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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Taiwan's Big Creative Fest: Money, Stories, and Global Dreams

Taipei welcomed the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) this week with a spotlight on cash and opportunities. The event, running Nov. 5-8, aims to boost local and Asian creators to the global stage. Sue Wang, deputy minister at Taiwan's Ministry of Culture, shared her vision: "We're setting big goal

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Nov 06 2024OPINION

Why the Electoral College Matters

The United States has always been a mix of different interests, which might look like a split between 'red' and 'blue' during elections. This diversity was something the Founding Fathers knew about, and they designed the government to handle it. Power is divided between the branches of government a

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Nov 05 2024SCIENCE

Wood Reaches New Heights: World's First Wooden Satellite Launches from Japan

Have you ever wondered what material could be used to build houses on the moon or Mars? Well, a team from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry has an answer: wood! They've launched the world's first wooden satellite into space to test the idea. The tiny satellite, named LignoSat, is no bigger

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

OpenAI's Shift: From Non-Profit Pioneer to For-Profit Powerhouse

Imagine a tech giant considering a major move – that's what's happening with OpenAI. The AI innovator, led by Sam Altman, is in early discussions with California's attorney general to switch from a non-profit to a for-profit company. This isn't just a small change; it's a significant shift for a com

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Why the Electoral College Isn’t Fair Anymore

The Electoral College is a weird system that doesn't make sense today. It was set up a long time ago to balance power between big and small states. But now, it makes some votes matter more than others. For example, a vote in a small state like Wyoming counts more than a vote in a big state like Cali

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris' Rally Moves to Rankin with Star-Studded Lineup

Get ready, Pittsburgh! Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Rankin for a rally on Monday afternoon. The event, which was initially planned for Point State Park but deemed unsafe, will now take place at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces. The "Vote for Freedom Rally" is set to run from 5 p. m.

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Nov 04 2024CRIME

The Colorado Crime Spree: Why Asian Homes are Targets

Burglars in Colorado have been targeting homes of Asian American business owners, and the problem is spreading. Over the past year, $1 million worth of cash and luxuries have been stolen from homes in Douglas County. Police believe this is part of a wider crime ring called the South American Theft G

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Nov 04 2024SCIENCE

Three Chinese Astronauts Land Back on Earth After Space Mission

Early Monday morning, three astronauts from China safely returned to Earth after spending half a year on their country's Tiangong space station. Their capsule, slowed by a parachute, touched down in Inner Mongolia at around 1:24 a. m. The landing site was marked by a waving Chinese flag. China's Ti

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Nov 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Pricey Upgrade: Apple’s M4 Mac mini Puzzle

You know that feeling when you want something extra, but it costs as much as getting another one? Well, that's the story with Apple's latest M4 Mac mini. For $599, you get a neat little machine with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. But if you need double that, hold onto your wallet! Want to go from

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Nov 03 2024HEALTH

42, 000 Baby Powder Bottles Recalled: Asbestos Found

Imagine opening your favorite baby powder bottle, only to find out it might contain asbestos, a nasty mineral linked to cancer. That's the scary situation Dynarex Corporation, a medical supply and personal care product seller, is facing. They've expanded their recall of baby powder bottles to almost

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