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Nov 22 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Big Leap: Nearing $100, 000 After Election

Bitcoin's value has shot up to nearly $100, 000, making headlines after the U. S. election. In just two weeks, it's jumped more than 40% to new highs. Experts think this is happening because the incoming U. S. President is seen as more friendly towards cryptocurrencies. However, the future is uncert

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Nov 22 2024CRYPTO

Protecting Cryptocurrencies from Cloned Vulnerabilities

Cryptocurrencies, despite their innovative use of blockchain technology, have become a hot target for cybercriminals. The main issue? Cloned code. With thousands of new cryptocurrencies popping up, it's no surprise that many borrow code from each other. But this practice can backfire. A single vulne

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Counting Rugby Steps: A New Way to Understand Possession Value

Researchers have come up with a fresh way to look at possession values in rugby league. They used something called a Bayesian Mixture Model to create a smooth pitch map and guess the odds of different results from possession. This study used loads of data from the 2021 Super League season, with 99,

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Recycling Chicken Livers to Combat Diabetes

Did you know that thousands of tons of chicken livers are tossed out every year in countries like Taiwan? This is because people find them smelly and worry about health issues. But scientists have found a creative way to turn these leftovers into something useful – a special liquid called chicken-li

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Nov 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fitbit on Your Next Android Phone: A New Fitness Trend?

Imagine setting up your new Android phone and finding the Fitbit app already installed. Sounds normal, right? Well, not long ago, Google Fit was the go-to for Android users looking to track their fitness. But things are changing fast. With Google’s acquisition of Fitbit, it was only a matter of time

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Nov 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Next Big Moves: TVs, AirTags, and iPhones

For years, there's been talk about Apple creating a TV. Now, there's buzz again that Apple might be thinking about it. What would this mean? Well, it could be a big deal, especially if Apple's new HomePad does well. That's because if home products become a big business for Apple, a TV could be the n

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Nov 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Bill Burr Takes On New Movie with Skydance Sports

Comedy heavyweight Bill Burr is diving into another exciting project after his hilarious stint on Saturday Night Live. He's teaming up with Skydance Sports on a film called "Born Losers, " where he'll wear multiple hats as the writer, director, producer, and star. The new movie marks a significant m

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Weather's Impact on MS: Exploring Climate's Role in Multiple Sclerosis

You may be surprised to know that where you live can affect how your body deals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Scientists in Spain recently looked into how climate influences MS activity in patients from the Mediterranean coast. They wanted to see if there's any pattern in the disease's activity thro

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

B. C. 's New Green Policies: A Closer Look

Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet, creating a new Ministry of Energy and Climate Readiness. This ministry is now responsible for B. C. 's energy sector and aligning energy policies with climate goals. Former health minister Adrian Dix is in charge. Some environmental advocates see this as a

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Nikki Haley Voices Concerns Over Trump's Cabinet Choices

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has spoken out against two of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. She criticized the choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Health and Human Services Department, noting his lack of healthcare experience and his pa

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