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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

CVS Picks New CEO: David Joyner Takes the Helm

CVS Health has named David Joyner as its new CEO, filling the shoes of Karen Lynch who stepped down after an agreement with the board. Joyner, previously the vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS Caremark, will also join the board. The company believes Joyner's deep understanding of thei

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Satellites: Our Unseen Heroes in Disaster Relief

Ever thought about how we stay connected and safe during natural disasters? Satellites play a massive role in this, even when land-based systems go down. They're like superheroes in the sky, keeping a watchful eye. When a hurricane hits, satellites are already on the job. They track these massi

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Oct 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

How We Can Keep the Power On During Wild Weather

Did you know that millions of people lose power every year due to extreme weather events? This was the reality for Cary Kottler, a clean energy executive, when a historic cold snap hit Texas in 2021. The temperature in his house was barely above freezing, and sadly, his family’s goldfish didn’t surv

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Biotech Moves: Layoffs, Deals, and Drug Concerns

Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Can EMAS Expand Guernsey Airport's Options?

Guernsey Airport might soon welcome bigger planes. How? Thanks to a Swedish safety system called EMAS. This tech can stop planes if they go past the runway, making it safer for larger aircraft to land. Right now, Guernsey Airport, the biggest on the Channel Islands’ Bailiwick, can only handle smalle

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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

AI-Driven Chip Sales Soar: TSMC's Profit Jumps 54%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, just revealed a massive 54% increase in profits for the third quarter. This huge jump is largely thanks to the booming demand for AI-powered chips. The company's net income hit a whopping 352.3 billion Taiwanese dollars, which is roughly $10.1 bil

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Oct 16 2024LIFESTYLE

Teller County's Race Against Time: Road Work Before Winter

As the leaves begin to change color in Teller County, Colorado, crews are working against the clock to complete several road projects before winter sets in. One of the biggest projects is the reconstruction of Lake Avenue, a major street that runs through the heart of Woodland Park. The project star

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Outdated Tech in UK's NHS: A Doctor's Perspective

Imagine working in one of the world's largest public health services, the UK's NHS, but feeling like you're stuck in the stone age. That's what some doctors in the NHS are experiencing due to outdated IT systems. With medical records for nearly 67 million people, a data breach could be catastrophic.

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Oct 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

A Unlikely Partnership: AMD and Intel Join Forces Against Qualcomm

You might be surprised to hear that AMD and Intel, long-time rivals in the processor game, are teaming up. They're leading a new group called the x86 ecosystem advisory group. This group aims to shape the future of a key part of computing called the x86 architecture. It's been around for almost 50 y

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Oct 13 2024SPORTS

Why Can't We Just Enjoy Sports Without Worrying?

Have you ever stopped to think about why we get so stressed about our favorite teams winning or losing? It's like we can't just sit back and enjoy the game for what it is. Maybe it's because of all those sports shows always talking about who's going to win the championship this year. They make it se

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