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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Young Thug's Sentence: Probation and a Warning

In a surprising turn of events, rapper Young Thug was let out of jail last Thursday night. Earlier that day, he changed his plea to guilty in a long-running trial in Georgia. This trial has been going on for almost two years, making it the longest criminal case in the state. Young Thug, whose real n

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Voyager 1: A 1981 Radio to the Rescue!

Did you know that the Voyager 1 spacecraft is now communicating with Earth using a radio transmitter that hasn't been used since 1981? NASA finds itself in a bit of a pickle, as the probe's primary radio transmitter has suddenly stopped working. This isn't the first hiccup for Voyager 1. Last year,

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Eco-Friendly Robot Builds Structures from Soil

Imagine building walls and columns without using concrete or waiting for layers to dry. Researchers from ETH Zurich made this possible with a new technique called impact printing. This method uses earth materials like soil, silt, and clay from construction sites. A special robot shoots these materia

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Cops Seek Help in Masked Jewel Thieves' Spree

Four masked men are on the run after pulling off a series of jewelry store heists across three states. The crew, known for their unusual masks, hit two stores in Bridgeview, Illinois, and two more in Michigan and Missouri. One of the robbers, Emad Elayyan, was caught and charged, but his accomplices

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Eyes Change as We Age: 6 Common Issues to Watch For

Aging brings about many changes, and our eyes are no exception. The activities we do every day, like looking at screens or being out in the sun, can affect our vision. Over time, you might struggle to see things up close or tell colors apart. Many people face similar issues as they age. These proble

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Amy Robach's Cancer Journey: What Doctors Said That Stuck With Her

Amy Robach, former co-host of Good Morning America and breast cancer survivor, shared a powerful moment from her cancer journey. Diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2013 during an on-air mammogram, Robach underwent a double mastectomy and eight rounds of chemo. In a podcast episode for Breast Ca

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

The Supreme Court Says: RFK Jr. Stays on the Ballot

So, the Supreme Court has spoken! They've said no to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's emergency request to remove his name from the presidential ballot in Wisconsin and Michigan. Kennedy wanted out because he's now backing Donald Trump. But the justices weren't having it. Early voting is already happening,

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk Predicts 10 Billion Robots by 2040

Imagine a world where robots outnumber humans. That's what Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, thinks might happen in as little as 20 years. Speaking at an event in Saudi Arabia, he said humanoid robots could reach 10 billion globally by 2040. That's a lot of robots! Tesla's own robot, Optimus, could cost betw

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Betting on Elections: Robinhood Enters the Game

Robinhood has made a splash in the political prediction market, allowing users to trade contracts on who will win the 2024 presidential election: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. From 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. ET, qualified U. S. citizens can jump into the game, but there's a limit of 5, 000 contracts per us

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Tesla's Stock Surge: Is the Autonomous Future Overhyped?

Tesla's stock prices soared by 16% after their latest earnings report for Q3 2024 showed better profit margins. That's good news for now, but is it enough to justify the sky-high valuation? Tesla's electric vehicle (EV) business is definitely making them money, but what about their plans for autonom

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