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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

'Exodus': The Next Big Thing in Sci-Fi Gaming, With a Space Bear Throwing Punches

Exodus is a game that's been making waves, especially among those who love sci-fi and action-adventure games. You might notice that it shares some similarities with another popular franchise, Mass Effect, thanks to some former BioWare developers working on it. One of the most exciting things about E

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Explore 'Exodus': A New Sci-Fi RPG with a Twist

Ever thought about what happens after humans leave Earth for the stars? That's where 'Exodus' comes in. A fresh sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, this game lets you step into a future where humanity has spread across distant star systems. You'll play as a member of the Travelers, a group of s

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses Face Uncertainty as Anti-Money Laundering Rule Hangs in Balance

A rule that would require small businesses to share ownership details with the government has been put on pause. This rule is part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2021, to fight money laundering. A federal court in Texas stopped the rule's enforcement due to concerns about its con

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Dec 18 2024CRYPTO

The Crypto-Paying Astronaut: Jared Isaacman's Space and Stablecoin Adventures

Jared Isaacman, a 41-year-old space enthusiast, just commanded the world's first all-civilian space mission. He's also the founder of Shift4, a fintech company that bet big on stablecoins. In 2020, he took Shift4 public on the New York Stock Exchange, raising its market cap to $9. 3 billion. His int

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

Moon Adventure: Studying Space and Dust

Get ready for another exciting journey to the Moon! NASA is teaming up with Firefly Aerospace to send a lunar lander named Blue Ghost. This lander will study some cool things once it touches down on the far side of the Moon. It's part of a program called Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), whe

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

Space Travelers' Return Postponed Again, Now Set for Spring

NASA's recent announcement brings unwelcome news for astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. Their trip back to Earth on Boeing's Starliner capsule has been delayed once more, pushing their return to late March or even April. This extends their mission to a whopping 10 months, which is quite a s

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Dec 17 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Plastic Surgery: From Secrets to Selfies

You might have noticed that a lot of celebrities are open about their plastic surgeries these days. But it wasn’t always like this. Once upon a time, even famous stars kept their procedures under wraps. Ever heard of Marilyn Monroe or Jennifer Lawrence? They were part of that secret-keeping crowd. B

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Dec 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Europe Gets Its Own Satellite Constellation

In a significant move for European space endeavors, the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) have inked deals with a consortium of companies to build a secure satellite network. This constellation, named IRIS², will comprise over 290 satellites and is expected to be operational by

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

The Journey of the AST Biosensor: A New Tool for Heart and Liver Health Checks

Ever wondered how doctors quickly check for liver and heart diseases? Scientists have been busy creating a special tool called a biosensor. This sensor measures the amount of a key protein called aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in your blood. AST is like a signal that something's wrong in your hear

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

NISAR Mission: Delayed Launch, Repairs, and What's Next

You might be wondering why the NISAR mission isn't already up in space. Well, there's been a bit of a hiccup. Originally planned for launch this spring, NASA and its Indian counterpart decided to push it back. Why? The spacecraft's main radar antenna needed some TLC. Engineers found out that once it

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