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Regional Stream Sediment and Water Geochemical Reconnaissance Data, New Brunswick [21o/8 [E1/2], 21p/5 [W1/2]

Re-release; Geological Survey of Canada. 1989, 60 pages, https://doi.org/10.4095/130703




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Airborne gamma ray spectrometric maps, Prosperous Lake - Hidden Lake area, Northwest Territories [85i/12, J/9 [E1/2], parts of 85i/11, 5, 6, 13, 14, J/8]

Re-release; Geological Survey of Canada. 1989, 81 pages, https://doi.org/10.4095/130681
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Anik-E1 and E2 satellite failures of January 1994 revisited

Lam, H -L; Boteler, D H; Burlton, B; Evans, J. vol. 10, no. 10, S10003, 2012., https://doi.org/10.1029/2012SW000811




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Federal judge blocks Idaho child gender transition law, claiming parental rights

A federal judge in Idaho issued a block on a state law that would ban gender transitions for children before it was set to go into effect Jan. 1.




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Reasons for hope and despair about the housing market

The housing market is a grim part of the economy. But allowing homebuilders to meet consumer demand means new residents will come.




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Home economics: High housing costs may haunt Biden on the 2024 campaign trail

Mortgage rates are at their highest levels in 22 years and house prices are at record highs. Hardworking Americans cannot get on the property ladder, and retirees are struggling to sell in order to downsize. The Biden administration has done little to help alleviate the problem. This Washington Examiner series, Home Economics, will investigate how we got here, the toll on people around the country, and the alternatives people are embracing to survive the market. Part one of this four-part series focuses on the risk the crisis poses to President Joe Biden's reelection effort.




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Gov. Josh Green threatens to bring down 'hammer' on landlords in fallout from Hawaii fire

Gov. Josh Green (D-HI) has threatened to use the "hammer" of emergency orders to convert 3,000 temporary vacation rentals into longer-term housing for survivors displaced by the wildfire that swept across the island of Maui in August.




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VIP tickets available for Kingsmill Championship

The LPGA made a successful return to Williamsburg last year, drawing 63,000 fans for the Kingsmill Championship. The tournament, staged last September and won in a memorable nine-hole, sudden-death playoff by Jiyai Shin over Paula Creamer, moves up on the LPGA calendar this year, to May 2-5 at the Kingsmill Resort’s famed River Course.




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A monumental failure of leadership in DC

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has spent over $5 million since 2020 building and maintaining Black Lives Matter Plaza, three blocks of 16th Street leading down to the North Portico of the White House. This costly political statement of support for a fraudulent organization has been made while the mayor's real job of running the nation's capital has been neglected. Carjackings and murder have skyrocketed on her watch.




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Majority of Virginians are against electric vehicle mandate: Poll

While some Virginians weren't previously aware of their state's mandate to only sell electric vehicles after 2035, most are against it.




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Youngkin seeks to aid cake pop makers over state policy restriction

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) is seeking to address food safety concerns within Virginia, which have become an obstruction for some small-business owners.




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Hospitals that pursue patients for unpaid bills will have to tell L.A. County

Hospitals must promptly report to the Los Angeles County public health department each time they try to collect medical debt from patients, under an ordinance backed Tuesday by county supervisors.




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Q&A: Make the most of your workouts by training like the athletes of Team USA

Even if you're not competing on a world stage, learning to fuel your body and mind like an Olympic or Paralympic athlete may help you boost your own game.




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Power-hungry AI data centers are raising electric bills and blackout risk

Experts warn that a frenzy of data center construction could delay California's transition away from fossil fuels, raise electric bills and increase risk of blackouts




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How much more water and power does AI computing demand? Tech firms don't want you to know

Every query on Chat GPT or another artificial intelligence app requires extraordinary amounts of electricity and water. Users have no way of knowing.




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Officials confirm H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in three California dairy farms

Testing has confirmed H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at three Central Valley dairy farms. Officials say the infections were likely the result of cattle transportation.




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Three more California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu

Three more California dairy herds have been infected with H5N1 bird flu. A new case of human infection has also been reported in Missouri.




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Why AI is better than humans at talking people out of their conspiracy theory beliefs

An AI chatbot was able to persuade people to reconsider their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination, the moon landing and election fraud.




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California reports a total of eight H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds

Two more California dairy herds have been infected by H5N1 bird flu, bringing the state's total to eight.




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Cedars-Sinai terminates OB-GYN's hospital privileges after complaint investigation

An obstetrician-gynecologist has been barred from practicing at Cedars-Sinai following an investigation into complaints. The doctor has denied wrongdoing.




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Number of California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu rises to 17

With 17 dairy herds in California now infected with bird flu, the state is upping its surveillance.




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Newsom's office announces new California environmental campaign at Climate Week NYC

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking Californians to take actions in their daily lives to help combat climate change — from composting to taking public transit to avoid driving.




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Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds

The number of dairy herds infected with H5N1 Bird Flu doubled over the weekend. The count is now 34.




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'More serious than we had hoped': Bird flu deaths mount among California dairy cows

Although California dairy farmers anticipated a bird flu mortality rate of less than 2%, some say between 10% and 15% of infected cattle are dying.




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Dozens of patients file suit against former OB-GYN and Cedars-Sinai, alleging misconduct

Thirty-five women are suing a Beverly Hills obstetrician-gynecologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and other medical practices, alleging decades of misconduct.




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Study: Severe COVID raised risk of heart attack, stroke as much as having heart disease

People hospitalized for COVID-19 early in the pandemic suffered an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and other serious "cardiac events," researchers say.




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Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO₂ from the air as a tree, scientists say

Berkeley chemists have created a reusable material that pulls carbon dioxide from the air and holds onto it until it can be stored.




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Is this 'slow' strength training method the fountain of youth? L.A.'s 90-year-olds say yes

Strength training has many benefits for health and longevity. Now many older Angelenos are seeking out a method called slow motion strength training to protect their joints and heal injuries.




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Jim Williams: Carrie Underwood takes over mantle of 'Waiting All Day for Sunday Night'

When you think of football on television, music might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, from the famous classical music used by NFL Films to Hank Williams Jr. singing, "Are you ready for some football?" music plays a big role in all broadcasts.




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New House members descend on Capitol Hill for orientation as majority remains in play

New members-elect arrived on Capitol Hill for orientation on Tuesday eager to jump in and get to work as the House prepares for fresh faces to join their ranks with a majority still in play. With most races in the 2024 election called, both Democratic and Republican representatives-elect participated in forums, meetings, and orientation classes […]




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Freedom Caucus chairman says Speaker Johnson should be challenged to avoid ‘Soviet-style’ election

Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD) believes there should be more than one person in the race for House speaker to avoid a “Soviet-style” election following reports that hardline conservatives are hoping to find a challenger for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). So far, Johnson is the only person seeking the speaker’s gavel after alerting his […]




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McConnell successor shrouded in uncertainty ahead of monumental Senate vote

Republican senators emerged Tuesday night from a candidate forum largely tight-lipped on which of their colleagues they would support to replace Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the eve of a secret ballot vote and President-elect Donald Trump’s visit to Washington. Two hours of huddling behind closed doors with the trio of contenders fielding […]




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Maryland implements Medicaid expansions for gender-affirming care

(The Center Square) — Effective Jan. 1, through its Trans Health Equity Act, Maryland Medicaid coverage has expanded gender-affirming services and procedures.




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Randy Travis releases new music with the help of AI after a stroke

Randy Travis has released a new song, "Where That Came From," with the help of artificial intelligence. It's his first single since he had a stroke.




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Sony Music warns tech companies: Don't use our music to train your AI

Sony Music Group is sending more than 700 letters to tech companies and music streaming services, calling on them to not use its music to train AI without authorization from the label.




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Opinion: AI and privacy rules meant for Big Tech could hurt small businesses most

Knee-jerk regulations of AI and privacy issues could end up serving the biggest companies and hurting consumers by stifling future competition.




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Scarlett Johansson also thinks OpenAI's new voice sounds like her. She's not happy about it

Johansson, who portrayed the voice of a computer program in 'Her,' was not behind OpenAI's 'Sky' voice assistant. Another actor provided the voice, OpenAI said.




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TikTok said to plan job cuts amid a wave of tech industry layoffs

TikTok plans to lay off employees this week, according to a report in the Information. The job cuts come as other companies have recently cut staff, including Apple and Google in California.




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OpenAI forms safety and security committee as concerns mount about AI

The company said it formed a safety and security committee, which is expected to make recommendations within 90 days. The move comes after a number of controversies, including a dustup with actor Scarlett Johansson.




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Trump plans to raise money in California in the aftermath of felony conviction

Former President Trump is scheduled to headline fundraisers in San Francisco, Beverly Hills and Newport Beach next week after his felony convictions.




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Op-comic: What one doctor learned as a guinea pig for AI

I was skeptical of bringing artificial intelligence into the exam room, but it promised to reduce my screen time and shift the focus back to the patients.




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Inside the race to train more workers in the chip-making capital of the world

Taiwan, which makes one-fifth of the world's semiconductors, is facing a severe shortage of workers.




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Trump raises millions in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills in post-conviction appearances

Former President Trump, in his first post-conviction fundraising swing, raises millions of dollars throughout California.




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Apple announces deal with OpenAI. Will it be a game-changer?

Apple announced new artificial intelligence-powered tools, including a partnership with OpenAI that allows Siri to surface answers from ChatGPT.




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Elon Musk blasts Apple's OpenAI deal over alleged privacy issues. Does he have a point?

The Tesla and SpaceX leader's beef with OpenAI flared up again after Apple unveiled its plans to use ChatGPT to support some of its AI features. Apple said privacy is a key component of its entry into the space.




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California plans to enlist AI to translate healthcare information

State officials want to use artificial intelligence to translate public healthcare and social services documents and websites. But some experts worry AI may introduce errors.




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Opinion: As AI is embraced, what happens to the artists whose work was stolen to build it?

Writers and other creators see OpenAI's forthcoming Media Manager as an attempt to evade responsibility for the theft of intellectual property.




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California lawmakers are trying to regulate AI before it's too late. Here's how

California lawmakers are trying to get ahead of AI in the workplace, but are already playing catchup




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Foundation honoring 'Star Trek' creator offers million-dollar prize to develop AI that's 'used for good'

The Gene Roddenberry foundation will award $1 million to an early-stage venture focused on harnessing artificial intelligence in service of humanity.




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How Santa Clara chipmaker Nvidia became one of the world's most valuable companies in the AI boom

Santa Clara chipmaker Nvidia has ridden the AI revolution to briefly vault over Microsoft and Apple and become the world's most valuable company.