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Nov 02 2024SCIENCE

Hush, Hush: How to Talk to Aliens

If we ever meet extraterrestrials, scientists say we should keep our mouths shut. A recent study used game theory to figure out the best way to communicate with alien life. They found that saying less is better because it increases the chances that aliens will think we're similar to them and coopera

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

Amazon Workers Push Back on Office Mandate, Want More Data

It seems like Amazon employees aren't too happy with their bosses’ decision to make everyone come back to the office five days a week. Over 500 of them even wrote a letter to one of the top executives, saying they want real data to back up this change, not just vague observations. Until recently, Am

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Workers Vote Again: What's Really at Stake?

More than 30, 000 Boeing workers are voting again on whether to end their seven-week strike. This vote isn't just about their paychecks; it's about the future of the company and the economy. The new deal on the table isn't much different from the one they rejected a week ago. It offers a 13% pay rai

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Israel and Lebanon: A Night of Airstrikes, a Push for Peace

In the quiet of night, Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah's command centers and munitions factories. This move came as the U. S. was urging for a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. The Israeli military warned residents to evacuate, announcing their troop

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Nov 02 2024HEALTH

Winter Time Approaching: Get Ready for the Clock Change

Listen up, folks! Brace yourself for the big clock change coming up. On November 3, at 2 a. m. , standard time kicks in, which means you get to set your clocks back an hour. Sweet, right? More sleep! But hold on, there's a catch. From then till March, it'll be dark early, making those winter afterno

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Voter Lottery: The Court Shuffle

A Pennsylvania federal judge has sent a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his political action committee back to state court. This comes after the Tesla CEO and his America PAC were sued by Philadelphia's District Attorney, Larry Krasner. The lawsuit alleges that their $1 million daily giveaway to regis

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Voter Prize: State Court Decides

In a twist of events, a federal judge sent a lawsuit back to state court. The lawsuit, brought by the Philadelphia district attorney, targets Elon Musk's political action group, America Pac. The group runs a contest where registered voters can win $1 million daily. The lawsuit claims this is an ille

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Newspaper Sends Warning to Political Group

The local paper, Coeur d'Alene Press, sent a stern warning to a political group last Thursday. The issue? A flyer that was mailed out to people in the area, supporting a proposal called Proposition 1, had the paper's logo on it. This caused some confusion, making it seem like the paper was behind th

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Fact-Checking Harris: CNN Anchor Sets the Record Straight

On Thursday, CNN anchor Jake Tapper decided to fact-check Vice President Kamala Harris' claims during her Arizona rally. Harris was campaigning in Phoenix, aiming to keep the Democrats' momentum going in this crucial swing state. Election forecasts hint that former President Donald Trump might have

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Malachi Corley's Mistake: A Growth Opportunity

New York Jets' interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich is not one to mince words. After rookie wide receiver Malachi Corley dropped the ball just short of the end zone, he let his feelings be known. "I was definitely frustrated and angry, " Ulbrich admitted. But he also saw a valuable lesson in the mistake.

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