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Oct 27 2024HEALTH

Older Adults and Immunocompromised Advised to Get Extra COVID Shots

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some new advice for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. It’s all about getting an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to stay safe. If you’re 65 or older, or if your immune system isn’t as strong, the CDC says to get a second

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

New Latvian Drone Startup Aims to Revolutionize Modern Warfare

Imagine a drone that can fly into battle, drop a bomb, and then come back home to fight another day. That's what a new defense tech startup from Latvia, Origin, is aiming to do. Founded in 2022 by Agris Kipurs and Ilya Nevdah, the team behind the popular Airdog drones used for extreme sports, Origin

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Oct 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Destiny 2 Players' Loot Luck: Conspiracy Theories and Bungie's Response

In the latest Destiny 2 dungeon, Vesper's Host, players can't craft perfect versions of the guns they want. Instead, they must rely on random loot drops, which hasn't been popular. Some players even think the game is rigged, creating wild theories about unfair drop rates. Bungie stepped in, saying t

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

BRICS Summit: Putin's Bid to Boost Russia's Global Influence

In the Russian city of Kazan, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up a major BRICS summit. This meeting brought together 36 countries, including the original members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summit aimed to strengthen financial ties and create alternatives to Wester

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

The BRICS Summit: A New Global Stage, Hosted by Putin

In Kazan, Russia, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up the BRICS Summit, a gathering of some of the world's largest developing economies. This event marked a significant moment for the bloc, which now includes not just the original members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—but a

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

BRICS Summit: Russia Seeks New Allies and Financial Independence

Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up the BRICS summit in Kazan, where leaders from various countries discussed strengthening financial ties and creating alternatives to Western-controlled systems. The summit, lasting three days, attracted leaders from 36 countries, showing the world that Russ

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Oct 24 2024EDUCATION

Autism in Schools: One Mom's Struggle and Hope

Every September, parents snap photos of their kids eager to start school. But for children on the autism spectrum, like my son Ben, school can be a daily challenge. Ben's journey started in preschool, where he seemed to dread going. His doctor said it was just a phase, but I knew it was more. Ben w

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Game Store in the Making: A New Play for the Gaming World

In a surprising turn of events, Apple seems to be taking notes from Microsoft and Epic Games. Reports suggest that Apple is cooking up its own game app store. This new platform will be like a mini App Store, complete with game recommendations, friend lists, and maybe even in-game chats using FaceTim

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Oct 22 2024CELEBRITIES

Pop Star's Death: Drugs Found in System

Last week, former One Direction member, Liam Payne, sadly died after falling from his hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires. An early toxicology report shows he had cocaine in his body at the time of the incident. Authorities are still investigating the case, but it seems Payne was alone when he fell.

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

NASA's New Path to Space: Commercial Satellites

NASA is making a big change in how it talks to space. Instead of using its own satellites, like the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), it's switching to commercial ones. This is happening on November 8th. These new satellites are made by companies like SpaceX and Inmarsat. NASA will use them

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