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Nov 28 2024BUSINESS

Is Big Tech Back on the FTC's Radar? Microsoft Under Scrutiny

Microsoft is the latest big tech company to find itself in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The agency has been looking into Microsoft's cloud and software businesses, particularly how the company bundles its services. This isn't the first time Microsoft has faced such scrutiny.

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Nov 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Sora Sneak Peek: When Testers and AI Company Clash

Last Tuesday, things got heated between OpenAI and a group of artists known as PR Puppets after they briefly shared OpenAI's Sora video generation platform online. This leak caused a stir because it gave people a free look at Sora, which can create high-resolution videos. The group's aim was to prot

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Nov 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jenna and Joey's Dancing Glory: A Partnership to Remember

Last night's Dancing With the Stars finale was a whirlwind of emotion, talent, and surprise. The big winners were Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and his professional partner Jenna Johnson. They've been dancing their hearts out for the past 13 weeks, and it paid off! The judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek

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Nov 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Farming Side of Ford: Why They Stopped Making Tractors

Henry Ford, the man behind America's iconic car brand, also had a thing for tractors. Back in the early 1900s, he created an experimental tractor called the "automotive plow. " By 1917, Ford introduced the Fordson tractor, and the company started making farming equipment. Ford tractors like the 9N,

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

The Silent Killer: Liver Cancer in Fish-Eating Villages

In the heart of southern Lao PDR, a silent killer lurks in the form of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a deadly liver cancer. This disease is, in part, caused by a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV). People in high-risk rural communities often eat raw or undercooked river fish, which can car

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Brain Injuries, Family History, and Midlife Aggression: A Deeper Look

Ever wondered how head injuries affect our brains and behavior? One thing we know is that repeated head hits can lead to a brain disease called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is often linked to contact sports like football and military service. While people with CTE sometimes show incre

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Meet Jay Bhattacharya: Trump's Pick to Lead NIH

Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for criticizing U. S. COVID-19 policies, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, with a budget of $47. 3 billion, is the country's main funder for medical research. Bhattacharya's appointment come

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Lockdown Critic to Lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor who criticized pandemic lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, 56, is known for his support of herd immunity and his opposition to vaccine mandates. He co-authored the Great Barringt

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Autism-Like Traits: A Surprising Connection in Dementia

Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Tua Tagovailoa Preps Dolphins for Chilly Thanksgiving Showdown

Remember when Miami Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faced brutal cold in the wildcard game against the Kansas City Chiefs? That game was one of the coldest in NFL history, with temperatures dropping to -4 degrees Fahrenheit and wind chills making it feel like -27 degrees. For players from sunny

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