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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Science Magazine Editor's Apology: Insensitive Social Media Posts Spark Controversy

Laura Helmuth, the top editor at Scientific American, found herself in hot water after some heated posts on election night. Taken aback by the election results, she let loose on social media, targeting Trump supporters with some strong language. Her posts didn't go unnoticed, sparking a wave of crit

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Kimmel’s Tearful Take on Trump’s Win: A Night of Loss for Many

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel struggled to hold back tears as he discussed Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory during his show. Kimmel, a Democrat, listed several groups he believed would be negatively impacted by Trump’s second term. He mentioned women, children, immigrants, healthcare

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Nov 08 2024SPORTS

Sports Meet Tech: The Future of Sports Analysis

Lately, sports and technology have become best buds, and computer vision techniques are at the heart of this friendly relationship. These techniques have been super useful in analyzing sports videos. From detecting and classifying players to tracking the movement of a ball, there’s a lot going on! I

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Nov 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Johns Island's Green Future: A Vote on Parks and Farms

Last Thursday, Charleston County's finance committee gathered to decide on 18 greenbelt projects. These projects are funded by the county's transportation sales tax. All but one project got the green light. The exception was a $1. 6 million plan for 40 acres on Johns Island's Main Road. The Lowcount

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

How Languages Blend Voices: A Closer Look

Language is a fascinating thing! It has all sorts of tricks up its sleeve, one of which is something called voice syncretism. This is where the same little sound bit, or morpheme, can mean different things in different situations. Imagine a word that can act as both a passive and a causative. Pretty

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Israeli General's Comments on Gaza Stir Debate

Last week, a high-ranking Israeli general caused a stir with remarks suggesting the Gaza Strip might be fully evacuated. Brigadier General Itzik Cohen told journalists that residents of northern Gaza won't be allowed to return home. Humanitarian experts weighed in, warning this could break internati

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Nov 07 2024SPORTS

Football Showdown: Week 10 Picks and Predictions

Last week's straight-up picks were spot on, but against the spread, it was a different story. With a record of 14-1 straight-up and 8-7 against the spread, let's dive into Week 10's games. Some notable matchups include Bengals vs. Ravens and Giants vs. Panthers in Germany. For Bengals at Ravens (-6

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring LLMs in Software: A Fresh Look

Large Language Models, or LLMs, have been making waves lately. They're not just standalone tools; they can also be crucial parts of software systems. These LLM-integrated applications use LLMs to do tasks that would be tough or time-consuming without them. As this field grows, we need clear terms an

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet GitHub Spark: The Future of Apps Without the Fuss

Last week, Microsoft-owned GitHub launched a new AI platform called Spark. It aims to revolutionize how consumers interact with tech, especially on phones. With Spark, anyone can create 'micro apps', or 'Sparks', instantly tailored to their needs. No more downloading from app stores or waiting for n

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

Shocking Crimes Across Towns

Last month was busy for local police forces. In Burbank, a man named Dylan J. Magana was charged for shooting at a home on Halloween night. Police tracked him through surveillance cameras and found a firearm with help from Markham cops. In Crete, James A. Wilder was arrested after a high-speed chase

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