchain with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

Blockchain already being adopted by some big-name companies, such as Walmart, AIG, Siemens, Pfizer, and Unilever. For example, IBM's Food Trust uses blockchain to track food's journey before reaching its final destination.

Although some of you may consider this practice excessive, food suppliers and manufacturers adhere to the policy of tracing their products because bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella have been found in packaged foods. In addition, there have been isolated cases where dangerous allergens such as peanuts have accidentally been introduced into certain products.

Tracing and identifying the sources of an outbreak is a challenging task that can take months or years. Thanks to the Blockchain, however, companies now know exactly where their food has been—so they can trace its location and prevent future outbreaks.

Blockchain technology allows systems to react much faster in the event of a hazard. It also has many other uses in the modern world.

What is Blockchain Decentralization?

Blockchain technology is safe, even if it’s public. People can access the technology using an internet connection.

Have you ever been in a situation where you had all your data stored at one place and that one secure place got compromised? Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to prevent your data from leaking out even when the security of your storage systems is compromised?

Blockchain technology provides a way of avoiding this situation by using multiple computers at different locations to store information about transactions. If one computer experiences problems with a transaction, it will not affect the other nodes.

Instead, other nodes will use the correct information to cross-reference your incorrect node. This is called “Decentralization,” meaning all the information is stored in multiple places.

Blockchain guarantees your data's authenticity—not just its accuracy, but also its irreversibility. It can also be used to store data that are difficult to register, like legal contracts, state identifications, or a company's product inventory.

Pros and Cons of Blockchain

Blockchain has many advantages and disadvantages. 

Pros

  • Accuracy is increased because there is no human involvement in the verification process.
  • One of the great things about decentralization is that it makes information harder to tamper with.
  • Safe, private, and easy transactions
  • Provides a banking alternative and safe storage of personal information

Cons

  • Data storage has limits.
  • The regulations are always changing, as they differ from place to place.
  • It has a risk of being used for illicit activities 

Frequently Asked Questions About Blockchain

I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about blockchain in this section.

Is Blockchain a cryptocurrency?

Blockchain is not a cryptocurrency but a technology that makes cryptocurrencies possible. It's a digital ledger that records every transaction seamlessly.

Is it possible for Blockchain to be hacked?

Yes, blockchain can be theoretically hacked, but it is a complicated task to be achieved. A network of users constantly reviews it, which makes hacking the blockchain difficult.

What is the most prominent blockchain company?

Coinbase Global is currently the biggest blockchain company in the world. The company runs a commendable infrastructure, services, and technology for the digital currency economy.

Who owns Blockchain?

Blockchain is a decentralized technology. It’s a chain of distributed ledgers connected with nodes. Each node can be any electronic device. Thus, one owns blockhain.

What is the difference between Bitcoin and Blockchain technology?

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which is powered by Blockchain technology while Blockchain is a distributed ledger of cryptocurrency 

What is the difference between Blockchain and a Database?

Generally a database is a collection of data which can be stored and organized using a database management system. The people who have access to the database can view or edit the information stored there. The client-server network architecture is used to implement databases. whereas a blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, stored in a distributed system. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, timestamp and transaction information. Modification of data is not allowed due to the design of the blockchain. The technology allows decentralized control and eliminates risks of data modification by other parties.

Final Saying

Blockchain has a wide spectrum of applications and, over the next 5-10 years, we will likely see it being integrated into all sorts of industries. From finance to healthcare, blockchain could revolutionize the way we store and share data. Although there is some hesitation to adopt blockchain systems right now, that won't be the case in 2022-2023 (and even less so in 2026). Once people become more comfortable with the technology and understand how it can work for them, owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs alike will be quick to leverage blockchain technology for their own gain. Hope you like this article if you have any question let me know in the comments section

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