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    Nicaragua grants Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its territoryโ—Gold-rich Nicaragua hands Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its landYhnSportGolf69 min ago

    Gold-rich Nicaragua has handed Chinese mining companies rights to exploit mineral deposits across roughly a tenth of its national territory, according to a Financial Times report. The concessions highlight China's expanding economic footprint in Central America since Nicaragua switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 2021, drawing criticism over sovereignty, environmental risks and limited public consultation.

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    New alarm over US soldiers' mental health as Iran war drags onโ—NEW ALARM over mental health of U.S. soldiers as Iran war drags on and Hegseth restricts the pressโ–ถyoutubeHealthMental Health52.6K20 min ago

    Concerns are growing over the mental health of US service members as the conflict with Iran continues, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth facing criticism for restricting press access to the military. Critics say limited media coverage makes it harder to assess the war's toll on troops, and reports of rising psychological strain among soldiers are fueling fresh alarm among veterans' advocates and lawmakers.

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    Edinburgh bookseller opens up shop for the dayโ—Waking up the bookshop from its slumbers, prodding the paragraphs and wrangling the words, getting the Pages Posse readyMmastodonCultureBooks9just now

    A bookseller in Edinburgh has described opening the shop in the morning, checking the stock and gathering the staff โ€” the 'Pages Posse' โ€” ahead of the day's trade. The post, shared with photographs of the shop, has drawn a warm response from the online book-loving community, where readers regularly swap notes on independent bookshops and the ritual of a quiet morning among the shelves.

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    AI startup VectifyAI has released PageIndex, a new open-source Python tool billed as a document index for vectorless, reasoning-based retrieval-augmented generation. Instead of relying on vector embeddings, it indexes documents so language models can reason directly over them when answering queries. The project is drawing developer attention as teams look for alternatives to embedding-heavy RAG pipelines.

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    $30 Michigan garage find by Gertrude heads to major auctionโ—Gertrude in a garage: A $30 Michigan estate sale find heads to major art auction Thursdayโœ‰newsCultureArtjust now

    A painting bought for $30 at a Michigan estate sale and kept in a garage is going under the hammer at a major art auction on Thursday. The work, nicknamed 'Gertrude', is believed to be far more valuable than its modest purchase price, making it the latest example of an overlooked treasure discovered at an estate sale.

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    PJ Tucker x Nike G.T. Future colourway still awaiting releaseโ–ผ๐Ÿ“† UPCOMING ๐Ÿ“† Het is de vraag of deze gave colorway ooit uit gaat komen. Wij hopen van wel. ๐Ÿ”— https://www. sneakeragenda.MmastodonSportBasketball113 min ago

    Dutch sneaker watchers are highlighting an upcoming PJ Tucker x Nike G.T. Future collaboration in a red 'The Better Generation' colourway, style code IX5121-600. The shoe has been listed on release calendars, but it remains uncertain whether Nike will actually put this colourway on sale. Fans are hoping it gets an official release date soon.

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    AST SpaceMobile satellites far brighter than mitigation targets, astronomers sayโ—"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and peaMmastodonScienceSpace Policy7329 min ago

    Astronomer John Barentine reports new measurements showing satellites are on average seven times brighter than the mitigation targets cited in FCC filings, with peak brightness over 200 times above the International Astronomical Union's recommended threshold of magnitude 7. The findings come as AST SpaceMobile prepares to deploy more spacecraft, raising fresh concerns among astronomers about interference with ground-based observations and the night sky.

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    Carragher calls for double punishment for Man Cityโ—Jamie Carragher demands two punishments for Man City after Premier League guilty verdict https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://MmastodonSportSoccer114 min ago

    Former Liverpool defender turned pundit Jamie Carragher says Manchester City should face two separate punishments following a guilty verdict in a Premier League case. His comments add to debate over how the league should sanction the champions, with fans and pundits arguing over whether points deductions or other penalties are appropriate and whether the club will appeal.

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    Caleb Wilson Doesn't Carry Himself Like an Average NBA Rookieโ—Caleb Wilson doesn't carry himself like the average NBA rookieโœ‰newsSportBasketball13 min ago

    NBA.com profiles Caleb Wilson, arguing the rookie stands out from typical first-year players in how he comports himself on and off the court. The league's own outlet frames him as unusually mature for his stage, drawing attention to his early-season play and demeanor as signs of a player ahead of the usual developmental curve.

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    National Women's Health and Fitness Day is being marked in the United States, with outlets using the occasion to remind women about the importance of regular exercise, preventive checkups and healthy daily habits. Health groups and local media are encouraging women to take stock of their fitness routines and prioritize both physical and mental well-being.

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    Japan's universal health care hides widening gaps in coverageโ—Japan's health care system is often held up abroad as a model of universal coverage. But universal does not mean uniformMmastodonHealth321 min ago

    Japan's health care system is often praised abroad as a model of universal coverage, but a recent revision to cost caps is set to widen differences in what patients actually receive. The Japan Times reports that while coverage is universal, it is far from uniform, and the change will deepen gaps in access and affordability across the country.

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    Beverage Container Return Scheme Draws Interest in Singaporeโ—beverage container return schemeGgoogleSG20021 min ago

    Discussion is growing around a beverage container return scheme in Singapore, with commentary suggesting that collecting and returning used drink containers could even work as a modest side hustle. Observers frame the deposit-return approach as a positive step for recycling, though details on rollout and payout rates remain a topic of conversation.

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    Weather forecast misses badly: promised sunshine, delivered stormsโ—Yesterday's weather forecast for today: dry, sunny and significantly above average temperature. Today's reality: CloudsMmastodonEnvironmentWeather224 min ago

    A weather forecast promised dry, sunny conditions with temperatures well above average for the day. Instead, dark clouds rolled in, forcing lights on indoors, and heavy monsoon-like rain began falling. The sharp contrast between the prediction and the actual conditions is drawing attention to how badly forecasts can miss, with the poster tagging the complaints under weather, climate and forecasting.

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    Amazon and GoodRx launch subscription plans for uninsured prescription buyersโ—Amazon, GoodRx target US prescription subscribers as health insurance coverage slipsโœ‰newsHealth22 min ago

    Amazon and GoodRx are rolling out subscription services aimed at Americans who pay out of pocket for prescriptions, as more people lose or go without health insurance coverage. The move positions the two companies as discount alternatives to traditional pharmacy benefits, and analysts see it as a sign of the shifting US healthcare market.

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    Kern County supervisors approve solar and battery project near California Cityโ—Kern supervisors approve new solar, battery storage near California Cityโœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy26 min ago

    Kern County supervisors have approved a new solar and battery storage project near California City. The decision adds to the county's growing portfolio of renewable energy developments in the Mojave Desert region. The approval signals continued expansion of large-scale clean energy infrastructure in Kern, though specific project details such as size and developers have not yet been widely reported.

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    US Solar Repowering Could Unlock 67 GW of New Capacityโ—US Solar Repowering Could Unlock 67 GW Solar, 92 GW Storageโœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy26 min ago

    An analysis of repowering the United States' aging solar farms suggests the practice could unlock 67 GW of new solar capacity alongside 92 GW of storage. Repowering โ€” replacing old panels and inverters with modern equipment on existing sites โ€” is drawing attention as a way to expand clean energy output without waiting for new land permits or grid interconnection approvals.

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