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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

2024: The Year of Affordable Gaming Gems

2024 has quietly become a standout year for budget-friendly video games. While many might associate “cheap games” with old CDs full of dubious titles like “1000 Games in 1, ” this year has brought a refreshing change. After the expensive releases of 2023, such as Baldur's Gate 3 and Street Fighter 6

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

Balancing Act: B. C. 's New Finance Minister Faces Economic Challenges

Brenda Bailey, B. C. 's new finance minister, has her work cut out for her. The economy is slowing, trade and immigration policies are uncertain, and prices are still high despite declining inflation. Bailey is tasked with delivering a $1, 000 tax cut per household, which could add $2 billion to the

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Redirects Focus: NBCUniversal Cable Networks to Go Independent

Comcast is planning a big change. They're splitting off many of NBCUniversal's cable TV networks, like USA Network, CNBC, and MSNBC, into their own separate company. This move isn't surprising, as more people are switching from traditional cable to streaming services. Mark Lazarus, the current head

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

TV Boss Wants to Revive Classic Shows

FX Networks chief, John Landgraf, has a message for the entertainment industry after years of big budget productions: traditional TV shows are still a hit with viewers. Despite the industry's shift towards streaming and high-stakes content spending, old-fashioned TV shows like procedural dramas and

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Wrestling Mogul Linda McMahon Tapped for Education Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump surprised many by nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul, as his secretary of Education. McMahon, a major Republican donor and a champion of small businesses, doesn’t have a background in education. Trump highlighted her leadership experienc

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Gets U. S. Anti-Personnel Mines: A Easy Turnaround on Policy

The U. S. government has decided to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, changing its long-standing policy. This move comes after Russia's frontline tactics shifted, leading to slow but steady advances in Ukraine's east. The mines are meant to slow down Russia's dismounted troops who now lead their

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Harvard Prof Takes Over Arlington's Regent Theatre

You might think a computer science professor has no business running a theatre. But David Malan, a big name at Harvard, is stepping into this role at Arlington's Regent Theatre. The theatre, which has been around for over a century, was previously run by Richard Stavros. He retired recently, and now

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Will Trump's Education Secretary Be a WWE Co-Founder?

Linda McMahon, the co-chair of Donald Trump's presidential transition team and wife of WWE co-founder Vince McMahon, might become the next secretary of the U. S. Department of Education. This is the same agency that Trump has promised to dismantle. Initially, McMahon was considered for the secretary

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Hisense U8N: The Gaming TV You Didn't Know You Needed

If you're on the hunt for a top-notch TV that won't break the bank, check out the Hisense U8N. This gem is currently on sale at Best Buy, with discounts up to $1, 100 for the 85-inch model. But why should you care? Well, this TV is a gaming powerhouse, boasting a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Spins Off Cable Channels: A New Chapter in Streaming Era

In the ever-evolving world of media, Comcast has decided to spin off its NBCUniversal cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC. This move comes as a response to the rise of streaming services, which have significantly reduced the popularity of traditional cable TV. The company aims to create a new,

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