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Finnish scientists sent electricity wirelessly using sound waves and lasers. "Acoustic wire" uses ultrasonic waves for contactless electricity transmission. Finland pioneers practical wireless ...

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Mother Nature had her say and disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade in 2026. Officials say high winds blew around the bands' props on Thursday. The Philadelphia Mummers Parade said the String Band ...

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BNPL. It stands for buy now, pay later, and it is roaring this holiday season. To find out why, we have called Martha Gimbel. She's co-founder and executive director of the Budget Lab at Yale. Hi ...

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