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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ohio Welcomes Anduril's Massive AI Military Factory

Anduril, a California-based start-up that develops smart weapons and surveillance systems for the government and military, is planning a big move to Ohio. The company recently announced that they are investing $1 billion to build a new factory in Columbus, Ohio. This factory, named Arsenal-1, could

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Glimpse into Severance Season 2: What You Missed

It's been a while since the last episode of Severance, and with Season 2 starting tonight on Apple TV+, let's refresh our memories. In this sci-fi drama, the Lumon corporation uses a brain chip to split workers into "outies" and "innies". Outies live normal lives while innies work tirelessly, knowin

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Jan 16 2025EDUCATION

New Chicago School Board Takes Charge Amid Union Contract Talks

A new era has begun for Chicago Public Schools with the swearing-in of a hybrid school board. This board, made up of elected and mayoral-appointed members, faces immediate financial challenges and tense negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for a new contract. The power struggle has bee

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Denmark's Business Leaders Gather After Trump's Greenland Comments

Last week, U. S. President Donald Trump made waves by suggesting that the United States should control Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. In response, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had a phone conversation with Trump, reaffirming Greenland's right to decide its own future. T

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Fighting Rheumatic Heart Disease: How Rwanda is Leading Global Efforts

Rwanda has become a key player in the global battle against rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The country is home to the Rwanda RHD Research Network, which serves as a central hub for international collaboration. This network brings together scientists, doctors, and public health experts from around th

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

The Connection Between Muscle Mass and Blood Pressure in Young African Women

You might think that only being overweight can lead to high blood pressure. But hold on, there's more to it! A study of young African women found something surprising. It turns out that the amount of muscle you have can also affect your blood pressure. The study looked at 1, 162 women and found tha

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

The Race to Revive Extinct Animals: Dream or Reality?

Bringing extinct animals back to life is not just a fantasy anymore. Thanks to advancements in genetic engineering and synthetic biology, companies like Colossal Biosciences are working on resurrecting creatures like the woolly mammoth and dodo. Recently, they secured a massive $200 million investme

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Legislators Share Plans with S. C. Businesses

In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

AMC Theatres Boosts Free Membership Plan to Lure Movie Lovers

Ever wondered why going to the movies is so much fun? Well, AMC Theatres has a new trick up their sleeve to make your moviegoing experience even better. They've just added a special level to their free Stubs Insider loyalty program. If you watch at least 8 movies or collect 5, 000 AMC Stubs points i

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ethiopia's Bowa Dayole Dam Faces Geological Challenges

In Ethiopia, where food and water are often scarce due to weather and droughts, the Bowa Dayole masonry gravity dam is set to irrigate nearby farmlands. However, the dam's foundation is made up of complex geological formations, including highly fractured and weathered aphanitic basaltic rock, and we

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