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Hippos can launch themselves airborne for split seconds at a time, surprising scientists
05 Jul

Hippos can launch themselves airborne for split seconds at a time, surprising scientists

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Back in 1878, photographer Eadweard Muybridge helped solve a debate about how horses gallop.Using cutting-edge technology for the time, he captured a series of images that showed they simultaneously lift all four feet off the ground.It was something many had suspected of the graceful animal, and Muybridge's footage offered definitive proof. Nearly 150 years later, modern video footage has shown that hippos run in a similar way, and it's something no one expected.Like horses, hippos also get a bit of air when they trot. There's a split second when the quickest animals fully leave the ground.Researchers from the Royal Veterinary…
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Netflix axes its cheapest ad-free plan in the UK and Canada, giving users deadlines to upgrade
04 Jul

Netflix axes its cheapest ad-free plan in the UK and Canada, giving users deadlines to upgrade

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As with even the most bingeable series, all good things must come to an end.So it goes with the demise of Netflix's lowest-priced ad-free plan, as users of the Basic tier in the UK and Canada report receiving deadlines to upgrade to a higher-cost option or accept ads.A Canadian user posted a photo on Reddit Monday of their TV with the message: "Your Basic plan has been discontinued, but you can easily switch to a new one. Plans start at just $5.99 with upgraded features." That starting price is for the new Standard with ads tier in Canada, while the…
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US Army awarded $10.3 million to a family exposed to black mold while living in military housing in Texas
04 Jul

US Army awarded $10.3 million to a family exposed to black mold while living in military housing in Texas

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An Army family at Fort Cavazos in Texas was awarded $10.3 million Monday after living in a mold-infested home run by a private Army housing company and repeated hospitalizations of their newborn infant for respiratory difficulties.Sgt. Jason Kiernan's wife, Sarah, was having constant health problems, including respiratory issues, during her pregnancy while living in the house, according to the lawsuit. Two months later, their newborn was hospitalized for 20 days. The family eventually discovered black mold behind the walls.The arbitration award is among the most significant in recent military history, as mold has become a top issue that service leaders…
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NASA says astronauts from Boeing’s Starliner could be in space for a couple more weeks even though their test flight was only supposed to last 8 days
04 Jul

NASA says astronauts from Boeing’s Starliner could be in space for a couple more weeks even though their test flight was only supposed to last 8 days

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The good news for Boeing's Starliner capsule is that it finally brought humans to low-earth orbit. The issue is that it hasn't gotten them down yet — and it may be a while before it does.The issues that resulted in astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams extending their stay at the International Space Station were the culmination of years of shortcomings that have delayed the Starliner, NPR reported on July 3. The spacecraft is leaking some of the helium that is part of its propulsion system, the outlet reported, and a minority of its thrusters experienced issues.In a telephonic press…
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Biden has a new plan: Stop doing events at night
04 Jul

Biden has a new plan: Stop doing events at night

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Joe Biden has a new solution to calm concerns after his abysmal debate against Donald Trump last week: he just needs to get more rest.He again brushed off criticism of the debate as a one-off mistake, according to CNN and The New York Times.And the 81-year-old president said he's still ready to defeat Trump. He told the governors he just needs to get more sleep and stop holding events after 8 p.m., according to the outlets.(Biden's disastrous live debate last week began at 9 p.m.)The solution wasn't well-received by governors present for the statement, according to CNN. Biden's campaign didn't…
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Noplace is the hottest new app on the charts. Its founder spills on how it went viral and plans to skirt becoming a ‘fad.’
04 Jul

Noplace is the hottest new app on the charts. Its founder spills on how it went viral and plans to skirt becoming a ‘fad.’

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There's a new app in town.Noplace, a text-based feed that's like if MySpace and Twitter had a Gen Z baby, is dominating the Apple App Store charts this week.The social media app is the brainchild of 27-year-old serial founder and investor Tiffany "TZ" Zhong, whose tech career took off in her late-teens.Instead of stressing over carefully curated posts, the app encourages users to share their stream-of-consciousness thoughts directly to the feed. People can also build a customizable color-block profile to display what they're listening to, watching, eating, doing, and feeling.The app lets you connect with other users based on your…
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A timeline of ‘Perfect Match’ contestant Harry Jowsey’s relationship history
04 Jul

A timeline of ‘Perfect Match’ contestant Harry Jowsey’s relationship history

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Madison Wyborny Madison Wyborny was another contestant on "Too Hot To Handle" season one. Courtesy of Netflix In May 2020, Daily Mail Australia reported, citing an unnamed source, that Harry dated Madison Wyborny, another "Too Hot To Handle" costar, during a break from Francesca in 2019.The source claimed Harry messaged Madison weeks after the show wrapped, and they began dating in December 2019 after Harry moved to LA from Australia. The source claimed Harry broke up with Madison in February 2020 to get back with Francesca.Harry denied the story on the "Watch With US" podcast in May 2020, saying that…
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A CEO explains the simple way he deters his employees from ‘quiet vacationing’
04 Jul

A CEO explains the simple way he deters his employees from ‘quiet vacationing’

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Quiet vacationing — or taking time off or working from across the world without telling your boss — is growing in popularity.Millennials, in particular, seem to be especially fond of the trend. A recent Harris Poll found that nearly four out of 10 millennial respondents admitted to taking time off without informing higher-ups.So what's a boss to do if he wants to stop employees from sneaking out of the office behind his back?David Barkoe, the CEO and founder of Florida-based PR firm Carve Communications, said it all comes down to creating a culture of trust with your employees."Go live your…
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