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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Running Minecraft on COBOL: A Tech Blast from the Past

Ever thought of playing Minecraft using a language from the 1950s? That's exactly what a modder named meyfa did by creating CobolCraft. COBOL, designed for enterprise IT systems, is still alive today, but finding developers who know it is tough. Meyfa took on the challenge and managed to run a Minec

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Dec 28 2024CRIME

Crash on Boston's Green Line: Car vs. Cruiser Causes Delays

On Monday night, a Boston police cruiser and a Tesla collided, causing some serious trouble for commuters on the Green Line's B Branch. The crash happened on Commonwealth Avenue, near Washington Street, and left a police officer with injuries that weren't too severe, according to the Boston Police D

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

NBA Coaches Speak Out After Brown’s Sudden Firing

In a move that shocked the NBA, the Sacramento Kings decided to part ways with head coach Mike Brown. Brown, who was twice named Coach of the Year, had transformed the Kings’ losing streak into two winning seasons after a long dry spell of nearly 20 years. Despite the team’s recent downturn, many co

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

Why Did This Plane Crash? Looking for Answers

Imagine you’re flying on an Azerbaijan Airlines plane on Christmas Day. Suddenly, a loud bang echoes, and the plane starts acting strangely. Passenger Subhonkul Rakhimov described it as “behaving unnaturally. ” Why did this happen? Early investigations suggest “physical and technical external interf

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Violence and Crack Use: How Gender Plays a Role in Brazil

Violence, both at home and in public, is a real issue among those who rely on crack cocaine in Brazil. Researchers wanted to understand howusers of crack deal with domestic violence, how often they face public violence, and how being male or female affects these situations. They focused on whether t

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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

Why Did An Azerbaijani Plane Crash in Kazakhstan?

On December 12th, an Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan during an attempted landing. Out of the 67 people onboard, 38 lost their lives. The plane, an Embraer 190 operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was headed from Baku to Grozny, Russia. Experts suggest that Russian air defense systems might ha

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Psoriasis Treatment: Age and BMI Matter

Did you know that age and body mass index (BMI) could play a significant role in how well a psoriasis treatment works? A recent study looked into a medication called deucravacitinib, a type of drug that blocks certain proteins in the body. This study wanted to find out what factors might make some p

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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

Russia's Christmas Attack: A Chilling Turn in the Ukraine Conflict

Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to the sound of explosions. That's what happened in Ukraine when Russia launched a surprise attack with missiles and drones. The target? Key cities and energy infrastructure. The goal? To make Ukrainians suffer in the cold and dark. It's a harsh move, aiming to

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: Survivors, Causes, and Reactions

Imagine being on a plane that suddenly hits a flock of birds, losing control, and needing to emergency land in thick fog. That's what happened to Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 564. Out of 62 passengers and 5 crew members, 29 were taken to hospitals in Kazakhstan. The Embraer 190 aircraft was traveling

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Partisanship and Norms: How Presidential Support Shapes Tolerance

Political scientists have been looking into why American democracy seems to be facing challenges. Surprisingly, studies during Trump's presidency revealed that many citizens, especially Republicans, backed actions that weakened democratic norms. But recent experiments show that voters from both part

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