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Oct 07 2024CRIME

City Efforts to Cut Crime: How San Antonio and Baltimore Are Trying

Crime reduction is top of mind for cities like San Antonio and Baltimore, which are rolling out multi-step plans aimed at high-crime areas and individuals who drive a lot of violence. The idea is simple but effective: get different city departments and social service groups to work together, fix iss

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Oct 07 2024CRYPTO

Ledger Rolls Out New Cheaper Wallet, Raises Stax Price

French company Ledger has launched a new crypto wallet called the Ledger Flex. This cheaper device comes with an E-ink display, allowing users to secure various crypto assets. It's priced at $249, making it more affordable than the previously released Ledger Stax. The Stax, known for its iPod-like d

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Oct 07 2024LIFESTYLE

Fall Fashion for Warm Days: A Dress That Lets You Boot Up

Emma Lord, a writer for BuzzFeed Shopping, adored this dress so much that she treated herself to it as a birthday gift. She raved about its flowy and comfortable fit, as well as the vibrant, high-quality embroidery. The dress is incredibly versatile, pairing beautifully with almost all her boots — f

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kirsten Dunst's New Role: A Charming Criminal's Tale

You might know Kirsten Dunst from her latest hit, A24's Civil War. But she's already moved on to her next big thing! She'll be joining Channing Tatum in a unique true crime flick called Roofman. The director, Derek Cianfrance, is at the helm. So, what's this movie about? It's based on the fascinati

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Cities Fight Crime, iPhone Sales Slump, and Marijuana's Next Step

Did you know that violent crime is on the decline in several US cities? Baltimore, Detroit, and San Antonio are leading the way by involving their communities in safety efforts. Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone 16 sales haven't been as hot as expected, despite new AI features. And in the world of marijuana

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Investigation at Pueblo Mental Health Hospital: What's Going On?

An intriguing development has unfolded in Pueblo, Colorado, where the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun looking into possible wrongdoings at the state mental health hospital. The investigation comes amid reports that the hospital's chief of police, Rick McMorran, has taken a leave of

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI's Hungry Giant: Microsoft's Powerful Plan

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a power-hungry beast. It needs a lot of energy to function properly, like a giant that never stops eating. Microsoft has come up with an interesting idea. They want to use an old nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that's been closed since 1979 to fuel their AI nee

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Job Cuts Hit Kelowna’s QHR Technologies

In a surprising turn of events, some employees at QHR Technologies in Kelowna have been let go. The company, which specializes in electronic medical records, was bought by Loblaws in 2016 for a whopping $170 million through its subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. This week, the company underwent a ma

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

US AI Market Boost: TSMC & Amkor Partner for Advanced Chip Tech

There's big news in the tech world! Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and US-based Amkor Technologies are teaming up to bring advanced chip packaging technology to America. This is a game-changer, especially for the AI market. TSMC has a massive facility in Arizona that will han

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Higher Education: The Rise of Ideological Echo Chambers and Its Impact on Students

Trust in universities is dropping fast. According to Gallup, only 36% of people trusted higher education in 2023, compared to 57% in 2015. This drop is particularly noticeable among Republicans and independents. Enrollments are also falling, from about 18.1 million students in 2010 to around 15.4 mi

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