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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

A Shift in Leadership: Vaccine Skeptic Takes Top CDC Role

A surprising change has happened at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ralph Abraham, a former Louisiana health official, has been appointed as the deputy director. This is notable because Abraham has been vocal about his doubts regarding Covid-19 vaccines, even calling them "dangerous" in the past. Abraham's new role has sparked concerns among he...

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Nov 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Alibaba's Cloud Business Takes Off, While E-Commerce Struggles

Alibaba's cloud business is growing fast. In the last quarter, it grew by 34%. This is a big deal because the company is investing heavily in AI. The company plans to spend at least 380 billion yuan on cloud computing and AI over the next three years. But not everything is going well. Alibaba's overall revenue only grew by 5%. This is much lower than the cloud busin...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

The Price of Power: A Look Inside St. Louis Sheriff's Office

In a surprising turn of events, the former finance head of the St. Louis Sheriff's Office has come forward with some eye-opening details. They revealed a pattern of extravagant spending and alleged retaliation within the department. This isn't just about fancy purchases. It's about how power and money can sometimes mix in unexpected ways. The ex-finance chief, who p...

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Microsoft and Nvidia Team Up with Anthropic: What It Means for the Tech World

Microsoft and Nvidia have just teamed up with Anthropic. This move is a big deal. It shows Microsoft is spreading its bets in the AI world. They're not just relying on OpenAI anymore. This partnership could bring in a lot of money. Up to $10 billion a year, maybe more. That's a big boost for Microsoft's cloud services, Azure. But there's a catch. Investors are worri...

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Nov 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic Join Forces in Major AI Push

In a significant move, Microsoft has teamed up with Nvidia and Anthropic, signaling a shift in its AI strategy. This collaboration is a big deal because it shows Microsoft is diversifying its investments beyond OpenAI. Microsoft is putting $5 billion into Anthropic, while Nvidia is contributing $10 billion. In return, Anthropic will use Microsoft’s Azure cloud servic...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

New Jersey's Health Benefits Program in Crisis: What's Next?

New Jersey is facing a major problem with its State Health Benefits Program. This program covers nearly 150, 000 county and local government workers. It's running out of money and might collapse next year. Governor Phil Murphy has a plan to save it. He wants to use $260 million from the state to pay off debts and create a reserve fund. But workers will have to pay mo...

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Stronger Partnership for Better Data Protection

CrashPlan and Microsoft are teaming up to make data protection stronger and more efficient. This isn't just a small update; it's a big step forward in how they work together. They're focusing on making sure that data in Microsoft 365 is safe, easy to recover, and follows all the rules. CrashPlan's backup system is built right into Microsoft Azure. It works seamlessl...

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

EU Takes Aim at Tech Giants: Cloud Computing Under the Microscope

The European Union (EU) is once again flexing its regulatory muscles, this time turning its attention to the cloud computing services provided by Amazon and Microsoft. The European Commission (EC) has kicked off three separate investigations to see if these tech giants should be labeled as "gatekeepers" under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The twist here is that...

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Nov 20 2025CELEBRITIES

Ferguson's Book Pulled: A Fallout of Scandal

Sarah Ferguson, once known as the Duchess of York, is facing tough times. Her new book for kids, \"Flora and Fern: Kindness Along the Way, \" was supposed to come out soon. But now, it's been canceled. This isn't just a delay. The book is being destroyed. Why? Because not many people want to buy it after all the bad news around her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Wind...

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Nov 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech Teams Up: Microsoft, Anthropic, and Nvidia Join Forces

Microsoft has just made a major move in the AI world. They're teaming up with Anthropic and Nvidia. This deal is all about cloud computing and AI. Microsoft is putting $5 billion into Anthropic. Nvidia is also investing up to $10 billion. Anthropic is a company that makes AI tools. They have a chatbot called Claude. It's like ChatGPT but from a different company. Th...

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