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Dec 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sports Puzzle: Unravel the Clues!

Are you a sports enthusiast and a puzzle lover? Then you'll enjoy today's Connections: Sports Edition! This puzzle mixes easy and tough categories daily. Purple is usually the hardest, but today's purple group feels more like a yellow one. Let's dive into the hints and see if we can figure out the a

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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Selena and Benny: From Collab to Engaged!

You know that old saying, "It's not about the destination, but the journey"? Well, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco just turned that saying on its head. The two have been on quite the journey together, from collaborating on hit songs like "I Can't Get Enough" to now getting engaged. It's like they've g

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Hacker's Day Job: Spying for China

Imagine finding out that the person trying to hack into your system is not just some unknown person, but works for a company linked to the government! That's what happened with Guan Tianfeng, a 30-year-old Chinese national. The U. S. says he worked with others to hack into firewalls made by U. K. co

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Mayor Eric Adams' Funding Dilemma: Public Money on the Line

On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will find out if he'll receive millions in public funds for his reelection campaign. This decision by the Campaign Finance Board comes as Adams prepares for a corruption trial in April. If the board says no to funding, Adams could face a tough fight in th

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Dec 15 2024EDUCATION

Math Controversy: NYC Skips Bidding for New Curriculum

In a surprising move, New York City's Department of Education (DOE) didn't open up bidding for a new math curriculum, called "Illustrative Math. " Instead, they chose this program for a $34 million initiative called "NYC Solves. " This decision has raised some eyebrows, especially among other curric

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Dec 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Micro Heroes: Tiny Beads Fight Water Pollution

Ever imagined using something as tiny as a grain of sand to clean our water? Scientists have found a fascinating solution with D301 beads. These tiny beads were tested with a common water pollutant called humic acid. Using advanced tools like 3D fluorescence spectroscopy, researchers discovered that

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Who's in the Running? Meet the PGA Nominees for Kids, Shorts, and Sports

Ever wondered who's behind your favorite shows and sports docs? The Producers Guild of America has just unveiled their nominees for the 2025 PGA Awards in the children's, short form, and sports categories. Mark your calendars for Feb. 8, when the winners will be announced in Los Angeles. Let's dive

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Options Beyond Eigenstate Thermalization

Have you ever wondered what happens to a small group of particles when they're left alone in a quantum world? According to the eigenstate thermalization hypothesis (ETH), these particles should eventually reach a state of thermal equilibrium. But what if they don't? Let's take a look at some interes

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Caucasia: A Pawn in the East-West Power Play

In the heart of Eurasia, a region known as Caucasia has found itself at the center of a tug-of-war between superpowers. Russia, with its sights set on regaining influence in its former Soviet backyard, has been jostling with the United States for control. While the U. S. aims for global dominance, R

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Lowdown on Kraven's Box Office Struggle

"Sony's Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, hasn't exactly been a hit at the box office. The movie earned a mere $2 million in Thursday previews, with an estimated opening weekend of less than $15 million. This could make it the worst performance for a Marvel comic book movie since Ele

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