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Google rolls out new global ‘Sponsored results’ ad label – Search Engine Land

Google rolls out new global ‘Sponsored results’ ad label  Search Engine Land We’re improving navigation and introducing a new control for ads on Google Search.  The Keyword Google will let you hide sponsored results in search — after you’ve seen them  The Verge Google is making search ads more and less avoidable  Engadget Google Search has ‘hide sponsored results’ button in new ad section …

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‘The universe has opened up for us’: meet the astro-ambassadors who welcome stargazers to the Himalayas | Global development

‘The universe has opened up for us’: meet the astro-ambassadors who welcome stargazers to the Himalayas | Global development

The snow-flecked peaks surrounding the village of Hanle are bathed in golden light as the sun sets. In the valley, 28-year-old Tsering Dolkar secures a telescope to its tripod and focuses the lens beneath a clear sky. Zipped into warm jackets the visitors gather around Dolkar, gazing upwards as the sky darkens into a breathtaking tapestry of stars. She points …

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“They Found Fresh Water Under the Ocean”: Massive Hidden Aquifer off the U.S. Coast Could Rewrite the Future of Global Water Supply

“They Found Fresh Water Under the Ocean”: Massive Hidden Aquifer off the U.S. Coast Could Rewrite the Future of Global Water Supply

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Scientists have uncovered a massive low-salinity aquifer beneath the Atlantic Ocean. 🔬 The discovery was made possible through advanced electromagnetic imaging techniques. 🚰 This aquifer could provide a sustainable freshwater source for millions of people. 🌍 The finding prompts new discussions on future water resource management strategies. In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a vast …

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China’s exports to US fall 27% in September, while global shipments jump

China’s exports to US fall 27% in September, while global shipments jump

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high. Customs figures released Monday showed that China’s worldwide exports were 8.3% higher than a year earlier, at $328.5 billion, surpassing economists’ estimates. That was markedly better than the 4.4% year-on-year increase …

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China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US – Euronews.com

China’s global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US  Euronews.com China’s exports to US drop in September, while rise in global shipments hits a 6-month high  AP News Chinese Exports Surge, Giving Xi Stronger Hand in Trade Fight  Bloomberg.com China’s Exports Rise at Fastest Pace in Six Months Despite U.S. Tariffs  The Wall Street Journal China’s exports top forecast but fresh US …

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Global life expectancy back to pre-pandemic levels, but teen and young adult deaths are rising

Global life expectancy back to pre-pandemic levels, but teen and young adult deaths are rising

ATLANTA — Humans are living 20 years longer than they were in 1950, according to new research with all 204 countries and territories studied reporting declines in their mortality rates since then. But vast inequities remain, and there is an “emerging crisis” of rising death rates among adolescents and young adults. In 2023, life expectancy was 76.3 years for women …

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Ares’ Opens To $60.5M Global Box Office

Ares’ Opens To .5M Global Box Office

Refresh for latest… Riding in lower than pre-weekend projections, Disney’s Tron: Ares cycled to a $60.5M worldwide debut, including $27M from the international box office.  While the team was out and about on an overseas promotional tour, the latest in the 43-year-old cyber saga just didn’t pop wheelies at turnstiles. Still, critical and audience scores on the Joachim Rønning-directed/Jared Leto-fronted pic …

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Global life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, but deaths among teens and young adults are rising

Global life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, but deaths among teens and young adults are rising

Humans are living 20 years longer than they were in 1950, according to new research with all 204 countries and territories studied reporting declines in their mortality rates since then. But vast inequities remain, and there is an “emerging crisis” of rising death rates among adolescents and young adults. In 2023, life expectancy was 76.3 years for women and 71.5 …

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