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Why are invisible birds shrieking near the World Bank in downtown D.C.?

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Could you please check out reports of bird calls (hawks, owls, etc.) broadcast from speakers attached to the World Bank Group headquarters building? We often hear these bird calls, with the patterns repeated, but we see only small birds in the vicinity, not raptors. My friends and I have a bet about this: If I am right, they pay me. If they are right, I seek medical attention. — Jim Levy, Falls Church Read More...

William McGurn Net Worth

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Age, Biography and Wiki Birth Day December 04, 1958 Birth Place California William McGurn age 64 YEARS OLD Birth Sign Sagittarius 💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M Journalist and political writer who sits on the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal, where he also publishes a column. He served as the chief speechwriter for George W. Bush from 2006 to 2008. Read More...

Apple iOS 18 promises iMessage via satellite, a safety boost for hikers

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Apple revealed big changes at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, including new artificial intelligence tools and ways to hide your secret apps. But a few of the announcements were geared toward outdoor enthusiasts, particularly those prone to adventuring off the grid. According to the preview, Apple’s forthcoming iOS 18 release — which should be available to the public this fall — will enable U.S. users with an iPhone 14 or later to send and receive texts and emojis over iMessage and SMS even when cell service or WiFi isn’t available. Read More...