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Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak

Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Authorities in Sierra Leone on Thursday started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine, the first such campaign in West Africa where a deadly outbreak 10 years ago resulted in the death of thousands.
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go

NASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go.
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami

Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami

Waymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami which will accelerate an expansion that's been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirror.

Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Authorities in Sierra Leone on Thursday started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine, the first such campaign in West Africa where a deadly outbreak 10 years ago resulted in the death of thousands.
Canadians evenly split on artificial intelligence, survey finds

Canadians evenly split on artificial intelligence, survey finds

MONTREAL — Canadians are evenly split on how they feel about artificial intelligence, with women and older adults more likely to have a negative view, according to an annual survey of how Canadians use social media.
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Richard Andre Newman thought he would live the rest of his life in his quiet, leafy neighborhood in suburban Virginia . He was born and raised in Bren Mar Park, where children ride their bikes and neighbors wave hello.
European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo

European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of European satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through fancy formation flying in space.
European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo

European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of European satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through fancy formation flying in space.
Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam

Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has suspended the operations of Chinese online retailer Temu after it failed to meet a government deadline to register the company by the end of November.