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Oct 03 2024RELIGION

LDS Temple in Las Vegas: A Balancing Act

Imagine a sparkling new temple planned for the desert landscape of Las Vegas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has big plans, but local residents aren't so sure. They're worried about light pollution, noise, and increased traffic in their quiet neighborhoods. Yet, the church believes

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Oct 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's AI Searches Now Feature Ads for Shopping

Google is introducing a new feature in its AI-generated search summaries: ads. If you’re hunting for solutions, like removing grass stains from your pants, the AI might suggest products that could help, listed under a “sponsored” label. This change is part of a broader rollout in the US on mobile de

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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Designing Dreams: Unlocking Google's Floral Inspirations for Your Phone

The world of smartphones is about to get a whole lot prettier. Google, known for its innovative designs and feature-rich devices, has just unveiled some stunning floral-inspired wallpapers that are set to revolutionize the way we interact with our screens. With four unique designs to choose from, th

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Oct 03 2024NATION

TechCrunch 2. 0: A New Era of Journalism

Sometimes, you have to start from scratch to make something amazing. Sometimes, you already have most of the ingredients, but you have to do some improvising to make the thing sing. Until today, TechCrunch was in the latter camp. Top reporters who know how to get to the bottom of a story? Check. Mus

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Welcome to our latest design update, Ars 9. 0!

Greetings from the Orbiting HQ! As you can see, we've refreshed the site design. We hope you'll come to love it. Ars Technica is a little more than 26 years old, yet this is only our ninth site relaunch (number eight was rolled out way back in 2016!). We think the Ars experience gets better with eac

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

What’s Next for Israel and Iran? Biden Weighs In

President Biden has made his stance clear — he’s not on board with an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons sites. This comes amid rising tensions between the two countries, with Iran recently launching 200 rockets at Israel. But these rockets didn't do much damage and no one got hurt. The recen

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Oct 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Swannanoa's Recovery: A Community United

Imagine a tiny mountain town, 20 miles east of Asheville, suddenly turned upside down. Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Swannanoa, with floodwaters reaching heights of at least 10 feet in some spots. The Whitson Avenue Bridge, which crosses the Swannanoa River, collapsed under the sudden down

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

Rebuilding Together: A Look at Hurricane Helene's Aftermath

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the southeastern United States. With over 160 lives lost and countless homes destroyed, communities faced enormous challenges. But amidst the chaos, something incredible happened—people came together like never before. Neighbors who once waved from

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Oct 02 2024SPORTS

Weather Woes: The 2024 Presidents Cup Kicks Off in Stormy Conditions

Get ready for some wild weather at the 2024 Presidents Cup! The tournament is set to start on September 26 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, but Mother Nature has other plans. Expect gusty winds, small hail, and a high chance of rain. Yikes! This won't make things easy for the International team, led

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Oct 02 2024SPORTS

Golfers Gear Up for Sunny Showdown at Royal Montreal

The stage is set for an action-packed second round of the 2024 Presidents Cup, with the American team leading by a significant margin. As players head to Royal Montreal, they might have a secret ally: Mother Nature! Weather experts from AccuWeather forecast a mix of sunshine and clouds on Friday, ma

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