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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

The Weirdest Conspiracies You’ve Never Heard Of

Believing in strange things is common. But some conspiracy theories are so unique, only a few people know about them. Let's dive into five of the weirdest ones out there. One theory suggests that computer chips hold demons. It all starts with King Solomon from the Bible. He's said to have imprisone

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Politician Unknowingly Shares Endorsement from 9/11 Conspiracy Theorist

You might think that a politician would be careful about who endorses them, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. This time around, it was New York Congressman Marc Molinaro, who unwittingly shared a supportive video from someone known for spreading 9/11 conspiracy theories. Molinaro’s blunder

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Oct 19 2024SCIENCE

Why the Northern Lights Will Keep Shining

Ever noticed how the northern lights have been popping up more often lately? It turns out there's a reason behind this! NASA has some exciting news: the sun is at its peak activity, known as the solar maximum. This means we can expect more beautiful auroras for the next couple of years. The sun goe

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

One-Way Sound: A Spinning Revolution

Ever imagined sound that travels only forward, never bouncing back? That's exactly what scientists have discovered. This breakthrough isn't just about improving music quality. It could revolutionize how we use sound in technology, especially in radar systems. Researchers at a well-known university

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's New Open-Source AI Model: A Game Changer?

NVIDIA has just released a powerful open-source AI model called Llama-3. 1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct. This model is designed to make AI responses more accurate and helpful. It's based on Meta's Llama-3. 1-70B-Instruct Base and has been fine-tuned by NVIDIA. The model uses a special technique called Stee

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Color Kindle: A Game Changer or Just Another Tablet?

This week, Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a color screen. But in a world filled with cheap tablets, where does this device fit in? Devindra and Cherlynn chatted about it on the Engadget Podcast, along with the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe.

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Cancer's Financial Burden: How Early Detection Can Help

Cancer is tough on everyone – patients, their loved ones, and even employers. It takes a toll on health, emotions, and wallets. A recent study showed that half of cancer patients struggle with medical debt, some owing over $5, 000 for a year or more. Many people empty their savings just two years po

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Uneasy Alliance

Ever wondered if the tech giants in the AI world are really as chummy as they seem? Well, the New York Times has revealed that things aren't all sunshine and roses between OpenAI and Microsoft. The problem? OpenAI needs more money and computing power, and Microsoft isn't delivering fast enough. Plus

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Get Microsoft Office 2019 for Just $25!

Are you in the market for a new laptop or upgrading an old one? Then you know how important it is to have Microsoft Office on hand. Right now, you can grab a lifetime license for the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus for either Windows or Mac - and it's only $25! That's a massive 89

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

ZDNET's Microsoft 365 Deal: What You Need to Know

Ever thought about buying Microsoft 365? Imagine having a team of experts helping you make the right choice. That's what ZDNET does. They don't just give recommendations; they test, research, and talk to vendors, retailers, and real users. They're like your shopping buddies, but smarter and more inf

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