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For short F1 | De Vries returned to action in Formula 1 during the Mexican GP

For short F1 |  De Vries returned to action in Formula 1 during the Mexican GP

Briefly in the F1 category F1Maximum.nl You’ve covered the latest news from Royal Class Motorsport, which doesn’t deserve a detailed mention, but is certainly worth mentioning on the website. De Vries returned to action in Formula 1 during the Mexican GP We will see Nick de Vries back in action in Formula 1 during the Mexican Grand Prix. Reports suggest …

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Can justice be done quickly by algorithms?

Can justice be done quickly by algorithms?

European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. An unfair eviction in Ukraine, a dispute over renting a house in Malta, the wrongful conviction of a Greek for defamation. These are a selection of cases recently decided by the judges of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg. They were also disputes that were ‘handled’ by a robot that …

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BIDEN: Fighting global inflation is my top priority

BIDEN: Fighting global inflation is my top priority

Photo: ANP Fighting high inflation worldwide is a “top priority” for US President Joe Biden. The White House said in a statement. Earlier, new inflation figures were released from the US. Inflation in the world’s largest economy was 8.2 percent year-on-year in September, slightly lower than a month earlier but higher than expected. Core inflation, excluding energy and food prices, …

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Accepting Responsibility – ‘An Urgent Need in Buddhism of Our Time’

Accepting Responsibility - 'An Urgent Need in Buddhism of Our Time'

The extent to which Buddhist monks should engage with the world has been one of the most pressing questions asked since the beginning of the Sangha. Because of the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, this question is more relevant than ever. Text Bhikkhu Bodhi This becomes the responsibility of monks in our present age. [en] Politics is the arena on which …

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Chilean lawmakers approve Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chilean lawmakers vote on joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, in Valparaiso

Twenty-seven senators voted in favor of the world’s largest copper producer joining the 11-nation trade deal, with ten senators voting against and one senator abstaining. The government said CPTPP was not part of its plan and could neither promote nor ban it. The trade deal has become a source of political debate, and protesters against the CPTPP gathered outside the …

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Meta comes with virtual reality glasses for commercial use

Meta comes with virtual reality glasses for commercial use

Photo: ANP Facebook parent company MetaPlatforms is coming this month with virtual reality goggles for business users. The Meta Quest Pro has a more powerful chip than the gamer-oriented Quest 2 glasses. Meta announced the new VR glasses during its own conference. The Quest Pro costs $1500 in the US. It wasn’t clear at the time of the presentation what …

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Putin says Russia is not hostile to anyone in energy markets

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Speaking with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Putin said Russia seeks stability in energy markets and a balance between supply and consumption. “We are actively working under OPEC+. I know that your vision, our actions, our decisions are not aimed at anyone, we are not going to create problems for anyone,” Putin said. Meeting in St. Petersburg. “Our …

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As the end approaches, we confidently throw our bucket list in the trash: ‘People are more likely to make familiar choices’

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A change in diet can cause a diet. Psychologists know that too. Professional literature supports that people prefer new and exciting things or activities to familiar ones. It usually involves choices with hedonic meaning: a restaurant or cafe (and what you order), a travel destination (and the places you visit), but also your hobbies. An explanation is put forward that …

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The Nobel Prize in Economics is awarded to researchers in financial distress

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Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. The Swedish Reichsbank presents this year’s award to three men, Tybvik. Former US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Ben Bernanke receives his third Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on so-called bank runs. These take place when many people try to withdraw their bank balances at the same time, resulting in …

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