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[arielilane]

Abbaspourrad explains that about one million used cellphones can produce "something close to 70 to 85 pounds of gold."

But to date, the process has required harmful chemicals like cyanide to filter it out. So, Abbaspourrad and his team at Cornell developed a method they say is more efficient, and which carries less environmental risk. The process uses an organic compound to absorb gold ions like a sponge.


New process for mining electronic waste could be a gold mine

 

[arielilane]

This move goes to show that running Boston really is a celebration of the human spirit.

Runner loses sentimental photo in Boston Marathon, fellow runner returns it

Along with all the race day essentials, runner Michelle Alessandro also packed an original photograph of her Nonna, who she lost to cancer, with a heavenly message on the back. However, when Alessandro reached Mile 26, she noticed the photo of her Nonna wasn't there.

www.wcvb.com

 

[sds71]

Woman running late to ‘Thomas the Train' event drove 102 mph with child:

State police arrested the driver and charged her with reckless driving, reckless endangerment in the second degree, risk of injury to a minor and failure to stop on right side of road.

She was released on a $500 bond and is set to appear at Middletown Superior Court on May 16.

New York woman caught speeding over 100 mph with child in car on way to 'Thomas the Train' event

The driver told Connecticut police that she was speeding because she was running late to a "Thomas the Train" event.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com

 

[arielilane]

• A letter written by a Titanic survivor while onboard the ship has sold for nearly $400,000 at auction
• Antique auctioneer Henry Aldridge & Son called the note from Colonel Archibald Gracie "prophetic" — as he wrote that he would "await my journey's end" before he passed judgment on the "fine ship"
• An estimated 1,500 people died in the Titanic tragedy in April 1912

4/27/2025

'Prophetic' Letter Written by Titanic Passenger Days Before the Ship Sank Sells for Nearly $400,000 at Auction

A letter written by a famous Titanic passenger, just days before the ship sank, has sold for nearly $400,000 at auction.

people.com

 

[arielilane]

Amanda Rodriguez felt exceptionally proud as she ran the Chicago Marathon last fall. She also felt a touch weighed down.

With other races on the horizon, she decided to go back on tirzepatide, the active ingredient in popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound. She had used it before to take off some excess weight. Now she wanted to lose more to improve her running performance.

“My body just feels stronger,” says Rodriguez, 30, who has since lost 20 pounds while maintaining her diet and training schedule. She has also shaved a minute from her 5-kilometer time and completed her first ultramarathon.

https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/ozempic-amateur-athletes-3fc9e0bf?st=sfUNB7&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

4/26/2025

 

[Spy Versus Spy]

BBC News - 'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.

www.bbc.com

 

[sds71]

A 47-year-old American tourist accidentally impaled himself on a metal fence at the iconic Colosseum in Rome and was left dangling in agony for several minutes.

According to multiple Italian media outlets, the man climbed onto the railing but then slipped and fell onto its iron spikes below.

He needed 80 stitches and remains in a stable condition.

The man’s motive in mounting the railings is unclear.

Il Messaggero newspaper suggested it was to either take a selfie or so that he could get a better view.

American Tourist's Colosseum Railing Climb Goes Horrifically Wrong

The man was hospitalized in the Italian capital with a pierced spine and needed 80 stitches.

www.huffpost.com

 

[cocomod]

Parents demand answers after 4-year-old is picked up from school with blood alcohol content of 0.29​

Parents demand answers after 4-year-old is picked up from school with blood alcohol content of 0.29

Parents of a 4-year-old girl in Alabama say their daughter spent two days in the ICU after she was picked up from school with a blood alcohol content of 0.29.

www.fox8live.com

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) – Parents of a 4-year-old girl in Alabama say their daughter spent two days in the ICU after she was picked up from school with a blood alcohol content of 0.29.

The girl’s mother, Mary Singleton, said when she picked her daughter up from school on Monday, the girl’s body was limp.

 

[arielilane]

@AMAZlNGNATURE

This cow has a better spa rountine than me

https://twitter.com/x/status/1919538223342108996

 

[arielilane]

@MaxLewisTV


The new preferred mode of transportation on the east side of Indy…complete with wheelies!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1919868865363759192

 

[Spy Versus Spy]

BBC News - Essex teenager left unable to eat due to rare digestive condition - BBC News

Essex teenager left unable to eat due to rare digestive condition

Finley receives weekly injections into his heart as his digestive system cannot tolerate lipids.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[sds71]

Pet raccoon with meth pipe in its mouth found in driver's seat during Ohio traffic stop, police say

A pet raccoon named Chewy was in the driver's seat of a car in central Ohio earlier this week, holding a glass meth pipe in its mouth, according to police.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Tricia]

Join us TONIGHT at 8:00 PM Eastern as death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan answers your questions. CLICK HERE TO WATCH JSM LIVE TONIGHT AT 8:00 PM EASTERN

 

[arielilane]

@AMAZlNGNATURE


Still growing strong: 700lbs and gaining 49lbs a day.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1920541746884190540

700 lb Giant Pumpkin Grows Before Your Eyes In 30-Second Time Lapse Video – GardenTabs.com

gardentabs.com

 

[arielilane]

@BrianEntin


A courtroom first: a murder victim delivering a statement from beyond the grave — via AI.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1920671793154605200

 

[arielilane]

What began as a casual hike through a forest in Eastern Bohemia turned into a once-in-a-lifetime discovery: a hidden stash of gold coins and precious objects worth hundreds of thousands of euros.

Hikers Stumble Upon Hidden Treasure Trove of Gold Coins in Czech Forest — Some Minted for Former Yugoslavia

What began as a casual hike through a forest in Eastern Bohemia turned into a once-in-a-lifetime discovery: a hidden stash of gold coins and precious objects worth hundreds of thousands of euros. The remarkable find was made in early February near the southeastern Czech town of Trutnov, on the wood

www.thearchaeologist.org

5/3/2025

 

[arielilane]

National Park Service reposted

It's #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, and we thank veterans past and present for their service. Our rangers are privileged to help connect the story of the past to modern-day audiences to ensure the legacy of these veterans and the parks they inspired are told to future generations.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1920857180065919414

 

[arielilane]

Visiting the South Rim this weekend? Gain insight into Grand Canyon's unique geologic story at our Geology Talk ranger program —11 am daily at Yavapai Geology Museum. https://go.nps.gov/ygmGrand Canyon is a geologically young landscape being sculpted from very old rocks. Knowing some of the stories encoded in the rock layers enriches your understanding and enhances your experience when you visit the park. (Spring 2025 schedule)

https://x.com/GrandCanyonNPS

 

[arielilane]

@AMAZlNGNATURE


This little guy has childhood premium.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1921523514995003513

 

[Charlot123]

Washington State Defence Attorney Smuggling Drugs into Jail

"I need the best criminal lawyer..."

(and, I hope he paid taxes from his side business! )

Washington state defense attorney indicted for smuggling drugs into King County jail

A Washington state defense attorney was indicted for joining a criminal conspiracy to smuggle drugs into the King County jail in Seattle during client visits.

komonews.com