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Sep 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Flappy Bird Takes Flight Again, But With a Twist

The iconic game Flappy Bird has made its return, but this time it's not the same. A new team, the Flappy Bird Foundation, has revived the 10-year-old viral sensation, but without the original creator, Dong Nguyen. The foundation claims to be a group of passionate fans committed to sharing the game w

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Flappy Bird's Bittersweet Comeback: A Cautionary Tale

In a surprising turn of events, the original Flappy Bird game has made a comeback, but it's not exactly the same as before. The new version has been revamped to promote a cryptocurrency called SOL, which is connected to a blockchain called Solana. However, the man behind the original game, Doug Nguy

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Sep 17 2024WEATHER

Rainy Relief: A North Carolina Storm Brings Unsettling Weather

A severe storm, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, battered parts of North Carolina's southeastern coast with over a foot of rain on Monday, prompting widespread flooding and road closures. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents to stay away from flooded areas, as the storm's intensit

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Sep 16 2024FINANCE

Will the Fed's Rate Cuts Deliver a 'Soft Landing' for the Economy?

The Federal Reserve is poised to make a big move this week: cutting its key interest rate from a two-decade peak. Will this be enough to deliver a "soft landing" for the economy, or is it just a quick fix? The economy is a complex beast, and predicting its future is like trying to shoot a moving ta

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

The Crypto Crisis: Coinbase's Worst Week of the Year and the Uncertain Future of the Industry

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has just experienced its worst week of the year, with the value of its shares plummeting by 20%. This decline is part of a broader trend in the crypto market, which has seen a significant downturn in recent weeks. What's behind this sudden drop in value? Is it a sign

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Sep 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Flappy Bird's Fowl Return: A Crypto Conundrum

The once-ubiquitous Flappy Bird, a game that captured the world's attention with its simplicity and addictive gameplay, is making a comeback. But, unfortunately, this revamp may be shrouded in controversy. The game's return has sparked concerns about its potential ties to the crypto industry. Before

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

The Hangover Conundrum: What Science Reveals About Aging and After-Party Aches

As we navigate the complexities of aging, one phenomenon that often accompanies this journey is the seemingly increasing severity of hangovers. But do we really know what drives this trend? The answer lies in a delicate dance of biological processes, and researchers are just starting to uncover the

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Sep 15 2024SCIENCE

Flavor in Space: Unraveling the Mystery of Dull Tastes on the ISS

As we blast off into space, our taste buds remain on Earth, vulnerable to the whims of our environment. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have long reported that their food tastes dull and flavorless, a phenomenon that food scientists are eager to understand. To uncover the secrets

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Will Procter & Gamble's Q4 Earnings Meet Expectations?

Procter & Gamble is set to release its fourth quarter earnings results, and investors are eagerly waiting to see if the company will meet its full-year guidance. The consensus EPS estimate is $1.37, flat year-over-year, while the consensus revenue estimate is $20.74 billion, a 0.7% increase from las

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Economy Cure and the VP Pick: A Critical Look

As President Biden returned from his Texas trip, he shared his vision for his legacy with reporters. In a surprising claim, he hopes to be remembered as the leader who "cured the economy." However, this statement raises more questions than answers. What does he mean by "cured the economy"? Has he ta

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