Was famed poet Pablo Neruda poisoned? Scientists warn case not closed

Scientists have concluded that renowned poet Pablo Neruda, a member of the Chilean communist party, might have had a toxic bacterium in his system when he died. The finding is the latest in a decades-long investigation into the exact cause of Neruda’s death on 23 September 1973. Although the poet had advanced prostate cancer when he died, some have said that the timing of his passing — 12 days after general Augusto Pinochet overthrew the socialist government that Neruda supported — was no coincidence.
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The future of Starship includes national security missions

As SpaceX prepares to attempt Starship’s first orbital flight, the company is contemplating military applications for the super-heavy launch vehicle. Starship holds the potential to become a mobility platform for the U.S. military, said Gary Henry, senior advisor for national security space solutions at SpaceX.
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Has Windows become Spyware?

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‘Political propaganda’: China clamps down on access to ChatGPT

Leading tech firms reportedly ordered to remove workarounds allowing access to US-based service
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/feb/23/china-chatgpt-clamp-down-propaganda?source=Snapzu

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years After Rape Conviction, Putting Former Movie Mogul Behind Bars for Life

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 16 years, effectively ensuring the former Hollywood mogul and convicted rapist will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Weinstein’s sentencing was held in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday morning, nearly two months after his Los Angeles trial concluded with a jury convicting him on three counts of rape and sexual assault.
Read more: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-los-angeles-prison-term-1235531069/?source=Snapzu

FOSSDA: Preserving the history of open-source and free software

Writing the first draft of open-source and free software's history.
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Dickie Davies, World of Sport presenter, dies at 94

The broadcaster became something of a cult figure after fronting the ITV show for 20 years
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/feb/19/dickie-davies-world-sport-presenter-dies-94?source=Snapzu