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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

Carb Cravings: An Ancient Tale

You might think our love for carbs like bread, pasta, and rice is a modern thing. But get this – humans may have been chowing down on starchy foods way longer than we thought. Scientists found a gene that helps us digest carbs more easily. And guess what? This gene seems to have duplicated itself a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

More Court Docs Out: Trump's Jan. 6 Case Updates

A U.S. judge decided it's time to let the public see more documents about the case against former President Donald Trump. These documents are part of the investigation into whether Trump tried to interfere with the 2020 election. There are over 1,800 pages in total, but some details are still covere

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Senator Ernst Questions SBA's Handling of Disaster Funds

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently expressed worries about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) transparency in dealing with disaster relief funds. This concern arose after President Joe Biden revealed that the SBA's loan program for disaster relief had run out of money following Hurricanes

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Rocking Towards a Century: Chuck Berry’s Life Story Set for the Screen

In a celebration leading up to Chuck Berry’s 100th birthday, the legendary musician’s life is set to be turned into a drama series by Revelations Entertainment. This production powerhouse, helmed by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, has secured the rights to Berry’s story. The series plans to delve

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

TSMC Vows to Act Fast if Huawei Sanctions Are Violated

TSMC, the giant chip maker from Taiwan, has promised to take quick action if it's found not following rules about selling chips to Huawei. The U. S. has strict laws against selling high-tech chips to Huawei. TSMC said this after news broke that the U. S. Commerce Department was looking into whether

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Bounce Back: iPhone 16 Sales Soar by 20% in China

Apple has turned the tide in China with its iPhone 16 series, seeing a 20% increase in sales within the first three weeks compared to the iPhone 15. Last year, Huawei's resurgence with the Kirin 9000S and Mate 60 series gave Apple some tough competition, forcing it to offer discounts on the iPhone 1

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Optimus Robots: A Closer Look at Human Assistance

Tesla recently shared a video showing its Optimus robots navigating a facility, charging, and even handing out drinks to employees. This comes after their "We, Robot" event last week, where the robots seemed to impress the crowd by dancing and interacting with attendees. However, it was later reveal

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

The Broncos-Saints Showdown Accessible on Prime Video

Tonight brings an exciting event for sports fans: the Denver Broncos face off against the New Orleans Saints in Thursday Night Football. For Saints lovers, this game marks a special occasion. It's the first time former head coach Sean Payton will return to the Superdome since leaving in 2021. Payton

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

The Secret History of Amylase: Our Ancient Connection to Starchy Foods

Imagine your favorite starchy snack, like a chewy bagel or crispy fries. You might think these are modern treats, but the story behind our ability to enjoy them goes way back in time. Scientists recently discovered that our ancient ancestors, including Neanderthals and Denisovans, carried multiple c

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

World Drops 'Coin', Unveils New Iris-Scanning Orb

World, the startup that once went by Worldcoin, has made some big changes. They've dropped the "coin" from their name and introduced a new iris-scanning device called the Orb. This device is designed to prove that you're a real human, not a bot or AI. The company's co-founder, Alex Blania, explained

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