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A study found ancient viruses frozen for tens of thousands of years in the Arctic permafrost could become health risks; however, researchers did not “reawaken” such dangerous viruses in the process.
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The CGI video was originally posted on May 30, 2021, by a TikTok creator specializing in visual effects.
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Photos of a banner circulating on social media attract comments about government overreach in Hong Kong’s political environment since last year. The banner is seven years old, however.
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The screenshot comes from a parody video produced by Jimmy Kimmel Live, an American late-night talk show program, not news.
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