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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Good and Bad From Psychopathy's Roots

Ever wondered what makes some people more likely to end up in trouble? Scientists pitted four aspects of psychopathology against each other to see if they acted as opposites. By studying the top, the bottom and the things in the middle, they were looking to confirm the double-edged effects in extr

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Jan 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Audition Set for Thrilling English Makeover

The producers at Focus Features are close to sealing a deal with Hyde Park Entertainment and Mario Kassar Productions to bring a new version of the chilling Japanese horror novel, Audition, to life. This isn't the first time the novel, originally published in 1997, has been adapted for the big scree

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Copilot Gets a Big Upgrade with OpenAI's Free Tool

Microsoft has introduced a major change that lets everyone upgrade their AI experience without spending a dime. This change involves a tool called the o1 reasoning model. The creators of this tool are OpenAI, a well-known player in the AI world. This tool is now included for free in Copilot, an AI-p

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Think About This: Halting Traffic Charges in NYC

What if New York City's latest traffic charge is about to change? In the buzzing city of New York, there’s been talk about stopping a new rule that charges drivers for entering busy areas. The big boss of transportation, the Department of Transportation, is on the fence about this. These updates w

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Little House on the Prairie Comes Back to Netflix

Imagine that you have a favorite childhood book. What if it was adapted into a TV show that became a hit? And what if it was then rebooted for a new generation? That's what has happened with "Little House on the Prairie". There's a reason why the American frontier is so popular. It is a t

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Frozen Funds: States vs Government

Fed up with federal funding chaos? Picture this: A judge says that he might stop federal agencies from halting payments, even though a memo that ordered the freeze has been called off. Confusion continues to reign because of the administration's actions, and federal funds are still stuck in limbo.

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Jan 30 2025OPINION

When a Grand Pause Causes Global Ripples

The shockwave began on January 20, 2025, when a sweeping executive order halted all U. S. foreign assistance for ninety days. This pause was supposed to realign aid with American values and interests but left many international aid workers scratching their heads. People worldwide were left in a sta

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Beneath the Surface: BC's Specialist Shortage and Its Impact on Patients

British Columbia is grappling with a hidden problem. while the healthcare system is busy trying to solve various issues it has no answer to it. The waitlist for cardiology, neuros, orthopedic surgery and urology appointments are way too long. Between 2000 and 2014 the number of specialists in the

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Model T's Need for Speed

Ford's Model T cars were never the fastest on the road but they were popular in the early 1900s. It was known for its reliability and affordability. Henry Ford proved Model T's potential in 1901 when he raced and won a 10-lap race in Detroit with an average speed of 45 mph.

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Small Wonders: Making Tiny, Precise Holes in Silicon

Imagine trying to make a super-small hole in a tiny sheet of silicon. For scientists, this isn't just a fun challenge—it's a big deal in the world of biotechnology. These tiny holes, or nanopores, are crucial for detecting and analyzing biomolecules, like DNA. But making them small enough—under 5 na

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