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There were plenty of errors for the Bears to lament after Monday’s 17-9 loss to the Vikings, including three turnovers, a blocked field goal, and three failed fourth downs while in scoring position in the second half. Chicago was also penalized nine times for 91 yards during the contest. Five of those penalties were personal […]
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A study published in the journal Advanced Science describes for the first time a mechanism involved in the development of obesity. The study states that a group of microRNAs—small molecules that regulate the expression of specific genes—could prevent the expansion of the obesity-associated fatty tissue. The study is led by teams of the University of […]
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Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it will launch a service next year offering customisation and updates for cars as customers increasingly hold on to their vehicles for longer. The service, known as Kinto Factory, will start in late January and offer new safety features, refreshed interiors, and software upgrades to car computer systems. […]
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LastPass users began reporting login attempts from unknown locations using correct master passwords earlier this week. The password manager company claims these likely came from reused passwords uncovered from unrelated hacks, but some users disagree and have suggested various theories. LastPass users on the Hacker News forum are reporting login attempts on old and inactive […]
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Furious shoppers have blasted the major supermarkets for bizarre delivery substitutions and missing orders in the days running up to Christmas. Some customers say they didn’t receive their turkey at all – or complained that it had been substituted. In one incident, a baffled shopper said their turkey had been replaced with cod and another […]
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The Browns couldn’t hold onto a 14-13 lead in the fourth quarter against the Raiders on Monday night and the loss had a major impact on their place in the AFC playoff picture. A win would have put them in first place in the AFC North, but they now sit in 12th place with three […]
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Deep learning algorithms, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), can automatically and objectively perform image-based Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scoring, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Mirjam J. Schaap, M.D., from Radbound University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands, and […]
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Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE)said allegations made against it by Acer (2353.TW) were unfounded, after a magazine reported that the Taiwanese computer maker had sued the German carmaker for infringing on its mobile network patents. German weekly WirtschaftsWoche had reported earlier on Tuesday that Acer had filed a suit in the U.S. state of Virginia, alleging that Volkswagen […]
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Chinese entertainment giant Tencent has a massive foothold in the gaming industry, and its global dominance only grows as the years go by. It has already snapped up several non-Chinese game developers for their talent and IPs, and now, it is teaming up with Control developer Remedy to create a new title called “Vanguard.” This […]
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Christmas can be an expensive time of the year – but there are ways to lower the cost of your supermarket shop. Ricky and Naomi Willis, owners of the Skint Dad blog, reveal five ways to save cash when shopping at Tesco. Their tips include how to get discounts for being a loyal customer and […]
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