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Nov 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Smuggling Ring: U. S. Cracks Down on Illegal GPU Exports to China

In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The suspects are accused of attempting to bypass U. S. export controls ...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Pope Leo Receives U. S. Senate Resolution on Minnesota School Shooting

In a recent event at the Vatican, Pope Leo was handed a copy of a U. S. Senate resolution. This resolution honored the victims of a tragic shooting that took place at a Catholic school in Minnesota. The senator who presented it was Amy Klobuchar, one of the resolution's co-sponsors. The shooting happened on August 27. A gunman fired through the stained-glass windows...

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Nov 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Are We Loving Dark Humor and Crime Stories Right Now?

There's a new trend in town, and it's all about mixing laughter with a side of suspense. Shows like Only Murders in the Building and movies like Knives Out 3 are winning hearts by blending comedy with crime. But why are audiences loving this mix? Andrew Scott, who plays Lee Ross in Knives Out 3, thinks it's all about balance. He believes that while serious crime dra...

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Nov 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unusual Events That Made Headlines This Year

This year has been full of unexpected events that left people shocked and talking. One incident involved a United Airlines plane at 36, 000 feet. The cockpit windshield suddenly shattered, injuring the pilots. The National Transportation Safety Board found out that a high-altitude weather balloon from Washington had hit the plane. This could have been very dangerous ...

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Meghan Trainor's Health Journey: More Than Just Weight Loss

Meghan Trainor's recent transformation has sparked quite a conversation. But it's not just about the numbers on the scale. Her journey started with a wake-up call during her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a condition that affects how the body processes sugar. This wasn't just about her health; it was about the health of her baby too. Trainor...

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Nov 21 2025FINANCE

Finance Influencers Under Fire: Martin Shkreli's Advice and Global Crackdown

Martin Shkreli, the controversial former hedge fund manager, recently took to social media to criticize online finance influencers. He argued that many of these influencers lack a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. Shkreli specifically targeted those who were scrutinizing Nvidia's third-quarter financial statements, suggesting that their analysis was...

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Nov 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

How a Simple Idea Changed Online Chatting Forever

In 1982, a group of computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University faced a problem. They needed a way to show when they were joking online. This was before emojis, so they had to get creative. The solution? A tiny symbol made from keyboard characters. It all started with a joke gone wrong. A scientist posted a fake warning about a mercury spill. Some people belie...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Bridging the Political Divide: A Call for Unity and Common Sense

Politics today feels like a never-ending tug-of-war. On one side, there are figures like Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, known for spreading conspiracy theories and hateful ideologies. On the other, there are voices like Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Ilhan Omar, who also engage in harmful rhetoric. What's striking is how leaders from both sides often stay silent, failing ...

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Why Losing Health Insurance Credits Could Hit Everyone's Wallet

Healthcare costs are already skyrocketing, and the situation could get worse if Congress doesn't act soon. In 2026, many Pennsylvanians and Americans might face a huge increase in insurance premiums if federal tax credits for individual health insurance aren't extended. This isn't just a problem for those buying insurance through Pennie, the state's health insurance ...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Utah's Fight for Fair Voting: A Grassroots Victory

In Utah, a group of determined citizens took a stand for fair voting. They wanted maps that truly represent the people, not just political parties. Proposition 4 was a big win in 2018. It set rules for fair maps and created a commission to draw them. But the state legislature ignored this and made their own maps. These maps were so unfair that an independent group ga...

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