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  tech 5

  NIH director launches "Scientific Freedom" lectures with non-scientist

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-11 15:33)

  The NIH is launching a "Scientific Freedom Lectures" series, an initiative tied to its director, Jay Bhattacharya, who believes his pandemic views were censored. The inaugural speaker is not a scientist but former journalist Matthew Ridley, known for fringe views on COVID-19 lab origins and climate change.

  Bhattacharya, a co-author of the controversial Great Barrington Declaration, has pursued legal action over alleged censorship and now advocates for major reform in the scientific community. The choice of speaker has raised questions about the series' intent, as it begins with a figure promoting disputed theories rather than a scientist whose work was demonstrably suppressed.

  The main topics covered are the NIH's new lecture series on scientific freedom, Director Jay Bhattacharya's personal motivations and controversial pandemic stance, and the selection of a non-scientist with fringe views as the inaugural speaker.

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  US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran

  (Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera / 2026-03-11 15:31)

  The US military has confirmed using advanced AI tools in its conflict with Iran to rapidly process data and support decision-making, while emphasizing that humans retain final authority over targeting. This confirmation occurs alongside growing international concern over civilian casualties and calls for an investigation into specific deadly incidents. The article also notes parallel debates in the US about the ethical use of AI in warfare, highlighted by a legal dispute between the government and a technology company.

  Main Topics Covered: 1. The US military's use of AI in the conflict with Iran. 2. Concerns over civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. 3. The ethical and policy debate surrounding autonomous weapons and military AI.

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  brasil 5

  Caso Master e chapa bolsonarista raiz isolam Ibaneis no DF, e aliados citam plano B para eleição

  (Folha de S.Paulo - Em cima da hora - Principal / 2026-03-11 15:30)

  Resumo objetivo:
  O caso Master isolou politicamente o governador Ibaneis Rocha (MDF), levando o PL, seu antigo aliado, a romper com ele e retirar o apoio à sua candidatura ao Senado. Ibaneis insiste em concorrer ao Senado mesmo sem esse apoio crucial, mas avalia um plano alternativo (como candidatura a deputado federal) para manter foro privilegiado. O PL agora planeja lançar Michelle Bolsonaro e Bia Kicis ao Senado, enquanto mantém apoio à candidatura de Celina Leão ao governo do DF.

  Principais tópicos abordados:
  1. Isolamento político de Ibaneis Rocha devido ao caso Master e rompimento do PL.
  2. Reconfiguração das alianças eleitorais para 2026 no Distrito Federal.
  3. Estratégias de Ibaneis para manter foro privilegiado e garantir eleição.
  4. Pressões por investigações (CPI e STF) contra o governador.

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  tech 5

  EV startup Harbinger reveals a smaller work truck with electric and hybrid variants

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-11 15:29)

  Harbinger, an EV startup, has unveiled a new medium-duty work truck, the HC Series Cab, available as an all-electric or a hybrid model with up to 500 miles of range. The company is diversifying its business beyond truck chassis, having recently begun selling energy storage products and acquiring autonomous vehicle software company Phantom AI.

  Financially, Harbinger has raised significant capital, including a $160 million Series C round in late 2025, and has attracted commercial customers like FedEx. CEO John Harris emphasizes a strategy of vertical integration and revenue diversification to build a stable company resilient to market swings, arguing that commercial fleets benefit from EVs due to lower total ownership costs.

  The main topics covered are: the launch of a new vehicle, the company's business diversification and financial backing, and its strategic rationale focusing on the commercial EV market.

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  tech 5

  Spain to deploy tool to track social media hate speech

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-11 15:23)

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new tool called "Hodio" to systematically track and measure hate speech on social media platforms using academic criteria. The Spanish Observatory of Racism and Xenophobia will implement it, publishing a ranked report on platform performance every six months to force public accountability.

  This initiative is part of Sánchez's broader criticism of major tech companies, whom he labels "techno-oligarchs." His government's recent actions include a proposal to ban social media for under-16s and a request for prosecutors to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok over AI-generated child pornography.

  The main topics covered are the launch of a hate speech monitoring tool, the push for social media accountability, and the Spanish government's wider regulatory actions against major tech platforms.

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  Iran Has Fired Widely Banned Cluster Munitions at Israel

  (NYT > World News / 2026-03-11 15:23)

  Based on verified footage and Israeli officials, Iran has fired missiles equipped with widely banned cluster munitions at Israel during the current conflict, actions experts state could violate international law by exposing civilians to indiscriminate harm. The article notes that both Iran and Israel, along with several major powers, are not signatories to the international treaty prohibiting these weapons. It details the mechanics of cluster munitions, their historical use by both sides, and the legal and humanitarian concerns regarding their use in populated areas.

  Main Topics Covered: 1. Iran's use of cluster munitions against Israel. 2. The legal and humanitarian implications of using such weapons. 3. The historical context of cluster munition use by various nations. 4. The technical challenges these weapons pose for air defense systems.

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  tech 6

  Iran threatens Nvidia, Microsoft, other tech companies with strikes over alleged attack on Tehran bank — says that economic centers and banks are now considered legitimate targets

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-11 15:18)

  Iran has threatened to target economic centers and banks linked to the U.S. and Israel, following an alleged Israeli strike on a bank in Tehran. It specifically named tech companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google, accusing them of developing military technology.

  The threat expands the conflict to include corporate infrastructure, with warnings for people to stay away from potential targets. This escalation raises significant concerns for tech companies with regional data centers, as war-related damages are typically not covered by insurance.

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  brasil 5

  Safra de cana no centro-sul do Brasil deve crescer 4% em meio a tensões

  (Folha de S.Paulo - Em cima da hora - Principal / 2026-03-11 15:18)

  A próxima safra de cana-de-açúcar no centro-sul do Brasil deve crescer 4%, com projeção de moagem de 635 milhões de toneladas e um volume recorde de produção de etanol. O aumento total da cana será direcionado para o etanol, impulsionado pelo cenário geopolítico de incertezas e alta nos preços do petróleo. Paralelamente, espera-se que o índice de substituição da gasolina por etanol, que já foi de 45,6% na safra anterior, avance ainda mais no país.

  Principais tópicos abordados: 1. Previsão de crescimento da safra: aumento de 4% na moagem de cana para a safra 26/27. 2. Produção recorde de etanol: todo o incremento de cana será destinado ao biocombustível. 3. Contexto geopolítico e de mercado: influência das tensões internacionais e da cotação do petróleo na demanda por etanol. 4. Substituição da gasolina: potencial de crescimento do consumo de etanol em substituição à gasolina, especialmente no Nordeste.

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  Oil facilities in Oman’s Salalah port ablaze after drone strikes

  (Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera / 2026-03-11 15:17)

  Summary: Drone strikes have ignited a major fire at oil storage facilities in Oman's Salalah port. Local authorities are responding to the blaze, which is attributed to Iran as part of a campaign targeting Gulf energy infrastructure in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks.

  Main Topics Covered: 1. An attack on oil facilities in Oman's Salalah port. 2. The attribution of the drone strikes to Iran. 3. The regional context of retaliatory strikes between Iran and US/Israeli forces.

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  tech 5

  China issues new safety rules for OpenClaw. Here are the dos and don’ts

  (Tech - South China Morning Post / 2026-03-11 15:13)

  China's National Vulnerability Database has issued new safety guidelines for users of OpenClaw, outlining specific recommended and prohibited practices. The "dos" include using the official latest version, minimizing internet exposure, and granting minimal permissions.

  The "don'ts" warn against using outdated or third-party versions, exposing AI instances to the internet, and installing unverified skill packs. The advisory aims to address cybersecurity risks amid the tool's rapid adoption.

  The main topics covered are cybersecurity guidelines, risk mitigation for AI tools, and specific user recommendations and prohibitions.

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  brasil 2

  Orishas volta ao Brasil com shows que misturam hip-hop e ritmos de Cuba

  (Folha de S.Paulo - Em cima da hora - Principal / 2026-03-11 15:13)

  Resumo objetivo:
  O grupo cubano Orishas retorna ao Brasil para uma turnê após sua última apresentação em 2019, agora com uma formação reduzida de dois membros. O retorno ocorre em um contexto de valorização da cultura latina globalmente, e a banda reforça sua identidade musical, que mistura hip-hop com ritmos tradicionais cubanos. Eles também anunciaram planos para um novo álbum, que deve incluir colaborações com artistas brasileiros.

  Principais tópicos abordados:
  1. Turnê no Brasil: agenda de shows e retorno após anos sem se apresentar no país.
  2. Formação e história da banda: mudança na formação, separações passadas e reencontro recente.
  3. Identidade cultural: a fusão de hip-hop com música cubana e a importância de preservar raízes culturais.
  4. Conexão com o Brasil: relação histórica com o público brasileiro e planos futuros de colaborações musicais.
  5. Contexto internacional: impacto do crescimento da música latina e artistas como Bad Bunny.

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  brasil 2

  Maioria entre civis mortos em países do Golfo, imigrantes pagam o preço mais alto pela guerra

  (Folha de S.Paulo - Em cima da hora - Principal / 2026-03-11 15:13)

  A notícia relata que trabalhadores migrantes de baixa renda estão sendo as principais vítimas civis nos ataques recentes no Golfo, como ilustrado pela morte do paquistanês Murib Zaman. Esses imigrantes, que formam a espinha dorsal da economia regional, são mais vulneráveis devido às condições de moradia e à necessidade de continuar trabalhando em serviços essenciais durante o conflito. O artigo destaca que, embora as defesas aéreas interceptem mísseis, os estilhaços resultantes causam mortes, e a maioria das vítimas é estrangeira, refletindo sua grande proporção na população local.

  Principais tópicos abordados: 1. A vulnerabilidade e as mortes de trabalhadores migrantes em ataques no Golfo. 2. A dependência econômica dos países do Golfo em relação à mão de obra estrangeira. 3. O impacto humanitário do conflito regional na população civil migrante. 4. As condições de risco específicas enfrentadas por esses trabalhadores (moradias, empregos essenciais).

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  tech 5

  Meta’s Moltbook deal points to a future built around AI agents

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-11 15:11)

  Meta's acquisition of Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, was primarily an "acqui-hire" to gain the talent behind it for its AI labs. The strategic goal is to build infrastructure for an "agentic web," where AI agents representing businesses and consumers interact autonomously.

  Key topics include Meta's potential to expand its advertising business by facilitating and orchestrating interactions between these AI agents. This future depends on whether consumers adopt and trust autonomous AI agents to act on their behalf.

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  tech 5

  Meta didn’t buy Moltbook for bots — it bought into the agentic web

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-11 15:11)

  Meta's acquisition of Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, was primarily an acqui-hire to gain the talent behind it for its AI labs. The strategic goal is to develop an "agent graph" that enables AI agents from businesses and consumers to find, connect, and transact with each other autonomously.

  This infrastructure could transform Meta's advertising business by shifting it from targeting humans to facilitating negotiations between AI agents, which would shop and make purchases based on complex user preferences. The success of this vision hinges on widespread consumer adoption and trust in autonomous AI agents acting on their behalf.

  The main topics covered are: Meta's acquisition strategy (acqui-hire), the vision for an "agentic web" and "agent graph," and the potential transformation of the digital advertising landscape through AI agent interactions.

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  brasil 3

  Espanha encerra missão diplomática em Israel como protesto contra guerra no Irã

  (Opera Mundi / 2026-03-11 15:10)

  A Espanha formalizou o encerramento do mandato de sua embaixadora em Israel, deixando a embaixada em Tel Aviv sob responsabilidade de um encarregado de negócios. O governo de Pedro Sánchez condenou os ataques de Israel e EUA ao Irã como "injustificáveis", reforçando sua posição contrária à guerra e alinhada com o reconhecimento do Estado palestino. Paralelamente, a Suíça anunciou o fechamento temporário de sua embaixada em Teerã devido aos riscos de segurança.

  Principais tópicos abordados: 1. A decisão diplomática da Espanha de rebaixar a representação em Israel. 2. A condenação da política externa israelense e o apoio à causa palestina. 3. O impacto regional do conflito, exemplificado pela medida cautelar da Suíça no Irã.