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Oct 04 2024BUSINESS

AI's Future: Not as Scary as You Think!

You might have heard that AI is going to take over the job market. But hold on, one economist says we shouldn’t be too worried just yet. Daron Acemoglu thinks only about 5% of jobs will be replaced or heavily helped by AI in the next decade. So, is all this AI hype getting out of hand? Right now, A

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Oct 04 2024BUSINESS

Unlocking DFW's Potential: A City on the Cusp of Transformation

DFW is on the verge of a technological revolution, but what sets it apart from other cities vying for innovation? The answer lies in its unique blend of financial savvy, community engagement, and forward-thinking policies. By investing in education and skill-building programs, DFW is creating a pipe

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Nvidia's New GPU: Why Everyone Wants a Piece

You know those super-fast computer chips that make games look amazing and help scientists crunch big data? Nvidia just revealed that their newest ones, called Blackwell GPUs, are flying off the shelves faster than anyone expected. In fact, they're so popular that even some of the world's richest tec

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Dockworkers' Strike: What It Means for Holiday Shopping

Have you noticed that your favorite fruits and veggies have been costing more lately? Well, there’s a good reason for it. The US Maritime Alliance (USMA) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) are at odds, leading to a dockworkers' strike. About 45,000 dockworkers are involved, deman

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Google and Gold: A New Way to Lend in India

Imagine this: you're in India, and you need a loan. You might not have a high income or a perfect credit score, but you do have something valuable - gold. This is where Google steps in with an innovative plan. They teamed up with Muthoot Finance, the biggest name in gold-backed loans in India. The i

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Oct. 7 Nova festival survivor helped authorities kill terrorists in Tel Aviv shooting: report

The armed civilian who helped take out two terrorists that killed at least seven people in Tel Aviv on Tuesday has been identified as a survivor of the Nova Music Festival in southern Israel on October 7. According to reports, Lev Kreitman, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist, sprang into actio

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Texas man who smashed ‘Taylor Swift guitar’ with hammer speaks out

A Texas man, identified as 67-year-old Gary Estes, has been making headlines after he smashed a supposedly "signed" Taylor Swift guitar at a charity auction. Estes had bid $3,200 for the instrument, which was being auctioned off to raise money for agricultural education for local youth. The event,

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Japan airport closed by explosion of U. S. bomb likely dating to World War II

A regional airport in southwest Japan was closed on Wednesday after an American bomb, most likely dropped during World War II to stem "kamikaze" attacks, exploded near its runway, causing nearly 90 flight cancellations. The explosion, which occurred at Miyazaki Airport, created a crater 23 feet wid

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

WNBA playoffs: Reigning champs Las Vegas one game from elimination

Sabrina Ionescu scored 24 points and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semi-final series. Game 3 is Friday night in Las Vegas, with the two-time defending champion Aces trying to avoid being knocked out by the team they beat in

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Galaxy A16: The Budget Smartphone That Will Last

While all eyes are on the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, many more people should be excited about the Galaxy A16. It will likely be the first entry-level Android smartphone to offer six years of Android OS updates. Now, detailed Galaxy A16 specifications have leaked just days before its announcement. Ga

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