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Apr 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Watering: How Tech is Changing Farming

Farmers are facing a big problem. Climate change is making water scarce. This is a huge issue for growing crops in a sustainable way. But there's a clever solution on the horizon. A new system uses the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor and control watering. It's like giving farms a high-tech brain

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Apr 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Darkness in Puerto Rico: The Power Struggle Continues

The sun was up, but for many in Puerto Rico, it was still dark on Thursday. A massive blackout had struck the island, leaving nearly 60% of its 1. 4 million utility customers in the dark. This wasn't just a minor hiccup. All of the island's power plants had gone offline, plunging the entire territor

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Apr 14 2025POLITICS

Oakland's Future: A Battle of Experience vs. Innovation

Oakland is at a crucial point. Two strong candidates are vying for the mayor's seat. Barbara Lee, a seasoned politician, is back in her hometown. She wants to bring her decades of experience to the city. Lee has a long history in politics, starting in Sacramento and moving to Washington. She is know

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Apr 14 2025POLITICS

Oakland's New Hope: A Political Shift

Oakland, a city known for its vibrant culture and diverse population, has been facing some serious challenges. Crime rates have been climbing, the city's last major sports team has left, and there's a significant budget shortfall. These issues have left many residents feeling frustrated and uncertai

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Apr 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Big Debate: Are Bigger AI Models Really Better?

The tech world is buzzing about AI models that can handle massive amounts of text. Some models can process up to 4 million tokens at once. This means they can read and understand huge chunks of information in one go. Think of it like reading an entire library in a single sitting. But does this reall

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Apr 12 2025BUSINESS

New York's Helicopter Tours: Safe Thrills or Risky Business?

The Hudson River has seen its share of helicopter mishaps, with five incidents since 2005. This latest crash, which claimed the lives of a Spanish family and a Navy SEAL pilot, has sparked fresh debates about the safety of these aerial adventures. The city's skyline, seen from above, is a breathta

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Apr 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Charleston's Green Path to a Better Future

Charleston is making big moves to protect its environment and improve life for its people. The city has kicked off a project called The Just Corridor. This is a big deal because it is the first of its kind in the Southeast. The project is named after Ernest Everett Just, a famous A

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Apr 12 2025SPORTS

Skye Blakely: The Gymnast Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Millions

Skye Blakely is a name that has become synonymous with resilience and determination in the world of gymnastics. Her journey is one of overcoming adversity and shattering stereotypes. Born and raised in Texas, Blakely has made a significant impact on the sport, particularly for young Black athletes.

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Apr 11 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Life of Synapses: How UNC-13 Controls Brain Signals

The brain is a complex network of cells that communicate with each other. These cells, called neurons, send messages through tiny structures called synapses. Inside these synapses, there's a protein called UNC-13. This protein plays a big role in how neurons talk to each other. It helps control the

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Apr 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Electricity Use in Vietnamese Homes: Who Uses More and Why?

The link between how much electricity a household uses and the family's background is a big deal. It's a key piece of the puzzle in figuring out how to cut down on energy use and fight climate change. But for Vietnam, this link has not been studied much. Two big surveys from 2012 and 2020 shed some

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