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Sep 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Our Water: Post Falls Takes Charge of Aquifer Safety

Post Falls is taking a proactive approach to safeguarding its drinking water supply by formalizing an agreement with Panhandle Health District to manage the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. This aquifer, which covers a vast area from Lake Pend Oreille down to Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, i

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Can a Smart Ring Really Sleep Like a Baby (and Track It Too)?

You've probably heard of smartwatches, but what about smart rings? The RingConn Gen 2 claims to do it all – track your sleep, activity, heart rate, and even detect sleep apnea! One tech reviewer put it to the test, comparing it to their trusty Apple Watch for a week. They wore both devices while sl

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Is Google's Ad Tech Empire Crumbling? Unpacking UK's Accusations of Anti-Competitive Behavior

Hold on to your seats, folks! The UK's competition watchdog has some serious accusations against the tech titan Google. Google, the company that's become a verb in our daily lives, is now under fire for alleged monopolistic shenanigans in its digital ad business. But what does this mean for the futu

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Sep 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

5 Netflix Shows to Keep You Entertained This Labor Day

As summer comes to a close, many of us find ourselves with some extra free time over the long Labor Day weekend. Whether you're looking for an escape from reality or want to catch up on some must-watch TV series, Netflix has got you covered. From gripping political thrillers to heartwarming family d

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Aug 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Transform Your Reading Experience: ElevenLabs' Reader App Now Supports 32 Languages

Elevate your reading experience with ElevenLabs' Reader app, now available in 32 languages! This innovative text-to-speech reader offers an impressive variety of voices, including those of famous celebrities like Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier. Initially launched

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Aug 28 2024CRIME

The Enigmatic Billionaire: Pavel Durov and the Telegram Saga

Pavel Durov, the elusive billionaire behind the popular messaging app, Telegram, has found himself in a whirlwind of controversy. Recently detained in France, Durov's arrest has sparked a global debate on privacy, freedom of communication, and the role of tech companies in combating crime. Despite

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Aug 28 2024SCIENCE

HP Secures Up to $50 Million in CHIPS Act Funding: A Leap Towards Technological Advancement

In a groundbreaking move, HP has secured preliminary terms with the Department of Commerce to receive up to $50 million in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding will support the expansion and modernization of HP's Oregon-based plant, a 'lab-to-fab' facility that combines research and

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Aug 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Decline of US Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing: A National Security Crisis

The US is facing a critical shortage of printed circuit board manufacturers, with only four remaining in Massachusetts, according to Gene Weiner, founder of Weiner International Associates. This decline not only affects the state, but also the nation's technological dominance and national security

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Aug 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Revving Up Surveillance: DHS Eyes In-Motion Face Recognition at the Border - A Privacy Pandora's Box?

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has set its sights on an ambitious new project: deploying facial recognition scans on drivers and passengers as they approach the southern border. As detailed in a DHS document obtained by The Intercept, the initiative aims to capture the facial likenesses

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Aug 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

The High Cost of School Technology: A Financial Burden on US Parents

As the back-to-school season approaches, a new survey reveals that more than half of US parents are struggling to afford the technology their children need for school. The survey, conducted by mobile device recommerce company EcoATM Gazelle, found that 55% of parents have gone into credit card debt

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