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Apr 01 2025CRIME

A Young Man's Crime Shakes America

A 26 year old man is facing serious charges. Luigi Mangione is accused of a shocking crime. He allegedly shot and killed Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, outside a Manhattan hotel. This event happened on December 4th, 2024. The US attorney general has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for Mangione. The reason given is that the crime...

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Sep 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

From Microelectronics to Medicine: Unpacking the Latest Deals and Developments

The world of business and technology is abuzz with recent announcements and developments. In the realm of microelectronics, the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub has been awarded $37.8 million in federal Department of Defense funds to support projects ranging from microelectronic warfare to artificial intelligence. This significant investment underscores the r...

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Sep 17 2024SCIENCE

Wildfire Detection from Space: A New Era of Collaboration and Innovation

The recent announcement of a privately funded satellite constellation for wildfire detection is a significant milestone in the fight against global wildfires. The FireSat constellation, backed by Google's philanthropic arm, aims to deploy over 50 small satellites in low-Earth orbit to pinpoint flare-ups as small as a classroom anywhere in the world. But what if this ...

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