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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Clash: US Lawmakers Push to Block Chinese Tech

The US is stepping up its game in the AI world. Lawmakers from both major parties are teaming up to keep Chinese AI systems out of US government hands. They're serious about this. They see AI as a big deal in the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China. This push comes after a Chinese startup

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Jun 23 2025SPORTS

A Teacher's Unlikely Victory

A high school health teacher from Pennsylvania recently found himself in the spotlight after a surprising win at a high-stakes sports competition in New York City. Matt Dennish, a 39-year-old educator, secured a third-place finish in the Fanatics Games, a contest featuring both professional athletes

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Jun 23 2025SPORTS

Tom Brady's Big Win and Generous Giveaway

The first-ever Fanatics Games took place in New York, featuring a mix of athletes, celebrities, and fans competing in eight different sports challenges. The event was a hit, with Tom Brady stealing the show. He topped the leaderboard with 399. 1 points, securing the $1 million prize. Brady, known fo

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous Mobility: Volkswagen's Big Bet on Driverless Taxis

The race to dominate the autonomous ride-hailing market is heating up. Volkswagen Group is stepping into the ring, aiming to supply driverless taxis to Uber's fleet in Los Angeles. The first 480 units are set to hit the streets next year, with a potential order of 10, 000 vehicles on the horizon. T

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Jun 21 2025SPORTS

Wisconsin's Spring Sports Wrap-Up: A Look at the Big Wins and Close Calls

In the final round of spring sports, two teams from Western Wisconsin made their mark at the WIAA Girls Soccer Championships. West Salem and River Falls both had strong showings, but ultimately fell short in their respective semifinals. West Salem competed in the Division 3 state semifinals, while

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Big Bet on Robotaxis: A New Player in the Self-Driving Game

Amazon is making a big move into the world of self-driving cars. It plans to build up to 10, 000 robotaxis each year at a large factory near Silicon Valley. This factory is a significant step in Amazon's journey into the self-driving technology field, which started back in 2009 with Waymo, a project

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Jun 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Foldable Phones: The Slim Down Showdown

Foldable phones are becoming a big deal in the tech world. Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy Z Fold6, a foldable phone that is slimmer and lighter than its previous model. This move is part of a larger trend in the industry, where companies are trying to make foldable phones as thin as possible

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Jun 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

The AI Race: Why Meta is Trying to Lure Top Talent from OpenAI

The world of artificial intelligence is heating up, and Meta is making big moves to secure top talent. The company, known for owning popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is eager to strengthen its AI capabilities. Recently, Meta spent a whopping $14 billion to buy a significant

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Jun 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Coinbase: Pushing for Stocks on the Blockchain

The crypto world is buzzing with news that Coinbase is pushing for a big change. They want to offer something called "tokenized equities" to their customers. This means turning regular stocks into digital tokens, like cryptocurrencies. Instead of owning actual shares, investors would own tokens that

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Jun 17 2025SPORTS

Wisconsin's Spring Sports: A Wrap-Up of the Big Moments

The spring sports season in Wisconsin has been a rollercoaster of excitement and disappointment. The state championships are around the corner and the tension is building. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Baseball Championships are the main event. The top teams have been

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