最高の Expectation ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Poppi faces lawsuit from consumer who questions its gut health claims 1:55

1h ago1:55

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Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don’t improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests.In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Kristin Cobbs said she purchased Poppi drinks on multiple occasions because of their labels, which say they are prebiotic sodas a…

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FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diploma 2:16

2h ago2:16

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World Cup and Champions League winners are learning about the soccer industry at FIFA alongside club founders and front-office leaders. All were teammates in the classroom at the soccer body’s headquarters in Zurich to study all fields of the industry for the FIFA Diploma in Club Management.Now in its third edition, the FIFA course aims to give for…

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Expect the cost of your airfare to continue to rise, an aviation trade group and industry heads warn 2:31

3h ago2:31

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The cost of your next flight is likely to go up. That's the word from the International Air Transport Association, which held its annual meeting in Dubai, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates.While carriers recover from the grounding worldwide from the coronavirus pandemic, industry leaders told journalists that there are several costs likely to …

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Truckers suing to block New York’s congestion fee for Manhattan drivers 2:24

13h ago2:24

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The Trucking Association of New York filed a federal lawsuit in May against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which developed the toll scheme, arguing the higher fees unfairly and unconstitutionally target the trucking industry. The trucking association’s lawsuit is among at least eight seeking to block the congestion fee plan, which is sl…

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New York City is building more public toilets and launching an online locator so you can find them 2:19

1d ago2:19

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New York City is not only getting more public toilets but making them easier to locate using your smartphone.Mayor Eric Adams announced on June 3 a plan to build 46 new restrooms and renovate 36 existing ones located in city parks, adding to the city’s roughly 1,000 such facilities over the next five years.The Democrat said the city has also develo…

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Bio-printed skin and self-learning prosthetic hands harness AI at Paris tech show 2:19

3d ago2:19

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The latest artificially intelligent innovations have been unveiled at the VivaTech show in Paris.From the tip of a nozzle, a very human body part is emerging–a piece of skin. This bio-printing technology has been developed by beauty giant L’Oréal. The company has long used reconstructed skin to test products on. But this latest innovation makes it …

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Jolly hockey sticks on a unicycle—Australia’s hockey championships 2:11

4d ago2:11

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Most people would find just getting on top of a unicycle challenging, let alone actually maneuvering it. However, some athletes are not only doing that but also playing hockey competitively whilst doing so.Some of Australia’s best players in this unusual sport compete in one of the rounds of the Australian Unicycle Hockey championship.Players from …

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Borrowers, especially the young, struggle with credit card debt in potentially bad sign for economy 2:34

5d ago2:34

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Consumers are increasingly struggling to pay their credit card bills, raising concerns about severe delinquencies spiraling and sapping consumer spending.The share of credit card debt that’s more than 90 days overdue rose to 10.7% during the first quarter, a 14-year high, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s report on first-quarter h…

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World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls 2:20

6d ago2:20

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Member countries kicked off the World Health Organization's annual assembly with hopes of improving global readiness for deadly outbreaks like COVID-19, after an ambitious "pandemic treaty" ran aground.Health officials are racing to get the world to agree to new ways to prepare for and fight an inevitable future pandemic. COVID-19 is fading into hi…

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Cats on the moon? Google’s AI tool is producing misleading responses that have experts worried 2:02

7d ago2:02

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Ask Google if cats have been on the moon and it used to spit out a ranked list of websites so you could discover the answer for yourself. Now it comes up with an instant answer generated by artificial intelligence—which may or may not be correct.“Yes, astronauts have met cats on the moon, played with them, and provided care,” said Google's newly re…

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Independent booksellers continued to expand in 2023, with more than 200 new stores opening 2:29

8d ago2:29

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White Rose Books & More is part of the ever-expanding and diversifying world of independent bookstores. Even as industry sales were slow in 2023, membership in the American Booksellers Association (ABA) continued its years-long revival. It now stands at 2,433, more than 200 over the previous year, and has doubled since 2016. Around 190 more stores …

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The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What does that mean for concertgoers? 2:24

9d ago2:24

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Will the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation give concertgoers, sports fans, and theater patrons some relief from surging ticket prices?The lawsuit could potentially lead to a breakup of Live Nation Entertainment, a company that resulted from Ticketmaster’s 2010 merger with concert promoter Live Nation. Attorney Genera…

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Flying cars could become a reality in Tokyo as city carries out first demo 2:34

10d ago2:34

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A ‘flying car’ has lifted off for the first time in Tokyo, in front of dozens of spectators gathered to watch what could be the future of the automobile. And as regulations are fine-tuned, experts say the race is on to become the first city to host commercial aerial vehicles.With the turn of a switch, the Hexa 'flying car' takes off and performs tw…

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Ghana firm tackles missed business with mobile internet 2:20

11d ago2:20

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Access to mobile internet is driving economic development in Africa but the cost of buying a phone is still a major obstacle for ordinary traders.85% of the sub-Saharan region is covered by networks but only 25% of people use it according to the mobile lobby group GSMA, now a company in Ghana has a plan to close this digital gap.Cyril Fianyo is a v…

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Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering 2:24

12d ago2:24

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Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano.The new rules for the climbing season, starting July 1 to September 10, apply for …

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Microsoft’s AI chatbot will ‘recall’ everything you do on a PC 2:25

13d ago2:25

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Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you're doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.The software giant on May 20 revealed an upgraded version of Copilot, its AI assistant, as it confronts heightened competition from Big Tech rivals in…

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McDonald’s plans $5 US meal deal this month to counter customer frustration over high prices 2:20

14d ago2:20

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McDonald's plans to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. this month to counter slowing sales and customers' frustration with high prices.The deal would let customers get a four-piece McNugget, small fries, a small drink and either a McDouble burger or a McChicken sandwich for $5 in most areas, according to a person familiar with the deal who wasn't…

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China’s rapid solar expansion comes with help from local residents and businesses 2:20

15d ago2:20

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Shandong Province in east China is taking an early lead in the country’s solar energy development, but it now faces challenges that will be met by other regions sooner or later.China is ramping up to install clean energy to meet the urgency of cutting its greenhouse gas emissions. The country wants one-fifth of its power to come from renewables by …

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Bicycle shops have bumpy ride since pandemic 2:23

16d ago2:23

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Bike shops across the U.S. have had a bumpy ride in the years since a sales boom early in the pandemic.A surge of interest in cycling pushed sales up 64% to $5.4 billion in 2020, according to the retail tracking service Circana. It wasn’t unheard of for some shops to sell 100 bikes or more in a couple of days.The boom didn’t last. Hobbled by pandem…

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Children plant bamboo to combat dire air pollution from Kenya’s biggest dumpsite 2:22

17d ago2:22

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A school right next to Kenya's largest dumpsite has started planting bamboo to improve air quality. Foul-smelling fumes from the waste have been affecting the students' health.More than 100 bamboo trees dot the mini forest created around the Dandora Secondary School, located east of Kenya’s capital Nairobi next to the country’s largest dumpsite.The…

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DC lawmakers and pro footballers team up to support soccer in tenth Congressional game 2:08

18d ago2:08

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Democrats and Republicans from Congress teamed up with professional footballers to raise money for youth soccer programs during the tenth edition of the Congressional Soccer Match.The game of red versus blue was the headline act for the U.S. Soccer Federation event at Audi Field in the nation's capitol on May 8.Rep. Darin LaHood, a Republican lawma…

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New Mexico judge halts state mandate for school districts to adopt calendars with more school days 2:27

19d ago2:27

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A new mandate that requires school districts across New Mexico to adopt calendars that consist of at least 180 days was put on hold by a judge while he considers the change’s legality.Dozens of school districts and superintendents have been challenging the state Public Education Department over the change. Teacher unions and Republican lawmakers al…

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Technology crushing human creativity? Apple’s new iPad ad has struck a nerve online 2:25

20d ago2:25

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A newly released ad promoting Apple's new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online.The ad, which was released by the tech giant on May 7, shows a hydraulic press crushing just about every creative instrument artists and consumers have used over the years—from a piano and record player to piles of paint, books, cameras, and relics of arcade games. R…

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Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere 2:15

21d ago2:15

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Ever since humans have journeyed to space, their meals there have proved to be, well, nothing to write home about. But that could change after a Michelin-starred chef teamed up with the Florida-based startup Space Perspective to take fine dining to our upper atmosphere in late 2025.Six guests are set to ascend aboard Spaceship Neptune to the strato…

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Red, yellow, green … and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light 2:20

22d ago2:20

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Researchers are exploring ways to use features in modern cars, such as GPS, to make traffic safer and more efficient. Eventually, the upgrades could do away entirely with the red, yellow, and green lights of today, ceding control to driverless cars.Henry Liu, a civil engineering professor who is leading a study through the University of Michigan, s…

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Push for climate education brings students hope for future 2:20

23d ago2:20

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Several dozen young people wearing light blue T-shirts imprinted with “#teachclimate” filled a hearing room in the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul in late February.The high school and college students and other advocates called on the Minnesota Youth Council, a liaison between young people and state lawmakers, to support a bill requiring schools to t…

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Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care 2:21

24d ago2:21

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Personal patient information is being given currency in Kenya as a way of expanding patient access to doctors.A mobile start-up says its phone application allows users to pay for medical services by selling their personal data online through blockchain technology which protects their identity.In Kenya, accessing medical services can be expensive. K…

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Science and nature inspire huge new sculpture series at London’s Kew Gardens 2:13

25d ago2:13

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The tranquil spaces of Kew Gardens are a perfect place for a bit of quiet reflection. And there’s more than one way to do that now.Dotted across the landscape is a series of sculptures, many of them made in stainless steel. The lush green vegetation of Kew is mirrored back from their shiny surfaces. There are 16 works to spot, some sitting on the o…

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Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says 2:32

26d ago2:32

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Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, according to an FBI report that shows a rise in losses through increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics to trick the vulnerable into giving up their life savings.Losses from scams reported by Americans over the age of 60 last year were up 11% over the year before, according to…

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Australians turn off gas amid price hikes and supply gaps 2:13

27d ago2:13

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There may soon not be enough gas to meet demand in the Australian state of Victoria, and this could happen as soon as next year according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).This is pushing more and more Victorians to switch off their gas, especially as their energy bills are getting steeper.“It’s just the savings. Like obviously, envir…

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Africa’s climate tech startups battle for more funding 2:09

28d ago2:09

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Solar panels dot rooftops across sprawling Lagos, a Nigerian city that is undergoing a transformation as it adopts solar power. Nearly a decade ago, things looked quite different.Climate technology was new in Africa, and it was tough to get funding for start-ups that would eventually enable the region’s electrification.But the ecosystem has since c…

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Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom 2:29

29d ago2:29

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Nationally, most teachers report feeling stressed and overwhelmed at work, according to a Pew Research Center survey of teachers last fall. Waning job satisfaction over the last two decades has accompanied a decline in teachers’ sense of autonomy in the classroom, according to a recent study out of Brown University and the University at Albany.At F…

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Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle 2:33

30d ago2:33

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sales.In a LinkedIn post, Schultz said many people had reached out to him after Starbucks reported weaker-than-expected quarterly sales and earnings.The Seattle coffee giant said revenue dro…

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Japan has fallen hard for its hot, slurpy ramen noodles 2:25

1M ago2:25

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Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen may be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your favorite ramen is normal. Ramen has also surged in popularity in the U.S., South Korea, and other countries in the past 15 years or so.Menus at the top 500 U.S. restaurant chains have 6% more mentions of ra…

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Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Ottawa 2:13

1M ago2:13

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Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations gathered in Ottawa to craft a treaty to end the rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution.The scale of the plastics problem is daunting, but not for the volunteers collecting waste on a Cape Town beach.Cleanup on this scale may be considered a drop in the oceans o…

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Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights 2:26

1M ago2:26

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The Biden administration issued final rules to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation.The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant”…

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Hefty fines incoming for tourists who fail to pay entrance fee to Venice’s historic city center 2:20

1M ago2:20

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Day-trippers to the fabled canal city of Venice who failed to pay 5 euros ($5.43) to enter the lagoon city’s historic center during a time-limited pilot program launched in April faced fines starting at 10 times the entrance fee.Venice has launched the long-discussed day-tripper fee after the city escaped being placed on the U.N. agency’s list of e…

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New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants 2:15

1M ago2:15

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New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops, under a law set to go into effect later this year.The rule requires food businesses with 15 storefronts or more to post a warning icon—a black and white spoon loaded with sugar—next to menu items containing at least 50 grams of…

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Journalists critical of their own companies cause headaches for news organizations 2:26

1M ago2:26

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This spring, NBC News, The New York Times, and National Public Radio (NPR) have each dealt with turmoil for essentially the same reason: journalists taking the critical gaze they deploy to cover the world and turning it inward at their own employers.Journalism as a profession attracts people who are anti-authoritarian, and who see themselves as tru…

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Surging auto insurance rates squeeze drivers 2:30

1M ago2:30

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Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation.Auto insurance rates rose 2.6% in March and are up 22% from a year ago. Premium costs have been marching steadily higher since 2022, even as inflation at the consumer level steadily cooled from its 9.1% peak in the middle of that year. Consumers have had some re…

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Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels 2:36

1M ago2:36

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A $12 billion passenger bullet train linking Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area was dubbed the first true high-speed rail line in the nation, with a private company called Brightline West building it, and predicting millions of ticket-buyers will be boarding trains by 2028.Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, cited Biden administration…

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From stilettos to sheep: the bizarre and wonderful ceramic art on show in London 2:07

1M ago2:07

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Ceramic stilettos and a matching handbag are two of the many artworks on show at Ceramic Art London, the largest high-end ceramics show in the UK. 116 artists were selected to exhibit from 20 countries around the world, and from as far as Guatemala, Japan, and South Korea.2024 marks the 20th anniversary since the first Ceramic Arts London. And it i…

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A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising 2:32

1M ago2:32

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An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it’s hoped that technology can ease the workload in a sector that traditionally prides itself on manual work.It is only apt that the Helsinki-based Kaffa Roastery’s “AI-conic” blend was launched in Fi…

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Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over ‘groundless’ reviews 2:23

1M ago2:23

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A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S. search giant Google, demanding damages for what they claim are unpoliced, derogatory and often false comments.The lawsuit, filed on April 18 in Tokyo District Court, demands 1.4 million yen ($9,400) in damages for 63 medical professionals.Google said in an emailed statement on April…

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When red-hot isn’t enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level 2:18

1M ago2:18

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Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may see this summer.The National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presented a new online heat risk system that combines meteorological and medical risk factors with a seven-day fore…

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Tenants with pets could find more rentals under California bill 2:19

1M ago2:19

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California pet owners struggling to find a rental that accepts their furry, four-legged family members could have an easier time leasing new housing under proposed state legislation that would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging additional fees for pets.Proponents of Assembly Bill 2216, which is awaiting a vote of the …

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Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave 2:28

1M ago2:28

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Special LP releases, live performances, and at least one giant block party were scheduled around the U.S. on April 21 as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surge of interest in vinyl and the day after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album.A wave of interest in physical records, especially LPs, has helped keep the independent…

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Oregon city’s challenge in US Supreme Court could change country’s homeless camping policies 2:17

1M ago2:17

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Volunteers help people pack up their tents and belongings in a city in rural Southern Oregon. The homeless here need to move to another park to avoid being cited by police for staying at one spot for too long.“The situation’s only escalating, and we’re seeing more and more people unhoused. And at the same time, we’re seeing more and more friction a…

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Organic cows run towards open fields after a winter spent in the cowshed in Denmark 2:03

2M ago2:03

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Denmark is facing a chilly spring. But as the seasons change, the country’s organic dairy cows are being ushered onto green pastures for springtime grazing.Organic Day is an annual event that warms hearts across the Scandinavian nation and has even become a popular family outing for urban residents. In April, organic farmers free their cows from ba…

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With ‘functional’ beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good 2:25

2M ago2:25

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Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy.There are sodas made with mushrooms that supposedly improve mental clarity and juices packed with bacteria that claim to enhance digestive health. Water infused with collagen carries the promise of better skin, and energy drinks offer to help burn body fat.Welcome to the fr…

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