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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Steven Mnuchin: Not Returning to Trump's Team, But Offers Advice

Former U. S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made it clear that he won't be a part of President-elect Trump's new administration. However, he's eager to share his insights with whoever takes over his old role. Mnuchin feels strongly about maintaining and improving the United States' trade poli

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

The Woman Redefining Trump's White House Team

Meet Susie Wiles, the 67-year-old political vet who’s about to make history. She’s gonna be Donald Trump’s chief of staff when he gets back to the White House, making her the first woman ever to hold that job. Wiles has been in politics for decades, working behind the scenes and helping elect folks

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Bill Husted: From NYC to Denver, a Life of Stories and Friendships

Bill Husted started his journey in New York City, and boy, did he have a unique path! He began his college journey with a taxi ride, and his life only got more interesting from there. Moving to Colorado via Crested Butte, where he decided to try out the local bar scene, Bill eventually found his pla

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Nov 12 2024SPORTS

Top Affordable Sports Bikes Under $10, 000: A Look Back

The world of sports bikes has evolved significantly since the 1969 Honda CB750, often considered the first superbike, hit the scene. This bike introduced the across-the-frame, in-line four-cylinder design, becoming widely popular and earning the title "Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM)" by the end

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Unintended Rise of Deep Learning

In 2008, a fresh computer science grad student at Princeton sat in on a lecture about neural networks. The topic seemed outdated, like something from the '80s and '90s that had lost its spark. Researchers were more interested in sleek algorithms like support vector machines. Unbeknownst to this stud

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Uncertainty Grips Immigrants with Trump's Re-election

With Donald Trump's re-election, immigrants and their advocates are bracing for change. Trump's past promises of tough border policies and mass deportations have communities on edge. While some hope for improvements, others fear for their families and livelihoods. Groups like the League of United La

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Keir Starmer Makes History in Paris: First UK PM at Armistice Ceremony Since WWII

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to Paris this Monday. He'll be attending the Armistice commemorations, becoming the first UK leader to do so since World War II. Starmer will join French President Emmanuel Macron and veterans from both countries to honor those who died in World W

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Nov 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Afghanistan's Taliban to Join U. N. Climate Talks

For the first time since seizing power, the Taliban will be present at a major international climate conference. The event, COP29, kicks off in Azerbaijan this Monday. Although the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan is not widely recognized, the country's environment agency announced a delegation will at

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Nov 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mattel's Wicked Dolls Lead to Unexpected Adult Site

Imagine opening a doll box expecting to find your favorite Wicked character, but instead, you're greeted by an adult website? That’s exactly what happened to Mattel over the weekend. The toy giant found itself in hot water when the web address on its Wicked collection doll packaging led consumers to

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Nov 11 2024EDUCATION

Saskatchewan's Digital Adventure: Teaching Treaty History

In Saskatchewan, where learning about treaties is a must for schools, a research team spent two years with elementary teachers. They used digital storytelling to make treaty history lively and interesting. The team included a teacher, a researcher, and a Cree knowledge keeper who shared their experi

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