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World Food Prize goes to 2 who helped protect vital seeds in an Arctic Circle vault

World Food Prize goes to 2 who helped protect vital seeds in an Arctic Circle vault

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two men who were instrumental in the “craziest idea anyone ever had” of creating a global seed vault designed to safeguard the world's agricultural diversity will be honored as the 2024 World Food Prize laureates , officials a
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Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame inducted its 10th class of honorees Thursday, recognizing Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima for their impacts on the video game industry and popular culture.
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TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal

TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal

NEW YORK — TikTok will begin labeling content created using artificial intelligence when it's uploaded from outside its own platform. TikTok says its efforts are an attempt to combat misinformation from being spread on its social media platform.
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Japan Fisheries Agency proposes allowing commercial catching of fin whales

Japan Fisheries Agency proposes allowing commercial catching of fin whales

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Fisheries Agency on Thursday proposed a plan to allow catching fin whales in addition to three smaller whale species currently permitted under the country's commercial whaling around its coasts.
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Protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling

Protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling

HONG KONG (AP) — An appeals court on Wednesday granted the Hong Kong government's request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the once-freewheeling global financial hub.
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New York City's watchdog agency launches probe after complaints about the NYPD's social media use

New York City's watchdog agency launches probe after complaints about the NYPD's social media use

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City's watchdog agency has launched an investigation into allegations that the city's police department improperly used its official social media accounts to target public officials and private citizens.
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Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump's Foxconn project failed

Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump's Foxconn project failed

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Undercover operation nets arrests as New Mexico's top prosecutor blames Meta for online predators

Undercover operation nets arrests as New Mexico's top prosecutor blames Meta for online predators

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top prosecutor announced charges Wednesday against three men who are accused of using Meta’s social media platforms to target and solicit sex with underage children.
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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others.
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Quebec premier defends new museum on Québécois nation after Indigenous criticism

Quebec premier defends new museum on Québécois nation after Indigenous criticism

Quebec Premier François Legault is defending his comments about a new history museum after he was accused by a group representing First Nations of trying to erase their history.
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