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    Japanese researchers link high-calorie diets to synaptic decline●A team of researchers in Japan has found that a cognitive decline from a continued habit of eating high-calorie food isMmastodonLifeFood52 d ago

    Researchers in Japan report that cognitive decline caused by a continued habit of eating high-calorie food stems from abnormalities in the synapses, the junctions between nerve cells. The finding offers a biological explanation for how poor diet can impair brain function over time. The study is drawing attention for connecting everyday eating habits directly to changes at the cellular level in the brain.

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    US suspends major Indian IT firms from permanent labour certification●News Alert! US announces suspension of Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, Capgemini, HCL from permanent labour certificati𝕏xINWorldImmigration1.6K1 d ago

    The United States has announced the suspension of Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, Capgemini and HCL from the permanent labour certification program. The move affects the ability of these major IT services firms, many of them India-headquartered, to sponsor green cards for foreign workers. The announcement, widely circulated among Indian audiences, is drawing attention to its implications for H-1B employees and the outsourcing industry.

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    DHS audit finds TSA failing to protect facial recognition data▼TL;DR: The DHS Inspector General's audit reveals that the TSA is failing to adequately safeguard passenger facial recognMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts72 d ago

    A Department of Homeland Security Inspector General audit has found that the Transportation Security Administration is not adequately safeguarding the facial recognition data it collects from passengers, leaving sensitive biometric information vulnerable to unauthorized access. The audit highlights significant privacy weaknesses in the program and recommends improvements to how the data is stored and protected.

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    Milan unrest erupts at protest over Palestinian state recognition●Milan is in turmoil as far-left activists and Muslim migrant gangs wreak havoc in protest at Italy’s refusal to recognis𝕏xITWorldEU Politics352 d ago

    Milan saw violent clashes during a protest over Italy's refusal to recognise a Palestinian state. Reports describe far-left activists and migrant groups clashing with police and damaging property in the city centre. The claims are circulating widely on social media, drawing heated debate over immigration, protest violence and Italy's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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    DHS watchdog finds TSA failing to protect facial recognition data●DHS Inspector General Finds That TSA is Not Properly Safeguarding Passenger Facial Recognition Data https:// lemmy.ca/poMmastodonTechnology22 d ago

    The Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General has concluded that the Transportation Security Administration is not properly safeguarding passenger data collected through its facial recognition programs. The finding raises concerns about how biometric information gathered at airport security checkpoints is stored and secured, and is drawing attention among privacy advocates and travelers worried about expanding surveillance.

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    Poland's Patriot air defense shield is running late▼Le bouclier polonais est à la bourre ! # Pologne # Patriot # Missiles # Défense # OTAN # DéfenseAérienne # Réarmement #MmastodonWorldDefense22 d ago

    Commentary in French news circles says Poland's air defense shield, built around Patriot missile systems, is behind schedule. The claim comes amid NATO's broader rearmament push and Europe's drive to strengthen eastern-flank air defenses. Poland has been one of the biggest buyers of Patriot systems, and any delay in deliveries or deployment is being framed as a security concern for the alliance and the EU.

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    Honeywell Launches Forge Cognition AI Platform with NVIDIA and Dell▼Honeywell Technologies Launches Forge Cognition with NVIDIA and Dell Technologies, Advancing Physical AI Across Buildings and Industrial Operations✉newsTechnology2 d ago

    Honeywell Technologies has launched Forge Cognition, developed with NVIDIA and Dell Technologies, to advance physical AI across buildings and industrial operations. The platform is designed to bring AI-driven intelligence to facilities management, automation and industrial sites, pairing Honeywell's operational technology with NVIDIA computing and Dell infrastructure. The announcement positions Honeywell among industrial firms racing to deploy AI in physical environments rather than solely in software settings.

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    Trump hails Italy's recognition of Amanda Knox's innocence●It's about time Italy recognized the innocence of @AmandaKnox ---great news!𝕏xITWorldLaw & Courts321 d ago

    Donald Trump welcomed what he described as Italy's recognition of Amanda Knox's innocence, calling it great news and noting it was long overdue. The American, convicted and later acquitted over the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, has long maintained her innocence, and reactions to the development are circulating widely, particularly in Italy and the United States.

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    US reportedly suspends major firms from green card program●BREAKING: US suspends the following companies from the green card program: Microsoft Adobe TCS Infosys Wipro HCL Cogniza𝕏xINWorldImmigration5.8K2 d ago

    Reports circulating claim the United States has suspended several major technology companies from the green card program, including Microsoft, Adobe, Capgemini and Indian IT services firms TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL and Cognizant. The news is spreading rapidly among Indian tech workers and diaspora communities, with many seeking confirmation and details on how the suspension would affect ongoing immigration cases.

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    Climate change putting Europe's brain health at risk●I support # cognition https://www. euronews.com/2026/10/14/climat e-change-is-putting-europes-brain-health-at-risk # cliMmastodonHealth42 d ago

    Euronews reports that climate change is increasingly threatening brain health across Europe. Rising temperatures, heatwaves and air pollution are being linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia and other neurological conditions. Health experts and advocates, including those sharing the report online, are calling for cognition and neurological wellbeing to be treated as a central concern in climate and public health policy.

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    Stephen Curry named NBA's best shooter ahead of new season●Stephen Curry recognized as the NBA's best shooter ahead of 2026-27 season✉newsSportBasketball2 d ago

    Stephen Curry has been recognized as the NBA's best shooter heading into the 2026-27 season, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The Golden State Warriors guard continues to be regarded as the greatest shooter in league history, holding the NBA record for career three-pointers. Fans and analysts are weighing in on whether the 37-year-old can maintain his shooting dominance in the upcoming campaign.

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    Johns Hopkins Scientist Shari Liu Wins Packard Fellowship▼Johns Hopkins cognitive scientist Shari Liu receives Packard Fellowship✉newsScience2 d ago

    Shari Liu, a cognitive scientist at Johns Hopkins University, has been awarded a Packard Fellowship. The fellowship supports early-career scientists and engineers with substantial funding to pursue their research. The announcement was made by Johns Hopkins University, which highlighted Liu's work in cognitive science.

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    Customs at Cologne Bonn Airport in Germany seized 37 venomous snakes and 55 lizards hidden in a traveller's luggage. Reports say the man, who works as a firefighter, attempted to bring the reptiles into the country illegally. The discovery has drawn attention to wildlife trafficking through German airports and raised questions about how the animals were transported and what will happen to them.

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    Somaliland's Path to Recognition Beyond Trump▼The Blogs: Beyond Trump: Somaliland’s Path to Recognition✉newsWorldDiplomacy2 d ago

    A Times of Israel blog piece argues that Somaliland's bid for international recognition should be considered on its own merits rather than through the lens of Donald Trump. The self-declared breakaway republic of Somaliland has functioned independently of Somalia since 1991 but remains unrecognized by any UN member state. The article frames its statehood push as a broader diplomatic question extending beyond any single US administration.

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    19 Award-Winning Images Celebrate the Natural World●These 19 recognized images highlight the diversity across our planet and the value in appreciating and protecting the naMmastodonScience32 d ago

    Smithsonian Magazine is highlighting 19 recognized nature and wildlife photographs that showcase the diversity of life across the planet. The images, drawn from a photography competition, are being shared as a reminder of the value of appreciating and protecting the natural world, drawing attention from science and photography audiences online.

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    Former Recognition Music CEO Ben Katovsky Joins Pipeline as Chief●Former Recognition Music CEO Ben Katovsky Leaves Catalog Fund for Top Job at Pipeline https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://wwwMmastodonBusinessStartups12 d ago

    Ben Katovsky, former CEO of Recognition Music, has left the music catalog fund to take a top executive role at Pipeline, Billboard reports. The move marks another senior leadership shift in the fast-moving music rights and catalog investment sector, where executives increasingly move between funds, publishers and rights management companies.

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    Opinion: Using AI With English Learners Without Cognitive Offloading▼How to Use AI With English Learners Without Encouraging Cognitive Offloading (Opinion)✉newsTechnologyAI2 d ago

    An Education Week opinion piece argues that teachers of English learners should adopt AI tools in ways that support, rather than replace, students' own thinking. The author warns that easy access to AI answers can encourage cognitive offloading, where learners skip the mental work needed to build language skills, and offers classroom strategies to keep students actively engaged while using the technology.

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    Whitney and Ellsbury to be honored at Oregon Sports Awards▼Whitney, Ellsbury To Be Recognized At Oregon Sports Awards✉newsSportSports2 d ago

    Whitney and Jacoby Ellsbury are set to be recognized at the Oregon Sports Awards, according to Oregon State University Athletics. The honors will spotlight the two figures' contributions and achievements in Oregon sports. Further details about the ceremony, including the date and the specific awards they will receive, were not provided in the announcement.

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    Truveta named a LinkedIn Top Startup in Seattle▼Truveta recognized as LinkedIn Top Startup in Seattle✉newsBusinessStartups2 d ago

    Truveta, the Seattle-based health data and analytics company, has been recognized by LinkedIn as one of the Top Startups in Seattle. The annual ranking highlights companies best able to attract and retain talent, based on hiring growth, engagement and job interest. The company says the recognition reflects its momentum in the healthcare data space and its appeal as an employer.

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    Smalls, a US fresh cat food brand, has had its recipes recognized by the Clean Label Project, a nonprofit that certifies products for purity and ingredient quality. The recognition highlights growing demand from pet owners for transparent, minimally processed pet food and adds to scrutiny of ingredient standards across the pet food industry.

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    License plate recognition tech helps charge three in Virginia Beach robbery▼Advanced license plate recognition technology assists in charging three people in Virginia Beach armed robbery investigation✉newsTechnology2 d ago

    Police in Virginia Beach have charged three people in connection with an armed robbery investigation, with help from advanced license plate recognition technology. The automated system allowed investigators to identify leads tied to the suspects, and authorities highlighted the tool's growing role in solving violent crime cases locally.

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    Advocates urge greater awareness to end domestic violence●Breaking the Silence: Understanding, Recognizing, and Ending Domestic Violence Every year, millions of individuals arounMmastodonHealthMental Health22 d ago

    Advocacy voices are highlighting domestic violence as a widespread but misunderstood crisis, noting that millions of people experience abuse behind closed doors each year. The message calls for better understanding of the problem, earlier recognition of warning signs, and collective action to end it. Commenters are amplifying calls to break the silence around abuse and support survivors.

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    Wizards of the Coast criticised over union non-recognition▼Not surprising that # WotC doesn't recognize the # Union # DnD # Dndmemes # TTRPG # TTRPGMemes # DungeonsandDragons # buMmastodonBusiness1911 h ago

    Critics are voicing frustration that Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Dungeons & Dragons, does not recognize a workers' union. The accusation, shared in tabletop gaming communities, frames the decision as unsurprising from the publisher and has drawn attention among fans of D&D and tabletop role-playing games discussing labor conditions at the company.

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    Five leaders honoured in London for cross-sector bridge-building▼Meet 5 leaders recognized in London for bridge-building across business, arts and education✉newsLifeEducation2 d ago

    Five leaders were recognized in London for their work building bridges across business, the arts and education. The Deseret News profiled the honourees, highlighting efforts that connect different fields and communities. The recognition spotlights individuals whose work spans sectors rather than a single industry.

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    Essentia Health-Ada named a top performing hospital by Vizient▼Essentia Health-Ada recognized by Vizient as a top performing hospital✉newsHealth1 d ago

    Essentia Health-Ada, a hospital in Ada, Minnesota, has been recognized by healthcare improvement company Vizient as a top performing hospital. The designation places the facility among a select group of hospitals nationally for performance. Essentia Health announced the honor, and the recognition is being noted in regional coverage of rural healthcare quality.

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    Five leaders honoured in London for building bridges across fields▼Meet 5 leaders recognized in London for building bridges in business, arts and education✉newsLifeEducation2 d ago

    Five leaders were recognised at an event in London for their work building bridges in business, the arts and education. According to the Deseret News, the honourees were celebrated for fostering connections and cooperation across these sectors. Details about the awarding organisation, the names of the recipients and the specific achievements cited have not been widely reported, and reaction beyond the initial coverage remains limited.

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    RIT talk to explore computational models in neuroscience▼Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience, a Cognitive Science Speaker Series Presentation✉newsScience1 d ago

    Rochester Institute of Technology is hosting a Cognitive Science Speaker Series presentation on computational models as liminal models in neuroscience. The talk examines how computational models occupy an intermediate status between theory and empirical evidence in brain research, and what that means for how neuroscientists build and test explanations of cognition.

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    SDSU Imperial Valley professor named among 101 most influential Latinos●SDSU Imperial Valley professor recognized among Latino Leaders’ 101 most influential latinos✉newsHealth2 d ago

    A professor at San Diego State University's Imperial Valley campus has been recognized by Latino Leaders magazine on its list of the 101 most influential Latinos. The honor highlights the faculty member's contributions and brings attention to the Imperial Valley campus and its role in the region's academic and community life.

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    Governor honors northwest Indiana residents for storm response●Governor recognizes 'Distinguished Hoosiers' from Lake, Porter counties for storm response✉newsEnvironmentWeather2 d ago

    Indiana's governor has named residents of Lake and Porter counties as 'Distinguished Hoosiers' in recognition of their response to recent storms. The honor highlights local efforts during severe weather in the northwest corner of the state, and details of the ceremony and honorees were reported by The Times of Northwest Indiana.

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    Johnny Depp Transforms Into Ebenezer Scrooge in New Footage●Watch Johnny Depp Become Unrecognizable as Ebenezer Scrooge in Intense Transformation Video https:// fed.brid.gy/r/httpsMmastodonCultureFilm02 d ago

    Behind-the-scenes footage shows Johnny Depp undergoing a dramatic transformation into Ebenezer Scrooge, with prosthetics and makeup leaving the actor nearly unrecognizable in the classic Christmas role. Entertainment outlets are highlighting the intensity of the metamorphosis, drawing attention to Depp's latest screen appearance as the Dickens miser.

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    LSU recognition of military roots hailed as win for ROTC▼Opinion: Recognition of LSU’s military roots is a win for the ROTC✉newsWorldDefense2 d ago

    An opinion piece in LSU's student newspaper argues that the university's recent recognition of its military history is a victory for its ROTC program. LSU has long-standing ties to military training dating back to its origins as a military academy, and the writer frames the acknowledgment as strengthening the program's place on campus. The piece has drawn attention among readers following campus news.

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    Two Seahawks Earn NAIA Golf Honors for October 14▼Pair of Seahawks Collect Oct. 14 NAIA Golf Recognition✉newsSportGolf2 d ago

    A pair of Seahawks golfers have received NAIA recognition for October 14, according to an announcement from the national association. The honor highlights the players' recent performances on the course. Details on the specific awards, the athletes' names, and their school were not included in the available information.

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    Geauga County Commissioners Honor Senior Artist's Generosity▼Commissioners Recognize Geauga Senior’s Art, Generosity✉newsCultureArt2 d ago

    Geauga County commissioners have formally recognized a local senior citizen for their artwork and charitable giving. The honor highlights both the artistic talent of the resident and their generosity within the community. The county's governing board presented the recognition at a public meeting, drawing attention to the contributions older residents make to local civic and cultural life in Geauga County, Ohio.

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    Church Women United to mark Human Rights Day with lunch and awards▼Church Women United to Recognize Human Rights & World Community Day with Lunch and Award Ceremony✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 d ago

    Church Women United will recognize Human Rights Day and World Community Day with a luncheon and award ceremony. The event celebrates the organization's longstanding tradition of honoring individuals for service to human rights and community welfare. Details on the date, venue and award recipients are expected from the organizers.

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    Ocean County prosecutor speaks at domestic violence vigil in Toms River●Ocean County Prosecutor’ s Office Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Schron was honored to speak at the Seventh Annual Candlelight Vigil in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month presented by the Ocean Partnership for Children in Toms✉newsEnvironmentOceans2 d ago

    Jamie Schron, Supervising Assistant Prosecutor with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, spoke at the Seventh Annual Candlelight Vigil marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event was presented by Ocean Partnership for Children in Toms River, New Jersey, and brings together local officials and community groups to honor victims and raise awareness of domestic violence.

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    AI and cognitive science meet-up at University College Dublin●If you are around University College Dublin (UCD) 🇮🇪, come say hi! # artificialintelligence # CognitiveScience # ScienceMmastodonTechnologyAI22 d ago

    An academic working on artificial intelligence and cognitive science is inviting people at University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland to come say hello. The open invitation, shared with academic and science community hashtags, suggests an informal meet-up or gathering for researchers and students interested in AI and cognitive science on campus.

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    Analog film portrait of a Cologne dog from 2007 resurfaces▼Hund #03 Köln, 2007 📸 Minolta x300 🎞️ Kodak EliteChrome #köln #hund #dog #cologne #karneval #carneval #television #analoMmastodonCultureTelevision22 d ago

    A photograph of a dog taken in Cologne during carnival in 2007 is being shared among film photography enthusiasts. The shot was made on a Minolta X-300 camera using Kodak EliteChrome slide film, and is presented as part of a series of dog photos from the city. Viewers are responding to the nostalgic combination of analog equipment, slide film and a snapshot of Cologne street life from nearly two decades ago.

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    A Name Built by Destroying Others Will Not Last●Any Good Name You Make by Destroying Others Will Not Last In life, many people desire recognition, respect, honour, andMmastodonWorldReligion52 d ago

    A writer argues that people who seek recognition, respect and honour by tearing others down will eventually lose their reputation. The reflection urges readers to build their names through integrity rather than undermining those around them, warning that ill-gotten standing is fleeting.