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Feb 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft gives business users a cheaper option: Surface USB 4 Dock

Microsoft recently announced a new piece of hardware designed for businesses. It is a USB 4 dock priced at $200. It is an alternative to the current $300 Thunderbolt 4 dock. The user will have access to only three ports in the cheaper model, while the more expensive version offers six

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Intel Processors Taking over The Business Surface Laptops and Tablets

Microsoft has launched new Copilot+ Surface devices for business. These aren't the same as the previous Surface devices because those had Arm-based Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, which didn't interest many it business users. These new Surface machines now have Intel Core Ultra inside. Thin

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Jan 29 2025SPORTS

NFL Draft: Steelers Scouts Spotlight Key Players at Senior Bowl

The Steelers' scouts were out in full force at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, kicking off the week with a close eye on the draft prospects. The team is looking to bolster their roster, particularly at wide receiver, cornerback, and defensive line positions. The quarterbacks didn't impress too

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Huntington Beach Says 'No' to Sanctuary Rules

Huntington Beach, a bustling coastal city in California, has made a big move against the state's immigration policies. The city has passed a resolution to work closely with federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), aiming to tackle migrant crime. This goes against the 2017 law

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Bacteria's Tiny Messages: How They Cause Pain in Obesity

Have you ever wondered how the gut bugs we carry around might be talking to our bodies? Scientists found that tiny, nanoscale packets called bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) can signal pain hypersensitivity. They studied mice with diet-induced obesity (DIO) and found these bEVs in their poop.

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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Won't My USB Charger Work in a Hotel?

Imagine you're on a trip and want to charge your Apple Watch. You plug it into a USB port on a hotel lamp, but after hours, it's still not charged. What gives? A reader from Galveston faced this issue and reached out for answers. USB charging isn't as simple as it seems. You might think all USB por

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

Bengals' Playoff Hopes Live On: Burrow Leads Team to Narrow Win over Steelers

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the playoff race after a close 19-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite being out of ideal playoff position, the Bengals showed their worth by winning five straight games to end the regular season. Their fate now rests on the outcomes of

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Rhode Island's 2026: Shifts in Business, Housing, and Unfinished Projects

As 2026 approaches, Rhode Island is witnessing some big changes in its business landscape. Hasbro, the famous toy maker, is pondering a relocation to Boston. This has state officials working overtime to convince them to stick around. Meanwhile, in Newport, one ambitious entrepreneur is snapping up r

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

Solving the Puzzle of the Cybertruck Blast

The mysterious explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has puzzled investigators. This unusual event, which happened on New Year's Day, involved Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old decorated military veteran from Colorado. Livelsberger, a Green Beret on lea

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Jan 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lesbian Land: A Green Haven for Gender Non-Conformity

Back in the 1970s, a group of women in rural Oregon decided to create something unique—lesbian intentional communities. They were driven by the back-to-the-land movement and women's liberation politics. Living away from the mainstream allowed them to break free from gender norms and experience natur

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