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Nov 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring Different Models for Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis

Understanding what people think about specific parts of products or services is crucial, especially in the online business world. Early attempts at sentiment analysis lumped opinions into overall document or sentence categories, missing the finer points. Aspect-based sentiment analysis (ABSA) steppe

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Speed Up AI: Simple Tricks for Faster, Cheaper Models

Today, businesses are tackling a big problem: how to make AI faster and cheaper. Big AI models are expensive and slow, but they're great at tasks like threat detection and recommendation systems. To fix this, we can use techniques called model compression strategies. These methods make AI models sma

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

When Parents Struggle: The Impact on Kids

You might think that a parent's mental health struggles always hurt their kids, but it turns out that timing matters a lot. A recent study found that kids whose parents faced mental health issues early on were more likely to have serious mental health problems later in life. This isn't just about wh

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Nov 15 2024FINANCE

Crypto's Future: Is It Independent of Politics?

Everyone's talking about how a Trump presidency might affect digital assets like Bitcoin. But guess what? Some experts say it won't make a huge difference. Crypto is apolitical, meaning it's not really influenced by who’s in charge. Investors are hopeful a Republican government could foster growth,

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Nov 14 2024SPORTS

Blazers' Rookies Lead Unlikely Win Over Timberwolves

In a surprising turn of events, the Portland Trail Blazers, missing several key players, pulled off a stunning victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game saw the Blazers' rookies step up in a big way, with Donovan Clingan leading the defense and Shaedon Sharpe lighting up the scoreboard.

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Nov 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Hush Money: Celebs Paying Off Alleged Victims in Diddy Case?

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the hip-hop mogul, is facing serious charges like sex trafficking and racketeering. He's awaiting trial in 2025. Not many celebrities have spoken up about this. However, R&B singer Ray J recently made a big claim. He said some famous people are paying Diddy’s alleged victims to s

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

The Power of Plant Combinations in Fighting Malaria

Malaria is still a major health problem in Africa, including Uganda. The parasites are becoming resistant to the main treatments, known as Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy. Scientists are looking for new ways to tackle this issue. In a recent study, researchers combined three plant extracts - A

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Fighting Bacterial Resistance with Smart Drugs and AI

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a big problem worldwide. Microbes like bacteria, fungi, and viruses are becoming tougher to kill with our usual medicines. Multidrug Resistance (MDR) happens when these bugs fight back against several drugs at once. The World Health Organization has highlighted the

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

China's Shopping Bonanza Surprises with Better-Than-Expected Sales

China's biggest shopping day of the year, known as Singles' Day, started earlier this year and ended on a high note. Despite a slow retail environment, consumers spent more than expected, according to consulting executives. This shopping event, similar to Black Friday, kicked off on October 14 and w

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

New Zealand PM Says Sorry for Care Abuse Nightmares

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologized to thousands of abuse survivors during a packed Parliament session. The harmful events lasted seven decades, affecting many Māori and other vulnerable groups in care. He admitted past governments and current ones, including his own, are responsible. Luxon

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