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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Fired: The Fall of CFPB's Chopra

Rohit Chopra's time as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came to an end when President Trump decided to let him go. Chopra's journey at the CFPB saw him push for changes that the financial industry didn’t always love. He tried to remove medical debt from cred

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Galaxy S25 Ultra: Is the magic gone?

The smartphone world is buzzing about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and not in a good way. Samsung messed up with the AI. The phone's AI assistant was a big disappointment. In a simple test, when asked to find flight information by pressing the power button, Google’s Gemini assistant struggled. T

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Feb 01 2025FINANCE

Navigating Next-Gen Tech: How One Major Bank is Leveraging AI to Enhance Customer Service

Imagine a bank where you can get help with your finances just by chatting online. NatWest is doing just that. They are using artificial intelligence to make banking easier and more personal for their customers. The tech? Generative AI, or Gen AI, which can create things like text and images. This

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Discovering the Hidden Benefits of Technical Education

Imagine learning skills that will stay with you forever, and that's exactly what Career and Technical Education (CTE) is all about. In Michigan, CTE is much more than just a part of high school or college. It starts way before that, helping young people figure out what they want to do after

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

How Do US Neurosurgery Programs Show Their Commitment?

Neurosurgery residency programs are often seen as the gold standard for specialized medical training, but how do they highlight their efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion, commonly known as DEI. This was the main question that got many people thinking. For many, the internet is a go-to for i

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Did a Budget AI Model Shake Up the Tech World?

Did DeepSeek, a company from China, really get hold of high tech Nvidia chips without breaking the rules? The US is looking into whether DeepSeek used a workaround involving Singapore to get their hands on Nvidia's top chips. This all started when DeepSeek claimed they taught an AI model t

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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Why Humans Are Still Key To NFL's Future

Football fans will see some new tech on the field. The NFL signed off on using a system that tracks and checks if the team made a first down. Before, teams and stadiums used bright orange sticks and chains. The new process will not completely remove the need for humans to spot the ball. Offici

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Feb 01 2025FINANCE

Making Big Bets on Carpenter Technology

In the world of finance, opinions swing like a pendulum. Take Carpenter Technology for instance. The stock received a boost as BTIG, a reputable brokerage firm, increased its price forecast from $210 to $230. This is not just a small jump. It's a vote of confidence from BTIG. The firm is op

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Weather Service Makeover: How the Climate Guys Boosted User Satisfaction

Around the world meteorology stations are providing an essential service. In the bustling area of Serang, the Station made the decision to step up their game. When the station looked at how they were providing data to their public, they noticed a gap between standards and reality. Many user

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Feb 01 2025CRIME

Drone Disaster: Why A Plea Deal Might Let Off The Hook Who Caused A Wildfire Plane To Crash

On January 9th, a drone operator, Peter Akemann, was caught in a serious incident involving a wildfire-fighting aircraft. The drone, a DJI Mini 3 Pro, was flown far beyond the legal limit and collided with the aircraft, leaving a hole in its left wing. The collision caused the aircraft to crash. It

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