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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Airport's Hug Rule: 3 Minutes or Move to Parking

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Crypto PAC Fairshake's Election Push

As the 2024 election nears its end, the leading pro-crypto super PAC, Fairshake, is making a final push to support candidates they like. They've spent a lot of money, around $29 million in September alone, according to the Federal Election Commission. Most of this money went to close House races in

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris’ Video Skit Flops at Al Smith Dinner

Vice President Kamala Harris tried to make up for missing the Al Smith Dinner by sending in a pre-recorded comedy skit with former 'Saturday Night Live' star Molly Shannon. The video featured Shannon's schoolgirl character warning Harris not to mock Catholics. Harris made a reference to Donald Trump

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

A Night of Laughs and Jabs: Trump and Melania at the Al Smith Dinner

Last Thursday, Donald and Melania Trump made a rare public appearance together at the Al Smith charity dinner in New York City. Dressed in their best black-tie outfits, they walked into the event with smiles. Donald gave the keynote speech, making jokes about his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, N

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

More Court Docs Out: Trump's Jan. 6 Case Updates

A U.S. judge decided it's time to let the public see more documents about the case against former President Donald Trump. These documents are part of the investigation into whether Trump tried to interfere with the 2020 election. There are over 1,800 pages in total, but some details are still covere

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Biden & German Leaders Team Up for Ukraine Support

On Friday, in Berlin, President Joe Biden sat down with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The main topic on the agenda? Supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. They also chatted about calming things down in the Middle East and standing against h

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Trump and Harris Headline Charity Dinner, with Harris on Video

Former President Donald Trump is set to do something a bit different this time. He'll be trading the rally stage for a comedy night as he heads to the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York City. This isn't his first time at this event, though. Eight years ago, he was at the same dinner and face

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Oct 17 2024CELEBRITIES

Mitzi Gaynor: The Dancing Diva Who Left a Sparkling Legacy

Known for her captivating performances and dynamic personality, Mitzi Gaynor has passed away at 93. She left an indelible mark in the entertainment world with her work in movies like South Pacific and on Las Vegas stages. Gaynor was a star that shone brightly, particularly in South Pacific, where sh

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Oct 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Think AI Can Solve All Your Business Problems? Not So Fast

Believe it or not, AI might not be the solution to all your business problems. A recent study by Apple's AI team found that large language models (LLMs) struggle with complex reasoning tasks. These models, which include names like GPT-40-mini and o1-mini, are great at pattern matching but fall short

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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Keir Starmer Promises Red Tape Slash at Investment Summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer kicked off an international business conference in London with a promise to cut through red tape. He aimed to attract billions in foreign investments to boost the UK's economy. Starmer reassured investors about a new workers' rights bill, saying it would enhance j

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