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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Ski Patrollers Win Big in Utah Resort Strike

After a tense two-week strike, 200 ski patrollers at a big Utah resort are back on the job. They accepted a new contract that includes a $2-an-hour pay raise and better deals for senior patrollers. The Park City Ski Professional Ski Patrol Association called it a big victory. They say it shows what

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Jan 09 2025FINANCE

What to Do After Losing Your Home or Business in Wildfires

Wildfires can be devastating, leaving homeowners and business owners with a lot to deal with. The first step after ensuring your safety is to call your insurance company and file a claim. This process can take months or even years, especially if you live in an area where insurance coverage has been

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk's xAI Launches Grok Chatbot App: Is It Too Good to Be True?

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has just dropped an iOS app for its Grok chatbot. Once exclusive to X users, Grok is now live in several countries, including the U. S. , Australia, and India. This app can fetch fresh data from the web and X, and uses generative AI to rewrite text, summarize long paragr

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Who’s Next for the Raiders: A Fresh Look at Head-Coaching Candidates

The Las Vegas Raiders are hunting for a new head coach. After firing Antonio Pierce, they’re looking at a mix of experienced coaches and rising stars. Tom Brady, with a minority stake in the team, is helping with the search. The Raiders have reached out to some big names, like Bill Belichick, but he

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Deadly Mosquito Mating: A New Weapon Against Disease?

Imagine a world where mosquitoes could be their own worst enemy. Australian researchers have come up with a fascinating idea: genetically modify male mosquitoes so their semen is toxic to females. This might sound a bit wild, but it could be a game-changer in the fight against diseases like malaria

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI’s Next Step: Synthetic Data

Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, agrees with other AI experts: we’ve practically run out of real-world data to train AI models. He commented during a livestream with Mark Penn, "We’ve used up basically all the knowledge humans have created to train AI. " This’s a significant shift that happened just last

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

US Sends Final $500M Military Aid to Ukraine Before Biden Leaves Office

The Biden administration has recently unveiled its final military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $500 million. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was slated to reveal this figure at the last US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This assistance comes as the Whi

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dallas Zoo: Prepping Critters for Winter's Chill

The Dallas Zoo is gearing up for the icy weather headed their way. After a tough winter storm in 2021 left a third of the park without power, they've learned their lesson. Nine new generators are ready to kick in if needed, keeping the animals cozy. Staff will be doing overnight checks to make sure

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: A Life of Faith and Service

Jimmy Carter, who lived to be 100 years old, was known for his strong faith. He was a Baptist Sunday School teacher and spent much of his post-presidential life helping people in need. He also worked to improve peace, democracy, and health around the world. During his time as president, Carter was k

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cohere's New AI Tool, North, Promises Big for Businesses

Cohere has introduced North, an AI platform that gives enterprises a secure way to use AI. This is a big deal because it competes directly with big names like Microsoft Copilot and Google Vertex AI. North combines AI models, search tools, and automation in one package. It's designed to keep a compan

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