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Oct 19 2024HEALTH

Frozen Waffles Hit with Listeria Scare: What You Need to Know

If you're a fan of frozen waffles, listen up! Several big-name brands like Giant Eagle, Walmart's Great Value, and Target's Good & Gather have issued a recall. The reason? They might be contaminated with listeria, a nasty bacteria that can make you sick. This recall affects different weight packages

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Oct 19 2024FINANCE

Power Crisis in Cuba: 10 Million Left in the Dark

Imagine waking up one morning with no electricity. That's what happened to the entire population of Cuba recently. The island's power grid failed, leaving 10 million people without any electricity. The cause? One of the main power plants stopped working at around 11 a. m. , leading to a total grid f

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

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Oct 19 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Ups and Downs: A Young Investor's Guide

Hey there, young investor! So, you're curious about Bitcoin, huh? Let's break it down. As of October 2024, one Bitcoin (BTC) is worth around $67, 639. 71, up a tiny bit from yesterday. That's after it hit a high of over $73, 000 in March 2024. Pretty impressive, right? Bitcoin's been around since 2

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Green Move: Betting on Nuclear for AI Power

Ever wondered how tech giants like Amazon keep their AI programs running? It's no secret that these programs need a lot of electricity. So, Amazon is trying something new: investing in nuclear power. They're putting over half a billion dollars into three projects in Washington, Virginia, and Pennsyl

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

AI Helps Student's Essay, But Gets Him in Trouble

In Massachusetts, a high school senior faced some serious consequences after using AI for a class project. The student, who wants to remain anonymous, found himself in hot water when he used AI for research and outlining an essay about basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His teacher discovered th

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Oct 18 2024RELIGION

Paying for the Past: LA Catholic Church's Biggest Settlement

Imagine finding out that someone you trusted harmed you decades ago. That's what happened to 1, 353 people who say they were abused by Catholic priests in Los Angeles. The Archdiocese agreed to pay $880 million, the largest single settlement of its kind. This didn't happen overnight. It took a year

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why Tech Giants Are Turning to Nuclear for AI Power

It's 2024, and some of the world's biggest tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are looking to power their AI operations with nuclear energy. You might be thinking, "Nuclear? Isn't that dangerous? " Well, let's dig into why these tech giants are making this move. First, AI is a real po

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Power Up Your Coding: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 on Sale

Coding just got a whole lot easier and cheaper! Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 is having a massive sale, and you don't want to miss out. This powerful tool is a game-changer for developers, helping you and your team code faster and smarter. Usually priced at $499, you can now get it for j

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Revisiting Microsoft’s Stake in OpenAI’s Transition to For-Profit

Microsoft and OpenAI are in a race against time to determine how much equity the tech giant will get once the AI startup turns into a for-profit company. According to The Wall Street Journal, both companies have mobilized investment banks to negotiate this multibillion-dollar deal. Microsoft has pum

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