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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Online Shopping in China: Packaging and Deliveries Piling Up

Ever wondered how our online shopping sprees in China are affecting the environment? Well, between 2014 and 2018, household carbon emissions rose by a notable 5. 5%. One major culprit? Our love for clicking 'buy now' on our favorite shopping platforms. Let's dive into the details. Picture this: eve

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Dec 10 2024SPORTS

The Unstoppable Force: Rating Sports' Toughest Plays

The Philadelphia Eagles' "Tush Push" is a powerful play, but is it the most unstoppable in sports history? Statistically, it's not perfect, with a 93% success rate in 2022 dropping to 83% last season. However, the sheer force and intimidation factor make it feel invincible. Will Grier, a former Dall

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Dec 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Shopping Centers' Holiday Extravaganzas: A Look at What's in Store

As the holidays approach, shopping centers across North Texas are pulling out all the stops to lure in shoppers. This year, expect a mix of classic and unique attractions designed to make your holiday shopping experience more than just a trip to the mall. Let's dive into what each center has planned

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Dec 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Last-Minute Celebrity-Inspired Gifts for Christmas

Still hunting for Christmas gifts? Don't worry, there's still time! Retailers like Nordstrom and Amazon are packed with last-minute gift ideas inspired by celebrities. Let's dive into some trendy options that'll arrive before Christmas Eve. Nordstrom has some cool Ugg shoes that stars like Kristen

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Highs and Lows: Who Won Big and Who Fell Flat in 2024

2024 was a mixed bag for Hollywood. Some big names took huge risks and faced big losses. Francis Ford Coppola, known for his bold filmmaking, decided to sell his wine business and invest over $100 million into a new film, Megalopolis. Unfortunately, it bombed at the box office, earning only $12 mill

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Dec 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Assistants: The Future of Software Interaction

Imagine talking to your computer like you talk to a friend, and it does all the hard work for you! That's what Microsoft researchers and their partners are exploring: using clever AI systems to control computer interfaces. These AI helpers, called GUI agents, can see screens, click buttons, and even

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Dec 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Boosting Green Food Picks in Online Stores

Ever wondered how to make grocery shopping a bit greener? Researchers have found a couple of tricks that might help! They played around with showing the environmental impact, or carbon footprint, of food items on online stores. Plus, they tried moving plant-based foods to better spots on the virtual

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Dec 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why Anker's Deal Is Better Than Apple's on Cyber Monday

Guess what? Amazon has Apple's USB-C charger for just $9 this Cyber Monday. That's a $10 discount. But hold on a second! There's a better deal out there. You can get two Anker USB-C chargers for only $3 more. Let's do the math. $9 for one Apple charger, or $12 for two Anker chargers with cables incl

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Dec 02 2024BUSINESS

Explore Cyber Monday's Best Bargains: Top Deals and Tech Discounts You Can't Miss

Tech lovers and bargain hunters, rejoice! Cyber Monday is here, brimming with awesome deals. Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and other big hitters are dishing out massive discounts on TVs, laptops, gaming gear, headphones, and more. Each year, the excitement around Cyber Monday keeps growing, and this ye

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Dec 02 2024FINANCE

Shoppers Prefer Phones Over Stores This Black Friday

This year, Black Friday saw a big change in how people shopped. Instead of heading to stores, many Americans chose to shop online using their phones and computers. Stores didn't see much growth in sales, only about 0. 7% more than last year. But online sales jumped by a whopping 14. 6%! A data firm

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