German firm’s lift used in Louvre heist becomes viral ad joke

German firm’s lift used in Louvre heist becomes viral ad joke

Boecker Maschinenwerke recently shared a promotional post featuring its Agilo lift in connection with a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The post, which humorously stated, “When you need to move fast,” was made after thieves utilized the Agilo—a truck-mounted lifting device—to quickly access the museum’s balcony level and steal eight valuable jewels within […]

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Why is Trump demolishing the White House’s East Wing? Because he wants to | Arwa Mahdawi

Why is Trump demolishing the White House’s East Wing? Because he wants to | Arwa Mahdawi

Donald Trump has shown strong support for historical monuments, particularly those associated with controversial figures such as Confederate generals. In a 2017 tweet, he expressed concern over the removal of statues, arguing that it amounts to an erasure of history and questioning which statues might be next in line for removal. Recently, the East Wing

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The rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies

The rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies

Users of dating platforms like Tinder may not anticipate that their profiles and personal information could become searchable, particularly through applications such as Cheaterbuster and CheatEye, which claim to reveal instances of infidelity. A report from 404 Media highlighted these apps’ use of facial recognition technology to link individuals to their dating profiles, often for

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Thousands march in Edinburgh calling for action to end poverty

Thousands march in Edinburgh calling for action to end poverty

Thousands of individuals participated in a march through central Edinburgh, urging greater governmental efforts to address poverty in Scotland. This event, known as the Scotland Demands Better demonstration, was organized by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) and The Poverty Alliance. It aimed to highlight the need for increased action on poverty issues just ahead

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Delivery boy’s heartfelt message after receiving Diwali gift goes viral. Netizens say: ‘Not all superheroes…’

Delivery boy’s heartfelt message after receiving Diwali gift goes viral. Netizens say: ‘Not all superheroes…’

A Reddit post shared by a user on the “Indian Flex” community has highlighted a meaningful encounter with a delivery executive during the Diwali festival. Initially thinking the call was related to a parcel, the user was surprised by the delivery worker’s light-hearted suggestion about a Diwali gift. This prompted the user to send ₹1,000

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Secret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador? | Mining

Secret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador? | Mining

In San Isidro, El Salvador, a locked gate and a bus stop bearing faded posters signal the controversial history of the El Dorado gold mining project. Originally operated by OceanaGold, the site had its operations suspended in 2009 due to community opposition and was formally closed in 2017 following a nationwide ban on metal mining.

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Ousted Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina stripped of citizenship

Ousted Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina stripped of citizenship

Former Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina, who was ousted in a coup last week, has had his citizenship revoked by the newly established regime. The decision, authorized by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, references local laws that dictate individuals who acquire foreign citizenship automatically lose their Malagasy nationality. Rajoelina, aged 51, had obtained French citizenship ten years

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What’s next for carbon removal?

The Download: carbon removal’s future, and measuring pain using an app

This edition of The Download, a daily technology newsletter, covers recent developments in the carbon removal sector and other technology-related news. The carbon removal industry, which saw significant growth and the emergence of numerous startups, is currently experiencing challenges. Notably, Running Tide, an aquaculture company aiming to sequester a billion tons of carbon dioxide, ceased

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