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Новости за 19.07.2024

Ksnt.com 

Recalled baby rattles pose choking danger: CPSC

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Baby rattles produced in China and sold in the U.S. are being recalled Friday due to a choking hazard they pose to children. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on July 19 that around 3,000 of Manhattan Toy's "Brilliant Bee Rattles" are being recalled nationwide. The wooden base on the [...]

«The Rio Times» 

Africa’s Waning Faith in Democracy

Recent Afrobarometer data reveals democracy’s decline in Africa, driven by military coups and political mismanagement. Although 66% of Africans still endorse democracy, this marks a notable decrease from previous figures. According to the study, a notable 80% of respondents oppose dictatorships, highlighting a complex landscape of sentiments. Countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, and […]

NPR (npr.org) 

Trump talks about national unity in RNC speech

Trump showed some vulnerability while recounting what happened during the assassination attempt on his life. But he quickly moved on from any message of unity to a litany of familiar grievances.

PYMNTS.com 

This Week in AI: From Mini GPTs to Construction Cash Flow

As OpenAI unveils its compact GPT-4o mini and pursues human-level reasoning with “Project Strawberry,” AI’s reach expands across industries, sparking innovation and concern. From potentially homogenizing creativity to transforming finance and construction, AI’s rapid advance has regulators and businesses scrambling to harness its power while navigating risks like algorithmic bias and data privacy issues. Creativity […]

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TheHill.com 

44 percent in new survey say it’s likely Biden will step aside

Roughly 44 percent of respondents in a new survey say it’s likely that President Biden will withdraw from the 2024 race, even as the president himself insists otherwise. The YouGov poll, released Friday, found that voters are generally split on what they think the president will do, as calls continue to mount for the incumbent...

Sports.inquirer.net 

PVL: Improving chemistry a priority for Taka Minowa, Akari

MANILA, Philippines — Japanese coach Taka Minowa and Ivy Lacsina are embracing the challenges that come with their transfer to the Akari Chargers, starting with improving their campaign in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. After being shipped from the Nxled Chameleons, Lacsina shone in her first game as a Charger, pouring in a game-high 20

Phys.org 

Researchers zero in on the underlying mechanism that causes alloys to crack when exposed to hydrogen-rich environments

When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle and fail. Since the mid-19th century, this phenomenon, known as hydrogen embrittlement, has puzzled researchers with its unpredictable nature. Now, a study published in Science Advances brings us a step closer to predicting it with confidence.