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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Tech Stocks Take a Hit: What's Happening with Nvidia and Palantir?

Monday was a rough day for tech stocks, with big names like Nvidia, Palantir, and Rigetti Computing seeing significant drops. Nvidia fell by nearly 4%, Palantir by 3. 5%, and Rigetti Computing plummeted by 10%. Even last year's Nasdaq winner, AppLovin, wasn't spared, with a 3% loss. This sell-off ha

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars Shift Schedule Due to LA Wildfires

The Oscars have decided to push back their nomination voting period and change the date of their announcement due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The voting, which was supposed to end on January 14, will now close on January 17 at 5 p. m. PT. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be

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Jan 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Customizes Search Help for Android Gamers

Ever found yourself stuck on a tough level in a mobile game? Google has a new trick up its sleeve that might make your life easier. They're working on a feature called "Get Game Help" for their Circle to Search tool. How does it work? Simply snap a screenshot of your current game screen, and Circle

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Coach McCarthy Heads to Free Agency Tomorrow

Here’s an unexpected turn of events: head coach Mike McCarthy of the Cowboys is about to become a free agent. His contract ends tomorrow, and starting then, other teams can chat with him. The Bears, for example, have been waiting to talk to him. And guess what? There haven’t been any discussions bet

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Jan 13 2025EDUCATION

Schools Reopen Monday, Some Stay Closed Due to Fires

Most schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will open their doors to students again on Monday. This decision was announced by the district on Sunday. However, not all schools will resume classes. Some schools, like Canyon Charter Elementary and Palisades Charter Elementary, will

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

The Forgotten Apple: Saving Malus Sieversii

Apples are loved globally, but did you know that most of the apples we eat today come from just a few types? This makes our apple supply very vulnerable to bad weather, pests, and diseases. Wild apples are a great way to bring in helpful traits to make our apples stronger, but they're hard to breed

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Medicines with Secret Animal Ingredients: What You Need to Know

Ever think about what's really inside the pills you're taking? You might be surprised to learn that many medicines and anesthetics contain hidden animal parts. This can be a big deal for people with certain religious beliefs, who might prefer to avoid these ingredients. The weird thing is, there's n

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Speech Signals: Unveiling Neurological Disorders

Digital biomarkers are becoming more common in healthcare, helping doctors make better decisions. Speech is a complex process that involves breathing, voice production, mouth movements, and the way sounds echo. These processes depend on specific brain and body systems. When something goes wrong, it

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

How a Mobile App is Boosting Breastfeeding in Hong Kong

In the bustling city of Hong Kong, breastfeeding is not just a personal choice but a public health priority. A new mobile app is making waves by turning the city's communities into breastfeeding-friendly zones. The app's design and development were guided by a simple yet profound idea: supporting mo

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ranking Assassin's Creed Games: Which Ones Should You Play?

Assassin's Creed has been around for nearly 20 years, and with so many games, it can be hard to decide where to start. Let's take a look at each main entry and see how they stack up. First off, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a huge game with a lot of issues. It's slow, clunky, and the role-playing el

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