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What if consciousness isn’t limited to brains like ours? Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that consciousness could arise in many different forms of life, even in beings built from radically different materials than those found on Earth. Drawing on the vastness of the universe and the likely existence of countless alien civilizations, they suggest it would be surprisingly Earth-centric to assume that only Earth-like biology can support conscious experience.
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People close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez keep being investigated for corruption. Analysts say weaknesses in the latest case could help him discredit the others.
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Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructionsAn open air swimming lake in the eastern German city of Halle which has refused entry to bathers who don’t speak German has been told it must lift the ban or face possible legal action.The Heidesee lake, a natural lake in a flooded former open-cast mine, recently introduced a check at the entrance to filter out visitors whose German was deemed not good enough to follow safety instr
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Readers remember the Sherwood Forest tree that has failed to produce leaves for the first time in 1,000 yearsAfter hundreds of years inspiring wonder in Sherwood Forest, the Major oak has died. We asked readers to share their memories of one of the UK’s most recognisable natural landmarks, said to have offered a sanctuary for Robin Hood, and the response was overwhelming, with many sharing heartfelt stories of childhood adventures.Joanna de Graaf from Leicestershire wrote: “I grew up in Nottingh
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The projects mark the latest step by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government to accelerate infrastructure projects aimed at capitalizing on its natural resources, and the construction of new trade corridors to sell its goods to non-U.S. markets.
MarketWatch
Shares of fast-food chain Wendy’s rallied 25% at Wednesday’s open.
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Famed value investor Seth Klarman offered a surprising answer at a conference this month when asked where he’s seeing opportunities in the world of distressed assets.
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J.P. Morgan strategists lifted their year-end S&P 500 forecast, saying they had been much too cautious around “unpredented” expectations for earnings growth.
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I love building Lego sets, so here are my picks of the best Prime Day Lego deals. There are some great toy discounts, too.
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On this episode of Stock Movers with Alexis Christoforous:
- Cerebras (CBRS) shares are lower after the company gave an annual sales forecast that disappointed investors. Revenue in 2026 will be $855 million to $865 million, Cerebras said, while analysts projected $824.8 million.
- FedEx (FDX) is dipping after it reported profit that beat Wall Street’s expectations as the courier navigated tumultuous trade policies and rising costs. The company's profit margin for the past quarter declined to 8
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Spokesperson says departing PM will serve out remainder of his term representing Holborn and St PancrasUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer will remain the MP for Holborn and St Pancras after standing down as prime minister, Downing Street has confirmed.Starmer’s spokesperson said he was not expecting to take a role in Andy Burnham’s cabinet if offered one, though some MPs have suggested Burnham could make Starmer foreign secretary. Continue reading...
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