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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Check Your Chrome Extensions: 33 Are Stealing Data

Over the holiday season, while everyone was celebrating, a group of researchers discovered that 33 Chrome extensions in Google's Web Store had been stealing data for up to 18 months. These extensions affected around 2. 6 million devices. One such extension, used by 400, 000 people, was updated with

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Jan 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Show Draws Criticism for Ignoring Real-World Issues

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently announced her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, on Instagram. While she expressed excitement about the show, not everyone was thrilled. Some royal fans took to social media to voice their discontent, labeling the series as “terrible” and “tone-deaf

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

The Surprising Downside of Byes in College Football Playoffs

In the first year of the 12-team college football playoffs, teams that got a bye in the first round didn't fare well. None of the top seeds—Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon, and Georgia—won their quarterfinal games. These teams hadn't played a real game in over three weeks, which might have made t

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Jan 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

BAFTA Nominations Revealed: Two Thrillers Lead The Pack

The BAFTA Awards have dropped their longlists for the year, and two films are topping the chart. Jacques Audiard's crime thriller "Emilia Perez" and Edward Berger's papal drama "Conclave" are the front-runners, with "Emilia Perez" grabbing 15 nods and "Conclave" following close behind with 14. Both

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Europe's Gas Switch: A New Reality

The end of Ukraine's five-year gas transit deal with Russia marked a significant shift in Europe's energy landscape. The deal's expiration sparked concerns about skyrocketing prices and market chaos. However, Europe's adaptable infrastructure handled the change smoothly. Countries like Austria and t

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

US Car Sales: GM and Ford's 2024 Comeback

In a surprising turn of events, both General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor have reported their best annual U. S. sales since 2019. This marks a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues. Industry experts had predicted this comeback, estimating tha

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

The Struggle to Arrest South Korea's President

Early on Friday morning, something quite unusual happened in Seoul. South Korean investigators, armed with an arrest warrant for the current President Yoon Suk Yeol, tried to detain him. However, they were stopped by the president's security team at the presidential residence. The standoff lasted fo

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

A Fresh Look at GT103 in Lung Cancer Treatment

GT103 is a unique human antibody designed to fight cancer by targeting the complement factor H. Scientists conducted a study to test its safety and effectiveness in patients with tough-to-treat lung cancer. The trial involved gradually increasing the drug's dose to find the highest amount that patie

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

The Machine Learning Hunt for Healthcare Fraud

Healthcare fraud is a massive problem worldwide, sucking up billions of dollars each year. Experts have taken up the challenge using machine learning. They started by cleaning and preparing massive amounts of data for analysis. Next, they experimented with various models, picking the best ones for t

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Why Do Mothers Affected by Domestic Violence Seek Less Support?

Did you know that new moms are more likely to experience intimate partner violence (IPV)? This isn't just a bad thing to happen; it can cause lasting harm to the mother and her baby. But here's where things get tricky: even if they're in danger, many moms struggle to ask for help. Researchers recent

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