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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Huawei's Big Hire Hunt: Poaching TSMC Engineers

You might have heard about the ongoing feud between Huawei and the US government. It's been a big deal in the tech world, with Huawei facing sanctions that make it tough for them to get the latest chips. But Huawei isn't letting that stop them. They're on a mission to expand their chip manufacturing

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead's Teacher Contract Tangle: A $5M Hurdle

In the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, there's a big disagreement happening between the School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA). They're trying to figure out new contracts for teachers and staff, but they're stuck on a $5 million difference. The MEA thinks the schools need

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Nov 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Salem's Halloween Boom: A New Record!

Salem, Massachusetts just set a new record for Halloween visitors! The city welcomed 87, 351 visitors on October 31, shattering last year's record of 63, 856. This spooky influx is part of the annual Haunted Happenings festival, which brought in 1, 040, 600 visitors this October—an 8. 6% increase fr

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Watch These Entertaining TV Shows on Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris' team sipped on some laughs with a funny post. Celebs backed up their political picks with some funny signs like "childless cat lad y. " Former President Trump even flipped burgers at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. The 2024 election is being called the "election of a generat

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Nov 05 2024SPORTS

Football Star Jason Kelce Apologizes After Confronting Fan

In a recent incident, retired Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce apologized after a heated exchange with a fan. The event took place outside a stadium where Penn State and Ohio State were playing. Kelce was there for ESPN's "College GameDay" as part of Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest. A video shows a fan

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Nov 05 2024SCIENCE

Wood Reaches New Heights: World's First Wooden Satellite Launches from Japan

Have you ever wondered what material could be used to build houses on the moon or Mars? Well, a team from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry has an answer: wood! They've launched the world's first wooden satellite into space to test the idea. The tiny satellite, named LignoSat, is no bigger

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Irish Actor Barry Keoghan Talks Back to Online Bullies

Irish actor Barry Keoghan has spoken out against online trolls who make nasty comments about his parenting. In a recent podcast interview, Keoghan said these comments make him feel sick and angry. He shares a 2-year-old son named Brando with his ex-partner, and he thinks people shouldn't judge him a

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Nov 05 2024SPORTS

Why Top Hockey Stars Might Skip Boston

Imagine you're a professional hockey player. You're at the top of your game, and you're looking at a contract with the Boston Bruins. But wait, there's a catch. In Massachusetts, players have to pay a hefty income tax. This might make you think twice, right? A business group called Mass Opportunity

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Nov 05 2024LIFESTYLE

Light Up Your Winter With Candlelit Trails in Minnesota

Imagine transforming your typical winter walk into a magical adventure. Two parks near the Twin Cities are doing just that with their "Trails By Candlelight" events. Up first is Thompson County Park in West St. Paul on January 24, 2025. Then, on February 7, head over to Spring Lake Park Reserve in H

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Nov 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Discover the Best Rechargeable Batteries with Built-In USB Charging

Most people still use disposable batteries for devices like TV remotes and clocks. While convenient, they're not great for the environment. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been around for a while, but now there's a new option: batteries with built-in USB charging ports. This means you don't

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