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Nov 21 2024OPINION

Heritage Rules: A Burden or Benefit?

You might think that having a historic home is a great thing, but for some, it comes with a big price tag. The City of Kingston is considering forcing owners of old buildings to keep their homes looking a certain way, even if they don't want to. This can cost a lot of money and might not be what the

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Android 16 Updates Wi-Fi QR Sharing with a Stylish Touch

In Android 16 Developer Preview 1, the Wi-Fi QR code sharing menu has been given a fresh look. This change aims to make it easier to connect devices using visuals that are more in line with Material You design principles. Instead of the usual square QR code, you'll now see a uniquely shaped one, fol

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Beliefs Stick Even When Money's on the Line

Politically charged misinformation is a tricky beast. People often reject or accept it based on their beliefs, not facts. Some think it's because folks don't really care about the truth. But what happens when you offer a reward for telling it like it is? Previous tests showed that people's bias dro

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

An Uncommon Tumor: What Happened to a 59-Year-Old Woman

A 59-year-old woman faced an unusual health challenge when doctors discovered a malignant solitary fibrous tumor (MSFT) in her occipital region. This type of tumor is quite rare, and in her case, it exhibited an epithelioid pattern. Advanced tests like Next-generation sequencing (NGS) revealed a uni

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New AI 'Helpers' Do More Than Just Chat

At a recent conference in Chicago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared some exciting news about the company's latest artificial intelligence tools. These aren't your average chatbots; they're more like personal assistants that can handle tasks for you, both at work and in your personal life. Think of

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Jon Stewart Sets the Record Straight on Joe Rogan’s Podcast

Joe Rogan’s podcast has always been a hot topic, especially after he endorsed Donald Trump. Some people think Democrats need their own version of Rogan’s show. But comedian Jon Stewart has something to say about that. Stewart believes Rogan isn’t easily defined by politics. He thinks Rogan has both

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can Africa Skip the Pollution Phase?

Imagine if Africa could jump straight to a clean, low-carbon future without going through the dirty industrial phase that other countries have. That's what some are hoping for. A recent study dug into how taxes on the environment, foreign investments, natural resources, and tech progress can make th

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Workstations on Meta Quest 3: A Game-Changer?

Imagine transforming your Meta Quest 3 into a powerful, multi-monitor workstation. Microsoft has been cooking up something special and plans to unveil it this December. They’re giving the Quest 3 and Quest 3S users the full capabilities of Windows 11 in a public preview. That means you can connect t

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Polio Detected in Poland's Sewage: Vaccinations Urged

In a surprising turn of events, Poland has found the polio virus in its sewage. This has led to a renewed push for children's vaccinations. The virus was spotted during routine tests this month. Health officials are quick to point out that it doesn't mean there are active cases, but unvaccinated peo

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

A Young Man's Battle with Rare Penile Melanoma: A Medical Journey

Imagine finding a strange, discolored growth on the tip of your penis. That's what happened to a 38-year-old man. He noticed something odd down there, and it had been there for six months. Doctors initially thought it was a common skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. But after some tests, the

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