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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Spotting Strange Events in Big Video Data

Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus

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Nov 13 2024CRIME

Explosion in Louisville: 11 Hospitalized, Neighborhood Evacuated

On November 12th, something unexpected happened in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood. Around 3 p. m. , an explosion rocked the Givaudan Sense Colour plant, formerly known as the DDW plant, at 1901 Payne Street. Eleven employees were rushed to the hospital, with two of them in critical condition. Ch

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Judge Stops Louisiana's Ten Commandments Classroom Rule

A federal judge in Louisiana has put a temporary halt to a new law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The judge, John W. deGravelles, said the law is likely unconstitutional because it promotes one religion. This means the law can't go into effect while the

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Nov 13 2024CRIME

Workplace Explosion Sends 11 to Hospital in Kentucky

Imagine going about your day at work, and suddenly, everything changes. That's what happened to employees at Givaudan Sense Colour in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday. An explosion rocked the natural food coloring plant, sending at least 11 workers to the hospital. The cause of the blast is still un

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Nov 12 2024CELEBRITIES

How a Minnesota Company Stole Oprah's Heart

Every holiday season, Oprah Winfrey shares her favorite things, and many of them are quite pricey. In 2024, one item on her list is a cozy lounge set from a Minnesota-based company called Softies. This isn't their first time in the spotlight—they've been on Oprah's list for eight years straight! Sof

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

How Aerosols Affect Clouds and Rain in the Tropics

Aerosols, tiny particles in the air, can really mix things up in the sky. They change how clouds form and behave, and even influence the amount of rain that falls. Scientists used a special weather model to see what happens when there are different amounts of aerosols over the North Atlantic Ocean.

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Hues in Pet Food

Have you ever thought about what makes your pet's food look so appealing? It turns out, a food colouring called ponceau 4R plays a big role. This colouring is used in cat, dog, and fish feed to make it look more vibrant and tasty. But hold on, there's more to the story. The European Commission, alo

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Citizen Science in Europe's Open Data Cloud

Imagine a vast digital library where anyone can explore and contribute to science. That's the European Open Science Cloud in a nutshell. It's designed to make data easy to find, use, and share. And guess who's one of the biggest groups using it? Regular people like you and me! We don't need to be ex

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Nov 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's Tribute to Max Lousada: A Night to Remember

Ed Sheeran paid a heartfelt tribute to outgoing Warner Music Recorded Music CEO Max Lousada at the Music Business UK Awards in London. The event honored Max with the Sir George Martin Award for his role in nurturing artists and songwriters. Ed Sheeran shared his journey with Max, from being a fan o

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Nov 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Dance Show Challenges Couples, Says Alexa PenaVega

Alexa PenaVega has opened up about the challenges married couples face when competing on "Dancing With the Stars. " While it might look like fun and games, it can actually put a strain on relationships. The actress, who competed on the show with her husband Carlos back in 2015, says the show's envir

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