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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Inside the US Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is a crucial part of the US Air Force. With over 11,500 staff and a budget of around $7 billion, it's like the brain behind the Air Force and Space Force. They work on all sorts of things, from keeping Airmen healthy to creating super-fast planes and lasers t

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming's Cash Cow: A Former Boss Speaks Up

Shawn Layden, a former big shot at Sony Interactive Entertainment America, has a message for the gaming industry: it's becoming too focused on money. Layden argues that games are losing their fun factor because companies are more concerned with making back their big investments quickly. Instead of d

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Remakes Should Revive the Near-Misses

Remakes and remasters are everywhere these days. They're safe bets for developers and publishers, but they often overlook games that could use a second chance. Take Silent Hill 2, for example. It's a fantastic game, but it doesn't need a remake as badly as some others. Games like Silent Hill 4: The

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Oct 17 2024SPORTS

Brooklyn's Clowney Tests New Strength Against Sixers

Noah Clowney, the young forward for the Brooklyn Nets, faced a tough challenge in a recent preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He went up against big guys like Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele, who are known for their size and strength. Clowney has been working on his physique, addin

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Oct 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Nuclear Future: Small Reactors, Big Plans

Amazon isn't just thinking about the future—it's investing in it. The tech giant is betting big on small modular reactors (SMRs), a new kind of nuclear power plant that's smaller and faster to build than traditional ones. In the early 2030s, if everything goes as planned, these SMRs could help power

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Entertaining New Spheres: Abu Dhabi's Latest Bid

Imagine a giant LED-lit dome standing tall in Abu Dhabi. The city's Department of Culture and Tourism just teamed up with Sphere Entertainment to build the world's second Sphere. This massive entertainment venue, first opened in Las Vegas, will now have a twin in the UAE's capital. It's a big deal,

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Oct 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Expert Yann LeCun: Fear of AI Taking Over Is Nonsense

Yann LeCun, a top researcher at Meta, has a simple message for those worried about AI taking over the world: chill out, it's not happening. He thinks the idea that AI will become smarter than humans and threaten our existence is just "ridiculous." LeCun, often called one of the "Godfathers of AI,"

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Oct 13 2024BUSINESS

Post Falls Downtown: A New Mix of Homes and Food on the Horizon

Imagine walking through downtown Post Falls and seeing something new: a big building that combines apartments with a place to grab brunch. This project, led by mother-daughter duo Laura and Kelsey Horn, is set to change the face of the north block in downtown. The site is massive, covering about 50

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI and Indigenous Communities: A New Perspective

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a part of our daily lives. But did you know that it affects Indigenous communities too? These communities have unique concerns about AI that are often overlooked. One big problem is the misuse of Indigenous cultural property. AI can create art that lo

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Oct 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

'Sheridan and Quaid Urge Texas to Boost Movie Funds'

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and famous actor Dennis Quaid recently spoke at the Texas Senate Finance Committee. They pushed for more money for the state's film industry. The current plan is to use $200 million by next year. Sheridan said this money lets him film shows like Yellowstone and La

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