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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk: A Global Journey from Pretoria to Silicon Valley

Did you know that the tech billionaire Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa? On June 28, 1971, he entered the world to a Canadian mom and a South African dad. But that's not where his story ends. Musk is a man of many places and many passions. Imagine this: Musk, at just 17 years old, moved

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Why Does Early Use of a Smoking Cessation Drug Help Before Quitting?

People have been looking into the why's of a type of drug called varenicline and how it can help in the smoking cessation process. A lot of people have been wondering about how varenicline, also called smoking aversion, works to help people quit smoking, and if it works before someone quits. These

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Can Exercise Beat Cancer's Drag?

Did you know that exercise might help people with cancer walk further and feel less tired? This is what a group of researchers wanted to find out. They looked back at a program that combined physical exercise with education. The program's main goal was to enhance the walking ability and energy of ca

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Plane Seizure in the Caribbean: US Takes Another Step

In an unexpected move, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, seized a private jet owned by the Venezuelan government on Thursday. This isn’t a one-off event, though. It’s the second aircraft of its kind to be seized under his watch. The first one was taken back in September, also from the Dominican Re

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Intel's Struggle in 2024: AMD Gains More in 14-Year Low

Intel's server business is fighting some tough battles in the market. According to the latest analysis, server CPU sales have dropped significantly - not just this year, but for the last three years straight. The last time these numbers were this low for Intel was 14 years ago. The data center

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Humans in the Spotlight: A Year of Connection and Discovery

Imagine a place where you can learn about what makes us human. Boston's Museum of Science is doing just that with a new program called "Being Human. " This program will look at how we're all connected. It won't just be about science. This includes mental and physical health. It's a

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Ukrainian Kamikaze Cars: Robots vs. Russian Troops

Ukraine's fight against Russia is ongoing and has lasted over 3 years now. The country leaders are always looking for new ways to use technology in the battlefield. Advanced vehicles called "kamikaze cars" are making waves in Ukraine's war effort. They are equipped with machine guns and co

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Health U-Turns: Learning from Mexico and Colombia

Picture this: two nations, Colombia and Mexico, both making considerable changes to their healthcare systems. Mexico's leader, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, introduced a major change in 2019. This involved scrapping the progress made in 2003. He proposed a new, extensive health system plan f

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Navigating Uncharted Terrain: When Pregnancy Takes an Unexpected Turn

Story diverges when mother and baby's lives are placed in harm's way. These choices were driven by many different factors. Let's explore the complex choices women face when dealing with high-risk pregnancies. Medics can't talk about this enough. Every choice hearts in different hand each one uni

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Feb 06 2025CRIME

Your Voice Matters: OPP Wants Your Thoughts on Security in Eastern Ontario

Did you know that the East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is eager to hear from residents about their community policing services! They are kicking off a survey this week. Imagine this, a unique survey code and web address will pop up in selected postboxes in communities lik

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