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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Singapore's Digital Growth: The Role of SMBs and AI

Singapore's digital economy is thriving, with a whopping 17. 7% share of the country's GDP. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are the powerhouses driving this growth. Last year, the digital economy contributed SG$113 billion ($85. 31 billion) to Singapore's GDP, wh

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Meta's Profits Jump 35% Thanks to Ads and AI

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a 35% increase in quarterly profits. This boost is mainly due to strong advertising revenue and their push into artificial intelligence (AI). However, they warned about big spending on infrastructure for AI next year. Meta makes m

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Fight: Are We Doing Enough?

You've probably heard about climate change and how we're trying to slow it down. But guess what? The United Nations says our efforts aren't enough. They looked at plans from nearly 200 countries to cut carbon emissions. The bad news? These plans won't even cut pollution much by 2030. This makes it s

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Tuberculosis On the Rise: A Global Concern

You might be wondering why tuberculosis (TB) is making headlines again. Well, last year, the number of new TB cases hit an all-time high since 1995, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Let's break it down. Imagine a world map. Now, think about 8. 2 million new TB cases spread across i

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Voters Get Extra Time for Mail-In Ballots

In a surprise move, a judge in Pennsylvania extended the deadline for in-person voting in Bucks County. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump's campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) highlighted issues faced by voters on the last day of registrations. Long lines and

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Securing Votes: New Election Facilities Across the Country

In today's world, ensuring election safety is more crucial than ever. Recently, officials have been ramping up security measures to protect voters, poll workers, and ballots. Take Maryland's Baltimore County, for instance, where a state-of-the-art facility has just opened. This isn't your typical of

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

The Menendez Brothers' Court Date: A New Hope for Freedom?

The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are heading back to court on December 11. This time, they're not just fighting for their freedom, but also for a chance to rewrite their story. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is pushing to have their sentences changed, potentially setting the

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Oct 31 2024SCIENCE

Comet C/2024 S1: A Ghostly No-Show for Halloween

Let's talk about Comet C/2024 S1, also known as the Halloween Comet. This icy traveler from space had a special date with the Sun on October 28, but things didn't go as planned. Observed by NASA and the European Space Agency's SOHO spacecraft, the comet flew too close to the Sun and, you guessed it,

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Oct 31 2024CELEBRITIES

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz's Relationship: A Quick Change After 'Blink Twice'

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz met in 2021 while working on the psychological thriller "Blink Twice, " which Kravitz directed. They got engaged two years later. Promoting the film together, they seemed like a perfect match, gushing about each other in interviews. However, things changed quickly afte

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Roll Cleanup: Supreme Court Weighs In

The US Supreme Court has decided that Virginia doesn't need to re-register 1, 600 voters who might have been wrongly removed before next week's election. The court didn't explain its decision, which is normal for quick rulings. Three liberal justices disagreed with this decision. This issue started

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