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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Hits the Phone Lines: A New Way to Chat

Ever wanted to chat with AI but found typing a hassle? OpenAI has a solution! They've launched a new service that lets you call or WhatsApp ChatGPT. Just dial 1-800-CHATGPT for a free 15-minute chat each month. It's like talking to a friend, but smarter and always available! This isn't just a simpl

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Lawmakers Bump Up Troop Pay, Face Off on China and Culture

Washington saw a major defense bill pass through the Senate, focusing on significant pay hikes for junior military personnel. The bill, totaling $895 billion, also targets China's growing influence. Strikingly, it removes medical coverage for transgender children of military members. The measure fac

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Kioxia's Stock Jumps on Tokyo Debut, Despite Bumps on the Road

Kioxia, Japan's third-largest maker of flash memory products, had a successful first day of trading in Tokyo. Its shares rose by 10 percent, ending at ¥1, 601. This comes after a long and bumpy journey for the chipmaker, formerly known as Toshiba Memory. Six years ago, Bain Capital bought Kioxia fr

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Training the brain: How neurofeedback impacts shooting performance

Ever wondered how you can improve your aim? Scientists decided to find out by training some young air pistol shooters using something called neurofeedback. This method teaches the brain to control specific waves, known as alpha waves, in the temporal region of the cerebral cortex. They wanted to see

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Iron-Stealing Molecules: A New Weapon Against Superbugs

The world is facing a big problem: bacteria are becoming resistant to our usual medicines. Scientists are searching for new ways to fight these tough bugs. One interesting idea comes from the bacteria themselves. Some types of bacteria make special molecules called pyoverdines. These molecules can s

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Congress Agrees on Disaster Aid and Farm Support in Budget Deal

Just before the holidays, Congress passed a temporary spending bill. This bill keeps the government running until March 14 and includes over $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters. These disasters include Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The bill also provides $10 billion to help farmers f

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

'Exodus': The Next Big Thing in Sci-Fi Gaming, With a Space Bear Throwing Punches

Exodus is a game that's been making waves, especially among those who love sci-fi and action-adventure games. You might notice that it shares some similarities with another popular franchise, Mass Effect, thanks to some former BioWare developers working on it. One of the most exciting things about E

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Delta 737-900ERs Don't Have In-Flight Movies

Picture this: you're about to board a Delta flight, excited for the movie selection, but bummer! Not all Delta 737-900ERs have screens. That's right, out of Delta's 163 737-900ERs, 33 former Lion Air planes are taking a rain check on in-flight entertainment. Back in 2021, Delta snapped up these plan

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Why Big Tech is Making Nice with Trump

Big Tech leaders are cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump. They're hoping to gain favor with him before he takes office in January. Why? They're pouring millions into his inauguration fund. This is a huge increase from past contributions to incoming presidents. What do they want? Easier AI dev

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Unexpected Pain in Medication Abortions: What Women Need to Know

Many women are caught off guard by the pain they feel during medication abortions. A recent study from the U. K. found that over 60% of women experience significant pain. This is important to understand because medication abortions are common, with over half of U. S. abortions involving this method.

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