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Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, short-circuiting the federal fraud case that led to his expulsion from Congress just weeks before it was set to go to trial. “I betrayed the trust of my constituents and supporters. I deeply regret my [...]

Phys.org 

Green light for accurate vegetation research: Evaluation of global SIF datasets

A recent study has pinpointed the top-performing solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) products for precise global monitoring of photosynthesis and vegetation dynamics. By thoroughly evaluating eight widely-used SIF datasets, the research team identified Global OCO-2 SIF (GOSIF) and Contiguous Solar-Induced Fluorescence (CSIF) as leading tools for estimating gross primary productivity (GPP) and forecasting key phenological stages.

Phys.org 

Researchers develop index to quantify circular bioeconomy

As the world faces the challenges of mitigating climate change and providing resources for a growing population, there is increasing focus on developing circular economies for sustainable production. But to evaluate strategies and impacts, it is necessary to have reliable metrics.

Adweek.com 

5 Lessons the Media Learned From the King of Daytime Talk Phil Donahue

Television talk show pioneer Phil Donahue, who died Sunday at age 88, would always remember the day that "the whole city of Dayton came to a halt." It was 1968, and WLWD's The Phil Donahue Show was only a year old. How could an upstart talk show on a local NBC affiliate manage to interrupt...

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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges - CNN

  1. Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges  CNN
  2. Former congressman George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft  The Washington Post
  3. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft  ABC News
  4. George Santos faces prison after pleading guilty to fraud  BBC.com

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Teen biker hit and killed by truck in Brooklyn: NYPD

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) --- A teenager riding a bike was hit and killed by a truck in Brooklyn Monday afternoon, police said. A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were both struck while on a bike near Coney Island and Ditmas avenues in Coney Island at around 1:55 p.m., according to the NYPD. The 16-year-old was [...]

The Diplomat 

Can the Bangladesh Police Recover? 

The country's police force, weaponized by the autocratic Awami League government, is now desperate to regain public trust.

Scoop 

Toast Electric announces zero profit, again

Press Release – Toast Electric Toast Electric has again announced a strong full year profit of absolutely zero. Toast is New Zealand’s only not-for-profit electricity retailer and is an initiative from Sustainability Trust in Wellington. It reported that it had returned every last cent of profit to supporting its low-income customers. As a not-for-profit, Toast […]

Techdirt 

Suing Apple To Force It To Scan iCloud For CSAM Is A Catastrophically Bad Idea

There’s a new lawsuit in Northern California federal court that seeks to improve child safety online but could end up backfiring badly if it gets the remedy it seeks. While the plaintiff’s attorneys surely mean well, they don’t seem to understand that they’re playing with fire. The complaint in the putative class action asserts that […]

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Rams QB Matthew Stafford (hamstring) returns to practice

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports) Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was removed from practice last week because of a hamstring injury, returned to practice Monday in limited fashion, according to multiple reports. Stafford was limited to individual drills and side work with wide receivers before turning into an observer for 11-on-11 drills as the Rams play it safe with the 36-year-old's injury