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Oct 02 2024SCIENCE

The Oddly Lopsided Planet: WASP-107b's Mysterious Atmosphere

Imagine a planet where one side is always day, and the other is always night. That's what happens on WASP-107b, but there’s something strange about it. Its atmosphere is taller on one side than the other, making it look lopsided. This might not sound like a big deal, but for astronomers, it's a surp

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Oct 01 2024GENERAL

AT&T's DirecTV Divestment: A New Era for the Telecom Giant

In a move aimed at streamlining its operations, AT&T has agreed to sell its 70% stake in satellite TV service DirecTV to private equity firm TPG for a staggering $7.6 billion. This decision marks the end of an era for AT&T, which had acquired DirecTV back in 2015 for $48.5 billion. Since then, the s

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Oct 01 2024POLITICS

Leveling the Playing Field: California Ends Legacy Admissions for Private Colleges

California has taken a significant step towards promoting merit-based admissions by banning legacy admissions at private colleges and universities that accept state funding. This move aims to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to get ahead through hard work and skill, rather than rel

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Sep 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New AI Voices: A Chat with Celebrities

Meta has recently upgraded its AI technology, giving it the ability to not only understand and respond to voice commands but also to mimic the voices of various celebrities. Imagine asking a question and receiving an answer in the tone of John Cena or Kristen Bell! The new feature, introduced at the

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Sep 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Simple Printing Solutions for a Complex World

The world of printing has been stuck in neutral for a while now. With the rise of digital communication and storage, people just aren't printing as much as they used to. It's not just about technology, economics, and societal changes; printers have become boring. When was the last time you heard abo

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

Living Life on the Edge: Uncovering the Secrets of Hummingbirds' Extreme Lifestyles

Hummingbirds are nature's superheroes. These tiny, iridescent creatures flit from flower to flower, sipping nectar and defending their territory with precision. But what makes them so special? Scientists have been studying hummingbirds for years, and what they've discovered is nothing short of aston

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Sep 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Quest to Revolutionize the Future of Mixed Reality

The world of mixed reality (MR) is about to get a major boost as Meta Connect 2024 is just around the corner. The event is expected to be a platform for Meta to unveil its latest innovations in MR, and judging by the rumblings, it's going to be big. In this article, we'll take a deep dive into what'

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Sep 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Stealing the Show

The streets of 90s NYC are about to get a whole lot wilder with the arrival of D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai in Darren Aronofsky's crime thriller Caught Stealing. Woon-A-Tai, the talented 22-year-old Oji-Cree First Nations actor, has joined the cast alongside Austin Butler, who will play the lead role of Han

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Sep 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Uncovering the Heart of Amazonia

To accompany the digital interactive, the October issue of National Geographic magazine is dedicated to the project. A documentary premiering on Nat Geo on October 10th and arriving on Disney+ and Hulu the following day will also showcase the expedition. A YouTube Originals series launches on Septem

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Unlocking Evanston's Potential: A $1 Million Boost for Innovative Development

Evanston, a city with ambitious goals for affordable housing, sustainability, and community development, has received a significant boost in the form of a $985,000 federal grant. The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program,

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