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A technology platform watchdog group reported Monday that it had found more than 100 Facebook groups, some with tens of thousands of members, where business management accounts are bought and sold in violation of the social network’s rules. The accounts can be used to run multiple pages and ad campaigns, creating new opportunities for online scams, disinformation, and election interference, according to the investigation by the Tech Transparency Project, a Washington, D.C.-based information and research organization that focuses on the influence of major technology platforms on society. “For years, Facebook has claimed that its artificial intelligence systems can clean up…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he asked President Xi Jinping if China could “use its influence” on Russia to help put an end to the war in Ukraine.Mr Albanese said during a press conference in Bali that the war is directly having an impact on “Australian energy prices and inflation”. Source: Sky News

CNN  —  The two goals are perhaps as famous as each other – the first fabled for its audacity and guile, the second for its brilliant, breathtaking skill. Just four minutes separate Diego Maradona’s two memorable contributions at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca 36 years ago, and together they typify Argentina’s flawed genius and beloved footballing icon. “The Hand of God” – when Maradona rose above England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and punched the ball into the net – needs little introduction to football fans of any era, while his slaloming run through the heart of England’s defense moments later was voted…

Preparations have been underway for the annual tradition of honoring America’s fallen veterans at holiday time — with National Wreaths Across America Day coming up fast already, on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.The nonprofit Wreaths Across America helps family members, friends, neighbors and volunteers all across the country lay wreaths at the gravestones of those who have served our country. The holiday tradition of honoring America’s lost veterans will take place not only at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia — but at over 3,500 locations across the U.S. and worldwide in 2022.WORLD WAR II VETERAN GLADYS HUGHES, 99, HAS PATRIOTIC MESSAGE…

A research team led by Oregon State University is planning to develop a new rechargeable battery that could reduce the need for environmentally destructive mining of rare minerals like nickel and lithium and accelerate the clean energy transition.The U.S. Department of Energy awarded OSU $3 million to explore the development of a new rechargeable battery technology that would accelerate the clean energy transition without relying on rare finite minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel. OSU chemistry professor Xiulei “David” Ji, who will lead a battery research team, said it could be a game-changer.”It’s a new paradigm,” he told Oregon…

What is cultural competency, and how does it fit in with healthcare? A recent survey among physicians in the United States shows that cultural competency is a key issue both for healthcare practitioners and their patients, so what are the obstacles to efficient cross-cultural communication in a healthcare setting?Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, medical professionals have sworn the Hippocratic Oath, through which they commit to providing their patients with the best care possible. This includes patients of all different ethnic groups, religions, sexual orientations, and cultures. But not all people feel the medical community understands their unique needs.…

Scientists exploring an underwater region off the coast of Alaska discovered an ancient stone fish trap that may be the oldest ever found. University academics working with the Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) made the find earlier this year in Shakan Bay on the west side of Prince of Wales Island while using artificial intelligence to explore submerged caves in search of signs of early human activity, the NOAA said in a news release last month.Dr. Kelly Monteleone (co-PI), an archaeologist at the University of Calgary, said the fish trap, or stone weir, is believed to be at least 11,100 years old…

Kensington Palace has been the site of many reported ghostly appearances over the years – one of which was said to have been spotted in Prince Louis’ former nurseryThere are countless fascinating and unbelievable stories in the Royal Family’s history. Whether it is a boy breaking into Buckingham Palace to steal Queen Victoria’s underwear, an heir to the throne being accused of being Jack the Ripper or suggestions that an antlered ghost called ‘Herne the Hunter’ can be spotted in Windsor Great Park when a King or Queen is close to death. But when it comes to the most unexpected…

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is used to winning. In fact, since he was given the starting job for the Packers in 2008, he’s only had two losing seasons. So, with his team now at 3-5 on the year after their fourth straight loss, this time to the Buffalo Bills, there’s a lot of question answering to do in Green Bay. Rodgers has been blunt through all of it, though. He’s called out his teammates for comments about losing and lack of accountability. He’s even gaone as far as to say that guys need to grab some bench if they’re not…

Potential Cyclone Fifteen could bring heavy rainfall to Central America Potential Cyclone Fifteen is set to strengthen in the coming days and could bring heavy rainfall to parts of Central America. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast. 01:29 – Source: CNN Source: CNN