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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11’s Passkey Upgrade: Cloud Syncing and Third-Party Integration

Hey, tech enthusiasts! Windows 11 users, get ready for some exciting news about the future of logins. Microsoft is rolling out a revamped passkey system that lets you save and sync your passkeys using your Microsoft account or services like 1Password and Bitwarden. This means you can use your mobile

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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

Small Bump in Social Security Benefits for 2025

The Social Security Administration let everyone know on Thursday that there will be a 2.5% increase in their benefits for 2025. This is the smallest increase since 2021, when it was just 1.3%. This change comes after a period where inflation was high and beneficiaries saw bigger boosts in their paym

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Oct 10 2024LIFESTYLE

Why You Shouldn't Wash Raw Chicken

Think washing raw chicken makes it safer? Think again. It turns out that rinsing your chicken before cooking can actually do more harm than good. The main concern is cross-contamination. When you wash chicken, you can splash bacteria-filled water onto your counter, sink, or even other foods. This ca

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Governor Chat: A Job Talk with Elon Musk

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently confirmed a conversation with tech billionaire Elon Musk. The chat happened over a game of football, the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Dallas Cowboys. They talked about Musk's ideas for investing in Pennsylvania, creating jobs, and boosting the economy. S

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Why We Can't Stop Watching Political Showdowns

We live in a time where political arguments are all over the internet. Videos of people shouting at each other about politics are everywhere. It's like a sport. You might have seen a video where a liberal activist faced off against a group of Trump supporters. It sounded like a battle royale. One si

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Las Vegas Shifts to Luxury: What Happened to Tropicana?

The Tropicana casino, a legendary spot on the Strip, has been demolished. This isn't just about removing an old building, but a sign of Las Vegas's shift towards high-end experiences. Once a favorite among middle-class visitors, its ties to organized crime and a changing market led to its eventual c

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Padres Skip Interviews After Critical Column in NLDS

The San Diego Padres decided to skip their usual in-game interviews with Fox Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal during Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This move was a response to an article Rosenthal wrote after Game 2, which criticized Manny Machado and other Padres players. Rosenth

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Might Help You Spot AI-Generated Images Soon

Ever struggled to tell if an image was made by AI? Google Photos might soon help you out! A recent update to the app suggests it could start showing info that says whether a picture was created or edited with AI. This would be really handy, as AI-tweaked photos are everywhere these days. In the nex

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Oct 10 2024HEALTH

Hospitals Adjust Schedules Due to IV Fluid Shortage

Hospitals across the U.S. are facing a crunch in IV fluid supplies due to hurricanes. Hurricane Helene damaged a major facility owned by Baxter International, reducing shipments to hospitals. Meanwhile, B. Braun Medical temporarily closed two of its facilities in Florida in anticipation of Hurricane

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Security and Middle East Peace

This morning, President Biden picked up the phone to chat with Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Vice President Harris also joined the conversation. The President made it clear that the U.S. stands solidly behind Israel's security. He didn't mince words when it came to Iran's recent balli

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