Rare earth exposure can triple low birthweight risk: Chinese study
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Rare earth exposure can triple low birthweight risk: Chinese study

A new study finds that prenatal exposure to rare earth elements can raise the risk of low birthweight, with some substances increasing the danger by more than three times. Researchers tracked 4,891 pregnant women who gave birth at Wuhan Maternal and Child Health Hospital between 2012 and 2014. They measured the concentration of 13 rare earth elements including cerium, ytterbium, and lanthanum in u...

Rare earth exposure causes 3-fold increase of health risk to China’s newborns: study
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Rare earth exposure causes 3-fold increase of health risk to China’s newborns: study

A new study finds that prenatal exposure to rare earth elements can raise the risk of low birthweight, with some substances increasing the danger by more than three times. Researchers tracked 4,891 pregnant women who gave birth at Wuhan Maternal and Child Health Hospital between 2012 and 2014. They measured the concentration of 13 rare earth elements including cerium, ytterbium, and lanthanum in u...

Trump says his big arch would be a ‘military complex’ with drones and snipers
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Trump says his big arch would be a ‘military complex’ with drones and snipers

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. It is one more example of how Trump is insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city are also serving a defensive purpose. Trump has ...

Trump says his arch would be a ‘military complex’ with drones and snipers

Trump says his arch would be a ‘military complex’ with drones and snipers

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US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. It is one more example of how Trump is insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city are also serving a defensive purpose. Trump has ...

Trump’s arch would be a ‘military complex’ hosting drones, snipers

Trump’s arch would be a ‘military complex’ hosting drones, snipers

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President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. It is one more example of how Trump is insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city are also serving a defensive purpose. Trump has ...

Meet Nathan Tan, the 17-year-old Plano teen whose AI air-quality project serves about 1,000 Texans

Meet Nathan Tan, the 17-year-old Plano teen whose AI air-quality project serves about 1,000 Texans

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A young innovator from Plano has created an AI tool that tracks air pollution in underprivileged neighborhoods. This groundbreaking project not only garnered him a national award with substantial prize money but also offers educational resources and air purification devices to families in need. Moreover, the initiative cultivates young leaders who can adeptly analyze air quality data, tackling env...

Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning

Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning

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Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro wildlife reserve on Friday, with preliminary findings suggesting they may have been poisoned, the area's management authority said.

‘Path of deception closed’: Iran vows ‘no limits’ in retaliation if US attacks

‘Path of deception closed’: Iran vows ‘no limits’ in retaliation if US attacks

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Iran has issued a stern warning, promising unlimited retaliation and a decisive conflict if the US attacks or dismisses its demands. Through Qatari mediators, Tehran has proposed seven conditions for a truce to Washington. Officials in Iran stressed that any regional nations supporting the US would be drawn into the conflict. Parliament speaker Ghalibaf reiterated the dual approach of military rea...

Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons

Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons

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US president on Truth Social claims his new plan for the 250ft arch comes at the ‘strong request’ of the US militaryDonald Trump is proferring a new argument for building his triumphal arch in Washington DC: it will be converted into a “top grade military complex” replete with drone and ammunition storage space and customised sniper facilities on the roof and plaza.In a post on his Truth Social pl...

Washington couple’s $50M retreat on Lake Washington lists for $71M

Washington couple’s $50M retreat on Lake Washington lists for $71M

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Dwayne and Terese Clark are selling their Lake Washington estate for seventy-one million dollars. This waterfront compound features two Mediterranean-style residences on two point three acres. The property includes a main house and a separate wellness retreat with pools. They are relocating to Arizona after investing fifty million dollars into the homes. The sale could set a new record for Pacific...

75-year-old Gertrude Abercrombie painting bought for $30 could fetch $250,000

75-year-old Gertrude Abercrombie painting bought for $30 could fetch $250,000

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A Michigan collector paid $30 for Gertrude Abercrombie’s 1951 painting at an estate sale, unaware it had been missing from public view for 75 years. After an archival photograph helped confirm its identity, an expert authenticated the work. Alderman Merriam’s Shells will be auctioned in New York with an estimate of $150,000 to $250,000.

UK startup snares $20m to recreate gigs with ‘hyper-realistic’ digital avatars

UK startup snares $20m to recreate gigs with ‘hyper-realistic’ digital avatars

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Unit1 hopes to offer cheaper version of shows such as Abba Voyage, showcasing living and dead artists in any venueThe former chief executive of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s entertainment group has obtained a near-£15m investment for his UK music tech startup that hopes to recreate classic concerts by manifesting musicians as digital avatars.Unit1 was set up last year by Barney Wragg, an entertainment exe...

9/20: Sunday Morning

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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.

Trump adds drones, snipers and ammunition to plans for Washington triumphal arch

Trump adds drones, snipers and ammunition to plans for Washington triumphal arch

Times of India •

US President Trump announced plans to transform a proposed triumphal arch into a military complex. This new facility will house and deploy drones and snipers for national security. The structure is planned near Arlington Memorial Bridge, adjacent to the cemetery. Veterans have filed lawsuits challenging the arch's construction and sightline disruption. The Federal Aviation Administration has clear...