Instagram boss to testify at social media addiction trial
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri is to be called to testify Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom by lawyers out to prove social media is dangerously addictive by design to young, vulnerable minds.
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'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
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New York model, carved in a basement, goes on display
A painstakingly detailed model of New York City will go on display this week after a US truck driver spent 21 years building it in his basement as an evening hobby.
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Noisy humans harm birds and affect breeding success: study
Noise pollution is affecting bird behaviour across the globe, disrupting everything from courtship songs to the ability to find food and avoid predators, a large-scale new analysis showed on Wednesday.
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More American women holding multiple jobs as high costs sting
Cindy Dionicio is a waitress, a saleswoman and a cleaner -- sometimes all in the same day. Like her, nearly nine million US workers hold multiple jobs, squeezed by high costs of living.
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Charcoal or solar panels? A tale of two Cubas
The US oil siege, which has worsened an already severe energy crisis, has created two classes of Cubans: those who use generators or solar panels to power their ovens, and those who have resorted to cooking over open fires.
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Several wounded in clashes at Albania opposition rally
Protesters clashed with police in the Albanian capital on Tuesday, with opposition supporters hurling Molotov cocktails and stones at government buildings and officers responding with tear gas, AFP journalists saw.
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's failure to stay calm under pressure was a "bitter pill" as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.
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'On autopilot': US skate star Malinin nears more Olympic gold
US figure skating star Ilia Malinin warned he was "on autopilot" after seizing the lead after the men's singles short programme at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday to stay on track for a second gold in his debut Games.
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Carrick frustrated by Man Utd's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw
Michael Carrick admitted he was frustrated by Manchester United's lack of cutting edge in their 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham on Tuesday.
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