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Jul 09 2025LIFESTYLE

A Half-Century of Growth and Togetherness!

It's been five decades since a small group of people came together with a big idea. They wanted to make a difference. They wanted to inspire others. And they wanted to build a community that would last. Today, that dream is still alive and kicking. Over the years, this group has grown. It has evolv

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Jul 09 2025EDUCATION

De Anza College's PE Complex Gets a Big Upgrade

De Anza College is finally giving its old physical education complex a much-needed makeover. The plan? A $53 million renovation that's been in the works for years. The state is footing most of the bill, covering 75% of the cost, while the rest comes from the district's savings and bond funds. The c

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Jul 09 2025CRIME

Why Do Some People Change, While Others Don't?

A big question in the world of justice is why some people who have been in trouble with the law change their ways, while others don't. A recent study looked into this by studying 14, 000 adult men who were either on probation or in prison. The study wanted to see if a person's ability to recognize t

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Jul 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Viture Beast AR Glasses: A New Contender in the AR Glasses Market

Viture is making waves with not just one, but four new AR glasses models. The Viture Beast is one of them, and it's turning heads with its impressive features. The Beast is set to launch in October for $549, and it's got some serious competition in the market. The Beast's screen is a standout featu

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Jul 08 2025CRIME

Doc Antle's Legal Drama: What's Next for the Tiger King Star?

Doc Antle, a key figure from the popular Netflix series Tiger King, is facing serious legal consequences. He might go to prison for up to 10 years. This is because he admitted to illegal animal trafficking and money laundering back in November 2023. The court hearing to decide his sentence happened

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

How Fresh Faces Can Spark Big Ideas at Work

New hires are like fresh ingredients in a recipe. They bring unique flavors and energy. But how can companies make sure these new folks feel at home and ready to cook up great ideas? That's what a recent study dug into. Researchers looked at 893 recent college grads in Chongqing, China. They wanted

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Jul 07 2025FINANCE

Family Offices Bet Big on Biotech in June

In June, family offices, which manage wealth for the ultra-rich, stepped up their investment game. They made 60 direct investments in companies, a jump from May's 47 deals. However, this is still a 40% drop compared to last year. Despite the overall decline, biotech and healthcare were hot topics, w

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Comet's Surprising Gas Blasts

A huge comet, Bernardinelli-Bernstein, is making waves in the solar system. It's not just its size that's impressive—it's also acting in ways that surprise scientists. This comet, one of the largest ever found, is releasing jets of carbon monoxide gas, and it's doing this while still very far from t

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Jul 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Brex's Bold Move: How They're Winning with AI

Brex, a company known for its corporate credit cards, is tackling the challenge of keeping up with AI advancements. The issue? AI evolves too fast for traditional company processes. Brex's CTO, James Reggio, shared their solution at a recent conference. Initially, Brex tried using their usual, slow

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Jul 06 2025SCIENCE

Lab-Grown Meat: Tastes Like Chicken, But Not Quite

Lab-grown meat is getting better, but it's not quite ready to replace the real thing. Scientists have been working hard to make it taste and feel like traditional meat. They've looked at lots of studies to see how close they've gotten. One big problem is the texture. Lab-grown meat is often softer

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