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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Why Americans Are Loving Butter and Cheese More Than Ever

It's no secret that Americans are eating more butter and cheese than they have in decades. In 2023, the average person gobbled up 6½ pounds of butter and over 40 pounds of cheese, shattering 50-year records. While health experts suggest cutting back on saturated fats, taste and price often win out.

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

New Orleans Attack: Young Lives Lost

A terrible incident occurred in New Orleans on New Year's Eve. A truck plowed into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 30. Among the victims were Martin "Tiger" Bech, a former Princeton University wide receiver, Reggie Hunter, a loving father of two, and Ni’Ky

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

How Wind and Frosty Soil Conspire to Disrupt Electricity

In the cold regions of Finland, high winds can wreak havoc on overhead power lines, causing frequent blackouts. Researchers have been studying the link between wind speed and soil frost to better understand these disruptions. By collecting data from five regions between 2008 and 2018, they've discov

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's Final Farewell: What to Expect

Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will be held in Washington, DC on January 9th. President Joe Biden declared this day a National Day of Mourning. The event will honor Carter’s legacy, which includes his work in eradicating disease, promoting peace, and advocating for civil rights. Publi

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

A Legend Leaves Us: Remembering Jimmy Carter

On December 29, 2024, the world said goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away at the remarkable age of 100. His family, including his son Chip, remembered him as a hero who believed in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. Chip shared that his father broug

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Loss of Linda Lavin: Remembering an Icon

The world of entertainment lost a beloved star with the passing of Linda Lavin at 87 years old. Best known for her Emmy-nominated role in Alice and her Tony-winning performance in Broadway Bound, Lavin was a versatile actress who left a mark on both comedy and drama. Lavin's co-stars in the upcomin

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: A Century of Service and Love

At the ripe age of 100, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has left us. Born in 1924, he reigned the longest post-presidency, filled with his unwavering commitment to human rights and climate action. The Carter Center has arranged public gatherings in Atlanta and Washington, D. C

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Dec 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Mastering the Limits: A New Way to Generalize Offline RL

Offline reinforcement learning (RL) faces a big problem: errors can pile up when deep Q functions try to work outside the data they were trained on. This hurts how well the policy can perform on new stuff. Existing methods are too cautious, which isn't great for generalization. But here's an interes

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Dec 29 2024SPORTS

The Sad Loss of a Sports Broadcasting Legend: Greg Gumbel's Legacy Lives On

Greg Gumbel, a beloved figure in sports broadcasting, has passed away at the age of 78. His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from notable figures in the sports world, including Magic Johnson and Jemele Hill. Marcy and Michele Gumbel, his wife and daughter, announced his peaceful passing a

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Dec 27 2024SPORTS

Miami Heat's Stance on Jimmy Butler: No Trade, No Problem

The Miami Heat have made their stance clear: they're not trading Jimmy Butler, despite rumors suggesting he wants out. Team president Pat Riley stepped up to address these whispers, stating that the Heat won't let trade talk distract their players and coaches. Butler, who's reportedly eyeing teams l

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