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Oct 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Time: Intel's New CPUs Need New Hardware Too!

Get ready for a tech upgrade, folks! Intel's latest Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs, known as LGA 1851, are here, but they won't work with your old motherboard. Why? Because of a tiny thing called the Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS). Experts like Albert Thomas from Alpha cooling have found that coolers

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Bill Maher's Advice to Chappell Roan: Think Twice About Politics

Comedian Bill Maher recently had some strong words for singer Chappell Roan on his show, Real Time with Bill Maher. He tried to teach her and her fans about the Middle East conflict, using her political statements as a starting point. Maher praised Roan for criticizing both sides of the political ai

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Controversial Candidate Uses TV Rules to Spread Message

When an anti-abortion activist and presidential candidate named Randall Terry broadcast a shocking ad during "The View," it sparked outrage. The ad criticized celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg and Taylor Swift and displayed graphic images of aborted fetuses. This ad is part of Terry's larger campaign

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

New York’s Board of Regents Explores Alternative History Lessons

Recently, the state's Board of Regents sparked a debate by promoting a new set of educational videos and materials. These resources, set to debut at New York state parks in February, present a revised history of the Revolutionary War. The videos discuss how Indigenous people and enslaved individuals

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Oct 12 2024CELEBRITIES

The Broadway Revival: Katie Holmes Stuns on Opening Night

Katie Holmes made a splash on the Broadway scene at the Barrymore Theatre's revival of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." The 45-year-old actress, who stars in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, hasn't graced the Broadway stage in over two decades. The cast includes notable names like Jim Parsons and Zoey

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Takes Gaming and Phone Links to the Next Level

Hey, gamers and tech enthusiasts! Microsoft has just rolled out some cool new features for Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. Get ready for a shake-up in how you use your controller and phone with your PC. We'll dive right into the juicy details. First off, are you an Xbox controll

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Lasers and the Quest to Fix Broadband's Final Hurdle

The biggest challenge in the internet industry today is often called the "last-mile" problem. Many people and businesses can't get high-speed broadband because there's no final connection between the main internet infrastructure and their location. Fiber optics can provide fast, reliable internet, b

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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

A Cosmic Guest: Comet C/2023 A3's Big Earth Visit

Get ready, space enthusiasts! A comet named C/2023 A3 is about to make a super close approach to Earth, something it hasn't done in 80,000 years—even before our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals, roamed the planet. This icy wanderer was spotted by scientists using telescopes from China and South

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Fisherman's Clever Cooler Rescue

A fisherman in Florida had a wild night at sea after his boat broke down during Hurricane Milton. He spent the night clinging to an ice box in 25-foot waves, nearly 30 miles off the coast! The U.S. Coast Guard swooped in and saved him with a helicopter on Thursday. The strong winds and giant waves m

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Oct 11 2024SPORTS

Boston Sports Broadcasters: A Farewell and New Beginnings

This year, Boston said goodbye to three beloved sports broadcasters: Mike Gorman, Jack Edwards, and Joe Castiglione. Together, they served Boston sports fans for over a century. Their departures mark the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new one. Sports fans form a special bond with broadca

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