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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

The First Europeans: A Story of Survival and Extinction

Imagine a world 45, 000 years ago, where small groups of humans, dressed in fur-lined clothing, roamed the chilly European tundra. These early Europeans, known as the Lincombian-Ranisian-Jerzmanowician (LRJ) people, left behind clues about their lives through fossilized remains and distinctive stone

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Seagate's Big Leap: HAMR Drives Finally Coming to Market

Ever wondered how to cram a massive amount of data into a tiny space? Seagate might have the answer with their HAMR drives. HAMR stands for Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording, and it's been in the works since 2002. The idea is simple: heat up the magnetic materials on a disk to fit more data in smalle

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Race: The International Film Contenders

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist of 15 movies vying for the best international feature film at the 97th Oscars. Over 85 countries submitted their films, but a few stood out and made the cut easily. These include French film Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard,

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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 2024HEALTH

Strength Training to Prevent Falls in People with Alzheimer's

A study recently explored whether resistance exercises could help lower the risk of falls among individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The focus was on how such workouts might improve muscle strength, reduce the fear of falling, and enhance the ability to perform daily tasks. Additionally, the study

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

'Escape to Christmas: An Animated Film Adventure'

Veteran writers John Hoberg and Kat Likkel have taken on a new project! They'll be writing the script for Alloy Entertainment's animated movie, 'Christmas Forever. ' This film is based on a children's book by Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, who also happens to be the executive VP of film at Alloy. The story

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Brian Baumbusch: Reimagining Music in Alameda

In a cozy home studio nestled in Alameda, composer Brian Baumbusch is crafting music that’s like a sparkling diamond—each listen reveals new depths. His recent album, "Polytempo Music, " is complex yet accessible, pleasing to the ear but with hidden layers begging to be discovered. Baumbusch, with a

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Conor McGregor Spreads Holiday Cheer in Dublin

Conor McGregor has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons lately, but he's turning things around with some holiday cheer. The Irish fighter brought Santa Claus to the Crumlin Boxing Club, where kids eagerly shared their Christmas wishes. After that, he visited The Black Forge, a local pub decor

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

LastPass' 2022 Breach Leads to Millions Stolen in Crypto Heists

In late 2022, LastPass, a popular password manager, faced a significant security breach. While LastPass initially reported stolen encrypted passwords, the full extent wasn't revealed until later. Hackers didn't just target LastPass users; they also accessed encrypted backups from associated GoTo pro

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

The Chicago Bears' Historic NFL Victory

Imagine it's 1933, and the Chicago Bears are about to make history. At the heart of the action was Bronko Nagurski, who threw a short pass to Bill Hewitt. Hewitt then passed it to Bill Kerr, who scored the winning touchdown. This play sealed the Bears' victory over the New York Giants, making them t

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