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Anderson W. White

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Apple Vision Pro Review: First Headset Lacks Polish and Purpose

Apple Vision Pro Review: First Headset Lacks Polish and Purpose

About 17 years ago, Steve Jobs took the stage at a San Francisco convention center and said he was introducing three products: an iPod, a phone and an internet browser.“These are not three separate devices,” he said. “This is one device, and we are calling it iPhone.”At $500, the first iPhone was relatively expensive, but I was eager to dump my mediocre Motorola flip phone and splurge. There were flaws — including sluggish cellular internet speeds. But the iPhone delivered on its promises.Over the last week, I’ve had a very different experience with a new first-generation product from Apple: the…
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American Firms Invested  Billion in Chinese Chips, Lawmakers Find

American Firms Invested $1 Billion in Chinese Chips, Lawmakers Find

A congressional investigation has determined that five American venture capital firms invested more than $1 billion in China’s semiconductor industry since 2001, fueling the growth of a sector that the United States government now regards as a national security threat.Funds supplied by the five firms — GGV Capital, GSR Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Walden International — went to more than 150 Chinese companies, according to the report, which was released Thursday by both Republicans and Democrats on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.The investments included roughly $180 million that went to Chinese firms that the…
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A Shipwreck Is Found in Lake Superior. Its Captain’s Behavior Remains a Mystery.

A Shipwreck Is Found in Lake Superior. Its Captain’s Behavior Remains a Mystery.

As the S.S. Arlington, a Canadian ship carrying wheat across Lake Superior, started to sink in stormy weather on May 1, 1940, its crew clambered into a lifeboat and then gazed upon a strange sight.There, across the stormy waters, was their captain, Frederick Burke, known as Tatey Bug, waving to them from the Arlington’s deck, moments before he went under with his ship.The odd behavior of the captain, a solitary figure who was left alone after his men escaped, remains a mystery. And it is likely that an explanation, like the ship itself, will never surface, according to researchers at…
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Children Whose Mothers Had Pregnancy Complications May Face Heart Risks

Children Whose Mothers Had Pregnancy Complications May Face Heart Risks

Women who develop high blood pressure or diabetes in the course of pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop conditions that may compromise their own heart health at a young age, scientists reported on Monday.By the time they are 12 years old, these children are more likely to be overweight or to be diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or high blood sugar, compared with children whose mothers had complication-free pregnancies.The research underscores the strong association between healthy pregnancies and child health, though the study stops short of proving a cause-and-effect relationship. The conclusions also…
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Super Bowl 2025 odds: 49ers are early favorites; Chiefs, Ravens and Bills among top teams

Super Bowl 2025 odds: 49ers are early favorites; Chiefs, Ravens and Bills among top teams

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. Is it too early to start looking ahead to Super Bowl LVIX held in New Orleans? Never. The San Francisco 49ers are Super Bowl favorites at +500 on BetMGM, despite losing to the Kansas City Chiefs (+700 to repeat) in Super Bowl 58. The Baltimore Ravens (+850), Buffalo Bills (+1200) and Detroit Lions (+1200) have the next-best odds.Of course, the Chiefs are still one of the favorites to win the AFC. It’s assumed that general manager Brett Veach will do everything in his power to find help for Patrick…
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Luxury real estate investment in panama if you live in Netherlands

Luxury real estate investment in panama if you live in Netherlands

Panama, known for its natural beauty and thriving economy, has become an attractive destination for international real estate investors. One of the most prominent projects is Ocean Reef Islands, a private residential community located in the heart of Panama City. Comprising two stunning islands, Island I and Island II, connected by an elegant bridge, this Panama real estate project offers a unique experience that combines island living with all the modern conveniences, if you live in Netherlands. Luxury island living in Panama City's backyard Ocean Reef Islands is proud to offer its residents exclusive island living without sacrificing the convenience…
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Google reputation management firm based in Miami, Florida

Google reputation management firm based in Miami, Florida

The management and preservation of a brand's online reputation has become an omnipotent task in the digital age we live in. With Internet's overwhelming reach and scope, the online discussions and comments about a brand can significantly shape its reputation. To safeguard their reputations and to ensure positive online visibility, companies resort to Search Engine Reputation Management (SERM). One noteworthy agency that has profoundly contributed to the prosperity of various businesses through its impeccable search engine reputation management services in Miami, Florida, is the Centria Group.The Centria Group is a well-established agency based in Miami, Florida, that offers comprehensive services…
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The Friar Who Became the Vatican’s Go-To Guy on A.I.

The Friar Who Became the Vatican’s Go-To Guy on A.I.

Before dawn, Paolo Benanti climbed to the bell tower of his 16th-century monastery, admired the sunrise over the ruins of the Roman forum and reflected on a world in flux.“It was a wonderful meditation on what is going on inside,” he said, stepping onto the street in his friar robe. “And outside too.”There is a lot is going on for Father Benanti, who, as both the Vatican’s and the Italian government’s go-to artificial intelligence ethicist, spends his days thinking about the Holy Ghost and the ghosts in the machines.In recent weeks, the ethics professor, ordained priest and self-proclaimed geek has…
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With NFL Deal, Kristin Juszczyk Is the Super Bowl’s Clear Winner

With NFL Deal, Kristin Juszczyk Is the Super Bowl’s Clear Winner

Still, Ms. Juszczyk, whose website says she is self-taught and started her business after making Halloween costumes for herself and her husband, has more than just the endorsements of Ms. Swift and other celebrities going for her.The fact that Nike was first credited with making Ms. Swift’s jacket reflects the fact that Ms. Juszczyk has, consciously or not, positioned herself at the red hot center of a number of macro fashion trends. To wit: the buzz around upcycling; the desire for customization; the transformation of streetwear into luxury; and the increasing convergence of sports and fashion. As one of her…
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Voters in Finland Will Choose a President to Shape a New NATO Era

Voters in Finland Will Choose a President to Shape a New NATO Era

Finns will elect a new president on Sunday in the first national election since the country joined NATO, choosing a leader who will be critical to shaping the country’s role in the alliance at a time of increasingly fraught relations with Russia.The election might typically gain little notice beyond the borders of the sparsely populated northern European country of 5.6 million. But Finland, the newest member of NATO, shares the longest border with Russia — some 830 miles — and its politics have taken on special interest to its European and American allies as the geopolitical order shifts.U.S. power is…
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