How to protect yourself from social media scammers

The world of social media, while brimming with cat videos, family photos, and friendly banter, also harbors a sinister side. This darker realm is teeming with swindlers and scam artists, cunningly concealed behind the masks of familiar faces.  In this modern-day game of digital deception, these fraudsters are continuously inventing new ways to exploit the…

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Flood unleashed by India glacial lake burst leaves at least 10 people dead and 102 missing

Guwahati, India — Indian rescue teams searched Thursday for 102 people missing after a devastating flash flood triggered by a high-altitude glacial lake burst that killed at least 10 people, officials said. Violent flooding from glacier lakes dammed by loose rock has become more frequent as global temperatures rise and ice melts. Climate scientists have warned…

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EV Charging In US Typically Consumes Less Energy Than Water Heating

Buying an electric vehicle might significantly affect electricity consumption and bills, but as it turns out, typically it’s not the biggest load in a household. New data from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, highlighted by the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Vehicle Technologies Office, indicates that there are three other appliances that, on average, consume…

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