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Three options for seeing the solar eclipse, from expensive to iffy to absolutely free

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Here are further details about the three main options: Hit the road Hardcore eclipse fans started making their travel reservations years ago — and whether you’re heading for Austin, Texas, or Rochester, N.Y., In comparison, your typical SEA-DFW nonstop could be less than $500 a week later. Nonstops are more than $2,000.

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Airbnb valued at $100 billion following blockbuster IPO — equivalent of more than five Expedias

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It’s also valued at more than five Expedia Groups, the Seattle-based travel company that closed trading today valued at $18.4 “In addition, our current or potential competitors have access to larger user bases and/or inventory for accommodations, and may provide multiple travel products, including flights.”

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Why would anyone be against life-saving malaria bednets?

Vox

This has occasionally popped up as an objection to bednet programs, notably in a 2015 New York Times article. One related argument is that the diversion of nets toward fishing means they’re not as effective an anti-malaria program as they initially appear. That’s simply a misunderstanding of how the research on bednets works.

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Google Gemma AI offers lightweight models with powerful results

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Imagine on-device language translation for travelers, intelligent assistants for smart home devices, or offline text summarization tools for students with limited internet access. Let’s explore some key areas where Gemma 2B shines.

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E-commerce surge and economic uncertainty is a boon for on-demand warehousing startup Flexe

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Flexe operates much like Airbnb — instead of using technology to match travelers with open homes and apartments, it matches retailers with warehouses that have excess capacity. Previously: Why this supply chain startup is drawing comparisons to Amazon Web Services and Airbnb. population.

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As COVID cases break records and keep rising, why no new restrictions in Seattle region?

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By comparison, Oregon has 14.3 The spread is most commonly seen within households, among essential workers, and due to travel and social events such as parties, celebrations and religious gatherings, according to the county. Since the outbreak, Washington has had 114,241 COVID cases and 2,439 deaths, according to state figures.

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Brains vs. bots in the newsroom: Can AI generate better story ideas than humans can?

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By comparison, the chatbots took subtle aspects of the prompts too far, seeing things as black-and-white. Diet, nutrition, and recipes: AI can generate recipes that adhere to specific types of diets and nutritional regimes, but how accurate are they in actually following the principles of these different programs?