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China has introduced the globe’s fastest internet connection, surpassing its closest U.S. competitor by threefold. The core network boasts an astonishing data transmission speed of 1.2 terabits per second, able to download a remarkable 150 films per second. Breaking US Network Records  Practically every networking in the world operates at around 100 gigabits per second. The US has been the front-runner in the network speed race, operating at 400 gigabits every second, until now. This means that not only has China’s achievement smashed US rates, but it has also surpassed expert forecasts that said 1 terabit per second networks would…

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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be wondering what the current mortgage rates are in the UK. Lenders change the rates of their mortgage products regularly. That’s why we update the average mortgage rates weekly and compare how they’ve changed since the previous week. You can also compare the rates across a range of loan to value (LTV) percentages. What’s happening with mortgage and interest rates now? There has been lots of news about Base Rate rises and how they can impact mortgage rates. The Bank of England (BoE) meet about every six weeks to decide whether…

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As decentralized finance grows in popularity, many wonder what the future holds for traditional finance (TradFi). In episode 37 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to Sarah Clark, the CEO of E-Gates, about how TradFi plans to compete and collaborate with the Web3 space and what that means for global payments moving forward. The episode also highlights issues around Web3 payments, such as regulatory compliance, fraud prevention and customer trust. Clark has worked at multiple TradFi firms like PayPal and Barclays before pivoting to Web3. She explains that conventional finance could benefit from integrating blockchain technology and Web3…

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Grizzly bear outside at WSU Bear Center. Credit: Bob Hubner, Washington State University The internal clocks of grizzly bears appear to keep ticking through hibernation, according to a genetic study. This persistence highlights the strong role of circadian rhythms in the metabolism of many organisms including humans. The Washington State University-led genetic study confirmed observational evidence that bears’ energy production still waxes and wanes in a daily pattern even as they slumber for several months without eating. The researchers also found that during hibernation the amplitude of the energy production was blunted, meaning the range of highs and lows was…

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Gillingham’s Jonny Williams insists there is still plenty of time to get back in the promotion mix this season.The Gills led the way in League 2 during the opening weeks of the season, but have since drifted away from the leading clubs, ending the weekend sitting 10th place, now 13 points off top spot.Jonny Williams in action for Gillingham in their last home league game against Newport County, a 2-0 defeat Picture: @Julian_KPIMore: Coach sees encouraging signsSaturday’s game at Wrexham was the first for new head coach Stephen Clemence in the league but his side conceded after less than 60…

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This week’s Agents MVMT podcast ‘Pass the Syrup’, presented by Ben Madden, features Kristjan Byfield of Base Property Services, Kesha Foss-Smith of John & D Wood and Spencer Lawrence of Paramount Properties The guests discuss agents who have no personal experience of buying, and whether this acts as a hindrance to successfully representing a client or potentially puts them at an advantage. Guests also talk through their own personal stories as well as discussing how agents with little experience can upskill quickly. In this week’s social hand grenade, the guests review a particular post that gained a lot of traction…

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Image Credit: CBS Survivor, the greatest game on television, is in its 45th (!) season, and the franchise has no signs of slowing down. The CBS reality program entered into a “new era” starting with season 41 that has brought a new generation of memorable players fighting to win the $1 million prize. Season 45, which premiered September 27, features seventeen new castaways and one returning player, Bruce Perreault, from season 44. The new season of Survivor has been wild so far. Here’s the full rundown of who has been voted off so far on Survivor 45. Hannah Rose Hannah Rose…

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