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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s robotaxi dreams hit bumps as growth stalls

Tesla’s plan to launch a robotaxi service isn’t moving as fast as once promised. Back in 2023, the company’s CEO talked about putting self-driving cars in "half the U. S. population" by the end of 2024. But during the latest earnings call, the tone shifted. Instead of bold predictions, the focus was

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Optimus Robot: What We Know So Far About Its Future

Tesla isn’t just about electric cars anymore. The company is betting big on its humanoid robot, Optimus, which could soon roll out of factories in California and Texas. But why the secrecy? Tesla’s CEO has hinted that the robot’s most advanced features are being kept under wraps to prevent rivals fr

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Water: A Hidden Health Issue for Athletes

Athletes often focus on staying hydrated to keep their performance up. They learn how much water to drink during long workouts and hot days. This focus has helped many athletes avoid cramps and keep their energy levels high. But what about the everyday habits of drinking water? Many people, athlete

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Apr 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk teams up with Intel for cutting-edge chip production

Elon Musk is making a bold move with Tesla’s massive $20 billion Terafab project near Austin, Texas. The plant will produce chips for Tesla’s electric cars, SpaceX’s rockets, and xAI’s artificial intelligence systems. Musk recently announced plans to use Intel’s upcoming 14A chip technology, which i

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Long Island schools struggle under state review spotlight

A recent check-up by New York education bosses found 23 Long Island schools aren't meeting the basic standards expected. The review looks at attendance, graduation numbers, report cards, and how English learners perform. These schools sit in 16 different districts - an improvement from last year whe

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Making Home Parties Easy and Fun

People often feel nervous about throwing a get‑together at home because they think everything has to be perfect. Yet experts say that the real benefit of hosting is the chance for people to connect, and that stress can be cut down by focusing on interaction instead of flawless food or décor. Lone

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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Self-Driving Hype Leaves Owners Feeling Tricked

Back in 2017, Tom LoSavio dropped over $100, 000 on a Tesla Model S, convinced by promises that his car would one day drive itself. He paid an extra $8, 000 for “lifetime” access to what Tesla called its most advanced autonomous features. Nine years later, LoSavio feels cheated. He’s now leading a l

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Apr 20 2026OPINION

From Sea Captain’s Son to Record Breaker: The Long Life of Geert Boomgaard

Geert Boomgaard’s life spanned more than a century, starting in 1788 when France was still a monarchy and ending in 1899 when the world was on the brink of the 20th century. He grew up in Groningen, a Dutch town where survival was tough, and his father worked as a struggling sea captain. Large famil

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Loneliness and memory: what really connects them?

A fresh study across Europe shows loneliness might start hurting memory long before old age sets in. Researchers tracked over 10, 000 adults aged 65 to 94 for seven years. At the start, those who felt lonely scored lower on memory tests. But everyone—whether lonely or not—lost memory at the same pac

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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Dreams of Forever Life

Scientists are turning the idea of living forever into a real project. The focus is on “longevity, ” or ways to slow down the body’s natural decline. One big belief is that aging is like software bugs in our DNA, not a broken machine. Because of this, researchers can try to fix the code wit

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