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The Singing Dentures Of Manchester And Other Places

The Singing Dentures Of Manchester And Other Places

Any radio amateur will tell you about the spectre of TVI, of their transmissions being inadvertently demodulated by the smallest of non-linearity in the neighbouring antenna systems, and spewing forth from the speakers of all and sundry. It’s very much a thing that the most unlikely of circuits can function as radio receivers, but… teeth? [Ringway Manchester] investigates tales of …

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Developing | China places new export controls on rare earth production technology

Developing | China places new export controls on rare earth production technology

China on Thursday announced export controls on rare earth production technology as it looks to cement its dominance in the sector amid intensifying rivalry with the United States. “Exporters should strengthen their compliance awareness,” the Ministry of Commerce said in an online statement. “They must understand the primary uses of their exports and judge whether they are dual-use items.” The …

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Trump places a 10% tariff on lumber and a 25% tariff on furniture and cabinets

Trump places a 10% tariff on lumber and a 25% tariff on furniture and cabinets

President Donald Trump on Monday ordered significant new tariffs on wood and various wooden products, including imported lumber, timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture – potentially adding costs to homebuilding and furnishing, which have surged in price in recent months. In a proclamation, Trump said the United States would begin charging a 10% tariff on foreign softwood lumber and timber, …

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Schumer hopeful Congress can avoid a shutdown but places onus on Republicans and Trump – Politico

Schumer hopeful Congress can avoid a shutdown but places onus on Republicans and Trump  Politico A Federal Shutdown May Be Imminent. How Would It Affect the Economy?  The New York Times The government could shut down in less than a week. Here’s what you need to know  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Democrats Can’t Win Another Shutdown Fight  Bloomberg.com Murkowski …

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Pentagon places further restrictions on journalist access

Pentagon places further restrictions on journalist access

Journalists who cover the Defense Department at the Pentagon can no longer gather or report information, even if it is unclassified, unless it’s been authorized for release by the government, defense officials announced Friday. Reporters who don’t sign a statement agreeing to the new rules will have their press credentials revoked, officials said. Multiple press associations quickly condemned the new …

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Trump administration places Harvard on heightened financial oversight

Trump administration places Harvard on heightened financial oversight

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that it has placed Harvard University on heightened cash monitoring as a result of “growing concerns” regarding its “financial position,” the latest pressure tactic against the school by the Trump administration The department’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be monitoring the university’s spending, and will require it to “use its own …

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5 Unique Places to Put an Apple AirTag

5 Unique Places to Put an Apple AirTag

Apple AirTags have been out for several years now, with many rival options available, including Tile and Chipolo if you’re an Android user, as well as Eufy and Samsung competitors. But AirTags are still great trackers for Apple users who may be prone to losing important personal items and thry can bring peace of mind for travelers who want to keep tabs on …

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COVID-19 Is Surging Again in TX, CA, OR, NV, NM, and Other Places

COVID-19 Is Surging Again in TX, CA, OR, NV, NM, and Other Places

I saw this article in my feed this morning. COVID cases are high in Texas, California, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico and other states in the West and South Central part of the country. It’s worth knowing that COVID tracking data is less reliable now because of COVID funding cuts by the Trump administration, less testing and the discontinuation of certain …

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