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EPA demands data under “Superfund” law, prompted by WSJ articles. EPA demands data under “Superfund” law, prompted by WSJ articles. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the owner of the content and do not want us to publish your materials, please…

Matt Damon has revealed that he “turned down the most money an actor has ever been offered” when he said no to Sam Worthington's role in James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster fantasy epic Avatar. While he didn't confirm the amount, the reported remuneration as per the CNN report is around $250 million. (Also Read: Oppenheimer actor Matt Damon promised wife he'd go on a break, unless Christopher Nolan called him and offered a film) Matt Damon reveals he turned down Avatar Matt Damon on turning down AvatarIn the…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeGreta Gerwig has revealed there was a particular Barbie scene she refused to cut from the film.The movie’s director and co-writer is currently basking in its huge success after what has been a record-breaking opening weekend; Gerwig has broken the domestic box office record for a female director, with a debut of $155m in North America and $337m globally.Barbie is receiving acclaim from…

Telecom stocks have sagged under heavy debt and concerns about slowing growth. Telecom stocks have sagged under heavy debt and concerns about slowing growth. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the owner of the content and do not want us to…

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered that a natural peptide from fruit flies, named drosocin, can bind to bacteria’s ribosomes and hinder protein production, thereby forcing bacterial cells to self-destruct. This finding, along with the understanding of its working mechanism, could facilitate the creation of new antibiotics.A new study reports on peptide’s antibacterial mechanism.Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered that a peptide derived from fruit flies may…

When Shakirudeen Bankole and his wife relocated to Abuja shortly after they got married in Lagos earlier in the year, the young couple prepared soup every week with about N7,000 or N10,000. Although the economic situation was challenging, the couple still had the financial strength to prepare and enjoy their favourite delicacies and soups every Friday. “In terms of feeding, we have long adopted austerity measures since the time of Buhari. We used to cook soup every Friday for N7k or N10k,” Mr Bankole said. “From…

A new study warns that poor eating habits developed during post-secondary education can lead to obesity and related health issues like respiratory illnesses and depression. Involving almost 12,000 medical students from 31 Chinese universities, the study underlines the link between unhealthy diets and both chronic and infectious diseases, urging universities to offer healthier, affordable food options to students.According to a professor at UBC Okanagan, universities should provide healthy, affordable food options.A UBC…

OpenAI’s Dave Willner is stepping down as the company’s head of trust and safety. He said Thursday that he will remain with the company as a policy advisor. Willner shared the news on LinkedIn. In his farewell post, he explained that he was leaving his role at OpenAI to have more time to spend with his family and focus on his passion for helping “smaller companies and early-stage professionals.” “OpenAI is going through a high-intensity phase in its development — and so are our kids,” he said. “Anyone with…

OpenAI’s trust and safety lead, Dave Willner, has left the position, as announced Willner is staying on in an “advisory role” but has asked Linkedin followers to “reach out” for related opportunities. The former OpenAI project lead states that the move comes after a decision to spend more time with his family. Yes, that’s what they always say, but Willner follows it up with actual details. “In the months following the launch of ChatGPT, I've found it more and more difficult to keep up my end of the bargain,” he writes.…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeBarbie, starring Margot Robbie in the lead role, is finally being released this Friday (21 July).The live-action film based on the popular Mattel doll has been in production since 2009, and in that time, has gone through several changes in writer and director. At one stage, Amy Schumer and Anne Hathaway were both in talks to star, but that changed when Robbie stepped in. Before the…