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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Underwater Connections: Safeguarding Our Info Highways

The invisible highways beneath the ocean that carry nearly all international data might be under threat. We're talking about undersea cables that help us click and scroll worldwide every day. However, these cables have been cut before, even suspected to be deliberate acts by some major countries. Fo

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Bucks and Thunder: Predictions and Odds for Their NBA Showdown

In a thrilling matchup, the Milwaukee Bucks (14-11) are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) on December 17, 2024. The Thunder recently defeated the Houston Rockets 111-96, while the Bucks bested the Atlanta Hawks 110-102. Both teams have split their past two meetings, with each winning on t

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Dominates, But Some Big Names Miss Out

Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not res

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

The Flexible METPsc1: A Mini Protein's Secret to Adapting to Temperature Changes

Have you ever thought about how proteins react to changes in temperature? One tiny protein, called METPsc1, is a champion at adapting. This protein is like a designer's dream when it comes to how it interacts with metals. But what makes METPsc1 special? Imagine METPsc1 as a clever little coat hange

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

COVID and Other Infections: Trouble in the Middle East

Scientists dived into medical databases to find out more about infections that happen alongside COVID-19 in Middle Eastern countries. By February 2023, they had found 90 studies that talked about infections caused by bacteria (57 reports), fungi (32 reports), and other viruses (32 reports) happening

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

The Bizarre True Crime Tale from Tupelo

Ever heard of a small-town feud that spirals into an insane mix of internet conspiracies, body parts, and even an Elvis impersonator? Welcome to the wild world of "The Kings of Tupelo, " a docuseries that's making waves on Netflix. This isn't your typical crime story; it's a rollercoaster ride of we

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

North Carolina Basketball: On the Rebound

North Carolina's basketball team is facing some bumps in the road this season. They've clocked in four losses in their first ten games, which isn't what they hoped for. Losing top players like Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram has made things tough. But it's not like they've been losing to any old t

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Should You Buy a PS5 Pro Now or Risk a Tariff Price Hike?

So, you're eyeing that shiny new PS5 Pro? But wait, President-elect Trump has plans for tariffs that could bump up the price. Should you grab one now, or is it smarter to hold off? Let's dive in. Trump’s tariffs could add an extra 20% to 60% to the cost of imported goods, making that shiny PS5 Pro

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Resigns as Trudeau Faces Critical Moment

Canada is in a serious political shake-up after its Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned from her role. This comes at a crucial time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who's facing one of the toughest tests of his political career. Freeland, who also served as deputy prime minister, stepped

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Dec 17 2024FINANCE

Why Financial Advisors Are Cautious About Crypto

Cryptocurrencies have been on a roll since the U. S. election in November, with bitcoin hitting a new high above $107, 000 on Monday. But despite these soaring prices and President-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies, many financial advisors are still hesitant to recommend crypto to their clien

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