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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam’s Fine Print: You’re Just Renting, Not Buying Games

Imagine you've spent hours scrolling through Steam, adding games to your wishlist, and finally clicking 'buy' on a few titles. But have you ever stopped to think what happens to those games if your account gets hacked or you pass away? It’s a chilling thought that you don’t actually own those games

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Tragedy at Sea: Lessons from a Navy SEAL Mission Gone Wrong

On January 11, 2024, two US Navy SEALs, Christopher Chambers and Nathan Ingram, drowned during a nighttime mission to seize an unflagged ship carrying weapons from Iran to Yemen. The mission aimed to intercept weapons headed to the Iranian-backed Houthis, who have been launching attacks on commercia

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Why Japan's Nihon Hidankyo Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

Ever wondered what it takes to bring global peace? Well, it seems like the answer lies in the efforts of Japan's Nihon Hidankyo. This incredible group was recently awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless work towards a nuclear-free world. Established in 1956 by survivors of the atomic

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam Warns: You're Licensing Games, Not Owning Them

Steam has recently started alerting customers that they're buying a license, not the actual game. This change is a response to an upcoming California law aiming to clarify digital purchases. The law, known as AB 2426, will make it illegal for marketplaces to use words like "buy" or "purchase" for di

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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

Learning California's Native History: A Necessary Change

Imagine learning that your ancestors faced brutal attacks and forced labor, yet their stories are barely mentioned in history books. For Native American students in California, this will soon change. A new law makes it mandatory for schools to teach about the hardships and resilience of Native Calif

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Oct 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Melania's Memoir: A Surprising First Encounter with Donald Trump

Melania Trump has just released an intriguing memoir that sheds light on her unusual journey with former president Donald Trump. One interesting detail she shared is about their first meeting at a party in 1998. Melania wasn't immediately interested when Trump approached her, as he was already with

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu in California: What You Need to Know

California is seeing a surge in bird flu cases among dairy farmers. In just three weeks, the state has reported its third case, making it the 17th human case in the U.S. over the past two years. The latest patient has mild symptoms like eye redness and infection. Experts think the virus is spreading

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

California's Governor Says No to More Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that would have given more benefits to undocumented immigrants in California. These bills were passed by the state's Democratic Legislature, but Newsom says they aren't practical due to budget constraints. One bill would have let undocumented immigrants a

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Political Sparks Fly: Arizona Senate Candidates Debate Key Issues

In Arizona, the Senate debate between Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was anything but boring. The candidates traded jabs from the start, with Gallego questioning Lake's honesty and Lake accusing Gallego of failing his district. They clashed over border control, abortion, and

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Oct 10 2024CELEBRITIES

Sean “Diddy” Combs: Trial Date Set for May 2025

It’s official: Sean “Diddy” Combs will face a jury for his sex trafficking trial on May 5, 2025. This news came from a Manhattan court hearing, where Judge Arun Subramanian announced the trial date. Combs has been in federal custody since September 2023, arrested at the Park Hyatt hotel in New York

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