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Dusty Baker announces retirement after 26 years as manager: ‘Baseball has been my life’
Getty Images Dusty Baker has informed the Houston Astros that he’s retiring after 26 seasons as a major-league manager, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. “I’ve still got a lot to offer; baseball has been my life,” Baker told the newspaper. “I have a lifetime of knowledge, much more than those who have never played…
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Omer and Omar: How two 4-year-olds were killed and social media denied it
By Marianna Spring BBC disinformation and social media correspondent In the opening days of the Israel-Gaza war two small boys, both aged four, were killed. One was Israeli, one Palestinian. But many posts I saw on social media weren’t mourning their deaths – instead, they were trying to deny the killings had taken place. Omar…
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Listening to your favorite music could help reduce pain
Listening to your favorite music could help reduce pain Listening to your favorite music could help reduce pain 01:00 BOSTON – If you’re in the dentist’s chair or recovering from an injury, jamming to your favorite music could help dull the pain. Researchers at McGill University applied a hot probe to the arms of 63…
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How AI And Blockchain Are Fighting Counterfeiting In The Luxury Market
Earlier this month artificial intellience (AI) powered authenticator Entrupy was announced as an authentication provider of pre-owned luxury handbags for the TikTok Shop in the US. It uses a combination of AI and microscopy to assess the authenticity of an item. When the item is scanned using the outfit’s proprietary device and app, a set…
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Important items to keep in your car during Montana’s winter weather
MISSOULA — This week’s snowfall means a return to winter driving, which can be dangerous if you’re not alert and aware. Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) at the state and local level in Montana are warning drivers to take extra caution while driving during winter weather. They have several safety tips that can help ensure…
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Inova Portos: Paranaguá será sede do maior evento sobre tecnologia portuária do Brasil
A Portos do Paraná promoverá a 5ª do Inova Portos, em 2024, evento que pela primeira vez será sediado em Paranaguá. O anúncio foi feito nesta quarta-feira (25) pelo gerente de Arrendamentos da empresa pública, Rossano Reolon, durante a 4ª edição do Inova Portos, realizada em Santos. O evento é reconhecido o maior de tecnologia…
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Exec Profile: Kurt J. Miner of ARC Entertainment
Kurt J. Miner Manager – ARC Entertainment, Allianz Risk Consulting, Entertainment Division Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Years with Company: 10+ Address: 2350 W. Empire Ave., Burbank, CA 91504 Phone: Office: 818-972-3371; Cell: 626-523-3075; Direct: 949-520-7743 Web: agcs.allianz.com Email: [email protected] Publicity: Liam Collopy / Stanton, [email protected], 415-517-9760 Clients: Many of the world’s leading touring entertainment,…
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‘My family is in Gaza’: Solo vigil sparks protests
Avichai Brodutch thought his whole family had been killed when Kibbutz Kfar Aza was attacked by Hamas but a message from a neighbour raised hope that they were still alive. When Avichai began a solo vigil outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv others began to join him. Video produced by Anastassia Zlatpolskai and…
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Traveling can be exhausting: How to prevent this debilitating symptom
The anticipation of a vacation is enough to give anyone butterflies. But travel can expose you to another, less pleasant feeling in your stomach. Motion sickness can strike as you head to your destination, whether taking a road trip or setting sail on a cruise. It’s also more common than you might think. Around 30%…
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Aaron Jones out of practice Wednesday
Aaron Jones returned to the Packers lineup against the Broncos in Week Seven, but the running back wasn’t on the field for their first practice session of Week Eight. Jones was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Jones missed three of the team’s four games before a Week Six bye before returning to…
