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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Hochul's Nighttime Subway Plan: A Bright Idea or Diversion?

Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Hits Pause on News Alerts After Mistakes

Apple has decided to temporarily stop using AI to summarize news alerts. This comes after some false information was sent out, causing confusion. For instance, a BBC article was misunderstood, leading people to believe something that wasn't true. The tech giant is now working on making these summari

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Cancer Rates: A Shift Among Women and Younger Adults

You know, cancer has been the top cause of death for folks under 85 for quite some time now. But here's something interesting: a new report says that certain cancers are becoming more common among women and younger adults in the US. This is a big deal because, historically, men were at a higher risk

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

The End of Hindenburg Research: A Closer Look

Hindenburg Research, known for its short-seller tactics targeting tech and EV companies, is closing down. Nate Anderson, the founder, announced this news in a blog post, citing personal reasons and the toll the work took on his health and life. Hindenburg Research gained fame for its investigative r

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bachelor Couple Matt and Rachael Go Their Separate Ways

Everyone's favorite reality TV pair, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, has ended their four-year relationship. Matt, 33, announced the breakup on Instagram, asking for strength and peace for both of them. The former "Bachelor" couple met on the show's 25th season and have been together since, desp

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Glimpse into Severance Season 2: What You Missed

It's been a while since the last episode of Severance, and with Season 2 starting tonight on Apple TV+, let's refresh our memories. In this sci-fi drama, the Lumon corporation uses a brain chip to split workers into "outies" and "innies". Outies live normal lives while innies work tirelessly, knowin

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys 2025: How to Watch, Who’s Nominated, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

Get ready to watch the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2nd! This year, the ceremony is happening at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, but there's a twist. The Recording Academy is focusing on helping those affected by the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires. You can catch the main event live on CB

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

OCD Treatment Outcomes: How Sexual Orientation Matters (or Doesn't)

Did you know that people from the LGBTQ+ community seem to be more at risk for a mental health condition called Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? But how does their experience with OCD differ from their heterosexual peers? A recent study looked into this topic by examining the severity of OCD sym

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Get Ready to Run with Grandma's Marathon Kickoff

Hey, runners! Are you prepping for the Grandma's Marathon? The time is ticking, and it's almost here! But don't worry, there's a cool event to help you get started. On Saturday, January 25th, the "Gearing Up For Grandma's" event is back to inspire and get you ready for training. Grab your running s

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

VARMA Models: Beyond Simplicity

VARMA, or Vector AutoRegressive Moving Average, models are a versatile tool for understanding how multiple time series interact. Despite their potential, VAR models, a simpler subset, often steal the show in real-world applications. Is it because VAR models are just easier to use, or are users missi

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