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Nov 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Half-Life 2: Episode 3 Froze Mid-Development

Ever wondered why Half-Life 2: Episode 3 never saw the light of day? A recent documentary from Valve itself dishes out some insightful details. The team had been working on a new ice gun that could freeze enemies, create cover, and even let players slide around like they were on a frosty skating rin

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Nov 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Surprising Power of Landfill Bacteria for Cleaning Up Pollutants

Have you ever wondered what's hiding in your local landfill? It turns out, it could be a warrior against pollution! One such fighter is a special strain of Bacillus subtilis, known as LLS-04, that scientists found in landfills. This tiny hero is like a superhero of the microscopic world, helping to

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Nov 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé's Country Christmas: A Halftime Show to Watch

Get ready for a unique holiday treat! Beyoncé is gearing up to perform at the NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show in Houston, Texas. This special event will be streamed live on Netflix and broadcast in the competing team cities. The halftime show will be Beyoncé's first performance since her latest albu

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Nov 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé's Christmas Surprise: Halftime Show on Netflix

Get ready for a Christmas treat! Beyoncé is set to perform at the halftime show of the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens NFL game on December 25, streaming live on Netflix. The singer, who hails from Houston, will be lighting up the stage in her hometown, making this her third NFL halftime performance

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Nov 18 2024RELIGION

Struggles and Solutions: Ensuring Halal Meat Stays Halal

Religion plays a big role in what people like to eat. For Muslims, following halal guidelines is super important, especially when it comes to meat. But making sure halal standards are followed throughout the whole meat supply chain can be tough. There are issues like incorrect slaughter methods, wro

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Stephen's Struggles and Triumphs: From Olympic Stress to DWTS Glory

Imagine carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his ey

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Half-Life 2 Turns 20: Free Weekend and Massive Update!

Believe it or not, Valve's legendary shooter Half-Life 2 is now 20 years old! To celebrate this milestone, the game has received a significant update. This includes new features, bug fixes, visual improvements, and even the long-awaited developer commentary. Plus, it's free to play this weekend! Th

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Heptathlete Anna Hall Makes a Splash in SI Swimsuit Issue

Ever wondered what it's like when athletes step out of their comfort zones and into the spotlight? Well, meet Anna Hall, a heptathlete who's doing just that with her debut in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. This isn't your average athletic feat; it's a whole new ball game—or rather, beach gam

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

Exploring LmRaC: A Tool to Boost LLM Accuracy in Science

Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized many fields, but they also bring concerns about made-up information, especially in science. One way to tackle this is with Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG). RAG lets LLMs access data and documents they weren't trained on, helping them reason bette

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Take on Special Forces Challenge

Get ready for a thrilling new season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test! This time around, Fox has recruited a fresh batch of celebrities to tackle the intense challenges of special forces training. The lineup includes familiar faces like Denise Richards and Stephen Baldwin, as well as athlete

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