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Nov 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Returning to Thedas: A Decade of Dragon Age

A decade ago, I stumbled upon a game called Dragon Age: Origins. It wasn't just a game; it became a part of my life. As I listened to an old recording of myself talking about Dragon Age, I realized that the series has shaped who I am. From dealing with personal struggles to helping me understand mys

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

The Growing Concern: Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua in Texas

Lately, Texas has been keeping a close eye on a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua, and for good reason. This gang, which started out in South American prisons, has grown into a global threat known for its brutal violence, extortion, and human trafficking. While it's tough to say just how many me

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Oct 30 2024HEALTH

Medical Bills After Childbirth: A Struggle for the Middle Class

Being middle-class and insured doesn't shield you from the shock of medical bills after childbirth. Jessica, who gave birth at Hospital Sisters Health System, faced this reality. The hospital said they can't discuss individual cases but are committed to fair billing. After NBC News contacted SIU Med

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Amazon and Brian Williams' Unusual Election Night Experiment

Imagine this: a former NBC anchor, Brian Williams, partners with Amazon to cover the presidential election. No, we’re not in the future — it’s happening this November! Amazon is diving into live news for the first time, and they’ve picked a big name for the job. Williams, who’s covered elections bef

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Local Hospital and Dragon Boating Team: A Unique Support for Breast Cancer Survivors

Did you know that there's a wonderful collaboration happening in Gibson City, Illinois? The Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Oncology Clinic and the Prairie Dragon Paddlers (PDP) have teamed up to make a real difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Christal Gossett, who heads the O

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts' Hospital Visit: What Happened?

You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And

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Oct 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – A New Friend Group for an Epic Adventure

BioWare's latest game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is all about the friend group. This review will dive into the plot, combat, and graphics, but let's make one thing clear: this game is about Rook and their crew of trauma-drenched weirdos. The game starts with a bang, throwing you into a bar brawl an

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Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Deal Alert: Affordable M2 & M3 MacBook Airs for Every Need

Ever thought Apple MacBooks were expensive? Amazon just changed the game. The M2 MacBook Air now starts at just $699. That's a massive price drop for a powerful machine, though it comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Perfect for those who don't mind an older model but want a great value. But wait,

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Oct 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Snapdragon 8 Elite: Linux Support Means Easier PC Gaming Emulation

Just a few days ago, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the Linux kernel team has already posted patches for the chipset. While these patches mainly support the core processors, future updates will enhance the GPU, making it easier to run PC games through emulation. This means that even w

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Oct 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI in Windows 11: Finally Getting Some Useful Features

Windows 11 has started to offer some interesting AI features in its recent updates. This week, Windows Insiders got a new feature called Super Resolution in the Photos app. This feature uses AI to increase the size and resolution of your images without just stretching the pixels. It might not be as

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