What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for Social Security Benefits

Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their payments. Personal Finances, Social Security (US), Social Security Administration, Retirement, Trump, Donald J, United States Politics and Government, Payroll Tax, Federal Budget (US) Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their…

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Metalenses harness AI for high-resolution, full-color imaging for compact optical systems

Modern imaging systems, such as those used in smartphones, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) devices, are constantly evolving to become more compact, efficient, and high-performing. Traditional optical systems rely on bulky glass lenses, which have limitations like chromatic aberrations, low efficiency at multiple wavelengths, and large physical sizes. These drawbacks present challenges when…

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Lahaina Fire Settlement is Caught up in Legal Fight With Insurers

Insurers that paid claims say a deal unfairly keeps them from recouping their own losses. Fires and Firefighters, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Insurance, Hawaiian Electric Co Inc, Kamehameha Schools, Green, Josh (1970- ), Lahaina (Hawaii), Hawaii, Wildfires, Compensation for Damages (Law) Insurers that paid claims say a deal unfairly keeps them from recouping their own losses. NYT >…

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The truth is out there: Pentagon’s annual report reveals hundreds of new UFO sightings

The Pentagon has released its annual report on UFO sightings, or what it officially calls unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — and found 21 particularly curious incidents. The Pentagon has released its annual report on UFO sightings, or what it officially calls unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — and found 21 particularly curious incidents.  NBC News Science

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Why the Dollar Keeps Getting Stronger

President-elect Donald J. Trump often says he prefers a weaker dollar, but economists and investors think his proposed policies will have the opposite effect. United States Economy, US Dollar (Currency), International Trade and World Market, Protectionism (Trade), Customs (Tariff), Trump, Donald J, United States Politics and Government President-elect Donald J. Trump often says he prefers a weaker…

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Novel magnetic field integration enhances green hydrogen peroxide production

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in improving the efficiency of an electrochemical reaction that produces hydrogen peroxide—a vital chemical for industrial applications including disinfection, bleaching, and treating sewage. This reaction, called the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), was improved by developing a new class of heterogeneous molecular catalysts with an integrated magnetic field. The research is…

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F.B.I. Searches Home of Shayne Coplan, Polymarket Founder

The search involving Shayne Coplan, the founder of Polymarket, known for its presidential election odds, was part of a criminal investigation, three people said. Presidential Election of 2024, Securities and Commodities Violations, Computers and the Internet, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Polymarket (Adventure One QSS Inc), Coplan, Shayne The search involving Shayne Coplan, the founder of Polymarket, known…

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55,000 Postal Workers in Canada Strike Over Pay

The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays. Strikes, Canada Post, Canada The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays. NYT > Business

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Evaluation of different aerification methods for ultradwarf hybrid bermudagrass putting greens

A recent study from the University of Florida, sheds new light on optimal practices for maintaining the health and performance of ultradwarf hybrid bermudagrass, a popular turf variety for golf course putting greens. The research evaluates various aerification techniques aimed at improving soil health, turf vigor, and overall playability. A recent study from the University of…

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