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Science & Technology
> Google begins rolling out AI-powered voice chatbot Gemini Live to Android users, rivaling ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode; latest feature was announced at Google's Pixel 9 launch event (More) | See all updates (More)
> Researchers develop first-ever thermally insulated, "smart" breathable clothing that can adapt to fluctuating temperatures; technology could help safeguard workers in hot environments (More)
> Extinct walrus-like species discovered in the UK and Belgium; fossil of mandible, dating from 1.7 million to 2.2 million years ago, sheds light on evolution of modern walruses (More)
Business & Markets
> US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.7%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +2.4%) following news wholesale prices rose 0.1% last month, below expected 0.2%; consumer price index report due this morning (More)
> Avon files for bankruptcy to offload about $1.3B in debt amid hundreds of lawsuits alleging cancer links to the talc found in company's eye shadows, other makeup products (More)
> Paramount to shut down 11-year-old TV studio by end of week in cost-cutting effort in advance of merger with Skydance Media (More)
Politics & World Affairs
> Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to strengthen into a hurricane by tomorrow after moving through the Caribbean, north of Puerto Rico, as of this writing (More)
> Arizona and Missouri to vote on proposed amendments codifying the right to an abortion in state constitutions in November ballot initiatives (More)
> Iran reportedly willing to refrain from vowed attack on Israel in the event of a Gaza cease-fire (More) | Talks to restart tomorrow; Hamas reiterates conditions reportedly agreed upon in July (More) | The US approves $20B in weapons sales to Israel including fighter jets, air-to-air missiles (More)
> Google begins rolling out AI-powered voice chatbot Gemini Live to Android users, rivaling ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode; latest feature was announced at Google's Pixel 9 launch event (More) | See all updates (More)
> Researchers develop first-ever thermally insulated, "smart" breathable clothing that can adapt to fluctuating temperatures; technology could help safeguard workers in hot environments (More)
> Extinct walrus-like species discovered in the UK and Belgium; fossil of mandible, dating from 1.7 million to 2.2 million years ago, sheds light on evolution of modern walruses (More)
Business & Markets
> US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +1.7%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +2.4%) following news wholesale prices rose 0.1% last month, below expected 0.2%; consumer price index report due this morning (More)
> Avon files for bankruptcy to offload about $1.3B in debt amid hundreds of lawsuits alleging cancer links to the talc found in company's eye shadows, other makeup products (More)
> Paramount to shut down 11-year-old TV studio by end of week in cost-cutting effort in advance of merger with Skydance Media (More)
Politics & World Affairs
> Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to strengthen into a hurricane by tomorrow after moving through the Caribbean, north of Puerto Rico, as of this writing (More)
> Arizona and Missouri to vote on proposed amendments codifying the right to an abortion in state constitutions in November ballot initiatives (More)
> Iran reportedly willing to refrain from vowed attack on Israel in the event of a Gaza cease-fire (More) | Talks to restart tomorrow; Hamas reiterates conditions reportedly agreed upon in July (More) | The US approves $20B in weapons sales to Israel including fighter jets, air-to-air missiles (More)
SOURCE: 1440 NEWS
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