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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Too Much Trust in US Tech Giants?

The recent AWS outage caused a stir worldwide, affecting everything from banking to language learning apps. This event has sparked a conversation about how much we rely on a few big US tech companies. Amazon and Microsoft control a big part of the cloud computing market. Even if a service isn't dir

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Keeping the Peace: A Closer Look at the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

In the midst of ongoing tensions, Vice President JD Vance recently visited Israel to discuss the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Despite some concerns within the Trump administration, Vance expressed optimism about the agreement's durability. He acknowledged that while the ceasefire seem

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Oct 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

HBO Max Bumps Up Subscription Fees Again

HBO Max is making your binge-watching habits more expensive. The streaming giant has just raised its prices across all plans, following a previous increase last year. New subscribers will see the changes right away, while existing ones will get a heads-up 30 days before their next billing cycle. Ann

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Glasses That Actually Work?

So, there's this new pair of smart glasses called Oakley Meta Vanguards. At first, I thought it would be just another forgettable gadget. I mean, I've tried a bunch of smart glasses before, and most of them ended up collecting dust. But these Vanguards? They're actually pretty impressive. First off

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Oct 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

St. Cloud State's Homecoming Weekend: Fun for All Ages

St. Cloud State University is buzzing with excitement this weekend. It's Homecoming time, and there's a packed schedule of events from Wednesday to Saturday. Some are just for students, but many are open to everyone. On Saturday, the planetarium is hosting special shows at 11:00 a. m. and 12:30 p.

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Why Are People So Mad at Trump?

Last weekend, huge crowds gathered in cities all over the country for the "No Kings" protests. People were mad, but why? It's not because of Trump's tough policies on drugs, immigration, or crime. Most Americans actually agree with those policies. So, what's the deal? The protests were organized by

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Oct 21 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes Ahead for Warner Bros Discovery: What's Next?

Warner Bros Discovery is at a crossroads. The company, which owns popular brands like CNN and HBO Max, is thinking about selling itself completely. This comes as they're also planning to split into two separate companies. This news has made investors happy, with the company's stock price going up by

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Making Games Easy: A New Tool for Everyone

Game creation just got a whole lot simpler. A new platform called EdenSpark is on the horizon, aiming to make game development accessible to everyone. This isn't just another tool for tech-savvy folks; it's designed for anyone with a game idea, regardless of their coding skills. EdenSpark is built

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Oct 21 2025FINANCE

Brazil's Budget Puzzle: What's Next After Congress Drops the Ball?

Brazil's government is in a bit of a pickle. They need to figure out how to fill a hole in their 2026 budget. This happened because a plan to raise more money didn't get approved in time. The Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, said they'd make a decision by Tuesday afternoon. The plan was pretty st

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Oct 21 2025CELEBRITIES

Is Diddy Getting Out Soon? White House Says No

The White House has shot down rumors that President Trump might let Sean "Diddy" Combs out of prison early. Combs, 55, is currently serving a 50-month sentence for two charges related to transporting people for prostitution. A source close to the White House told TMZ that Trump is thinking about it

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