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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

EV-Maker Rivian Scores Big Loan from Biden's Government

You might have heard about Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker that's been making waves. Well, they just got a huge boost from the government. President Biden's administration has agreed to give Rivian a conditional loan worth a whopping $6. 6 billion! This loan isn't just for fun, though. It's

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Adiós to Weather: AMG to Shut Down Spanish-Language Weather Channel by Year's End

Allen Media Group (AMG) has decided to close down The Weather Channel en Español by the end of this year. This move is a part of the company's ongoing cost-cutting measures. Last month, AMG announced that Pattrn, a climate-themed FAST channel, would stop programming next month and retake its roots o

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Ups and Downs of a TV Anchor's Career

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a big news network? Former ABC News anchor Kendis Gibson has some stories to tell. His new book lifts the lid on his experiences at ABC. He says he faced a really rough time at work, with bosses dismissing his ideas and even making racist remarks. One

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rumor Has It: Sony's Cooking Up a New PlayStation Handheld

You might remember Sony’s past attempts at handheld gaming with the PSP in 2005 and the PlayStation Vita in 2011. Well, it seems they're ready to give it another shot. Recently, it was reported that Sony is working on a new handheld device to compete with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and the Steam

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Tobacco Companies Lose Fight Against Cigarette Warning Labels

The US Supreme Court has chosen not to review a case brought by major tobacco companies against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The companies were arguing that the FDA’s rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and ads violates their First Amendment rights. The FDA's rule

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic

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Nov 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A New Venture for Creatives: Nicholas Parasram and Justin Kan Launch Thin Ice Entertainment

Meet Thin Ice Entertainment, a fresh take on artist management and production. Founded by Nicholas Parasram, an artist manager and investor, and Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch, this new venture aims to bridge the gap between artists and emerging technologies. They're starting with a lineup of tale

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Nov 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Role for Tianna Roberts: Boosting Global Co-Productions

Former Odin’s Eye Entertainment executive Tianna Roberts has joined Big Safari Productions and Creativity Capital in a dual role. At Big Safari, she will serve as Acquisitions and Co-Productions Manager, focusing on expanding the company’s reach into Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Simultaneousl

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Intel's XeSS Technology Makes Waves with 200+ Game Support

You might have heard of NVIDIA's DLSS and AMD's FSR, but Intel's XeSS is now making big waves in the gaming world. With over 200 games supporting this upscaling technology, it's clear that gamers and game developers are taking notice. Though Intel faced some challenges when XeSS first hit the scene,

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Why Workers in the Petrochemical Industry Face Muscle Troubles: A Study

Imagine a worker at a petrochemical plant who's been having back pain for weeks. Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are quite common, especially in jobs that require physical labor. In the petrochemical industry, these disorders are a significant cause of absenteeism and have a substantial economic

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