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Dec 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fatigue on the Flight Deck: Why Pilots Can't Be Fired for Being Tired

Imagine a hectic morning at an airline, flights are lined up, crews are assigned, but severe weather is causing delays. Suddenly, a pilot calls in, explaining they can't fly due to fatigue. Despite causing more headaches and delays, this is a reasonable call. Pilots can be fired for various reasons,

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Syria's Tel Rifaat: A Night of Quiet After Years of Fear

In the small town of Tel Rifaat, Syria, the skies were finally still after years of turmoil. Ali, a 48-year-old guard, sat by a wood stove at an old police post, watching over the northern entrance. He was cautious, using only his first name for safety. But this night was different; there were no bo

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Gable Steveson: From WWE to NFL and Back to Wrestling

Professional athlete Gable Steveson has had quite the journey. He was let go by WWE in May and then tried his hand at the NFL. Neither worked out as planned. But instead of giving up, he returned to his roots in NCAA wrestling. When asked about the challenges of different sports, Steveson had some i

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Dec 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drone Sightings Near Nuclear Plants: A Mystery Unfolds

In a surprising turn of events, New Jersey's primary utility firm, PSE&G, has reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt all air traffic above two of its nuclear power plants. This request comes after mysterious drones were spotted flying over these sensitive sites. Congressman

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Dec 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Education's Productivity Tools: A Shift Ahead

Schools have long relied on productivity Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions like Google and Microsoft for collaboration and communication. But with changes coming, like Microsoft's 2025 updates and Google's recent reduce in free storage, schools are rethinking their options. These shifts mean hi

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Dec 12 2024SPORTS

Isaac Guerendo Gearing Up for Thursday Night Game

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo made a strong debut last week, scoring two touchdowns against the Bears. However, his impressive performance was cut short by a foot injury late in the game. Guerendo missed practice on Monday and Tuesday, but he returned on Wednesday with limited part

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Dec 11 2024SPORTS

Bill Belichick's Next Chapter? A College Gig

Ever thought you'd see Bill Belichick on the sidelines of a college football game? Well, it might just happen! The legendary NFL coach is mulling over an offer to become the next head coach at the University of North Carolina, Tar Heels fans! Word on the street is that Belichick and the school are i

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Dec 10 2024SCIENCE

Researchers to Build Solar Wind Detectors for Space Weather Satellites

The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) from San Antonio has landed a big deal worth $26. 1 million. They'll be designing and building two special instruments called magnetometers for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These magnetometers will measure the magnetic f

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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Army Air Power: The Black Hawk's Successor

If you think of a classic helicopter, the UH-60 Black Hawk likely comes to mind. This helicopter has been serving the US Army faithfully since 1979. It's known for its versatility, carrying out various missions like transporting troops, medevac, search and rescue, and even fire support. It's been up

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Casey Hudson's New Studio Humanoid Origin Closes Before Game Debut

Video game director Casey Hudson, known for his work on Mass Effect, started a new studio called Humanoid Origin in 2021. Unfortunately, the studio has announced it's shutting down before releasing its first game. A LinkedIn post revealed that an unexpected funding shortage made it impossible to kee

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