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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Breaks Records on Release Day

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the latest game from Activision, has become the company's biggest Call of Duty launch ever. Microsoft announced this during their earnings presentation on Wednesday. The game set a new franchise record for the number of players on release day and attracted many new subscri

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Sparking a Drone Dilemma: China's Sanctions on Skydio

US-based drone maker Skydio has found itself in a tricky situation. Last month, China decided to sanction the company. Why? Because Skydio sold its drones to Taiwan’s national fire service. This news came from Skydio’s CEO, Adam Bry, in a blog post. Before the sanctions, Skydio mostly got its batte

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Nov 01 2024SCIENCE

Mars' Moon Phobos: A Closer Look at an Odd Orbit

Did you know that Mars has a moon named Phobos? This little guy has a pretty weird orbit and shape, but that's not all. Scientists have found out that Phobos is getting closer to Mars over time. They think this might be because of the planet's gravity pulling it in. Isn't that cool? This discovery h

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Stock Shake-Up: Tech and Travel Giants React to Unexpected Earnings

Today was full of surprises as several big names in tech and travel reported their earnings. Let's start with Carvana, the online used car dealer that zoomed ahead with a 19% stock boost. Why? They did better than expected in the third quarter, earning more money and bringing in more revenue than an

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Nov 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ridley Scott's Two-Sentence Movie Pitch

Ever tried to pitch a movie to Ridley Scott? You better make it quick and compelling. The renowned director, known for classics like Blade Runner and Alien, likes it simple. He wants a story that can be told in two sentences and has a lit fuse, a time bomb that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Sc

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Super Micro's Stock Dives after Auditor Quits

Super Micro Computer’s stock has taken a beating, dipping to $28 per share after its auditor, Ernst & Young, decided to walk away. The server company, which joined the S&P 500 in March 2024, is now in hot water, possibly facing delisting from the Nasdaq. This isn’t the first time they’re dealing wit

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Chip Giant Intel's Surprising Q3 Results: A Turning Point?

Intel, a major player in the tech world, had a quarter that surprised everyone. Their shares jumped 9% after hours on Thursday due to better-than-expected revenue. Pat Gelsinger, Intel's CEO, has been facing a tough time with the company's performance, but the latest numbers brought some relief. The

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

AMD's New Ryzen 7: Faster, Cooler, and Ready for Overclocking

AMD has just released the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the next big thing in processors. This new chip comes from the Zen 5 architecture and uses AMD's second-gen 3D V-Cache technology. The company has moved the cache memory below the processor, making it closer to the cooling solution. This helps keep the core

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Nov 01 2024LIFESTYLE

Wedding Day Politics Ban: Couples Keep the Peace

Imagine this: a luxurious wedding just days after a heated presidential election. Franki Priore, a native Long Islander, is set to tie the knot in November amidst political debates. To avoid any unwanted drama, she's putting a no-politics rule in place for her 200 guests. Priore hopes this will keep

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Nov 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Old Models, New Tricks at AFM: The Film Market's Comeback

The American Film Market (AFM) is making a comeback this November in Las Vegas. After years of streaming platforms dominating the scene, indie producers are now looking back to older business models. This shift is giving AFM a new lease on life. In the past, AFM wasn't as relevant because streaming

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