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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Partners: Accenture and Nvidia Team Up for Big Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is causing quite a stir in the IT world, with mixed opinions on its future. While some see it as a threat, others are eager to adopt it. Accenture and Nvidia have just announced a big expansion of their AI partnership, aiming to sell machine learning algorithms to more b

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Medical Schools: Where Politics Trump Medicine?

Imagine a place where doctors-in-training are more worried about being politically correct than learning how to save lives. That’s the reality at some medical schools today, including one in Colorado. Students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU Medicine) are facing pressure to take

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Two Big Names, One Jail: Diddy and SBF Share Time in NYC Lockup

In a twist of fate, two high-profile figures, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried, are currently sharing space at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. Diddy, the music mogul, is facing serious federal charges for racketeering and sex trafficking, while SBF, the former crypto kingpin, was s

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

What's Fact and What's Not? A Look at News Sources

Hey, have you heard about this new study from Nature magazine? It says that right-wing folks share news that some people call low quality. But who decides what’s low quality anyway? Spoiler alert: it's often the same people who are supposed to be checking facts. And guess what, they can make mistake

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Central Park's Great Lawn: A Tale of Two Messes

Last year, New York City’s Global Citizen Festival left a hefty bill for Central Park – $620,000 worth of damage to the iconic Great Lawn. While some might shrug off this incident as collateral damage in the name of charity, it raises important questions about the city's priorities and values. City

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Politician Demands Action Against Former COVID Czar

A Republican councilwoman from Queens is calling for the state Department of Health to take action against Dr. Jay Varma, who was New York City's senior health advisor during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Vickie Paladino believes that Varma's actions have broken public trust and sh

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Oct 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI's Energy Problem: Fujitsu and Supermicro Join Hands

Everybody wants better, faster AI. But that means more data centers, which gobble up electricity. Two big tech names—Fujitsu from Japan and Supermicro from the US—are teaming up to fix this. They're creating a new platform just for AI, using a special chip called Monaka that promises to be both fast

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Oct 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Asheville's Art Scene: After the Flood

The River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina, has a long history of floods. A line on an old warehouse marks how high the water was in 1916. Hurricane Helene brought floodwaters even higher last week. This district is now a hub for art and culture, drawing tourists from all over. Many artist

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Oct 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Baking Under Pressure: A Recipe for Family Ties

As the cameras rolled and the timer started, contestants on "Crime Scene Kitchen" faced a daunting challenge that went beyond just baking. The pressure of being in the spotlight, combined with the stress of competing against loved ones, added an extra layer of complexity to the competition. With fri

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Oct 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Hidden Side of a Party King

In the heart of New York City, there was once a man named Sean Combs, known by many as Puff Daddy or Diddy. He was the life of the party scene, throwing massive bashes that drew celebrities, athletes, and influential people from all walks of life. But behind the glamour and excitement, things weren'

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