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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Affordable Electric Car: When and What?

Electric vehicles (EVs), especially those from Tesla, often come with a hefty price tag. But Tesla has been promising a more affordable option for years. In their recent quarterly report, they reiterated that plans are in motion to launch such a vehicle in the first half of 2025. This comes after di

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Deadly Virus from West Africa Surfaces in Iowa

Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, en

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Oct 28 2024SPORTS

Patriots Snatch Last-Minute Win with Stevenson's Touchdown

In a thrilling finish, the New England Patriots squeezed past the New York Jets with a 25-22 victory at Gillette Stadium. The turning point came with just 22 seconds left on the clock. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson (who had been subbed in for the injured Drake Maye) managed a one-yard touchdown,

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

Astronaut Hospitalized After SpaceX Splashdown

On October 25, 2024, SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts safely returned to Earth, but one of them had to be hospitalized as a precaution. The group, which included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, had spent a remarkable

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Delayed Vote on Trump Advisor's Censure: Politics or Academic Freedom?

A recent vote by Stanford's Faculty Senate to decide whether to lift the censure on Scott Atlas, a COVID-19 adviser to former President Trump, has been delayed. The Senate wants to avoid any political interpretations, especially with the 2024 elections coming up. This delay seems to be a way to stee

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Astronaut Hospitalized After Space Mission’s Safe End

After safely splashing down near Florida early Friday morning, a crew of four astronauts were taken to a hospital for check-ups. One of them, a NASA astronaut, remained in the medical facility for a precautionary look-up due to a medical issue, but they're okay. The crew, which spent nearly eight mo

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Drag Performer Sues Idaho Group for False Claims

A North Idaho drag performer is suing the Idaho Family Policy Center for spreading false information about him. This comes after he won over $1 million in a separate case. The performer, Eric Posey, says the group's false statements caused him emotional distress and harassment. The group, a conserva

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Oct 24 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8's Big Day: Splashdown After Storm Delays

After a rough couple of weeks due to Hurricane Milton, SpaceX's Crew-8 is finally coming home. Their Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, will splash down off Florida's coast early Friday morning. The crew, including NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Teslas Face Scrutiny Over Autopilot Crashes

Ever heard of a car that drives itself? Well, Tesla's trying, but their autopilot feature is hitting a few bumps. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is digging into some serious incidents. We're talking crashes, one even fatal, involving Teslas with Full Self-Driving tech. Thi

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Oct 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nicolas Cage Warns Young Actors About AI in Hollywood

Nicolas Cage, a veteran actor known for his unique style, recently spoke at the Newport Beach Film Festival. He had a special message for new actors. Cage warned them about a new technology called EBDR. This stands for Employment-Based Digital Replica. It's a type of AI that studios can use to chang

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