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Last orders: how we fell out of love with alcohol

More and more young people are choosing not to drink. But what would society be like without alcohol? And could a new alcohol substitute really give us a risk-free buzz?

Cheers and mazel tov! We’ve made it halfway through January. Yes, our bodies endured a pounding through the festive frivolities, but through that excruciating cumulative hangover we somehow survived. Our recycling bins have been collected, those bottles of bubbly out of sight and mind. New-year-new-me resolutions can now be abandoned. Anyone fancy a pint?

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Big tech layoffs are hitting diversity and inclusion jobs hard
Big tech layoffs are hitting diversity and inclusion jobs hard
Hiring for diversity, equityand inclusion roles jumped in the months after George Floyds murder, but the trend has reversed. Read more at straitstimes.com.


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A Dilemma for Governments: How to Pay for Million-Dollar Therapies
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The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph Boeing 747 Special Edition Pays Tribute To The Original Jumbo Jet
The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph Boeing 747 Special Edition Pays Tribute To The Original Jumbo Jet
The Navitimer, introduced by Breitling in 1952, was developed for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). It became the world’s de-facto pilot’s watch, with its signature slide rule, once used to perform all in-flight calculations. The winged AOPA logo appears on the dial of new Navitimer Boeing 747 in a retro-style golden hue, representing the golden age of civil aviation. The colors on the dial echo those on the original Boeing 747, including a red and white slide rule, black subdials, silver hands and markers, and a cream-colored dial. The Boeing logo is subtly integrated into the red ring of the slide rule. As a final tribute, the caseback is engraved “One of 747” and the phrase “The Original Jumbo Jet.” It contains the Breitling caliber 01 with 70 hours of power reserve, backed by a five-year warranty. A date window is integrated into the chronograph hour counter at 6 o’clock, and a special mechanism allows the wearer to change the date at any time. It comes on a black alligator leather strap ($9,400) or steel bracelet ($9,800).


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$11 Million Condo In New York Historic NoMad Neighborhood Stays True To Its Glory Days
$11 Million Condo In New York Historic NoMad Neighborhood Stays True To Its Glory Days
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What are quantum-resistant algorithmsand why do we need them?
What are quantum-resistant algorithmsand why do we need them?
When quantum computers become powerful enough, they could theoretically crack the encryption algorithms that keep us safe. The race is on to find new ones.


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18 Data Science Project Ideas for Beginners
18 Data Science Project Ideas for Beginners
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United Airlines And Chase Are Giving Away 1 Million Miles
United Airlines And Chase Are Giving Away 1 Million Miles
United has the largest international network compared to all North American carriers. So when there’s a chance to win up to one million miles, entry is worth it. Plus, entry is easy and free.


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More than half of LGBTQ parents in Florida say they are considering leaving the state
More than half of LGBTQ parents in Florida say they are considering leaving the state
More than half of LGBTQ parents in Florida are considering moving their families to another state over concerns that a new Florida education law known to its critics as the Dont Say Gay law




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Kishida's failure to act on his ideas has left Japan flailing
Kishida's failure to act on his ideas has left Japan flailing
Prime minister must drastically pick up the pace on reform


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Brazilian police to indict Colombian fish trader for ordering murder of Indigenous expert, British journalist
Brazilian police to indict Colombian fish trader for ordering murder of Indigenous expert, British journalist
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Omidyar backs enterprise solutions provider PrivaSapien
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Exclusive: Lydia Tr on Trs Oscar Nominations
Exclusive: Lydia Tr on Trs Oscar Nominations
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What Is Doomsday Clock And How Does It Work? A 5-Point Explainer
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US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals
US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals
It could lead to the break-up of the firm\'s advertising business if the courts side with the US government. The Justice Department complaint asks the court to compel Google to divest parts of its ad business.


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Railways plans elevated tracks to run faster inter-city trains
Railways plans elevated tracks to run faster inter-city trains




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What would a genuine plan for levelling up the north of England look like? Ask a German | Andy Burnham
What would a genuine plan for levelling up the north of England look like? Ask a German | Andy Burnham
They have laws requiring equality between the states and a funding regime to make it happen. Imagine that kind of Britain, says Manchester mayor Andy Burnham


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U.S. Plans to Send Abrams Tanks to Ukraine, Officials Say
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More than half of LGBTQ parents in Florida say they are considering leaving the state
More than half of LGBTQ parents in Florida say they are considering leaving the state
More than half of LGBTQ parents in Florida are considering moving their families to another state over concerns that a new Florida education law known to its critics as the Dont Say Gay law


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Feds drops charges against ex-Afghan soldier who crossed border into Texas
Feds drops charges against ex-Afghan soldier who crossed border into Texas
Abdul Wasi Safi crossed the southern border illegally in late September after a trip that took him from Pakistan to Brazil to Mexico.


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In This Unique Job, You Could Be Paid $1,000 To Eat Cheese Before Bed
In This Unique Job, You Could Be Paid $1,000 To Eat Cheese Before Bed
The company announced that "they wanted to test out one of the most popular European sleep theories: that eating cheese before bed gives you nightmares."


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Google layoffs: Over 1,800 employees hit in California alone
Google layoffs: Over 1,800 employees hit in California alone
Google Layoff in California: As per the filings dated January 20, the employee separations at the facilities resulting from this action are expected to commence from March 31.


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F.D.A. Proposes Limits for Lead in Baby Food
F.D.A. Proposes Limits for Lead in Baby Food
Months later, Consumer Reports released tests showing that arsenic remained present in rice cereal meant for babies even after the limit was issued. The group advised parents to favor dry oatmeal as a safer alternative.


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18 Data Science Project Ideas for Beginners
18 Data Science Project Ideas for Beginners
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Wen Tau Yu was studying to become a pharmacist before the Monterey Park shooting.
Wen Tau Yu was studying to become a pharmacist before the Monterey Park shooting.
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Most Influential Brands in Industrial Internet of Things and Smart Cities by Right Relevance | 7wData
Most Influential Brands in Industrial Internet of Things and Smart Cities by Right Relevance | 7wData
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NI Protocol: M&S warns against separate labelling for NI goods
NI Protocol: M&S warns against separate labelling for NI goods
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Selfies, sendoffs and star power as Jacinda Ardern has her last day in the sun
Selfies, sendoffs and star power as Jacinda Ardern has her last day in the sun
New Zealand is still deciding what her political legacy will look like, but the crowds at her last engagement gave the sense of the end of an era


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Strong bookings put EasyJet on path to full-year profit
EasyJet (EZJ.L) on Wednesday said it expected to beat current market expectations for 2023 based on the strength of bookings into summer and was set to deliver a full-year profit, fueling cautious optimism for an aviation sector set on recovery.


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Sunak, the passive PM, had the chance to tackle the scourge of long Boris Johnson and shirked it | Rafael Behr
Sunak, the passive PM, had the chance to tackle the scourge of long Boris Johnson  and shirked it | Rafael Behr
The prime minister wont act decisively to finish the career of the great bloviator, and that says much about his lack of grip, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr


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Security Top Of Mind For Many Traveling Americans
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Utah Plastic Surgeon Sold Fake Covid-19 Vaccine Cards for $50, U.S. Says
The website for Dr. Moore’s plastic surgery practice notes his certifications with both the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing as well as the Idaho Board of Medical Examiners. His medical licenses with those two authorities were listed as active on Tuesday, according to the offices’ websites. A representative for the American Board of Plastic Surgeons said that Dr. Moore had maintained his certification with the board.


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Elon Musk Said Tesla Buyout Plan Didnt Involve a Specific Number
Elon Musk Said Tesla Buyout Plan Didnt Involve a Specific Number
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Microsoft sees slowest sales growth in six years
Microsoft sees slowest sales growth in six years
\"Our recent conversations with customers and partners underscores our confidence that [Microsoft] can ride out this economic storm and ultimately be in a stronger position in the other side with cost cutting and strategic measures already in place,\" he said.


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"Only In America": Asian-Americans Mourn Victims Of California Mass Shootings

The killings came in a span of just 48 hours -- so close together that California Governor Gavin Newsom was at a hospital meeting with victims of the first attack when he was pulled away to be briefed about the second.


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Microsoft predicts a difficult tech climate will persist | Pluggd.in
Microsoft predicts a difficult tech climate will persist | Pluggd.in
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Valentines Day Gift Guide: The Coolest Travel-Friendly Casual Shirts For Him
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California massacres heighten immigrants' fears of U.S. gun violence
California massacres heighten immigrants' fears of U.S. gun violence
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Rupert Murdoch ditches plan to merge Fox and News Corp
Rupert Murdoch ditches plan to merge Fox and News Corp
A company spokesperson would not confirm the discussion. However, he told the BBC that they \"continuously evaluates M&A opportunities across a broad range of companies to maximise shareholder value\".


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Half Moon Bay Suspect Was Accused of Trying to Suffocate a Roommate, Court Records Show
Two days after the attack, Mr. Wang said, Mr. Zhao confronted him in the kitchen, telling him that if he did not get his job back, he would use a knife to cut his head. “He said bad things could happen to me,” Mr. Wang said in the court documents.


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Natural Gas Shortages Hit China as Temperatures Plunge
Natural Gas Shortages Hit China as Temperatures Plunge
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The Vast Humanity of Anton Chekhov
The Vast Humanity of Anton Chekhov
A new book traces Chekhovs relentless work as both a doctor and a master of the short story.


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Half Moon Bay, Our Little Town, Faces a Shattered Sense of Security
Half Moon Bay, Our Little Town, Faces a Shattered Sense of Security
Mr. Jiménez said he expects farmworkers are going to be feeling fearful about returning to work. “This is something that’s going to change how we do things in our community,” he said. “We never thought it would happen in Half Moon Bay — a beautiful community, a coastal community — but it happened.”


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Coinbases chief product officer will leave with a $105 million payday
Coinbases chief product officer will leave with a $105 million payday
When Surojit Chatterjee logs out on his final day as chief product officer at Coinbase on February 3, he will have made a whopping $105 million from stock sales.


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Walmart's new minimum wage reflects ongoing retail labor crunch
Walmart's new minimum wage reflects ongoing retail labor crunch
Although many companies have responded to the increased competition for employees by offering better working conditions—there’s been a rise in retention (+6%) and turnover is down (-10%)—employees considering leaving is still trending upward (+5%), which can be thought of as the “quiet quitting” segment of the retail workforce, the report says.


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Giambattista Valli Has Created Red Carpet Magnet Looks In His SS23 Haute Couture Collection
Giambattista Valli Has Created Red Carpet Magnet Looks In His SS23 Haute Couture Collection
What Valli has been able to do is capture the female form in various styles. There is something for every type of woman. Unashamedly, Valli has poofed with more poofs, hugged curves, and draped like never before.


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All of the victims of the Monterey Park shooting have now been identified.
All of the victims of the Monterey Park shooting have now been identified.
Among those killed were the studio’s manager, Ming Ma. A local resident who took classes at Star Ballroom described him as a “kind of community impresario, recruiting dancers to the studio, hosting karaoke nights and staging performances.” Another of the victims, Hong Jian, who was known as Nancy Liu, emigrated from China more than 25 years ago and frequented Star Ballroom.


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A suspect is in custody after 7 people were killed in Half Moon Bay.
A suspect is in custody after 7 people were killed in Half Moon Bay.
“There were farmworkers affected tonight,” Supervisor Ray Mueller of San Mateo County said in a news conference. “There were children on the scene at the incidents. This is a truly heartbreaking tragedy in our community.”


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18 Data Science Project Ideas for Beginners
18 Data Science Project Ideas for Beginners
Pick one or all of themwhatever looks like the most fun to you.


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Feds drops charges against ex-Afghan soldier who crossed border into Texas
Feds drops charges against ex-Afghan soldier who crossed border into Texas
Abdul Wasi Safi crossed the southern border illegally in late September after a trip that took him from Pakistan to Brazil to Mexico.


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Natural Gas Shortages Hit China as Temperatures Plunge
Natural Gas Shortages Hit China as Temperatures Plunge
Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital, was then among the first cities to run low on money for Covid testing last autumn. It moved quickly to abandon testing late last year as soon as Beijing began signaling flexibility on the “zero Covid” policy, only to end up with an immediate wave of cases. Now temperatures in the mountainous province are falling far below freezing.


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Tesla plans to spend $3.6 billion more on battery and truck manufacturing in Nevada
Tesla plans to spend $3.6 billion more on battery and truck manufacturing in Nevada
Fans and critics of Tesla have been posting images of Tesla Semi trucks emblazoned with Pepsi Frito Lay branding that they\'ve seen on the road since that announcement, including some broken down on the shoulder.


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Trump drops second legal challenge to New York attorney general after sanctions in Hillary Clinton case
Trump drops second legal challenge to New York attorney general after sanctions in Hillary Clinton case
Trump last year sued Clinton, the Democratic National Committee, former FBI officials and more than two dozen other defendants in that case, claiming they had tried to rig the 2016 election by pushing a \"false narrative\" that he had colluded with Russia.


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Georgia DA investigating Trump for 2020 election interference says charging 'decisions are imminent' after grand jury report
Georgia DA investigating Trump for 2020 election interference says charging 'decisions are imminent' after grand jury report
\" He was never subpoenaed nor asked to come in voluntarily by this grand jury or anyone in the Fulton County District Attorney\'s Office. Therefore, we can assume that the grand jury did their job and looked at the facts and the law, as we have, and concluded there were no violations of the law by President Trump.\"


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Microsoft offers lackluster guidance, says new business growth slowed in December
Microsoft offers lackluster guidance, says new business growth slowed in December
In the quarter, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Microsoft to block its pending $69 billion acquisition of game publisher Activision Blizzard, while the U.S. Defense Department awarded Microsoft and three other companies a cloud contract worth up to $9 billion combined. \"We are continuing to engage with regulators reviewing the transaction and are working toward closing it in fiscal year 2023, subject to obtaining required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions,\" Microsoft said in a filing.


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How Pence's classified documents storm could be good news for Biden and Trump | CNN Politics
How Pence's classified documents storm could be good news for Biden and Trump | CNN Politics
Many lower ranking government officials treat classified information with extreme care, bordering on paranoia, in the knowledge that careless or negligent handling of such material - often gathered at high risk by US intelligence assets - could land them in jail. The current controversy over documents going astray suggests that duty of care doesn't necessarily go right to the top. It may also raise questions over how classified information is handled during presidential transitions out of office. Then there is the perennial conundrum over whether the government stamps "top secret" on too many of its records.


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High-ranking Russian officials are defecting. This man is aiding them | CNN
High-ranking Russian officials are defecting. This man is aiding them | CNN
"He has a lot of enemies in his system because they worked with him [for] more than 20 years for the stability and for the money and for a beautiful life for the next generations. And now, in this year, Putin annulled this perspective of their life," he said.


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Kanye West could be denied entry to Australia over anti-Semitic remarks, minister says | CNN
Kanye West could be denied entry to Australia over anti-Semitic remarks, minister says | CNN
"We had a sympathetic hearing," Wertheim said on CNN affiliate Sky News. "We've made the case that this particular individual does not meet the character test and that it would be in the national interest not to grant him a visa and we set out our reasons in some detail in that letter."


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McCarthy officially denies Schiff and Swalwell seats on House Intelligence Committee | CNN Politics
McCarthy officially denies Schiff and Swalwell seats on House Intelligence Committee | CNN Politics
McCarthy expanded both of the select committees, naming more people to the rosters than initially expected due to "overwhelming interest" from members, according to a GOP source familiar. House Republicans, the source added, will have to put forward a floor resolution to formally amend the ratios, but doesn't anticipate it will be an issue.


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A New York mugging and bad checks: Podcaster reveals Santos' latest wild claims | CNN Business
A New York mugging and bad checks: Podcaster reveals Santos' latest wild claims  | CNN Business
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