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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Syria's Kids: A Decade of War, a Lifetime of Loss

Imagine growing up in a war zone. That's the reality for many Syrian kids. After 14 years of civil war, about half of Syrian school-age children are out of school, Save the Children reported. That's over 3. 7 million kids! The war has also left them in desperate need of food and psychological help.

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Dec 31 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Future: Predictions for 2025

Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, could reach a whopping $185, 000 by the end of 2025, according to a recent report from Galaxy Research. This report follows Bitcoin's historical price surge in 2024. Another firm, VanEck, also expects Bitcoin to increase by more than half of its current v

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Air Pollution Slows Marathoners Down

Ever wondered how air quality might affect marathon times? A study from researchers at an Ivy League university decided to find out. They looked at over 2. 5 million male and female marathon finishers, and added pollution data to the mix. How did they do this? They used a fancy model to pinpoint pol

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Dec 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI's Uses: More Practical, Less Hype in 2024

In 2024, artificial intelligence moved from being just intriguing to actually being helpful. People had been excited about AI tools like ChatGPT, but they didn't always find them useful. Now, AI is being built into many technologies we use every day, like Google search and photo editing tools. Expe

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Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

Airline Groups Ask Trump to Fix FAA Funding Issues

A group of 30 aviation organizations has sent a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump. They want him to change how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gets its money. The FAA needs funds to upgrade and modernize its equipment and air traffic control systems. The groups are worried that past f

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

AI & Stats: A New Approach to Managing Peritoneal Cancer Spread

Ever wondered how technology can help fight cancer? Scientists are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and statistics to better understand and manage peritoneal metastases (PM) resulting from gastrointestinal cancers. This fascinating research aims to find new ways to analyze and tackl

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Dec 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

AI's Hidden Health Cost: The Air Pollution Truth

Did you know that the growth of AI is causing a big increase in air pollution? This pollution is coming from the power plants and backup generators that keep data centers running. These centers are where AI computers process all the data they need. By 2030, this air pollution could cause up to 1, 30

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's 2024 Hits: Top Shows You Can't Miss

2024 was a tough year for Netflix, but they still rolled out some amazing shows. Many series mixed comedy and drama, while two animated hits outshone live-action shows. If you're a Netflix fan, these are the shows you should catch up on. New shows like Baby Reindeer and returning favorites Cobra Ka

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Dec 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

Grab a Deal: Galaxy Tab S9+ at a Steal

Are you in the market for a powerful tablet? Check out the Galaxy Tab S9+ at Best Buy! Right now, you can snag the 256GB version for just $799. 99, which is a sweet $200 discount. This tablet packs a punch with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, making it super fast and perfect for work. Plus, its 12.

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Gaza's Last Major Hospital in the North Closed After Israeli Raid

Imagine a place where healthcare is already struggling, and then picture it suddenly losing its main hospital. That's what happened in northern Gaza recently. Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, leaving it out of service and forcing the transfer of critically ill patients to other overwh

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