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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's New Tool: Making Deliveries Easier for Drivers

Amazon recently introduced a new technology called Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR). This tech is designed to help delivery drivers work more efficiently. The idea is to reduce the time drivers spend organizing packages and checking if they have the right ones. VAPR uses visual cues to show

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: Can She Break the VP Barrier?

Ever since Thomas Marshall, the vice president under Woodrow Wilson, joked about VPs vanishing, the role has had a reputation for being a dead end. The odds of becoming president from the VP spot are slim—only 20% of former VPs have made it. Now, Kamala Harris, the current VP, is running for preside

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Sports History: Jerry Sandusky's Sentence

On October 9, 2012, Jerry Sandusky was handed a minimum 30-year prison sentence. This former Penn State assistant coach had been found guilty of child sexual abuse, an event that rocked the sports world and led to the downfall of legendary coach Joe Paterno. The scandal brought significant changes t

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nolan & Damon: A Reunion to Watch!

Get ready for another exciting collaboration! Christopher Nolan is back with Universal Pictures for his next big project, and guess who's joining him? None other than Matt Damon! The dynamic duo, who have worked together before on blockbusters like Interstellar and Oppenheimer, are teaming up again

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Oct 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Art or Trash? The Story of the Mistaken Beer Cans

Imagine walking into a museum and stumbling upon two empty beer cans lying on the floor. What might seem like trash at first glance is actually a piece of art by French artist Alexandre Lavet. This particular piece, titled 'All The Good Times We Spent Together,' is a testament to the unexpected plac

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Court Battles Over Biden's Ban on DIY Gun Kits

The U.S. Supreme Court is diving into a fresh debate over gun regulations. The topic this time? The Biden administration's attempt to prohibit the sale of "ghost gun" kits. These kits let people build firearms at home, bypassing current rules. The administration wants to treat these kits like regula

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Oct 08 2024BUSINESS

What the U. S. Election Could Mean for Canadian Businesses

Canada's business world is buzzing with concern over the upcoming U.S. election. A recent report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce warns that protectionist policies proposed by both presidential candidates could seriously damage the economies of both nations. This is due to the strong ties and i

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

ESPN's '30 For 30': A Decade and a Half of Sports Stories

ESPN's '30 For 30' documentary series has been around for 15 years now. It all started with the idea of showing the human side of sports through powerful stories, told by talented filmmakers. The series kicked off with 'Kings Ransom' and has since become a big deal in the world of sports documentari

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

What Musk Said About Trump and Prison

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, recently made some bold claims during an interview with Tucker Carlson. He suggested that if Donald Trump doesn't win the presidential election, he might end up in prison. Musk also made false statements about illegal immigration and homelessness. He believes D

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot: A Conversation about AI Voices

Last week, Microsoft unveiled an updated Copilot app with a new Voice mode. This mode is similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Advanced Voice but doesn’t require a subscription fee. There was speculation about whether Microsoft was using Inflection’s Pi technology, given the involvement of Mustafa Suleyman, n

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