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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Meta's Shift: A New Dawn for Free Speech?

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has chosen to end the company's third-party "fact-checking" program. This move has sparked different views among people. Some see it as a cynical attempt to stay in Donald Trump's good graces, while others believe it's a step towards the political center. But what i

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Safeguarding LA: How Alert Tech Is Being Improved After Errors

You know the story: wildfires in Los Angeles sparked a flurry of emergency alerts. But not all were accurate. One alert meant for those near the Kenneth Fire went to all 10 million residents of LA County. Panic set in, and city officials started digging into the issue. The tech company, Genasys, beh

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Highlights from 2025: CES Shows Off Innovations We'll Use

CES 2025 brought us a sneak peek into the future of tech. From robots that can tackle household chores to smart gadgets that make life easier, we saw it all. Robots were a big deal. We're not just talking about fancy models that can do tricks. There were practical bots like the Roborock Saros Z70 r

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Workplace Brain Monitoring: A New Era of Efficiency and Ethics

Imagine wearing a hat that can read your brain waves at work. Sounds futuristic, right? But this is already happening! Scientists are using brain monitoring to boost productivity and safety on the job. They're trying to understand how our brains work best at work. This isn't like sci-fi movies. It's

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Jan 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Partnerships in Africa's Protected Areas: A Game Changer for Deforestation

Over the past two decades, a new approach has emerged in Africa to tackle deforestation. This method involves state wildlife authorities teaming up with nonprofit conservation groups to manage protected areas (PAs). Known as collaborative management partnerships (CMPs), these initiatives aim to enha

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Biden Shields Immigrants with 18-Month Deportation Pause

In a significant move, the Biden administration granted deportation protections to hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela on Friday. This decision extends their stay in the U. S. with work permits and a shield from deportation for another 18 months after their current

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

CES 2025 Gadgets: Good, Bad, and Ugly

This year's CES show in Las Vegas brought us some awesome gadgets, but it also had its fair share of flops. Some experts decided to highlight the worst products, and their picks might surprise you. Liz Chamberlain from iFixit warned about the growing trend of gadgets with built-in surveillance tools

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meet the Camera That Shoots Paintballs at Intruders

Ever imagined a security camera that can shoot paintballs? Well, meet the Eve PaintCam. This unique system isn't your typical security setup. It's designed to tackle intruders and even wildlife by spraying them with paintballs. The Slovenian startup, OZ-IT, showcased their innovative idea at CES 20

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Top Robot Vacuums at CES 2025: Innovations You Can't Miss

CES 2025 was all about the latest in robot vacuum cleaners. Companies like Roborock, Dreame, and Narwhal showed off their newest models packed with innovative features. Let's dive into what makes these robots stand out. The Roborock Saros Z70 is a game-changer with its extendable Omnigrip arm. This

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meet Jennie: The Robot Puppy Bringing Compassion to Tech

At CES 2025, I was blown away by the coolest gadgets, like wearables and AI advancements. But nothing compared to Jennie, the robot puppy from Tombot. Her adorable wagging tail and furry face caught my attention. As a nurse, I've seen pets change lives, especially for folks with dementia and other c

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