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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Eva Longoria Trades LA for Life in Spain and Mexico After Trump's Victory

Eva Longoria, known for her roles in hits like Only Murders in the Building and Desperate Housewives, has decided to split her time mostly between Spain and Mexico. The shift came after Donald Trump's election win, which she found unsettling. She calls the current political climate in the U. S. "dys

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Youngest MP's Haka Dance Halts NZ Parliament; Treaty Bill Protests Erupt

In New Zealand's Parliament, a stunning moment unfolded when Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, the country's youngest MP, disrupted a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Just 22 years old and representing Te Pati Maori, Maipi-Clarke demonstrated her disapproval by tearing up the bill and performi

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Nov 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

NASA's AI Chatbot: Making Earth Data Simple

NASA, with help from Microsoft, has crafted a clever AI chatbot named Earth Copilot. This tool is designed to make sense of the massive and complicated data that NASA's satellites collect about our planet. From tracking climate change to monitoring wildfires, the data is incredibly detailed and comp

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Stopping the Unlawful Dissolving of Bodies: Texas Medical School's Surprise Order

Texas regulators have suddenly halted a medical school's practice of dissolving bodies after using them for training. The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth was found to be using a process called alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation. This method is considered

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

UFC and IBM Team Up: AI's Big Move into MMA

Hey, did you know that Dana White, the boss of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is bringing in big changes? He’s decided to work with IBM, a company that’s been around for ages, to use something called artificial intelligence (AI) in MMA fights. Before you start thinking this is just for ot

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Nov 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

EU's New AI Rules: A Peek into the Future

The European Union is taking a big step towards regulating AI with its draft rules for general-purpose AI models. Big names like Meta, Google, and OpenAI will need to follow these guidelines. You might be wondering, what are these general-purpose AI (GPAI) models anyway? They're like super-flexible

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

South Korean Opposition Leader Faces Prison Time for Election Law Violation

In a surprising turn of events, South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sentenced to a suspended prison term for violating election laws. The Seoul Central District Court found him guilty of making false statements during his presidential campaign. Lee plans to appeal the decision, which co

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Sweet Treats: How Thai Desserts Affect Your Blood Sugar

Thai desserts are beloved for their sweet taste, but their sugar content can raise health concerns. A recent study measured how much these treats raise blood sugar levels. Researchers tested eight popular Thai desserts, chosen by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and found that despite their sweetn

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Nov 15 2024WEATHER

Dry and Sunny Days Ahead

Get ready for a comfortable weekend! Columbia is expecting clear skies and mild temperatures. Today, a high-pressure system is moving in from the north, keeping the weather sunny and cool. Expect highs to reach the mid-60s. As night falls, temperatures will dip to the low 40s, with some areas droppi

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Christmas Pageant No One Expected

Barbara Robinson's "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, " initially a magazine story turned novel in 1972, has been a holiday favorite for decades. The story's charm lies in its Roald Dahl-esque humor, with the Herdman kids, dubbed the "worst kids ever, " wreaking havoc in their town. This year, direct

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