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Ex-Prince Andrew Summons to Testify in Civil Fraud Trial

The South China Morning Post reported that former Prince Andrew has been summoned to testify as a witness in a civil fraud trial, an event that is believed to be the first instance in over 150 years of a royal family member receiving such a summons.

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BusinessNov 51 min

Canada Will Not Change Its Push to Reduce Economic Dependence on the US After Trump's Republican Party Suffered a Crushing Midterm Election Defeat

An official stated that Canada's objective to lessen its economic reliance on the United States will remain unchanged following the significant midterm election loss experienced by Donald Trump's Republican Party, and that trade negotiations will still be held with Trump's White House and not the incoming Democratic-controlled Congress.

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United StatesNov 51 min

US and Chinese Defense Officials Meet in Washington to Enhance Crisis Management

Military representatives from the United States and China convened in Washington for the first meeting of a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group, which was established under an agreement announced in September when the leaders of both nations met.

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TechnologyNov 51 min

US Voter Backlash Against AI Infrastructure Projects Underscores Local Concerns Over Power and Water Use

According to the South China Morning Post, strong voter opposition during the US midterm elections toward AI infrastructure, such as data centers, suggests that framing domestic construction as essential for competing with China has not persuaded Americans, pointing to growing concerns regarding power bills, water consumption, and local community effects.

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ChinaNov 51 min

Renovating Rental Homes: A Path to Domestic Comfort

Ella Bridgland, founder of Studio Ella, argues that feeling comfortable in one's living space is crucial for happiness.

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ScienceNov 51 min

NASA's Swift Satellite Re-enters Earth's Atmosphere Over Indonesia After Two Decades

NASA reported that the Swift satellite telescope, which dedicated two decades to observing the most powerful known energy blasts in the cosmos, re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia on Wednesday. The event came less than three months after a rescue spacecraft failed its mission to boost the satellite to a higher orbit and extend its life. The event came less than three months after a failed rescue mission.

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ScienceNov 51 min

Hubble Study of Dwarf Galaxies Reveals Missing Oxygen

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope investigated 37 nearby dwarf galaxies, including NGC 4449, and discovered that a significant amount of expected oxygen was absent from these small galaxies.

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ScienceNov 53 min

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Engages with Space Grant Programs Across Multiple Universities

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman participated in NASA's Inspiration Tour, visiting institutions like Iowa State University, the University of Arizona, the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, and the University of North Dakota to engage with students and learn about space research and engineering capabilities.

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ScienceNov 52 min

NASA Demonstrates Autonomous Navigation Technology for Lunar and Planetary Landings

NASA News Releases reports that the SPLICE payload, developed by researchers at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, successfully demonstrated technology enabling spacecraft to autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and other planets using an Alta-X drone.

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ScienceNov 53 min

NASA Outlines Path to Returning Americans to the Moon by 2028

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and agency leaders detailed the agency's strategy to return Americans to the lunar surface by 2028, outlining plans for Artemis III and Artemis IV missions involving partners like SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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BusinessNov 41 min

Alton Towers Announces Permanent Closure of The World of David Walliams Attraction

Alton Towers has officially announced the permanent closure of The World of David Walliams attraction, a section of the resort that opened after years of development with Walliams and HarperCollins Children's Books.

BusinessNov 41 min

Royal Mail Unveils Nativity-Themed Christmas Stamps Marking 60th Anniversary

Royal Mail has released its Christmas stamps for the current year, which feature scenes from the Nativity. This collection of five stamps was created by Gareth Howat and Rebecca Sutherland, and it marks the 60th anniversary of the first Christmas special stamp.