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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Gaza Hospital Takes Fire Instead of Aid

In northern Gaza, the Kamal Adwan Hospital is facing a tough situation. Instead of getting much-needed supplies, it's been hit by Israeli forces. The hospital, which is running low on essentials, has been receiving injured people from nearby areas. The director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, said tanks and

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

UCLA Astrophysics Lecturer Goes Public About Low Pay and Homelessness

Dr. Daniel McKeown, an astrophysics lecturer at UCLA, has been placed on leave after speaking out about his low pay and housing issues. McKeown, who earns $70, 000 a year, says he can't afford the $2, 500 monthly rent in Los Angeles and has had to move his belongings into storage. He first shared hi

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Zelensky's Hopes: Stopping Airstrikes Could Lead to War End

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that if Russia stops attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, it might signal Moscow's readiness to end the war. In a recent talk with journalists, he highlighted that both sides reducing their strikes on energy facilities could help cool down the co

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's New CEO Tackles Losses and Strikes

Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has big plans to turn things around. He wants the company to be leaner and make higher-quality planes. But right now, Boeing is facing a big problem: a strike by thousands of workers. These machinists are upset about their contract and have been picketing outside a B

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

SpaceX's Success: A Clash with Bureaucracy

SpaceX recently made history with its Starship launch and reentry, showcasing American ingenuity. But while Elon Musk's company is breaking boundaries, the U. S. government is busy pursuing it with regulations from seven federal agencies. This isn't just about SpaceX; many U. S. companies are facing

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI in Satellite Production: A Cautious Leap

Companies are taking baby steps when it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI) in satellite manufacturing. Blue Canyon Technologies, for instance, is keen on understanding how AI can boost production without compromising cybersecurity. "Where does your data go when you're teaching an AI system?

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Oct 23 2024SCIENCE

NASA to Pick New Mars Sample Return Plan by Year-End

NASA is making progress toward deciding a revised plan for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission by the end of this year. The goal? To lower costs and speed up the timeline. Recently, NASA received 12 studies exploring different approaches to MSR. These studies come from companies like Blue Origin, L

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

HSBC Makes History: Pam Kaur Becomes First Female Finance Chief

HSBC has made a big change. They've picked Pam Kaur to be their first female Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a big deal for the bank, as it's been a while since they made such a significant leadership switch. Pam will start her new job on January 1st, taking over from Jon Bingham who was temp

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

News Outlets Sue Perplexity AI for Copyright Infringement

The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post's parent company, News Corp, have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI. They claim the Jeff Bezos-backed startup copied their news articles without permission. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, accuses Perplexity of using copyrighted materi

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Roswell's Flash Flood: What Happened?

Hey there! You know Roswell, New Mexico? Well, something big happened there. A flash flood hit hard, leaving two people dead and around 290 rescued. It was so bad that cars were swept away and even homes got flooded. The National Guard and other emergency teams jumped in to help. They worked all nig

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