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Trump administration bans foreign-made humanoid robots in move targeting China
The US Federal Communications Commission has barred the import and sale of new foreign-made advanced robots, including humanoid and quadruped models, alongside connected power inverters. The move is aimed chiefly at Chinese technology and matters because it expands Washington’s efforts to limit perceived national-security and supply-chain risks in sectors important to artificial intelligence, automation and…
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Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan’s Hindu Kush mountains
This is a “postcard” dispatch from NPR correspondent Betsy Joles reporting from Chitral, a remote district in northern Pakistan’s Hindu Kush mountains that borders Afghanistan. The piece highlights the extreme isolation of the region, which has no flights and depends entirely on precarious mountain roads for access, offering a window into daily life in one…
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Schoolboy angler, 14, catches mega 195lb skate fish – ‘breaking nationwide record’ for biggest caught by a child
A 14-year-old schoolboy angler is reported to have landed a huge 195lb skate, a catch described as breaking the nationwide record for the biggest fish of its kind caught by a child. The catch highlights the scale of fish that can be found in UK waters and has drawn attention for the rare achievement of…
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Can’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, its the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can help
A veteran technology reviewer explains why modern flat-screen televisions produce poor sound and recommends soundbars as an affordable fix. Slimline TVs have shrunk speaker components down to sizes barely bigger than those found in novelty greeting cards, meaning that even as picture quality and streaming features have improved over the past two decades, audio quality…
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Pokopia Expansion Pass Trailer Reveals New Pokémon & A First Look At ‘Part 2’
The Pokémon Company has released a full overview trailer for Pokémon Pokopia’s Expansion Pass Part 1, alongside a first look at the upcoming Part 2 content. The reveal follows the game’s earlier confirmation of the DLC’s release date, and gives players their clearest picture yet of what the paid expansion will add to the Switch…
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Victoryland & Forth Wanderers Members Announce Debut Album As Billboard Style: Hear Their Eponymous First Single
Billboard Style, a new New York band formed by Ben Guterl of Forth Wanderers and Dan Howard of Victoryland, has announced their debut album alongside the release of its title track. The pairing brings together two acts already well-regarded in the indie scene, with both Forth Wanderers and Victoryland having previously earned Album Of The…
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Paul has one of Fauci’s attorneys removed from hearing room
Senator Rand Paul reportedly had one of Dr Anthony Fauci’s attorneys removed from a hearing room. The incident matters because it reflects continuing political and legal tensions surrounding Fauci’s role in the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic. No article content was available beyond the headline, as access to the linked page was denied. The…
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Trump vows to ‘beat the f‑‑‑ing s‑‑‑’ out of Iran following attack on US forces in Jordan
The article text was unavailable, so its claims cannot be verified beyond the headline. The headline says Donald Trump vowed forceful retaliation against Iran after an attack on US forces in Jordan, language that would matter because it signals an escalatory approach to an already sensitive regional security situation. No details of the alleged attack,…
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Trump’s top general has chilling message for US troops using their cellphones on Middle East bases
The top US general has warned American troops stationed at bases across the Middle East that their personal mobile phone use could be tracked and exploited by hostile actors, potentially exposing sensitive locations and movements to adversaries. The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions and reflects longstanding military concerns that everyday device use, such as…
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Brazilian Erotic Thriller ‘The Riverbank’ Boarded by Premium Films, MPM Premium Ahead of Locarno Competition Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based sales agents Premium Films and MPM Premium have acquired international sales rights to “The Riverbank” (“A Margem do Rio”), the feature debut of Brazilian directors Matheus Farias and Enock Carvalho. The atmospheric erotic thriller will world premiere in the international competition at the Locarno Film Festival, marking a notable follow-up for Recife’s film scene…