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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Delayed Vote on Trump Advisor's Censure: Politics or Academic Freedom?

A recent vote by Stanford's Faculty Senate to decide whether to lift the censure on Scott Atlas, a COVID-19 adviser to former President Trump, has been delayed. The Senate wants to avoid any political interpretations, especially with the 2024 elections coming up. This delay seems to be a way to stee

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

G. Skill's New Trident Z5 RAM Hits DDR5-10000 Speeds with Air Cooling

Ever heard of G. Skill? They've just introduced two new kinds of DDR5 RAM called Trident Z5 CK and Trident Z5 CK RGB. These are for the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 processors and Z890 chipset motherboards. The cool thing? They're rated for DDR5-9600 right out of the box. How do they manage that? The

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea Joins Ukraine War: What Does It Mean?

North Korea is sending thousands of troops, including elite forces, to support Russia in the Ukraine war. This move suggests that Russia is running low on soldiers and supplies. The war has already claimed many Russian lives, and now, North Korea is stepping in with significant reinforcements. These

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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Spirit Airlines' Stock Soars with Planned Job Cuts and Plane Sales

Spirit Airlines’ stock prices have skyrocketed by over 15% following the announcement of significant cost-cutting measures. These measures include the sale of 23 older Airbus aircraft, expected to generate a whopping $519 million. Additionally, the budget airline plans to slash jobs to save around $

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

Waukegan Schools' Budget: Money Matters More Than Taxes?

Imagine a place where people come together to talk about taxes, but end up discussing spending instead. That's what happened at a recent hearing in Waukegan, Illinois. The Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 wanted to raise its property tax levy by almost 5% for the next school year. Sounds l

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

Netflix's Bela Bajaria: A Champion for Girls' Education and Gender Equality

Imagine being born into a world where your future is limited simply because of your gender. This is the harsh reality for countless girls around the globe. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, shared these thoughts during Variety's Power of Women event. She discussed how her daughters have

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Peeking Inside Apple's Cloud Fortress: A Security Adventure

Have you ever thought about how Apple keeps its AI processing safe in the cloud? Welcome to Private Cloud Compute (PCC), Apple's secret weapon for protecting your data's privacy and security. Today, Apple is opening up its PCC system to security researchers, inviting them to test and ensure the end-

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

The Latest Twists in Karen Read's Case

Ever heard of Karen Read? She's been making headlines again, and this time, she's taking her case straight to the public. That's right, she wants everyone to know her side of the story. But here's where it gets interesting: prosecutors want her dad to spill the beans in the retrial. Why, you ask? We

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Foreign Powers Ramp Up Election Meddling

As the U. S. election heats up, foreign countries like Russia, China, and Iran are getting more active. Microsoft's report warns that Russian operatives are spreading fake videos to hurt Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. Meanwhile, China is targeting candidates who criticize them, and Iran is

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Russia, China, and Iran's Digital Election Muddle

There's a rising concern about foreign meddling in the upcoming US presidential election, with Russia, China, and Iran supposedly ramping up their efforts. Microsoft's threat intelligence team has flagged these countries for their coordinated moves to influence public opinion and potentially disrupt

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