The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1626: The Yellow River
Episode: 1626 Using China’s Yellow River to contemplate a flood. Today, a look at flooding.
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Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs
Doctors have amputated both of Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines ' legs as she remains in critical condition after being repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political violence, her husband said Wednesday. The 65-year-old independent politician is receiving treatm...
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There was an unexpected ending to "Dedication Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" this week.
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UN projections say world is losing ground in fight to curb climate change, faulting US a bit
Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says. If all the countries do what they promise to reduce heat-trapping em...
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AP Exclusive: Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration
For Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar , defeating Viktor Orbán in a landslide election was only the beginning. Less than six months into his term, his new government is pursuing former officials he accuses of corruption and abuses of power. In his first interview with a globa...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3423: Protocols Throughout History
Episode: 3423 Protocols: From diplomatic procedures to computer communications standards. Today, we examine how protocols have shaped communication throughout the evolution of humans as well as that of the machines they create....
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Asian shares are mixed, with Kospi up 3% after US stocks rally on strong earnings
Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, with Japan and South Korean technology stocks advancing following a broad rally on Wall Street. The Kospi in Seoul gained 3.3% to 5,735.66. South Korean AI company Elice, whose 32% drop Tuesday in its first day of trading spooked markets, reb...
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Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East
Japan’s trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen ($17.8 billion) for the first fiscal half, according to government data released Wednesday, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring. The Finance Ministry’s preliminary data showed that Japan’s exports for the April-Septemb...
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France has a proud tradition of protesting, and sometimes people lose their heads
No nation does mass protests quite like France. When the French fight high fuel taxes, they don yellow vests and march. When angry farmers want better pay, hundreds of them drive tractors down the Champs-Élysées. And when museum workers want better tourist management, they strike...
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A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy
President Bill Clinton famously said he could feel voters’ pain over the economy. But these days, when it comes to questions about high prices, President Donald Trump insists that the pain is his. “They hit me with affordability, and that’s the first time I ever heard the word us...
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Fulshear considers e-bike, scooter safety measures after two deadly crashes in Fort Bend County
Fulshear city leaders are considering additional safety measures for electric bikes and scooters after two children died in crashes in neighboring communities. The proposed safety ordinance was on the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting....
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Now-former Fort Bend Co. Precinct 3 deputy constable indicted for theft and tampering, officials say
A now-former Fort Bend County deputy constable is out of a job after being indicted on felony theft and tampering charges, according to authorities.
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Ken Paxton hits campaign trail as political expert weighs in on strategy of avoiding debate
Paxton's Richmond appearance was part of a two-week bus tour across Texas, giving supporters an opportunity to hear directly from the state's attorney general....