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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Insects' Smell Syncs with Time: The Secret Rhythms of Their Noses

Ever wondered how insects know the right time to find food or avoid enemies? It's all about timing, especially when it comes to their sense of smell! Insects live in a world full of rhythms, like day and night cycles, temperature changes, and even when their food is available or predators are active

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Rudy Giuliani Denies Hiding Assets in Defamation Case

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has dismissed claims that he is hiding assets from two Georgia election workers he defamed. The ex-Trump lawyer made this statement as he entered a Manhattan federal court for a hearing on the matter. A lawyer for the women had alleged that certain items, sub

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

How a Mistake Exposed a Norwegian Publishing Cartel

Imagine you're running a book publishing company in Norway. It might seem like a world away from high-stakes crime, but even in this industry, shady deals can happen. A group of publishing houses in Norway found themselves in trouble for agreeing to boycott a distribution channel. This wasn't just a

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Random Walks: A Different Perspective

Imagine a walker exploring a network of paths, each path with its own set of random rules. This is a random walk in a random environment, or RWRE, and when these rules are based on something called the Dirichlet environment, something really interesting happens. Normally, RWREs are all about the ra

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Nov 08 2024FINANCE

Exploring Pathwise Finance: A Unique Method Without Probabilities

Are you tired of the usual way of looking at continuous-time finance? It's time to think outside the box with a new approach called causal functional calculus. Unlike traditional methods, this one doesn't rely on probabilities or integration theories. Instead, it focuses on a concept called self-fin

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

Celebrities as Investors: A New Trend

Back in 2014 and 2015, something interesting happened in the world of business. Celebrities started to dip their toes into the world of venture capital (VC). This wasn't just about making quick money; it was about investing in companies they believed in. Jared Leto, known for his acting and music, w

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Nov 07 2024SPORTS

NFL Week 10 Picks: Expert Showdown

As we reach the midpoint of the NFL season, both analysts are doing well in their predictions. Last week, one of them gained ground, going 12-3 while the other went 11-4. The leader now has a six-game advantage, standing at 94-44. The other analyst is close behind at 88-50. When it comes to predicti

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Nov 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande: A Friendship Built on Wicked Roles

Imagine auditioning for a dream role, only to find out that someone else got the part. Now, picture feeling relieved when you learn who it is. That's what happened to Cynthia Erivo, the star of the upcoming Wicked movie. She was thrilled when Ariana Grande was cast as Glinda the Good Witch. Erivo, w

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Israeli General's Comments on Gaza Stir Debate

Last week, a high-ranking Israeli general caused a stir with remarks suggesting the Gaza Strip might be fully evacuated. Brigadier General Itzik Cohen told journalists that residents of northern Gaza won't be allowed to return home. Humanitarian experts weighed in, warning this could break internati

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Russia's 20th Century Migration: A Shifting Framework

In the 20th century, Russia's focus on political matters cast a shadow over economic migration. The government sought total control over its citizens, but couldn't always pull it off. Migrants often slipped through the cracks due to mixed efforts from central and local authorities. As the Soviet Uni

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