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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Society may disagree,' says new president of TRE-SP about the use of electronic voting machines

The newly appointed president of TRE-SP, José Antônio Encinas Manfré, stated that society has the right to disagree with the use of electronic voting machines, emphasizing the importance of respecting the law.

Feb 27 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why More People Are Putting a Sponge in Their Washing Machines: The Viral Trick That Improves Your Clothes

A viral trick involving the addition of a sponge in washing machines is gaining popularity as it helps to capture lint, hair, and debris during the wash cycle.

Feb 27 • 19:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Look at Nazi Rule: The Manning of the Machines of Violence

The article explores the historical context of collaboration in Nazi rule and colonial systems, focusing on the involvement of local officials in the persecution of Jews.

Feb 27 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Murders, slot machines, animal game, illegal cigarettes, and slave labor: the crimes attributed to Adilsinho, according to the police

Adilsinho, a notorious figure in organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, has been arrested and is linked to various illicit activities, including gambling, illegal cigarette trade, and suspected murders.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

The United States takes 'another small step' to the Moon: Returns to the satellite 51 years later with Odysseus

A landing module from Texas-based startup Intuitive Machines Inc. successfully landed on the Moon, making it the first private spacecraft to do so intact in 51 years.

Feb 27 • 02:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Earnings of 'El Mencho': How the CJNG Pocketed 17 Million Pesos in a Month

A leaked payroll of 'El Mencho' reveals significant earnings by the CJNG, amounting to 17 million pesos in December 2025 through illegal operations involving slot machines.

Feb 26 • 23:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Quick, eco, delicate — what's the best wash cycle to use?

This article explores the efficacy of different washing machine cycles and provides expert recommendations for optimal clothing care and energy savings.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government Wing Reports Weariness Over Import Tax on Electronics and Machines and Advocates for Revising Measure

Members of Brazil's government acknowledge discontent regarding the increased import tax on over 1,250 electronic items and machinery, suggesting a potential reevaluation of the policy.

Feb 26 • 16:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Artificial Intelligence: When Machines Wage War

The article discusses the potential future of artificial intelligence evolving into a superpower, as presented by Dario Amodei, co-founder of the AI firm Anthropic.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Quantum Machines Will Change the World of Computers

The article discusses how quantum machines are poised to revolutionize the computing world, although the full content is inaccessible due to a page loading issue.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Halifax £2,995 'rule' in place for all UK bank account holders

Halifax bank account holders in the UK should be aware of a cash deposit limit of £2,995 when using self-service machines.

Feb 25 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Sometimes, only sometimes

The article reflects on a future where machines might write like the poet Lorca but lack the essence of human experience and emotion.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

In the Age of AI, Robots Invaded Bars and Homes

The article discusses the rise of robotic bartenders like Makr Shakr, highlighting their capabilities in cocktail mixing as a modern advancement reminiscent of historical automated machines.

Feb 24 • 19:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Why bottle recycling machines do not accept all bottles? We checked

The article investigates why some bottle recycling machines in Poland refuse certain bottles despite meeting system requirements and the issues consumers face during the return process.

Feb 24 • 12:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Connected Vehicles: What Data Today's Cars Collect, Who Can Access It, and How It Is Used

Modern cars are equipped with technologies that turn them into data-generating machines, collecting extensive information about driver behavior and vehicle performance.

Feb 24 • 08:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Arrival of the Yellow Machines - Promise, Process and Public Trust

The arrival of 137 excavators and graders at the Freeport of Monrovia signifies the beginning of action in Liberia's infrastructure development under President Boakai.

Feb 23 • 18:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump's Tariff: Honey Exporters Restart Machines after Two Months and Await Harvest to Resume Sales

Honey producers in Brazil have resumed production after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted tariffs imposed by Trump that had halted their operations.

Feb 23 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The 3 Best Exercises to Gain Muscle Mass in the Legs That You Can Do at Home

The article outlines three effective bodyweight exercises for strengthening leg muscles at home, debunking the myth that machines are necessary for muscle growth.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

I have tried the best super-automatic coffee machines and this has been my favorite

The author reviews various super-automatic coffee machines, highlighting their ability to craft excellent coffee with customizable settings.

Feb 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Efforts to Make Okhla Site Completely Garbage-Free by 2026 Continue

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ongoing efforts to make the Okhla site completely garbage-free by 2026, increasing the number of machines to speed up cleanup operations.

Feb 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did CM Rekha say about the mountain of garbage in Delhi?

CM Rekha Gupta discussed efforts to handle 30,000 to 35,000 tons of waste in Delhi, highlighting the use of trommel machines for waste separation.

Feb 23 • 04:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Revolt of the Machines? There's Still a Few Years Left

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Feb 22 • 10:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Huge Offers on Amazon, ACs and Refrigerators at Half Price or Less

Amazon India has launched a special home appliances deal, featuring discounts of up to 65% on air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines.

Feb 22 • 03:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Johanna Rolland cannot let us die": the creators of the Machines of Nantes fear they may have to leave the city

The creators of the Machines of Nantes have filed a lawsuit against the Nantes Metropolis due to financial and reputational damage from the abandonment of the 'Tree of Herons' project in 2022.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Machines will become smarter than humans, data centers more powerful than brains... Messages hidden in the 'AI Cold War'!

The AI Impact Summit in Delhi became a battleground for the 'AI Cold War' between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who shared similar visions about AI's future despite rivalries.

Feb 20 • 01:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The laundry house in Baltinava will soon cease operations

A local laundry facility in Baltinava, Latvia, is set to close due to declining usage and rising costs, affecting residents without access to water or laundry machines.

Feb 19 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rootslane turned Estonia into a secret machine hub for the USA

An Estonian company exports 20 packing machines annually to the United States, operating largely under the radar.

Feb 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Even ordinary laptops can now serve as decent gaming machines: Would a lightweight laptop suffice instead of a gaming laptop?

The article discusses whether lightweight laptops can effectively replace dedicated gaming laptops for playing current video games.

Feb 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The man who turned arcade games into a family business

Juan Kurhelec transformed a small family workshop repairing pinball machines into Playland, a leading entertainment chain in Argentina and beyond, now boasting over 30 locations across the region.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Narrative with Machines: What Changes with Generative Artificial Intelligence?

The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its capabilities in storytelling and creativity compared to humans.

Feb 19 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Ballots and the Distrustful

A significant portion of Brazilians express skepticism about the reliability of electronic voting machines, revealing deep political divides in public opinion.

Feb 18 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Artificial Intelligence: How Robots Are Opening a Trillion-Dollar Market

The integration of artificial intelligence and robotic technology could lead to a trillion-dollar market for robots and autonomous machines by 2035, according to a Barclays analysis.

Feb 18 • 07:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

AI Storytelling: Stories at the Boundary of Humans and Machines

The article discusses the limitations of artificial intelligence in storytelling, emphasizing the need for narrative techniques to enhance AI-generated texts.

Feb 17 • 15:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why Slot Machines Have Never Lost Their Throne Since Olden Times

The article explores the enduring appeal of slot machines in casinos, highlighting their simplicity and entertainment value over more complex games.

Feb 17 • 13:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Loss – 4 billion dollars: it is reported that half of these machines owned by Russia have been destroyed

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reports that it has successfully targeted and destroyed half of Russia's 'Pantsir' air defense systems, which are vital to its defense strategy against Ukraine's long-range drones.

Feb 17 • 08:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Matulionis: The customs have tightened border controls, many places use X-ray machines

Lithuanian customs, as stated by presidential advisor Deividas Matulionis, have significantly tightened border controls using modern X-ray equipment at many border points.

Feb 17 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘Economic fighters’: the volunteers helping direct sanctions against Russia

The article discusses the role of Ukrainian volunteers, particularly Olena Yurchenko, in influencing sanctions against Russia by uncovering crucial information about the reliance on CNC machines for military production.

Feb 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'One of the great achievements of Brazilian sovereignty,' says reader about electronic voting machines

A significant portion of Brazilian citizens expresses concerns about electronic voting machines, deeming them both a key achievement and a subject of scrutiny and distrust.

Feb 17 • 00:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Washing machines, refrigerators, and cars cheaper: import boom impacting production

Argentina's shift to open trade has led to lower prices for imported goods while also causing declines in domestic industrial production and employment.

Feb 16 • 19:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Woman embezzles over half a million in Teplice casino, then throws part of the money into slot machines

A woman in Teplice has embezzled over half a million Czech crowns from a casino, with some of the stolen money reportedly tossed into slot machines.

Feb 16 • 12:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

From paper to artificial intelligence: What will machines not steal from journalism?

The article discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on journalism, highlighting historical milestones and current challenges faced by media professionals.

Feb 16 • 07:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Museveni Defends BVV Machines As Key to Credible Polls, Says Technology Closed Opposition's 'Cheating Lifeline'

President Museveni asserts that the implementation of Biometric Voter Verification (BVV) machines in the recent elections was crucial for ensuring electoral integrity and reducing fraud.

Feb 16 • 05:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Kateřina, Hills and Machines. About Aleš Palán's Novel Go Crazy in the Wilderness

The article discusses Aleš Palán's novel "Go Crazy in the Wilderness," focusing on its themes and character dynamics.

Feb 16 • 04:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Day the Machines Forge Their Own Religion: "Computing the Word God is Far from Seeking God"

A new app called Texto con Jesús allows users to engage with an AI that impersonates biblical figures, raising questions about the intersection of artificial intelligence and religion.

Feb 15 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Just over half of Brazilians trust electronic voting machines, according to Quaest

A survey shows that only 53% of Brazilians trust electronic voting machines, with significant distrust observed among evangelical voters and supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

Feb 15 • 18:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: Now the Machines Take Over

Artificial intelligence is transitioning from being a human tool to beginning to replace humans, significantly impacting the software industry.

Feb 15 • 11:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: Now the Machines Take Over

The article discusses the shift of artificial intelligence from being a tool for humans to potentially replacing them, particularly highlighting the impact on the software development industry and stock prices following the introduction of a new AI program.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Difficult to intervene again: after 50 days, the liver, kidneys, and lungs are at their limits

Professor Luciano De Carlis discusses the dire health situation of a child in Naples after prolonged use of ECMO machines, raising concerns about the viability of a potential transplant.

Feb 15 • 07:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Decreasing Vending Machines, Peak 26 Years Ago: Manufacturers Find Venturing into Cashless Payments

Japan's vending machine numbers are declining, with peaks from 26 years ago, prompting manufacturers to innovate with cashless payment options.

Feb 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Spinning in the washer at 800, 1,000, 1,200 or 1,400 rpm? What you need where – and when we ruin our clothes

The article discusses the implications of different spin cycle speeds in washing machines and their effects on fabric durability.

Feb 14 • 13:59 UTC

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