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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Code LLMs: Evolution, Scorecard, and What’s Next

Big language models like ChatGPT are making big waves in software coding. This has sparked the creation of specialized models, called Code LLMs, tailored just for software engineering. Many of these Code LLMs are fine-tuned versions of general large language models, meaning they're updated often and

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Wait Before You Upgrade! Office Crashes on Windows 11

Hey, tech fans! If you use CrowdStrike's security software and your company's asking you to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, hold off for a bit. Microsoft's found a glitch that makes Microsoft Office apps crash after the upgrade. The problem's linked to a recent CrowdStrike update that triggers when its

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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

The Comeback Kids: How Eye Cells Recover After a Fight

Imagine tiny soldiers inside your eyes, known as microglia. These warriors guard your eyes against infections. Scientists wanted to know if microglia could bounce back after an illness. They studied special mice with marked microglia and watched an infection called endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU) un

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Price of a Simple Chat

In a surprise move, OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, may have spent a whopping $15. 5 million on a web address. The domain in question? Chat. com. This simple URL was originally bought by Dharmesh Shah, the founder of HubSpot, for $10 million in early 2023. Just a few months l

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Nov 07 2024WEATHER

Rainy Days Ahead! Get Ready for Puddles and Clouds

Hey there, folks! Are you ready for some wet weather? We're expecting heavy rain to hit the Midlands tonight and tomorrow morning. Yes, that's right—it's time to pull out your rain boots and umbrellas! Meteorologists have issued a special weather alert for these days, so let's dive into what's going

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Winding Down Cases: What Happens When a President-Elect Faces Charges?

Special counsel Jack Smith is trying to figure out how to handle two federal cases against Donald Trump before he becomes president. The Justice Department has a rule that sitting presidents can't be prosecuted. So, Smith is looking at how to end these cases before Trump takes office in January. Tr

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Nov 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's Tribute to Max Lousada: A Night to Remember

Ed Sheeran paid a heartfelt tribute to outgoing Warner Music Recorded Music CEO Max Lousada at the Music Business UK Awards in London. The event honored Max with the Sir George Martin Award for his role in nurturing artists and songwriters. Ed Sheeran shared his journey with Max, from being a fan o

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Nov 07 2024WEATHER

Hot Days Ahead, Hurricane Rafael Gets Stronger

We're in for another batch of unusually warm days and nights this week. While the rain chances decrease, a hurricane named Rafael is brewing in the Caribbean and heading our way. Experts say it could reach the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday, but the weather may not be in its favor. Expect sunny mornings

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Schooling in Benin: How Education Policies Affect Families

In rural Benin, a study looked at how education policies impact the schooling decisions of parents. The research found that when parents have a better education, they're much more likely to send their daughters to school. Specifically, 76% of educated parents chose to educate their daughters, compar

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Science Teaching: What History & Philosophy Bring to the Table

Ever thought about how history and philosophy can improve science teaching? In December 2012, Boston University hosted a conference backed by the National Science Foundation. The goal? To figure out how these fields can boost science education in the U. S. The conference brought together experts fr

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