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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Golf and Crypto: A New Pairing on the Green

Golf is taking a step into uncharted territory—the world of cryptocurrency. The "Showdown" in Las Vegas was a big deal, not just because it featured top golfers like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, but because the prize purse was fully in crypto. This wasn't just a social media stunt; it was a s

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Dec 18 2024CRYPTO

The Crypto-Paying Astronaut: Jared Isaacman's Space and Stablecoin Adventures

Jared Isaacman, a 41-year-old space enthusiast, just commanded the world's first all-civilian space mission. He's also the founder of Shift4, a fintech company that bet big on stablecoins. In 2020, he took Shift4 public on the New York Stock Exchange, raising its market cap to $9. 3 billion. His int

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Farm to Tech: My Journey to Innovate

Growing up on a farm in rural China, one person never imagined they'd enter the tech world. Life was simple but tough. There were two ways out of the village: study hard and gain entry to university, or stay and follow the family farming tradition. This choice drove an unyielding work ethic and curi

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Did Democracy and Christianity Grow Up Together?

David French, a long-time evangelical and political conservative, has been reflecting on American democracy and the part Christianity plays in it. He was taken aback by how strongly white evangelicals supported Donald Trump. He's been pondering if our democracy could falter without Christianity's in

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

How Social Media Amateurs Became Justice Advocates

Ever wondered how ordinary people can come together online to fight for justice? Let's take a look at the social media activity surrounding the case of Roman Zadorov, wrongfully convicted for the murder of Tair Rada. In this digital age, online communities have become powerful platforms where variou

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Your Personality Shapes Social Media Moods

Ever wonder why some people always seem to post happy updates, while others frequently share rants? It turns out, personality traits play a big role in the emotions we express on social media. This study dug into how our personalities influence the moods we share online. Researchers wanted to find o

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

How Americans Feel About Trump: A Split View

A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos shows that barely half of Americans have a positive opinion of President-elect Trump. Only 41% of those surveyed saw Trump favorably, while 55% had an unfavorable view. This comes as Trump prepares to start his second term next month, after defeating Vice President Harr

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Drug Use in Lockdown: Lagos Stories

Imagine having to deal with drug addiction during a global pandemic. That's what people in Lagos, Nigeria, faced during the COVID-19 lockdown. This study dived into their experiences, focusing on how their drug use changed. It's a glimpse into a tough situation that's not often talked about. The lo

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Electrochemistry: Cleaning Up Seas

Scientists have been exploring a new way to fight climate change by removing carbon from the oceans using electrochemical systems. These systems use a process called alkalinity-swings to get rid of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC). This can be done in two ways: by releasing carbon dioxide gas or by

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Dominates, But Some Big Names Miss Out

Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not res

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