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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

When the Internet Stops: How One Glitch Caused Chaos

Imagine waking up to a world where your favorite apps and services are suddenly gone. That's what happened early Monday morning when Amazon Web Services (AWS) had a major outage. AWS supports millions of websites, so when more than 100 of its services went down, it caused a ripple effect across the

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Oct 20 2025CRIME

Paris Jewel Heist: A Look at Louvre's Security Woes

The Louvre Museum in Paris recently faced a daring daylight robbery, where masked thieves made off with priceless jewels in just seven minutes. This incident has raised questions about the museum's security measures and brought to light the challenges it faces in protecting its vast collection. The

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Oct 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Updates: A Quick Look at What's New and Noteworthy

High school students are changing their STEM focus thanks to AI. This shift is big. It's not just about learning old stuff. It's about getting ready for new tech jobs. Students are diving into machine learning, data science, and robotics. These are the skills that will matter in the future. Protest

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Oct 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's AI Infrastructure Race: Who's Spending What?

Big tech companies are in a fierce race to build the infrastructure needed to power AI. This race is not just about building data centers. It's also about securing deals with cloud providers and investing in cutting-edge technology. The stakes are high, with estimates suggesting that up to $4 trilli

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

A Tech Worker's Stand Against War

A long-time Microsoft worker has decided to leave the company. He said he couldn't stay because Microsoft sells cloud services to the Israeli military. This engineer, Scott Sutfin-Glowski, worked at Microsoft for 13 years. He told his coworkers this would be his last week. He said he couldn't suppo

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Oct 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xbox Cloud Gaming: A New Free Option with Ads?

Microsoft is exploring a new way to let people play games without paying. They are testing a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. This version would show ads before you can play. Right now, only Microsoft employees can try it out. They can play certain games they already own, try out free games on wee

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Oct 04 2025POLITICS

North Carolina Workers Face Unpaid Leave Due to Government Shutdown

In North Carolina, the ongoing federal government shutdown has led to a tough situation for state workers. Around 200 employees are now on unpaid leave, a move that the Office of State Human Resources says is a last resort. The shutdown, which started last Wednesday, is causing ripples across the st

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Sep 03 2025POLITICS

China's Big Military Show: What's Really Going On?

China is putting on its biggest military parade ever. This isn't just a show of strength. It's a message to the world. President Xi Jinping wants to show that China is a major player on the global stage. He's not alone. Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un will be there too. These l

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Sep 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Google's Keyboard Needs a Major Upgrade

The Pixel 10 Pro is a solid phone, but it's not groundbreaking. It's a bit like last year's model with a few tweaks. One thing that stands out is the keyboard. Gboard comes pre-installed, but many users, including long-time SwiftKey fans, might find themselves switching to SwiftKey right away. Swif

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Aug 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Faces Protests Over Cloud Service Links to Israeli Government

Protesters recently made their way into a Microsoft building. They wanted to talk about a big issue. They are part of a group called No Azure for Apartheid. This group has been vocal about Microsoft's deals with the Israeli government and military. They want Microsoft to stop all contracts with them

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