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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Meet Jeremiah Donati: USC's New Athletics Director

The University of South Carolina has a new leader for its sports teams. Jeremiah Donati, who's known for his big achievements at TCU, is now in charge of Gamecock Athletics. Before this, Ray Tanner was the athletics director for a long time. The university's board of trustees approved Donati's contr

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Highs and Lows: Who Won Big and Who Fell Flat in 2024

2024 was a mixed bag for Hollywood. Some big names took huge risks and faced big losses. Francis Ford Coppola, known for his bold filmmaking, decided to sell his wine business and invest over $100 million into a new film, Megalopolis. Unfortunately, it bombed at the box office, earning only $12 mill

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

The Bitcoin Boom: Trump’s Crypto Connection

Bitcoin hit a monumental $100, 000 mark on Wednesday, and it seems President-elect Donald Trump wants in on the celebration. “CONGRATULATIONS BITCOINERS! ! ! $100, 000! ! ! YOU’RE WELCOME! ! ! ” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, taking some credit for the milestone. This comes after naming

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Robots Make Real-Time Choices with Ease

Ever thought about robots making quick decisions without any prior training? While Monte Carlo tree search is great for planning, it only sees a small part of the picture. Enter Spectral Expansion Tree Search (SETS), a clever new system that uses a robot's full spectrum to make real-time choices. SE

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Dec 05 2024BUSINESS

DREAMS Turns 10: Looking Back, Embracing What's Next!

You know how time flies? DREAMS is celebrating its tenth birthday, and it's like they were just starting yesterday. But wait, there's more! They're not just reminiscing about the good old days; they're also planning for the future. It's like when you finish a big project and you're proud of what you

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Cannabis Groups Pressure New York Governor for Industry-Savvy Leaders

Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia

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Dec 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

AWS re:Invent's Major AI Advances: A Closer Look

At this year's AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, the tech giant made some significant announcements in the realm of AI. One of the biggest updates is the addition of multi-agent orchestration to the Bedrock platform, permitting companies to collaborate better using AI agents and streamline work

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Nurses Charting Their Own Paths: Different Strategies for Career Success

Ever wondered how nurses map out their careers? It turns out, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some nurses have a clear destination in mind and plan every step, while others prefer to keep their options wide open and see where the wind takes them. There's also a group that looks at what jobs are

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Measuring Residual Limbs: The Smartphone Solution

Imagine you've just had an amputation. Measuring the volume and shape of your residual limb is crucial for a well-fitting prosthetic socket and overall health. Traditional tools can be inconsistent, but here’s where smartphones come in. Modern cameras in smartphones can capture similar results to ex

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Dec 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sean Hannity's New Interview Show on Fox Nation

Sean Hannity, a well-known Fox News host, is starting a new monthly interview show on Fox Nation, a streaming service owned by Fox Corp. The show, simply titled "Sean, " will feature in-depth interviews with people from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and politics. Hannity is excited to share t

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