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Oct 26 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft CEO’s Pay Soars Despite Requesting a Cut

Imagine this: Microsoft's boss, Satya Nadella, actually asked for a pay cut. But did it happen? Nope! His total compensation jumped by 63% to a whopping $79 million in fiscal 2024. Why the big increase? Well, his salary did drop by 50%, but other parts of his pay, like stock awards, skyrocketed. Thi

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

TSMC's Arizona Chip Plant Beats Taiwan's in Quality

TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker, is set to start mass production at its newest facility in Arizona. This plant, top-notch and built in partnership with the US government, is showing impressive results. TSMC's US president, Rick Cassidy, shared in a webinar that the yields—a key measure of chip q

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Why QAnon’s Influence Lives On

Ever since its peak in 2020, the once-prominent conspiracy theory QAnon has faded from public view. But don't be fooled—its beliefs are still alive and well, quietly infiltrating our political discourse. Jesselyn Cook, a journalist and Harvard University fellow, explains that the extreme ideas of QA

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

LinkedIn Takes on Fake News with Free Verification

You might have heard about LinkedIn’s big plan to fight misinformation. They’ve verified over 55 million users for free. That’s a lot of people! By November, you’ll see these users with special badges in the main feed. Oscar Rodriguez, LinkedIn’s trust and safety vice president, says deep-fake vide

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

The Race Tightens: Harris and Trump Deadlock in Final Poll

The latest national poll by The New York Times and Siena College has revealed some worrying signs for Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate. Just days before the election, Harris is tied with her Republican counterpart, former President Trump. This is a turnaround from an earl

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Oct 26 2024CRIME

Teen Accused of Family Murder Tried to Blame Sibling

On Monday, a 15-year-old boy from Fall City, Washington, was charged with five counts of aggravated murder for allegedly killing his parents and three of his siblings. This tragic event has left the community in shock. The boy attempted to shift the blame onto his 13-year-old brother, but his 11-yea

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Oct 26 2024WEATHER

Utah’s Weather Rollercoaster: Warm Weekend, Snowy Week Ahead

Hey Utah, it’s Friday! We’re starting with a chill, but don’t worry, the sun’s coming out and temperatures are climbing. Northern Utah should hit the mid-60s, while the south enjoys the 70s and 80s. Perfect for tonight’s playoff games, right? This weekend’s forecast is sunny and warm, with the Wasa

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Oct 26 2024SPORTS

Top Tight Ends to Start in Week 8 Fantasy Football

Week 8 in fantasy football is almost here, and choosing the right tight ends can make or break your lineup. Tucker Kraft is a top pick this week, having scored three touchdowns in his last four games. He's facing a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that's been generous to tight ends. Green Bay Packers qu

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Republicans React to Harris Calling Trump a Fascist

On Friday, top Republican leaders in Congress—Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell—spoke out against Vice President Kamala Harris. They criticized her for labeling former President Trump as a fascist during a CNN town hall. The leaders warned that such langu

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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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