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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Japan's New Lab: Boosting Electric Motor Efficiency

Japan has a new player in the game of electric motor efficiency. A company has just opened a lab in Ise, Japan. This lab is all about testing electric motors. These motors are used in all sorts of things. Think appliances, robots, and even industrial machines. The lab is accredited, which means it'

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Nov 13 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Universe with GREX-PLUS: A Journey into the Unknown

In the 2030s, Japan's space agency has big plans. They're thinking about sending a spacecraft called GREX-PLUS into space. This isn't just any spacecraft. It's packed with tools to help us understand how galaxies and planets are made. GREX-PLUS has a big mirror, 1. 2 meters wide, that's kept super

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Steam Machine: Valve's New Gaming Powerhouse

Valve is back with a new gaming device that might just shake up the console world. This time, it's not just another handheld. The Steam Machine is a compact, powerful gaming console designed for your living room. It's like a supercharged version of the Steam Deck, but built for your TV. The Steam M

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Nov 12 2025SPORTS

Giants Shake Up Quarterback Plans: Winston Steps In

The New York Giants are making some big changes at quarterback. Mike Kafka, the new interim coach, has decided that Jameis Winston will start if Jaxson Dart can't play this Sunday against the Packers. Dart, the rookie who has been doing well, is still dealing with a concussion. It looks like he won'

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Nov 12 2025LIFESTYLE

A Close Call: Waves, Winds, and a Shark

Andy McDonald, a seasoned windsurfer from Australia, had an unexpected encounter with a shark off the west coast. The incident was caught on camera, showing the shark suddenly appearing and knocking McDonald off his board. He described the impact as powerful, like being hit by a freight train, and h

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Nov 12 2025SPORTS

Giants' Next Coach: Who Could Steer the Ship?

The Giants are in a tough spot after letting go of their coach mid-season. They have a lot of choices, but not much time to decide. Some candidates are already working for other teams, so they'll have to wait until the season ends to talk to them. The Giants seem to like coaches they already know.

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Nov 12 2025FINANCE

The End of an Era: Philadelphia's Last Penny Press

The Philadelphia U. S. Mint is about to make history by producing its final circulating penny. This decision comes after President Trump signed off on ending the 1-cent coin due to rising production costs. Making a penny now costs nearly 4 cents, which doesn't make sense economically. Pennies have

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Nov 12 2025SCIENCE

Solar Storms Put a Wrench in Mars Mission Plans

Blue Origin's plans to send NASA's twin ESCAPADE orbiters to Mars hit a snag, not once, but twice. First, bad weather called off the initial launch attempt. Now, a powerful solar storm has pushed the mission back again. These storms, which have been strong enough to create stunning auroras as far so

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Nov 12 2025WEATHER

Sky Lights Up: Solar Storms Bring Rare Aurora Show to the U. S.

The night sky across much of the United States lit up with a spectacular display of northern lights on Tuesday. This stunning event was caused by powerful geomagnetic storms, which sent vibrant hues of green and pink dancing across the heavens. The Aurora Borealis, usually seen near the Arctic Circl

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Reporter's Emoji Stirred Up a Storm

A local TV sports reporter found himself in hot water after posting a single emoji in response to the passing of a food influencer who shared his name. Michael J. Duarte, a journalist for NBC LA, shared a post from TMZ about the death of Michael Duarte, known online as FoodWithBearHands, and added a

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