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Nov 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Improving Low Light Target Detection

Existing methods for detecting targets struggle when the lights are low. This leads to mistakes like false alarms or missed targets. Researchers have come up with a new method called DimNet to tackle this issue. DimNet makes several improvements to the current models. It combines information from di

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Appointing a Wrestling CEO: What's Next for Education?

President-elect Trump has picked Linda McMahon, former head of World Wrestling Entertainment, as the new education secretary. This choice has education experts worried. McMahon's background in wrestling and business might not prepare her for guiding federal education policies and budgets. She served

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

NYC Lawmaker Calls for Scrap of Sanctuary Policies, Citing Criminal Migrant Concerns

A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues th

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Josh Brolin's Pledge: Quit Acting if Dune 2 Director Isn't Nominated for an Oscar

Josh Brolin has pulled back the curtain on a bold pledge concerning the upcoming Oscars. In a recent chat with Variety, the star of Dune: Part Two revealed that he would retire from acting if the film's director, Denis Villeneuve, doesn't get a Best Director nod. A drastic move, indeed! Brolin beli

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Cheating No Longer a Crime in New York

New York has officially removed an old law that made cheating on your spouse a crime. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill to repeal this 1907 law, making adultery a misdemeanor. While charges weren't common and convictions even rarer, the law still existed. Governor Hochul found it ironic to sign

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump's Late-Night Cabinet Picks: A Closer Look

On a Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump announced several key nominations for his administration. Among the notable picks were hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, outgoing Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) for Labor Secretary, and former Texas state Representativ

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Dr. Makary for FDA: A New Face, New Approach

President-elect Donald Trump has a new candidate for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Dr. Marty Makary. Makary, from Johns Hopkins University, is no stranger to controversy. He’s known for his views against some COVID-19 health measures, like vaccine mandates. His nomination comes as part of

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Week's Surprises: Bears' Loss, Smollett's Case, and City Budgets

The Chicago Bears faced yet another defeat, losing 20-19 to the Green Bay Packers. With a four-game losing streak, they're hoping to turn things around against the Minnesota Vikings. Meanwhile, the Jussie Smollett case took a turn when the Illinois Supreme Court overturned his convictions for stagin

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Nov 23 2024CRIME

Technology: How Safe Is It Really for Women?

Technology often plays a crucial role in keeping people safe. But it’s not always the silver bullet it seems. Take the case of Laken Riley, a college student who was tragically killed. Riley was cautious, using her phone to share her location and calling for help, yet it wasn't enough to save her.

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Nov 23 2024CRIME

Teen Hackers: The Rise and Fall of 'Scattered Spiders'

For nearly two years, a group of young hackers, nicknamed 'Scattered Spiders, ' wreaked havoc on major tech companies worldwide. They targeted over 130 organizations, stealing credentials from almost 10, 000 employees. Their main target was Okta, a single sign-on provider used by many companies. Thi

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