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• So-called "torture pits" were dug at Russian military training grounds to punish troops, a report said.
• A former soldier told Important Stories and the Conflict Intelligence Team that misbehaving troops were put in pits for up to a week. 
• "People who came back from

Meta’s newest update to Horizon Worlds, its 3D social network, adds some useful changes, but while reading the v133 patch notes, I chuckled more than once because of things Meta probably didn’t intend to be funny.

Arguably the biggest addition is a new “time spent” feature. The dashboard shows you how much time you’ve put into Horizon Worlds over seven days and

• Nissan unveiled a flashy minivan concept just in time for the Japan Mobility Show. 
• The electric Hyper Tourer looks straight out of 2050 with its sharp angles and odd shape.  
• It features swiveling seats, an LED screen in the floor, and mind-reading capabilities. 

If you ask Nissan, road trips of the future will take place in shiny, self-driving minivans that read

• Some social media users may think Facebook is "dead" and lost its cultural relevance.
• However, several TikTokers Insider spoke with highlighted how financially lucrative the platform is.
• Six creators share how much they've earned and how companies like Jellysmack help them do so.

Here's a secret some

Qualcomm announced the release of a pair of chips, the S7 and the S7 Pro that companies can use in their earbuds, headphones, and speakers to benefit from Wi-Fi in addition to Bluetooth. The semiconductor company announced that it will leverage its Snapdragon Sound platform to bring Wi-Fi to audio peripherals.

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• Motorola unveiled a concept for a smartphone you can wear on your wrist like a big slap bracelet.
• The "adaptive display" concept can also be folded multiple ways to stand upright, like a standard phone.
• It's not the first bendy phone; Motorola

• Appearing as a podcast guest can improve SEO, brand equity, and consumer trust.
• Instead of selling your brand, choose topics that let you share your story or educate the audience.
• Integrate podcasts into your other marketing channels for maximum benefit.
• This article is part of "Marketing for Small Business," a series exploring the basics

For all those people thinking of picking up Sony’s upcoming slimmed-down version of the PlayStation 5, just know that the company is watching you when you set up the console’s new, detachable disc drive.

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• The US economy is headed for a recession, but it's likely to be milder than prior slumps, Apollo's chief economist said.
• That's because any potential slowdown this time around would be "engineered" by the Fed, Torsten Sløk told CNBC.
• When recession arrives, the Fed can undo the measures it took that initially slowed the economy, he

Social messaging platform Telegram has blocked channels used by Hamas, but only on Android phones due to violations of Google’s app store guidelines. According to CNBC, two channels — hamas_com and al-Qassam brigades — were cut off for Android users, though other channels the group uses, like Gaza Now, are still accessible.

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It’s been a long time coming—especially so for a Time Lord. The BBC and Disney have now officially confirmed that Doctor Who’s trio of anniversary specials will begin airing November 25, kicking off three weeks of new adventures in time and space.

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