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Tech Titans Enlist: Anduril, Meta, OpenAI Execs Join Army Reserve

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Building on prior collaborations, such as Anduril's partnership with OpenAI to enhance counter-drone systems, this enlistment signifies a deeper commitment to national security. The executives will apply their tech acumen to develop advanced AI solutions for defense, ensuring the military remains at the forefront of technological advancements. 'It's a pivotal moment for defense innovation,' noted an industry analyst.

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Anduril, Meta, and OpenAI executives enlist in Army Reserve's Detachment 201, blending Silicon Valley innovation with military tradition to tackle modern defense challenges.

Kings Island's Roller Coasters Face Cicada Invasion: Riders Advised to Keep Mouths Shut

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The cicada invasion has led to amusing incidents, with riders finding the insects hitching rides on their clothing. One visitor shared, 'He loves all things bugs and earth, but when it comes to the cicadas, I don't know if it's the legs or the noises that they make; it creeps him out.'

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Kings Island's roller coasters now feature unexpected cicada encounters, prompting riders to keep mouths shut to avoid unplanned protein intake.

Download Festival Mosh Pits Trigger 700 Accidental 999 Calls

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To mitigate this, festival-goers are advised to switch their wearable devices to airplane mode before entering mosh pits. A police spokesperson emphasized, 'All calls had to be assessed, with three outbound call attempts completed to ensure there is no threat, risk or harm.'

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Download Festival's mosh pits cause 700 accidental 999 calls as smartwatches misinterpret headbanging as emergencies, overwhelming police resources.

Beaver Returns to Portugal After 500-Year Absence

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The beaver's dam-building prowess not only creates wetlands but also enhances biodiversity, offering habitats for species like the hazel dormouse and various bat species. As one researcher noted, 'Beavers are the ultimate ecosystem engineers, turning streams into vibrant wildlife sanctuaries.'

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Beaver returns to Portugal after 500 years, gnawing its way into rivers and hearts. This aquatic architect's comeback sparks curiosity and ecological hope.

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Giant Tegu Lizard Strolls California Park, Stuns Visitors

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The lizard, likely someone's exotic pet, had park visitors doing double-takes and reaching for their phones to Google 'giant lizard in California.' Officials noted, 'The department is thrilled that the tegu was found safe and sound and is on its way to finding a home.' Meanwhile, local wildlife pondered updating their 'Predators to Avoid' list.

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A massive Argentine tegu lizard, measuring 4 feet, was found ambling across Grant Lake dam in California, leaving park-goers bewildered and sparking a flurry of 'giant lizard' searches.

Hammerhead Shark Plummets onto Myrtle Beach Disc Golf Course

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The incident occurred near Myrtle Beach State Park, about half a mile from the ocean. Players considered returning the shark to the sea but doubted its survival chances. One remarked, 'I've never even seen a hammerhead in real life, and here's a baby one on the ground that literally fell out of the sky.'

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A baby hammerhead shark, measuring 1 foot, fell from the sky onto a Myrtle Beach disc golf course, leaving players bewildered. Witnesses suspect an osprey dropped its catch mid-flight.

69-Year-Old Gulag Historian Punished for Flawed Morning Exercises

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Despite his significant contributions to documenting Soviet-era crimes, Dmitriev's imprisonment continues under harsh conditions. His recent punishment for a minor infraction, such as improper morning exercises, raises concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Russia. As one observer noted, 'Even in prison, the ghosts of the past haunt those who dare to remember.'

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Yury Dmitriev, 69, renowned for exposing Stalin's crimes, faces solitary confinement in Mordovia for allegedly botching morning exercises, highlighting Russia's ongoing political repression.

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Pope Leo XIII's Cocaine-Laced Wine Endorsement Sparks Curiosity

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Beyond the Pope, luminaries like Thomas Edison and Ulysses S. Grant endorsed Vin Mariani. Edison claimed it helped him stay awake longer, while Grant consumed it during his memoir writing. The wine's popularity highlighted the era's fascination with coca-based tonics.

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Pope Leo XIII awarded a Vatican gold medal to Vin Mariani, a cocaine-infused wine, and carried a flask to 'fortify himself when prayer was insufficient.'

Sri Lanka Seizes 10kg Cocaine Hidden in Plush Toys at Airport

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The cocaine was ingeniously packed into over 500 plastic capsules, each nestled within the plush toys, showcasing the evolving tactics of drug smugglers. This incident underscores Sri Lanka's strategic role in international drug trafficking routes, with authorities intensifying efforts to combat such sophisticated smuggling methods.

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Sri Lankan customs intercepted 10kg of cocaine ingeniously concealed within plush toys at Bandaranaike International Airport, leading to the arrest of a 38-year-old Thai woman. Authorities highlight this as the largest cocaine seizure at the airport to date.

Oregon SWAT Email: 'Jonesing' for Gas Canisters?

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The email's vivid language, including phrases like 'setting an explosive breaching charge which, when detonated, blows the door off with a sound that can be heard for miles,' has led to internal corrective action against VanMeter. State police emphasized that 'any glamorization of the use of force is not only contrary to agency values, but contradictory to the SWAT team’s history of resolving public safety incidents with a reduction of force.'

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Oregon State Police's SWAT recruitment email invites troopers to 'fire 40mm less lethal rounds' and 'launch gas canisters,' sparking debate over its tone.