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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

Get Brewing! Keurig K-Classic Deal Too Good to Miss

Hey coffee lovers! If you're in the market for a new coffee maker, listen up. Amazon's got a sweet deal on the Keurig K-Classic that's practically halving its price. Normally, it goes for $150, but right now, you can snag it for just $80. That's a whopping $70 off, but you'll have to move fast becau

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

BlackRock Reconsiders Green Alliance

BlackRock, a major player in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, is mulling over leaving the Net Zero Alliance, a group aiming for zero-carbon emissions by 2050. Larry Fink's firm, the world's largest asset manager, was once a champion of ESG investments. However, a growing politi

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Jan 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

What Plastic Does to Seabirds: A Closer Look

You might have heard that plastics in the ocean are a serious issue, but what's the real deal when it comes to seabirds? Scientists joined forces with local fishermen and wildlife rescuers to figure it out. They gathered more than 400 young shearwaters—some in great condition, others not so much. Th

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Atari's Handheld: Bringing Back Retro Controls

Imagine a portable gaming device that takes you back to the golden era of arcade games. Atari's new GameStation Go does just that with its built-in trackball, spinner, and number pad. This isn't your typical handheld gaming system; it's a trip down memory lane for gamers who grew up before the 1990s

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Court Says Trump Report Can Be Released, But More Legal Battles Await

A big decision came from the federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday. They said the special counsel's report on Donald Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack can be made public. But, there's a catch. The lower court's three-day hold is still in place, giving Trump time to appeal to the S

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Jan 10 2025EDUCATION

Automatic Question Classifiers: A Look at Oracle SQL Exam Questions

Imagine you're preparing for an Oracle SQL certification exam. The questions you face might contain code snippets, making them tricky to classify. This study takes a closer look at designing automatic classifiers for such questions. Why is this important? Classifying questions helps in creating a r

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dallas Zoo: Prepping Critters for Winter's Chill

The Dallas Zoo is gearing up for the icy weather headed their way. After a tough winter storm in 2021 left a third of the park without power, they've learned their lesson. Nine new generators are ready to kick in if needed, keeping the animals cozy. Staff will be doing overnight checks to make sure

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch to Unveil New Book on JFK at DMA Event

Get ready for a fascinating night! Bestselling author Brad Meltzer is teaming up with Josh Mensch to chat about their new book, "The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy — and Why it Failed, " at the Dallas Museum of Art. This event, part of the DMA’s Arts and Letters Live series, happens

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

China's Information Game: Are We Playing It Right?

China has been flexing its military muscles with new ships. But there's another battlefield we should worry about: information. While China fills up airwaves in Africa and Europe, the U. S. is still focusing on traditional wars. Their approach, called "information warfare, " shapes global thoughts w

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Wants to Release Jan. 6 Insurrection Report, But Not All Details

The Justice Department has made a request to a federal appeals court to allow Attorney General Merrick Garland to release a part of a report by special counsel Jack Smith. This report focuses on the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol before Donald Trump takes office. However, Garland has no plans

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