“Solar storm could cause biggest traffic jam ever” | Car

“Solar storm could cause biggest traffic jam ever” |  Car

Tomorrow’s self-driving cars are programmed to handle harsh winter conditions, careless pedestrians and even bird droppings, but the biggest danger could be a solar storm that interrupts GPS communications and turns roads into giant parking lots. Bloomberg has previously warned of an overreliance on satellite data, which could cause problems for self-driving vehicles. The sun regularly produces solar flares and …

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Americans can now pay for verification on Facebook and Instagram

Americans can now pay for verification on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook parent Meta will launch a paid verification program in the US this week. The system works via blue ticks, as we now know from competitor Twitter. Meta Verified offers, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, protection against users who want to impersonate you and access to the help desk. A check costs $11.99 per month on web and $14.99 per …

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China: Netherlands, don’t abuse export control rules

China: Netherlands, don’t abuse export control rules

Photo: ANP China hopes that the Netherlands will comply with international trade rules and not abuse export control measures. With this, Chinese Commerce Minister Xu Jueting has responded to recent restrictions on the export of Dutch chip technology to China. In late January, it was already leaked that the Netherlands, the US and Japan had reached an agreement to export …

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A well-known photo of Prince Andrew and the alleged victim has been retouched

A well-known photo of Prince Andrew and the alleged victim has been retouched

Maxwell makes the stark claim in an interview with TalkTV, which was recorded from prison and will air tomorrow. According to her, the photo, which has been circulating for years, has been retouched. Made in the Maxwell House The photo, which also features Maxwell himself, is believed to have been taken in March 2001 at Maxwell’s home. Giuffre says Andrew, …

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“A kind of Marshall Plan to the power of ten”

“A kind of Marshall Plan to the power of ten”

Since the early 1990s, the United Nations Climate Panel (IPCC) has been mapping global warming with thousands of scientists. These enormous efforts have made climate change the most scientific problem we know. But reality has now caught up with science, as the impact and risks of global warming are manifesting faster and more intensely than early models and reports predicted. …

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Sjinkie Knegt slams national coach Niels Kerstholt again after failed substitution: ‘If there’s no plan, you can’t do anything’ | sport

Sjinkie Knegt slams national coach Niels Kerstholt again after failed substitution: ‘If there’s no plan, you can’t do anything’ |  sport

Short track trackFor the short trackers, the relay ended in disappointment in the semi-finals. After numerous positional changes and a communication error from the Dutch team, Itzhak de Laat, Jens van ‘t Wout, Sjinkie Knegt and Friso Emons finished third, behind Canada and China. Knegt was then very critical, also to national coach Niels Kerstholt. Sjinkie Knegt. © ANP Knegt …

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Man sends bailiffs to airport to claim compensation

Man sends bailiffs to airport to claim compensation

The bailiff knocks on the door. Illustrative photo: Getty Images A Briton who was due to fly to Portugal with Wizz Air last January sent bailiffs to Luton Airport in London to claim his compensation. His flight was canceled for no reason and months later the man has still not received any compensation. Russell Quirk is reportedly flying to the …

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How does Vietnam disengage from China?

How does Vietnam disengage from China?

By Dylan WinkPublished on Sunday, March 19, 2023 to do 20:06• 3 Read less Chinese investment and influence in Vietnam continues to be blocked. It is the only country in South East Asia that has broken away from the Asian superpower. Why is this important?In 2013, China launched a new foreign strategy called the New Silk Road or Belt and …

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This is the true story of The Mustang – Netflix UK

This is the true story of The Mustang – Netflix UK

The Mustang is a true story. At least the story derives its existence from a rehabilitation ranch in Carson City, Nevada, USA. The film with Matthias Schoenaerts was released in 2019 and it is the real story of La Mustang. The Mustang In The Mustang, Roman Coleman is a condemned man behind bars facing his violent past. He has the …

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Irish rugby players celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with win over England

Irish rugby players celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with win over England

Happy with the Irish rugby team, disappointed with the English. Ireland beat big brother.Image access point “Everyone hates England.” With that remark, Irish-Australian winger Mack Hansen had put the tense British Isles derby on edge. The Irish were not lacking in confidence, after victories over France, Italy, Wales and Scotland. What still mattered was a victory over England, The old …

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Man sends bailiffs to airport for compensation from Wizz Air

Man sends bailiffs to airport for compensation from Wizz Air

The man told the BBC that he would fly to Faro, Portugal, with his wife and three daughters. On the morning of departure, he suddenly received a message from the airline that the flight had been cancelled. “No further explanation was given, no alternative was offered and no apology was offered,” the victim said. ‘Shocking’ The man called the airline’s …

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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is launching two satellites for Blacksky from New Zealand, days after the successful launch from Virginia.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is launching two satellites for Blacksky from New Zealand, days after the successful launch from Virginia.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has announced that it will launch a pair of satellites on a special Electron mission for BlackSky through global launch service provider Spaceflight, Inc. during a launch window beginning March 22, 2023 UTC. Dubbed “The Beat Go On,” the mission will launch two BlackSky Gen-2 Earth Imaging Satellites from Pad B at Rocket Lab Launch Complex …

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