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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Friendship Turns into Rivalry in NBA Arena Battle

James Dolan, famous for owning the Knicks, has suddenly stopped working with Oak View Group, the company managing his venues. The issue? Oak View wants to build a new arena in Las Vegas, which could compete with Dolan's high-tech Sphere. This has created tension between Dolan and his longtime friend

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Bruised Golden God: A New Mystery Unfolds

Imagine stepping into the chilly 1970s, where the secrets of the golden idol - once whispered about in Legend of Lemuria - remain hidden behind a veil of conspiracy and shadowy myths. The Rise of the Golden Idol begins with a grim finding: a scientist, frozen in snow, meets a mysterious end. Color G

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Building Smart World Models for Text-Based Games

Imagine playing a text-based game where you have to figure out puzzles and interact with characters just by typing commands. These games are like virtual worlds where everything happens through text. Scientists are working on creating "world models" for these games, which help learning agents (like

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Nov 09 2024SPORTS

NFL Week 10 Picks: Unpredictable Games Ahead

Hey sports fans! This week in the NFL, we've got some real head-scratchers coming up. Let's kick things off with Thursday night's showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. Both teams can put up points, but the defenses? Not so much. Look for quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Lamar Jack

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Nov 09 2024EDUCATION

Game-Based Learning in Secondary Schools

Imagine sitting in a secondary school classroom where learning doesn't feel like a chore. Welcome to the world of educational games! These games come in three main types: serious games, gamification, and creating your own games. Serious games are digital games designed to teach you something new. Ga

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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Takes a Spin: Board Games Get a Tech Twist

Ever thought about board games designed by robots? Well, it's happening! These robots are using a neat trick called evolutionary strategy to create exciting two-player games. And how do we know if these games are worth playing? People test them out and give their thoughts. Plus, a clever system call

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

How Online Games Shape Kids' Language

These days, tech is zooming ahead, and one cool thing it's brought us is online games. But have you ever thought about how these games might be influencing the way kids in elementary school learn language? A recent study took a deep dive into this topic. They looked at fourth-graders, ages 9-11, at

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Nov 07 2024SPORTS

Football Showdown: Week 10 Picks and Predictions

Last week's straight-up picks were spot on, but against the spread, it was a different story. With a record of 14-1 straight-up and 8-7 against the spread, let's dive into Week 10's games. Some notable matchups include Bengals vs. Ravens and Giants vs. Panthers in Germany. For Bengals at Ravens (-6

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Nov 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Grab Tokyo Xanadu on Switch for a Deal!

Feeling the urge for an exciting action RPG at a discount? Look no further than Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on the Nintendo Switch. This game, dreamt up by Aksys Games and Falcom, the creators behind the acclaimed Ys and Trails series, is currently priced at just $40 on Amazon and Best Buy. Normally, it would

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's New Console: A Gamer's Dream

Nintendo's next gaming console is bringing something special to the table. In a recent announcement, they revealed that their upcoming Switch successor will be compatible with existing Switch games. This means players won't have to toss out their old games when they upgrade. Backward compatibility

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