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Vision-language models used for medical images don't get words like 'no' or 'not.' They might mess up when asked to find images with some things but not others. This could lead to unexpected mistakes.

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UK finance minister Rachel Reeves plans to sell seized Bitcoin to fix budget gaps. The stash, worth over £5 billion, includes 61,000 BTC from a 2018 Chinese Ponzi scheme. Its value has jumped 20 times since seizure. The Home Office is creating a crypto custody and disposal framework for the sales. A £40 million cap is set for handling fees. Bidding is now open for the project.

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French cops are probing a wave of kidnappings targeting crypto millionaires. The cases are piling up, but details stay scarce. Only one comment online, with six upvotes so far.

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As a kid, I dreamed of being an archeologist. History fascinated me (still does). Exploring ancient temples and tombs sounded thrilling. At 13, I devoured Greek and Roman history books and chatted with my teacher about it. Basically, I was obsessed. The post The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pompeii appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

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The article links to IceRaid's site. There's a Hacker News thread with 5 points. Only 2 comments so far. No extra details provided.

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Elon Musk's new America Party backs Bitcoin. But breaking into US politics is tough. Third parties often struggle to gain traction. Can Musk's influence make a difference? The odds are still stacked against them.

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Grayscale’s plan to turn its GDLC fund into an ETF got SEC approval but is now on hold due to a stay order. Bloomberg’s James Seyffart mentioned the conversion is blocked “for now.” The delay comes right after the initial greenlight. The news was first reported by CryptoSlate.

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Jim O’Neill’s nomination as deputy at Health and Human Services thrilled Dylan Livingston, A4LI’s CEO. Livingston’s group pushes for lifespan extension, and O’Neill shares their vision. It’s a big win for their cause.

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BBC article got 5 upvotes. No comments yet. Links to the story and discussion.

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ETH tops majors as BTC briefly hits $110k. DeFi coins surge, AAVE & UNI lead the charge. HYPE hits all-time high, fund now worth $1bn. Staked ETH and crypto fund assets hit records. BlackRock’s BTC ETF fastest to $70bn. South Korea plans to allow stablecoins. Tether’s MOS to open source in 2025. Uphold eyes IPO or sale. DoJ indicts Gugnin for $530m crypto laundering. FOMO HOUR streams weekdays, covering crypto and macro news. Hosted by Farokh, Mando, and Tyler.

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Still waiting for Spotify’s lossless streaming. After four years, new hints suggest it’s coming. Spicetify’s X account spotted hidden mentions in the latest update. Looks like it might finally happen soon.

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The first 100 days flew by. Lots of action, some wins, a few bumps. New plans rolled out, some hit, others missed. Now, eyes are on what’s coming next. More challenges ahead, but also fresh chances. The journey’s just getting started.

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Coinbase now supports Spark (SPK) on Ethereum, labeled "Experimental." Transfers are live, and SPK-USD trading may start later today if liquidity meets requirements. Some regions might have restrictions. Always send SPK via ERC-20 to avoid losing funds.

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BTC up 3% to 107.7k, ETH at 2540 (+2%). Top gainers: ICP, SPX, FARTCOIN. BTC ETFs see outflows, ETH ETFs on 15-day streak. Plasma ICO aims for $50m today. Deutsche Bank may issue stablecoin, UK allows crypto ETNs. Saylor shrugs off Bitcoin quantum fears. Apple & Google eye stablecoin integration. Nasdaq adds more crypto benchmarks. Gemini files for IPO, X teams with Polymarket. Dubai hits $399m in tokenized real estate sales. FOMO HOUR streams weekdays at 10 AM EST.

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Today's Download brings you the latest in tech. AI agents powered by large language models are here. The big question: should we trust them with control? These agents can handle almost any task. But are we ready to let them take over?

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Hurry! Only 24 hours left to snag Early Bird tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Happening Oct 27–29 in San Francisco. Save up to $900 or bring a friend for 90% off their pass. Deal ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don’t miss out.

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MapleStory’s Web3 update on Avalanche boosted the chain’s activity big time. Daily transactions hit 1M twice in a week. The classic game’s revival is pulling in users. Avalanche’s getting busier thanks to this move.

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Eric Trump said World Liberty Financial will buy a big stake in TRUMP memecoin for its treasury. The unofficial Trump-branded wallet won’t move forward. The DeFi platform is tied to the Trump family. News broke on CryptoSlate.

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Crypto big shots and wealthy investors are stepping up their personal security. Reports say Bitcoin’s rising value has increased risks like kidnappings. Digital money always had security issues, but now physical threats are growing. People are taking it more seriously.

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Elon Musk's dad, Errol, says the online feud between his son and Trump will blow over soon. He calls it just a clash of two competitive guys. No big deal, it’ll calm down in a few days.

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