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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Thinking Outside the Box: Protecting Trump and Redefining Secret Service Roles

A congressional task force has been digging into the scary moments when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They're saying the Secret Service needs to change how they do things. For one, they think the Secret Service should protect fewer foreign leaders, especially d

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Dec 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Wants FTC Check on Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal

In a surprise move, Google has asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take a closer look at the deal between Microsoft and OpenAI. This deal lets Microsoft be the sole provider of cloud services for OpenAI's technology. Google is concerned that this could lead to higher prices and complications

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Dec 11 2024SCIENCE

Watching Hair Grow: The Dance of Basement Membranes

Imagine trying to understand how a building grows. It’s tricky without seeing the scaffold change and move. Similarly, scientists have been puzzled by how mammal hair follicles develop because they couldn’t clearly observe the basement membrane (BM)—the structure that supports and shapes the follicl

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Medical School's New Grading System: Helping the Underserved?

Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Playground Upgrade: A Boost for Kids at San Jose Day Nursery

At San Jose Day Nursery, children play on a dark rubber mulch playground that doubles as a cat toilet at night. The daycare needs help to replace this with a better surface. Kids deserve a safer, more imaginative outdoor space to learn and grow. Angela Gomez, the director, explains that improving th

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Dec 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

China Airlines Upgrades Its Airbus A350s: New Cabins and Improved Technology

China Airlines has exciting news for its future passengers! The airline plans to revamp its entire fleet of Airbus A350-900 planes. Starting in 2027, the first upgraded A350 will take to the skies, featuring new business suites with privacy doors, along with enhanced inflight entertainment (IFE) and

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Dec 11 2024HEALTH

How Sustainable Design Can Improve Healthcare Spaces

Imagine you're designing a hospital. You want it to be good for patients and staff, right? But also, you want it to be kind to the environment. How do you balance both? A recent study found that by looking at past research, we can see where these two goals overlap. Scientists checked through lots o

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Dec 11 2024BUSINESS

Air Cargo Airlines: Business Models in the Spotlight

You might know FedEx and UPS, but have you ever thought about the different ways airlines move freight? The air cargo industry has seen a big boost, especially with the rise of online shopping during the pandemic. In the US, there are plenty of cargo airlines using different strategies to get goods

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Dec 10 2024BUSINESS

Macy’s Real Estate: A Hidden Treasure?

Macy’s might be in a pickle, but some investors think there's gold in them thar hills – or rather, in their real estate. Activist investment firm Barington Capital and private equity firm Thor Equities have a wild idea: shut down Macy's shops and sell everything off, including their prized real esta

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Dec 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Explore Your Way: Avowed Lets You Mix Up Quests

Obsidian Entertainment, the brains behind Avowed, has a cool idea for their game. They want players to have fun in any way they choose! Berto Ritger, their Environment Region Designer, revealed that players can start most quests in multiple ways. Forget following quest markers like a robot; you can

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