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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Lilly's New Money Man: Inside Scoop on Lucas Montarce's Promotion

Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant known for its diabetes and weight-loss drugs, has made a bold move by appointing insider Lucas Montarce as their new chief financial officer. This comes months after former CFO Anat Ashkenazi left to join Google parent Alphabet. Montarce brings over two decades of

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: A Two-Pronged Approach or a Gamble?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is rumored to be taking a dual-sourcing approach, using both TSMC's N3P and Samsung's SF2 processes. Qualcomm, facing a hefty $240 price tag for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 due to its sole reliance on TSMC, seems eager to diversify its manufacturing partners. Qualcomm is reported

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is ActiveX Really Dead? Microsoft Says Goodbye to a Controversial Technology

Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to ActiveX, a technology that's been around since the days of Windows 95. Think of it like that old family recipe that everyone swore by, but secretly everyone agrees is a bit outdated and maybe even a little risky. ActiveX was originally designed to let develo

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Peter Molyneux: AI Will Revolutionize Gaming. . . Or Maybe Not?

Video game development is about to get a whole lot easier, at least according to Peter Molyneux. The renowned British designer believes that AI will soon become the secret sauce for creating games, handling everything from characters and animations to dialogue and level design with just a text promp

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Iconic Voice: Remembering James Earl Jones and the Power of Storytelling

James Earl Jones, a name synonymous with unforgettable voices in entertainment, has passed away at the age of 93. His journey from overcoming a childhood stutter to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in history is truly inspiring. We often remember characters by their voices, not their f

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

James Earl Jones: A Legendary Legacy Lost

James Earl Jones, a titan of stage and screen whose voice defined generations, has passed away at 93. Known for his iconic roles in Star Wars as Darth Vader and The Lion King as Mufasa, Jones left an indelible mark on popular culture that will endure long after his passing. But beyond the silver s

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Dana White's U-Turn on Decision Fights: Is the UFC Getting Boring or Evolving?

Dana White, the head honcho of the UFC, recently made a surprising about-face on his stance regarding fights that go to a decision. Remember when he swore off deciding on bonuses before fights after UFC 304, where Leon Edwards and King Green delivered a lackluster, decision-ending bout? Well, now

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Sep 10 2024LIFESTYLE

Aaron Rodgers: Faith, Ethnicity & the Quest for QB Glory

What does faith and ethnicity have to do with being one of the greatest QBs of all time? A lot apparently. Aaron Rodgers' spiritual journey is as complex and interesting as his football career. Raised in a strict evangelical household, he's since moved away from traditional Christianity towards a m

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Sep 10 2024CRIME

Locker Room Secrets:A Middle School Teacher's Betrayal and the Unanswered Questions

A Tennessee middle school teacher, Christopher Schroll, received a four-year prison sentence for secretly filming female students in the locker room. Schroll, a former 8th-grade science teacher and soccer coach, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated unlawful photography of a minor. He claimed he

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Touchdown for Business: Do Charleston Sports Bars Really Live and Die by the NFL?

Sunday in Charleston means one thing: football fever. Sports bars across the city are packed with fans decked out in their team colors, cheering and celebrating touchdowns. But just how much does the NFL really impact these businesses? Is it all touch-downs and high fives, or is there more to the

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