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'Climate emergency' declared as Trump begins process to leave Paris agreement
A group of more than 11,000 international scientists has declared a 'climate emergency', and claims that 'untold human suffering' is unavoidable unless changes are made immediately
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1. Google launches OpenTitan, an open-source secure chip design project

The aim of the new coalition is to build trustworthy chip designs for use in data centers, storage and computer peripherals.

The project will allow anyone to inspect the hardware for security vulnerabilities and backdoors.It comes at a time where tech giants and governments alike are increasingly aware that hostile nation states are trying to infiltrate and compromise supply chains in an effort to carry out long-term surveillance or espionage.

2. UPS and CVS deliver prescription medicine via drone to US residential customers for the first time

UPS is rolling along with its drone delivery program, working with partner CVS Pharmacy to deliver prescription drugs to customer doorsteps via its newly deployed commercial drones. In fact, UPS delivered medications to two paying customers on November 1.

3. Xiaomi launches Mi Watch, its $185 Apple Watch clone

Xiaomi, which competes with Apple for the top position in the wearable market, today made the competition a little more interesting. The Chinese electronics giant has launched its first smartwatch, called the Mi Watch, which looks strikingly similar to the Apple Watch.

4. Ebury nabs £350M for foreign exchange and currency services for SMEs, Santander takes 50.1% stake

Ebury provides foreign exchange, money transfer and other currency services to small and medium businesses and their banking partners. With the deal, Madrid-based Santander will become a majority shareholder at 50.1%, but it says Ebury will continue to operate as an independent entity.

5. Where VCs are looking for voice startup investments

If voice is a new operating system, where are the opportunities to build giant companies on top of it? (Extra Crunch membership required.)

6. Medopad raises $25M led by Bayer to develop biomarkers tracked via apps and wearables

The U.K. startup has been working with Tencent to develop AI-based methods for building and tracking &digital& biomarkers — measurable indicators of the progression of illnesses and diseases that are picked up not with blood samples or in-doctor visits but using apps and wearables.

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On the Extra Crunch Stage at Disrupt Berlin,three of the finest practitioners of the dark arts of branding, public relations, marketing and communications will share their tips and tricks on how to get coverage for a company and how to use that coverage to achieve your strategic objectives.

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Mysterious Ancient Egyptian cat mummy discovered with three tails and five legs
Scientists from the Research Institute of Computer Science and Random Systems have analysed the 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a cat, with rather surprising results
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Analysis: Jo Swinson has a Facebook problem
The rhythm of an election is heavily influenced by polls, those regular snapshots of the nation's political mindset.
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Horizon Zero Dawn sequel is in development, new job listing suggestsHorizon Zero Dawn sequel is in development, new job listing suggests

Guerrilla Games' stunningly-gorgeous open world action game Horizon Zero Dawn was one of Sony's biggest hits of the last few years, with the PlayStation 4 exclusive selling around 10 million copies since its release in 2017. 

Given the game's immense success, it comes as no surprise that a follow-up to the PS4 hit is reportedly in the pipeline,

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Drone users must register and pass online theory test - or face #163;1k fine
Drone pilots in the UK have until the end of November to register themselves and their quadcopters with the Civil Aviation Authority - or face a £1,000 fine.
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  1. FCC approves T-Mobile/Sprint merger despite serious concerns
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  3. Countries could consider 'social media officers' to police anti-social tweeting, says Paddy Cosgrave at Web Summit
  4. Amazon Echo owners warned that hackers can control your speaker with lasers
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