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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Future: A Supreme Court Showdown

Imagine this: the future of TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, hangs in the balance. It's all because of a recent Supreme Court hearing. The app, which is owned by a Chinese company, is under fire for data security concerns and potential foreign influence. The justices questioned the government'

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Canada Idea: Why Not an Anglosphere Alliance Instead?

In the past, the U. S. has tried to invade Canada several times. Now, President-Elect Donald Trump seems interested in absorbing Canada into the U. S. But why? Is it a serious proposal or just a bluff? Many Canadians don't want to be part of the U. S. , and annexing Canada could change U. S. politic

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

Bourbon Street's Safety Dilemma: Balancing Fun and Protection

New Orleans is grappling with a perennial question after a recent attack: How can Bourbon Street be made safe without losing its unique charm? The deadly truck attack has sparked debates about security measures, from banning cars to turning the area into a state park. Locals, like waiter Bryan Casey

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Packers Face Key Injuries Before Eagles Wild Card Game

The Green Bay Packers are dealing with several significant injuries as they prepare for their NFC Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Receiver Christian Watson and safety Zayne Anderson have been ruled out due to knee and concussion issues, respectively. Meanwhile, five other pl

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Gearing Up for Game Day: Weather and Safety Concerns

College football fans are in for a chilly night as the University of Texas Longhorns clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday. This highly anticipated game, part of the College Football Playoff semifinal, will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The weather, howev

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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 2025HEALTH

Keep Your Air Clean: Purifiers That Beat Wildfire Smoke

Wildfires are becoming more frequent in certain parts of the U. S. , like California and Colorado, due to climate changes affecting temperature and drought. These fires can release smoke that travels miles, causing health issues like respiratory problems, irritated eyes, and headaches. Even people m

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Meet Val Boreland: The New Boss of SpinCo’s Shows

NBCUniversal has just hired Val Boreland as the President of Entertainment for its spinoff company, SpinCo. This means she’ll be in charge of shows on cable networks like USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E! , Syfy, and Golf Channel. Boreland’s experience shows she knows how to buy and create good c

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

School Software Hack: Student Data at Risk?

Think of a big school software supplier, or maybe even one you use. Now imagine it got hacked, and some personal details were taken. That's just what happened. PowerSchool, a cloud-based platform for schools, got breached on December 28. Someone swiped two tables from their student info system, whic

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate Up in the Air: Supreme Court Weighs In

TikTok, a popular video-sharing app owned by a Chinese company, might be facing a ban in the United States. The Supreme Court is set to decide on Friday whether a law banning the app violates the First Amendment. The app's parent company argues that the law is unconstitutional, while the U. S. gover

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