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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

New VR Gear Tops Console Sales Chart

Amazon's best-selling video game items list has a surprising new leader: the Meta Quest 3S. This wearable VR device, priced at $300, is making waves in the gaming world. It offers a budget-friendly option for those interested in virtual reality. The Quest 3S, with a resolution of 1, 832 x 1, 920, is

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Oct 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Big Change: Amazon Swaps Plastic for Paper in Packaging

Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has finally said goodbye to plastic air pillows in its packages. After years of pressure from environmental groups, the company announced last week that it's ditching plastic in favor of paper-based padding that's easier to recycle. This is a big deal bec

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Czech Republic's Russian Oil Imports: Aid to Ukraine Comparison

A recent report shows that one of Ukraine's allies, the Czech Republic, has been spending big bucks on Russian oil and gas. In fact, they've spent five times more on Russian energy than they have on aid to Ukraine since the invasion started. This isn't just money, but it's also helping to keep the K

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Future Hangs in the Balance as US Election Looms

The upcoming US presidential election is casting a long shadow over NATO discussions. NATO allies are bracing for potential changes in US support for Ukraine if Donald Trump wins. They're concerned that Trump might reduce aid, even as Iran, North Korea, and China increase their military support for

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet Tesla's Future: The Cybercab

Tesla has finally revealed its vision for the future of self-driving cars with the Tesla Cybercab. This car is designed to be fully autonomous, meaning no steering wheel or pedals are needed. The Cybercab was showcased at Tesla's "We, Robot" event, giving us a glimpse into what the company thinks tr

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Weapons Cache Found in Gaza Clinic: UNRWA and IDF at Odds

In a surprising turn of events, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) arrived at a UNRWA clinic in Jabalia, Gaza, only to find a stash of Hamas weapons. IDF troops were initially attacked by Hamas fighters inside the clinic, forcing the military to call an airstrike. This resulted in a secondary explosio

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Macron to Netanyahu: Remember UN’s Role in Israel's Birth

French President Emmanuel Macron has some advice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: don’t overlook the United Nations’ role in Israel’s creation. This reminder came during a cabinet meeting where Macron emphasized that Israel should respect UN decisions. Tensions between the two leaders

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Nuclear Plans: A Media Mix-Up?

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has shot down a report by German tabloid BILD, which claimed that Ukraine is planning to build nuclear weapons. The ministry's spokesperson, Heorhii Tykhyi, insisted that Ukraine is committed to the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, where it agreed to give up its nuclear weapons i

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Next Decade in Space: Moon, Mars, Asteroids, and Jupiter

China's space exploration plans for the next decade include some exciting destinations. They've already collected samples from the far side of the moon, and now they're looking at Mars, asteroids, and even Jupiter. The samples from the moon's far side are different from those from the near side, whi

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

China Eyes Intel Chips for Security Concerns

In the ongoing tension between the US and China, a cybersecurity group in China has raised alarms about Intel's chips. The Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC) says Intel's chips have frequent problems that threaten national security. They claim these chips can be hacked through backdoors creat

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