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Fire at South Korea lithium battery plant kills at least 22

Fire at South Korea lithium battery plant kills at least 22

According to Kim, workers who fled the fire said the fire started when a single battery cell caught fire, triggering a series of explosions among some of the 35,000 lithium battery cells stored on the second floor of the factory. Fires can occur in lithium batteries when the internal layers are compressed, causing a short circuit. The layers can be compressed by a sudden impact, such as during a vehicle collision, or by the gradual swelling of the batteries from regular use. Lithium is a metal that can store large amounts of energy in a small space, which is why…
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Shahjahan Bhuiya, TikTok-Famous Hangman, Dies in Bangladesh

Shahjahan Bhuiya, TikTok-Famous Hangman, Dies in Bangladesh

Shahjahan Bhuiya, who became famous for executing some of Bangladesh's most infamous criminals in exchange for reduced sentences for his crimes and later achieved brief fame on TikTok, died on Monday in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. The National Police announced Tuesday that the cause of his death, which occurred in hospital, has not yet been confirmed. Abul Kashem, Bhuiya's owner, said he took Bhuiya to the hospital on Sunday after Bhuiya experienced chest pains. Last year, Bhuiya said he was 74 in local media, but his national identity card, provided by Kashem, indicated he was 66 at the time of his…
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The South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles

The South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles

Lifelong friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as the Miami teams compete for championships. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The lifelong friends and South Florida residents have hit the sports jackpot with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both making it to the finals, competing for NBA and NHL titles at the same time. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets with both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve endured tough seasons, like the Heat’s 15-win campaign in 2007-08, and watched…
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How to make digital photos from your smartphone look old

How to make digital photos from your smartphone look old

Like the allure of vinyl records, classic video games, and even the early Internet, the fascination with old photographic standards like point-and-shoot cameras or 35-millimeter film persists, even in people too young to remember when that equipment was state of the art. the art. The appeal of “vintage” photography goes beyond nostalgia and Instagram filters, judging by the sheer number of apps designed to emulate the film, lenses, and visual quirks of pre-digital photos and films. Despite the irony of using a high-end smartphone camera to produce imperfect images that appear oversaturated, jittery, low-contrast, unfiltered, or otherwise analog, going for…
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Saudi Arabia’s Next Billion-Dollar Sports Game: Boxing Takeover

Saudi Arabia’s Next Billion-Dollar Sports Game: Boxing Takeover

Each class would include approximately 15 fighters each, allowing top talent to compete on a regular basis. The move would effectively create a single boxing entity that would replace the sometimes chaotic and frustrating system of warring fight promoters and sanctioning bodies. The new entity would have the resources and fighters to stage high-profile cards around the world. And unlike many of the sports Saudi Arabia has already attempted to revolutionize, professional boxing may be ripe for reinvention. The sport has lost some of its luster and glamour in recent decades and is now run by a tangled web of…
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Prodigy AutoCode: un glucómetro diseñado para tu bienestar

Prodigy AutoCode: un glucómetro diseñado para tu bienestar

La revolución tecnológica ha cambiado profundamente el sector de la salud, proporcionando a cada persona herramientas novedosas que simplifican el diagnóstico y tratamiento de distintas enfermedades. La diabetes, un trastorno crónico que impacta a millones a nivel global, no se queda atrás. Por ello, la creación de dispositivos como el glucómetro Prodigy Autocode simboliza un gran avance en el control de esta afección.Este instrumento es un sistema de monitoreo de glucosa diseñado para simplificar la vida de las personas con diabetes. Su funcionamiento es intuitivo y no requiere de complejas codificaciones. Con solo insertar la tira reactiva, el dispositivo se…
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American travelers in Europe face phone outage

American travelers in Europe face phone outage

US mobile carriers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile suffered an outage that impacted travelers in Europe. Many vacationers have lost access to essential phone functions such as data, calls and texts. Social media is full of frustrated travelers from Britain to Turkey, unable to connect for 24 hours. The cause of the outage remains unclear, but appears to be related to an issue with a third-party provider used for international roaming. Carriers have recognized the problem: AT&T says their network is operating normally, but some international customers may experience outages due to an external issue. They are working with a roaming…
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The emerald ash weevil strikes ash bats in Major League Baseball

The emerald ash weevil strikes ash bats in Major League Baseball

Imagine a baseball season without the iconic crack of an ash bat. This could become a reality thanks to the emerald ash borer, a tiny beetle that causes massive destruction of ash trees across North America. For decades, ash has reigned supreme in baseball bats. From legendary players like Babe Ruth to modern sluggers like Mark McGwire, ash has been the go-to material for feel and performance. Companies like Hillerich & Bradsby, maker of the Louisville Slugger, produced hundreds of thousands of ash bats each year. However, the ash beetle has changed the game. This invasive insect, about the size…
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Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in social media case

Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in social media case

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a case involving social media, scoring a significant practical victory. The ruling rejected a Republican challenge that sought to prevent the government from communicating with social media platforms to combat misinformation. In a 6-3 decision, the Court found that the plaintiffs, including states and individuals, had not suffered direct harm that would have entitled them to sue. The decision leaves unanswered broader questions about the First Amendment’s limits on government influence over tech companies, which control much of the flow of information online. The case arises from the government's…
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Colombia’s peace agreement creates a birdwatching paradise

Colombia’s peace agreement creates a birdwatching paradise

The 2016 peace treaty, which ended decades of civil conflict in Colombia, has transformed the country into a birdwatcher's paradise. This agreement has liberated vast swathes of forests previously dominated by armed groups, making them accessible to both wildlife enthusiasts and researchers. For years, Colombia's rich biodiversity has been hidden behind the barriers of a long-running civil war. The nation's forests, home to an astonishing variety of bird species, were largely off-limits due to the presence of guerrillas and associated dangers. However, the peace agreement has made these once inaccessible areas accessible, revealing a treasure trove of avian diversity. Birdwatchers…
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