The ethics of drone strikes just got more complicated with this new robot

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A If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails, click here to unsubscribe. Well, Good Morning!   Let's take a look at what the day has in store for us.   So, let's dig in, shall we? Here's What You Need To Know... California man with bayonet and machete arrested near DNC headquarters A California man, who had a bayonet and machete with him, was arrested near Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, authorities said Monday. Donald Craighead, a 44-year-old resident of Oceanside, was booked on suspicion of possession of prohibited weapons.   Craighead's Dodge Dakota pickup truck, decorated with a swastika and other white supremacist symbols, was spotted near DNC headquarters at around midnight. The truck did not have a license plate, but instead had the picture of an American flag where the plate should have been.   The incident seems to vindicate a recent decision by the U.S. Capitol Police Board to bring back temporary fencing around the Capitol building ahead of a planned right-wing rally slated for Sept. 18. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said the fence will be erected a "day or two" before the rally and come down "soon" after the event if "everything goes well. If a geneticist's new start-up takes off... be prepared to see lab-grown wooly mammoths walking the Earth It's been about 10,000 years since wooly mammoths roamed the Earth in large numbers, but, if a Harvard geneticist gets his way, it will be a mere six years before they are back on the planet, wandering through Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. George Church's start-up company, called Colossal, hopes to grow a genetically engineered creature, similar to the Aisan elephant, that could withstand extremely cold temperatures, and not be impacted by the herpes virus that is currently affecting these elephants. Once the animals are created, they would ideally transform the northern region into the tundra it once was. This process would ultimately slow down the process of global warming, Church believes, by lessening the amount of methane that is released into the atmosphere.    One of the investors on board, Richard Garriott, spoke highly of the industry's potential: "Beyond the amazement of 'de-extinction' becoming real, providing the technology with de-extinction is only the beginning. These same technologies will be able to solve a huge array of human problems. Synthetic biology will allow us to create new life forms that can address massive problems, from oil and plastic cleanup to carbon sequestration and much more. Solving tissue rejection and artificial wombs will go on to help improve and extend life for all humans."   The for-profit venture now has $15 million in funding, with investors including the likes of the self-improvement legend Tony Robbins. Church, who teaches at Harvard and has accumulated over 100 patents during his career, is confident in his ability to lab-grow such a large animal. He pointed to the premature lambs that were grown inside artificial wombs, which looked like bags, just a handful of years ago.  The ethics of drone strikes just got more complicated with this new robot Two high profile Islamic State group targets were killed and one was wounded when U.S. military forces conducted a drone strike in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said last month. The strike in Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan was apparent retaliation against those who claimed responsibility for the attack outside Kabul's airport.   But a New York Times investigation of video evidence, along with interviews with more than a dozen of the driver's co-workers and family members in Kabul, raises doubts about the U.S. version of events, including whether explosives were present in the vehicle, whether the driver had a connection to the Islamic State group and whether there was a second explosion after the missile struck the car.   Now, an Israeli defense contractor has unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, which is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield.   The new machine can gather intelligence for ground troops, carry injured soldiers and supplies in and out of battle, and strike nearby targets. Proponents say such semi-autonomous machines allow armies to protect their soldiers, while critics fear this marks another dangerous step toward robots making life-or-death decisions. Here Are Today's Conversation Starters In Focus: Culture, Sports & Entertainment College kids are chanting Joe Biden's name at football games... but it's not a good thing This is the second week in a row that frustration with the president has erupted at college football games.    Video: fans are soaked with sewage water at an NFL game this weekend  The water, which can be seen falling in the stands, is apparently filled with human waste.   NBC was roasted on the internet this weekend for getting this LA quarterback's wife wrong during a broadcast In a tweet, a fan wrote: "Yup that's def not Kelly Stafford… that's embarrassing." In Focus: Science, Tech & Health Coming in 2022: A big leap in smart home technology  Sometime in 2022, companies will start selling Matter-branded products that will (ideally) work together seamlessly and securely — integrating everything from Siri and Alexa to your TV controls, home alarm system and even your pet-tracking device.   This is how your motorcycle could destroy your phone camera  On social media, several users have said their phones have been damaged after being attached to a motorcycle.   What is the lost generation of ancient trees?  Inside some of our most magnificent trees, miniature worlds are at risk of extinction. The race is on to accelerate trees' aging process, so these intricate communities aren't lost forever. In Focus: Business, Markets & The Economy How does the CEO of Tesla really feel about the Democrats' updated EV proposal?  He was pretty brutal about the revision on Twitter.   Listen: the latest episode of NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast dives into lifestyle creep and traveling on the cheap  What is lifestyle creep anyway, and how do you know if it's happening to you?   Is this Disney+ streaming shift because of Scarlett Johansson? From here on out, the media giant will launch its movies in theaters for 45 days before bringing them online. Free Report: Own These 3 5G Stocks in 2021 Eric Fry has found over 40 different 1,000% gains. Now he's naming 3 of his favorite 5G stocks for investors to buy in a new free report. Click here to claim your copy today. In Focus: Politics & World Affairs Blinken readies for a round of tough Congressional questioning over this decision The State Department has come under heavy criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for not doing enough and not acting quickly enough.   How to Avoid Being Canceled with Kamala Harris!  Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign veterans are launching a strategy firm to help CEOs avoid getting "canceled" and to advise companies how to respond to changing cultural norms before they're faced with a crisis.   Senate returns to jam-packed to-do list as Biden's agenda faces crucial stretch The government must be funded. The debt limit needs to be raised. And there's tension between liberal and centrist Democrats over the president's economic agenda. This homeowner left out snacks for her Amazon delivery guy... and his reaction is amazing   What the…? A nun was seen dancing with a skeleton by a graveyard this weekend   This dog returns to guard his owner's flooded home despite the risk of drowning  This couple gets push-back after having a revolting 9/11 themed wedding   Bishop resigns after falling in love with author of Satanic erotica    A beautiful oak leaf portrait won the 2021 Nikon Small World photography contest    Do you have the right coverage when it comes to life insurance?    It's not too late to make these 3 retirement moves…  It's Time For Your Clickbait Break! Airborne cat rescued in the nick of time by a U.S. flag and quick-thinking fans One For The History Books On this day, in 1752, Great Britain jumped ahead 11 days when it adopted a new calendar; The Star-Spangled Banner was written in 1814; the famou Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov was born in 1849; Margaret Sanger, who led a birth control movement in America, was born in 1879; U.S. President William McKinley died of a gunshot wound in 1901; The Golden Girls debuted in 1985; in 2009, actor Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer. "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." — Mark Twain     The Seven At 7 14422 Shoreside Way Suite 110-238 Winter Garden, FL 34787   © 2021 The Seven at 7. All Rights Reserved.   If for any reason you believe you received this email in error, you can safely ignore it, or click here to unsubscribe.