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    US Alone Objects to Pandemic Accord Wording on Ideological Grounds●While the US was not the only nation to object to some of the wording, it was the only one who objected on ideological rMmastodonHealthPandemics71 h ago

    In negotiations over pandemic agreement wording, several nations raised objections to specific language, but the United States stood out as the only country to object on ideological rather than intellectual property grounds. Commenters are highlighting this distinction, arguing it sets the US apart from other states whose concerns were framed around patents and commercial interests in the global pandemic accord talks.

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    Credit cards become an issue in Kansas Senate race●How credit cards are playing into the Kansas Senate race The re-election race for Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, is theMmastodonBusinessBanking311 min ago

    The re-election campaign of Senator Roger Marshall, Republican of Kansas, has drawn attention to the role credit cards are playing in the race. Commentators say the contest is the latest example of how the Trump era has scrambled the traditional alliance between Republicans and the banking industry, with financial policy emerging as a campaign issue.

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    Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God, post reminds●The same "God of Abraham" is worshipped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. Many would do well to remember that. # rMmastodonWorldReligion1928 min ago

    A widely shared post is reminding readers that Christians, Jews and Muslims all worship the same God of Abraham, and that many people would do well to remember this shared heritage. It frames forgetting this commonality as feeding xenophobia, and has drawn engagement from users weighing in on interfaith tolerance.

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    Brack Beats 110 by DJ Emmet Ó C now streaming on LABR●🎵 # NowPlaying on https:// labr.online 🎵 Brack Beats 110 🎤 DJ Emmet Ó C You can listen or download at any time via httpsMmastodonCultureMusic552 min ago

    DJ Emmet Ó C's mix 'Brack Beats 110' is currently playing on LABR, an online community radio station. Listeners can tune in live or replay and download the set at any time through the station's website. The mix sits within the station's house, hip-hop and R&B programming, and is being shared with community radio and music listeners.

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    AI healthcare billing raises corporate takeover fears●All your HMO R Belong to Us https://www. commondreams.org/news/ai-in-he althcare-billing # technology # tech # innovatioMmastodonBusiness36 min ago

    A Common Dreams article on AI in healthcare billing is drawing attention online, framed with a joke riffing on a famous gaming meme to suggest insurers and tech companies could take over health maintenance organizations through automated billing. Commenters are discussing how AI-driven billing systems may increase costs, reduce oversight, and put more of the US healthcare system under corporate and algorithmic control.

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    McDonald's reportedly using AI to dynamically price burgers●"McDonald's is reportedly using AI to "dynamically" price its burgers: https://www. engadget.com/2272211/mcdonalds -is-rMmastodonTechnologyAI62 h ago

    McDonald's is reportedly using artificial intelligence to adjust burger prices dynamically, according to a report highlighted by Engadget. The news has drawn criticism online, with some customers urging boycotts of stores that use dynamic pricing, seeing it as unfair or exploitative price manipulation.

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    Wildlife photographer shares bison shot from Grand Teton National Park●Bison, Grand Teton National Park. May, 2020. 📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 🎞 196 mm – 1/500″ – f/11MmastodonEnvironmentWildlife101 h ago

    A wildlife photograph of a bison taken in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, is drawing attention. The image, captured in May 2020 with a Fujifilm X-T3 and a 100-400mm telephoto lens at 196mm, 1/500s, f/11 and ISO 640, is being shared among photography and national park enthusiasts, who are praising the sharpness of the shot and discussing the equipment used.

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    Grizzly bear photo from Bridger-Teton National Forest shared online●Grizzly, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. May, 2020. 📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 🎞 400 mm –MmastodonEnvironmentWildlife101 h ago

    A wildlife photographer shared a striking image of a grizzly bear taken in Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. The shot was captured in May 2020 with a Fujifilm X-T3 camera and a 100-400mm telephoto lens at 400mm, 1/500th of a second, f/8 and ISO 400. Readers are praising the crisp capture of the bear in its natural habitat.

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    Acoustic Resonance Could Steer Tiny Robots●Driving Robots with Acoustic Resonance Blow across a glass bottle at the right flow speed, and you’ll excite Helmholtz rMmastodonSciencePhysics41 h ago

    Researchers describe using Helmholtz resonance, the effect that makes a bottle hum when you blow across its neck, as a way to control microrobots. By shrinking the acoustic effect down and applying it at small scales, the study suggests airflow-driven resonance can act as a steering mechanism for tiny robotic devices, a technique illustrated with flow visualization experiments.

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    What Makes a Running Track Suitable for Stadiums and Schools?●What makes a running track suitable for professional stadiums and schools? This article looks at JRACE World Athletics rMmastodonSportSports21 h ago

    JRACE, a running track manufacturer, is promoting World Athletics-certified track systems for professional stadiums and schools. The company highlights certification standards, different track system options, quality testing procedures, automated manufacturing, and completed installations on projects worldwide. The discussion centres on what separates a competition-grade surface from one suitable for everyday school use.

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    AMD buys AI startup that generates 3D worlds for $8 billion●AMD compra startup de IA que cria mundos 3D por R$ 43 bilhões https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://tecnoblo g.net/noticias/amdMmastodonTechnologySemiconductors01 min ago

    AMD has agreed to acquire an artificial intelligence startup specialising in generating 3D worlds, in a deal valued at roughly 43 billion Brazilian reais (around US$8 billion). The purchase signals AMD's push to expand beyond chips into AI software and generative 3D technology, putting it in closer competition with Nvidia and other players in the AI and graphics space.

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    Documentary shows coral reefs restored using healthy reef sounds●From the documentary, "How To Live On Planet Earth", how a # CoralReef is being restored using sounds of healthy coral rMmastodonEnvironmentOceans81 h ago

    The documentary "How To Live On Planet Earth" is drawing attention for its look at coral reef restoration, where scientists play recordings of sounds from healthy reefs and plant lab-grown corals to bring damaged reefs back to life. People sharing the clip are calling the approach inspiring, and it is fueling wider conversation about ocean restoration techniques.

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    Steelers blocking technique draws online criticism▼Internet reacts to Steelers questionable blocking technique | See link below ⬇️ 📸 Stephen R. Sylvanie, Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images✉newsTechnologyInternet2 h ago

    Fans and commentators are reacting to a questionable blocking technique used by the Pittsburgh Steelers in a recent game, with photos credited to a Las Vegas photographer suggesting the matchup took place against the Raiders. Discussion centres on whether the play was legal, with many calling for the league to review it.

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    Racing driver Dani Clos modernizes classic BMW E24 steering●DANI CLOS (@daniclos): La dirección de este clásico E24 se transforma. De caja tradicional con brazo loco a un moderno rMmastodonSportMotorsport03 h ago

    Spanish racing driver Dani Clos is restoring a classic BMW E24 coupé, converting its original recirculating-ball steering with relay linkage into a modern rack-and-pinion setup. He says the change delivers greater precision and effectiveness for a superior driving experience on track, sharing the mechanical work as part of his restoration and tuning project.

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    Firms push to make private markets more like public ones●Firms push to make private markets more like publics The bottleneck preventing # WealthManagement advisors from moving rMmastodonBusinessBanking14 h ago

    Financial firms are working to make private markets operate more like public ones, with better pricing, liquidity and reporting. Industry commentary argues the real obstacle to wealth management advisors moving retail clients into private assets is not regulation but the lack of integrated fintech infrastructure to support access at scale.