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Sep 06 2024SCIENCE

Deep Sea Discoveries, Space Delays, and Dinosaur Footprints: A Week of Scientific Wonders

Did you know that over half of Earth's surface remains unexplored? That's right, we've only mapped a quarter of the seafloor to a high resolution. So what lurks in the depths? This week, oceanographers discovered a whopping seamount off the coast of Chile, a mountain rising 3,109 meters from the oc

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sci-Fi on Prime: Mind-Bending Adventures or Just Spacey Fun?

Prime Video offers a collection of science fiction movies that range from thrilling to comedic. However, these films may provide more than just entertainment value. Let's explore a few examples: '10 Cloverfield Lane' is set in a claustrophobic bunker, leaving the viewer questioning the reality outs

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

NASA Missions: Hackers Threaten to Ground Control

NASA's cutting-edge space missions are like shiny new toys that hackers can't resist playing with. From Mars rovers to moon-bound rockets, these high-tech marvels are prime targets for cyber attacks that could send them spiraling out of control or compromise sensitive scientific data. But a bold new

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Billionaire Tax Blues: Is the IRS Finally Catching Up?

The IRS is celebrating a major win: collecting $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall. But is this just a drop in the bucket? Consider this: in 2019, the top one percent owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes. That means ordinary Americans were picking up the slack. The

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Accounting Scandal: Round-Tripping & Other Fraudulent Schemes Exposed

Round-tripping! Channel stuffing! Back-dated contracts - what do these fancy accounting terms really mean? Let's dive into the shady world of fraudulent practices used by Sushovan Hussain, the former CFO of Autonomy who recently got 5 years in prison and a ban on accounting until 2038. According to

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

The Powell Memo: A Blueprint for Corporate Domination

In the summer of 1971, a little-known lawyer named Lewis F. Powell Jr. penned an explosive memo to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this document, later known as the 'Powell Memo', Powell argued that American business had become too complacent and needed to take aggressive action to regain political

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

The Abortion Debate: A Shifting Landscape

In the wake of Roe v. Wade's overturning, the abortion debate has taken on a new dimension in American politics. The once-clear lines between pro-life and pro-choice camps have begun to blur as the issue takes center stage in elections across the country. The Republican Party, long seen as the bas

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Aug 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Musk's Martian Dreams: A Billionaire's Quest for Cosmic Colonization

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX, recently graced the Hamptons with his presence, where he shared his thoughts on Starlink's success and his long-term ambition of colonizing Mars. Musk, who endorsed Donald Trump and hosted a chat with him on his X platform, mostly avoided pol

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Aug 28 2024POLITICS

Cosmic Conundrums: A Gripping Space Tale with Casey Affleck and Laurence Fishburne

Prepare for a thrilling ride through the stars in 'Cosmic Conundrums', a new cinematic gem featuring Casey Affleck and Laurence Fishburne. As John, Nash, and Captain Franks embark on a mission to Titan, a moon of Saturn, they are met with a series of unexpected challenges and intriguing dilemmas th

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Aug 28 2024HEALTH

Revolutionary Device Uncovers Microplastics in Your Daily Brew: A UBC Innovation

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a portable and cost-effective device that can detect microplastics as small as one hundredth the width of a human hair in various liquids, including beverages. The device utilizes a wireless digital microscope, green LED light, and

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