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Science history: Female chemist initially barred from research helps helps develop drug for remarkable-but-short-lived recovery in children with leukemia — Dec. 6, 1954

In December 1954, Gertrude Elion and colleagues described a new compound they had developed that sent children with leukemia into remission. It would guide a new approach to "rational drug design."

Digital artist Beeple put his face on a $100K robot dog next to Elon Musk and Picasso – it sold first

The project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.

Home Office admits facial recognition tech issue with black and Asian subjects

Calls for review after technology found to return more false positives for ‘some demographic groups’ on certain settingsUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are facing calls for stronger safeguards on the use of facial recognition technology after the Home Office admitted it is more likely to incorrectly identify black and Asian people than their white counterparts on some settings.Following the latest testing conducted by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) of the technology’s application within the police national database, the Home Office said it was “more likely to incorrectly include some demographic groups in its search results”. Continue reading...

The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you're trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next you're panic shopping in a Buc-ee's gift aisle. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right cheat sheet, you can keep the holiday spirit high and stress levels low. Fortunately, we did some planning on your behalf. As much as we love playing with the latest gadgets and gizmos here at The Verge, we also love recommending them. That's why, after consulting with our expert team of writers and editors, we've compiled a medley of gift ideas that won't be regifted come this time next year - from noise-canceling earbuds and e-reade … Read the full story at The Verge.

A New CDC Recommendation Could Mean a Big Change for Childhood Vaccines

The change represents a continued shift in the agency’s vaccine policy, reflecting increasingly skeptical views.

Netflix to Buy Warner Bros in $83 Billion Deal

The deal to acquire the Hollywood behemoth’s television and film studios as well as HBO Max will bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.

Pipe bomb suspect was 'disappointed' in 2020 election results, US attorney says

Brian Cole Jr., the suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bomb case, told investigators he was "disappointed" in the 2020 election results, the U.S. attorney told ABC News.

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