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A tiny house gives them hope: How a homeless family in Brazil got a fresh start
A homeless family in São Paulo, Brazil has been provided with a transitional tiny home through a program called Vila Reencontro, offering hope for the estimated 53,000 unhoused people in the area. Life change: Forced into homelessness at the height of the pandemic, Erica Lacerda de Souza and Bruce Lee Sousa have lived with their […]
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Silicon Valley’s latest hype: Eyeball-scanning silver orbs to confirm you’re human
Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur, Sam Altman, has developed an iris-scanning silver orb through his company, Tools for Humanity, generating both intrigue and controversy. The new gadget: The silver orb uses eye-scanning cameras to distinguish humans from machines, aiming to solve the “proof of personhood” problem prevalent in cryptocurrency circles. * The process involves the orb […]
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Caring for people with fentanyl addiction often means treating terrible wounds
Baltimore’s mobile harm intervention units are seeing more people in need of wound care due to the use of xylazine, a drug that’s causing a rise in severe flesh wounds among users. What’s happening: Xylazine, used by drug dealers to enhance the effects of the opioid fentanyl, has been causing deep wounds, often down to […]
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The future of crypto hinges on a fight between the SEC and a former burger flipper
The future of the cryptocurrency industry may be impacted by a legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, which is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Lawsuit background: The SEC has filed charges against Binance alleging that it misled investors and operated as an unregistered exchange. * […]
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4 people dead and 1 missing after an explosion destroys 3 structures in Pennsylvania
Four people have died, and another person is missing after an explosion destroyed three structures in the borough of Plum, Pennsylvania, on Saturday morning. Catch up quick: An explosion occurred approximately at 10 * Three people were taken to area hospitals, with one person in critical condition. * Rescuers had to temporarily suspend operations due […]
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Why ‘the guy’ from The Office wants a spiritual revolution
Rainn Wilson, known for his role on “The Office”, conveys the importance of a spiritual revolution, and discusses how his personal journey molded his perspective. Background: Wilson, a Baháʼí, seeks to understand spirituality through his own experiences, acknowledging that his upbringing shaped his spiritual outlook. * He regards humanity’s ability to mature spiritually into global […]
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Kings and queens gathered for ‘Hip Hop 50 Live’ at Yankee Stadium
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop’s birth, many artists gathered at Yankee Stadium for a memorable concert called “Hip Hop 50 Live.” Event highlights: The all-star lineup included artists like Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Eve, Wiz Khalifa, and Nas. * Tens of thousands of people attended the celebration, with many fans eagerly […]
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Death toll on Maui climbs to 80, as questions over island’s emergency response grow
The death toll from the wildfires on Maui has risen to 80, with around 1,000 people still missing. Immediate Response: Rescue efforts and fire containment continue, amidst devastating wildfires in Maui. * About 85% of the fire in the town of Lahaina has been contained. * The fire has destroyed over 2,200 structures and burned […]
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Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared
Barrels of drinking water intended for migrants walking through the harsh South Texas terrain have mysteriously disappeared amid one of the worst heat waves on record. Drinking water disappearances: A human rights group placed these barrels of life-saving water in distinctive locations to aid migrants traveling on foot. * Marked with the word “AGUA,” the […]
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The years-long journey to save a tiny snail you’ve never heard of
Scientists are working to protect the Chittenango ovate amber snails, which are on the brink of extinction in Upstate New York. The process: The researchers are transporting a captive-bred population of the snails to a new, remote home in an effort to save the species. * Ally Whitbread, who is part of the team, has […]