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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Spark That Ignited Nvidia's Drive Toward Self-Driving Cars

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, took the stage at the GTC 2025 conference to share some big news and a bit of history. He talked about a moment that changed everything for Nvidia. It all started with AlexNet. This isn't a person, but a special type of AI model. It was created by Alex Krizhevsky, Il

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Mar 19 2025SCIENCE

Long Delayed Return From Space

Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, finally touched down in the Gulf of Mexico. Their journey back to Earth was far from straightforward. They spent nine months on the International Space Station, way longer than they had planned. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft they had arrived in

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

Musk's Power Play Gets a Judicial Timeout

A federal judge has put a stop to Elon Musk's ambitious plans to dismantle USAID. Judge Theodore D. Chuang ruled that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency likely overstepped its authority and violated the Constitution. This decision is a significant setback for Musk's involvement in federal go

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Mar 19 2025SPORTS

Iowa Basketball: What's Next After Darian DeVries' Move?

Darian DeVries has taken on a new challenge, leaving West Virginia to become the head coach of Indiana's men's basketball team. This move leaves Iowa in a spot where they need to find a new leader for their basketball program. DeVries' journey from Drake to West Virginia and now to Indiana shows his

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

A Mother's Fight: The Target Arrest That Sparked Outrage

A mother of four was taken into custody by immigration officials. Jeanette Vizguerra was arrested outside her workplace at a Target store in Aurora. Her arrest has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies and political persecution. Vizguerra is well-known in Colorado for her advocacy work

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

The Battle for Free Speech Abroad

The U. S. government is in a legal battle with one of its own broadcasters. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is suing the Trump administration. The network is fighting to keep its federal funding. This funding was allocated by Congress. The U. S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is accused of breaking

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Mar 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Dark Truth Behind British Knife Crime

A recent British series has sparked conversations about knife crime among young people. The show, which is a crime drama, starts with a shocking scene: a 13-year-old boy is arrested for allegedly stabbing his classmate to death. The series has gained popularity quickly, with fans and criti

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Mar 19 2025SCIENCE

Engineering a Better Biosensor for Drug Discovery

Macrolides are a type of antibiotic with powerful effects. They are made through a complex process involving polyketide synthases (PKSs) and other enzymes. Unfortunately, creating new macrolides in the lab often results in low yields. To fix this, scientists need a way to quickly test many variation

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Mar 19 2025BUSINESS

Texas: The New Hotspot for Financial Giants

The Nasdaq exchange has set up a new regional headquarters in Dallas. This move highlights the growing appeal of Texas as a business-friendly state. The Nasdaq is the second-largest stock exchange globally, based on the total value of its listed companies. The Nasdaq's new Dallas hub aims to suppor

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Mar 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Chicago Radio Host's Social Media Fiasco

A well-known sports radio host in Chicago found himself in hot water recently. Dan Bernstein is taking a break from his midday show on 670 The Score. This comes after a heated exchange on social media with a critic. The critic accused Bernstein of harming a fish he had caught and photographed. B

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