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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Lightdash's Open Source BI Platform Gets Funding to Integrate AI

Lightdash, a company that offers a business intelligence (BI) platform, has recently secured funding to incorporate AI into their open source tool. This platform, which is an alternative to Google’s Looker, allows businesses to train AI analysts tailored to specific team use-cases. This means anyone

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Oct 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

President Biden's Plan: Safe Water in 10 Years

Imagine a future where everyone in the United States can turn on their tap and drink clean water. That's what President Biden is aiming for with a new rule set to be announced in Wisconsin. This rule gives cities a 10-year deadline to replace lead pipes, making sure drinking water is safe for all. T

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Tennis Blunder: Stan Wawrinka’s Unlucky Break

Tennis fans were left scratching their heads after a major blunder in the Shanghai Masters match between Stan Wawrinka and Flavio Cobolli. The controversy started when the chair umpire, Carlos Bernardes, wrongly awarded a point to Cobolli early in the deciding set. This mistake changed the game's mo

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Oct 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

What's Up with Idaho's Drying Lakes?

Imagining a bright day of fishing, a group of friends trekked to the White Cloud Mountains in Idaho. They aimed for Ocalkens Lake #2, but surprise! It was almost bone-dry, with barely an inch of water left. They found a slightly better alternative at Ocalkens Lake #1, though it was smaller and green

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Oct 08 2024WEATHER

Bay Area Heat Wave Finally Cooling Down

The Bay Area has been sizzling under one of the hottest starts to October in history. But finally, some relief is on the way. The National Weather Service says temperatures will start to inch back to normal over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure trough in the Gulf of Alaska is helping to break the i

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Vision Pro's New Immersive Film: 'Submerged'

Hey there! Do you know what’s coming to Vision Pro users this week? It's not just another unscripted adventure—this time, it’s a gripping story set in World War II. On Thursday, October 10, at 12 PM ET, you can dive into 'Submerged,' a short film made using Apple’s 'Immersive Video' format. The best

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Water Giant American Water Hit by Cyberattack

American Water, a big New Jersey-based company that provides water to over 14 million people, was recently hit by a cyberattack. The attack seemed to only affect their billing systems, as mentioned in a report they filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The company first found

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

US to Screen Travelers from Rwanda for Marburg Virus

Hey there! Ever heard of Marburg? It’s a nasty virus that can cause fever, bleeding, and serious health issues, similar to Ebola. Well, starting mid-October, the US is going to start checking passengers who've been in Rwanda recently. These travelers will go through specific airports like Chicago O’

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris Talks Border Control and Ukraine in '60 Minutes' Interview

Vice President Kamala Harris recently sat down with "60 Minutes" for a candid conversation. She discussed the ongoing issues at the southern border, stating that it's a longstanding problem and that Congress needs to step up. When asked about her administration's response to the surge in migrants, s

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

One Year Later: Remembering the Hamas Attack on Israel

A year ago, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. About 100 of these hostages are still missing, and many are feared dead. This attack, happening on a major Jewish holiday, shook Israelis' sense of security and sparked a war that h

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