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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Predicting Politicians' Stance with Text

Politicians and media outlets produce tons of text every day. To get a fair view of news, we need to understand the political leanings of these texts. This study introduces a clever way to estimate political bias using simple statistics. Researchers looked at speeches and party manifestos to predict

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Predicting Tech Trends: Rules and Ripples

Ever wondered if there was a way to foresee technology’s ups and downs? Let’s dive into three key rules and five additional insights that might help us predict tech’s fate. First off, there’s the Static Rule. It’s like how things stay still until something moves them. In the tech world, change does

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Phage Secrets: A New Tool for Predicting Bacteriophage Lifestyles

Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. They live in two main ways: virulent or temperate. Knowing a phage's lifestyle is important for understanding how it interacts with bacteria, especially in fields like phage therapy. But keeping up with the growing number of sequ

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Nov 06 2024SPORTS

Next Stop: Mexico for Golf's Biggest Showdown

As the PGA Tour season winds down, players are preparing for the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico. With only three events left, this tournament is crucial for pros hoping to secure their spots in major events next year. The golfers are heading to Tiger Woods' El Cardonal course, which is

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Nov 03 2024SPORTS

Lions vs. Packers: A Big NFC North Game in Week 9

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are set to clash in Week 9 of the NFL season. With records of 6-1 and 6-2 respectively, both teams are hungry for a win. The Lions' head coach, Dan Campbell, expressed his excitement for the game. He said it's a special matchup, especially since it's taking pl

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Nov 02 2024SPORTS

Fantasy Football: Top Picks for Week 9

Week 8 was a rollercoaster ride for fantasy football players. Quarterback Brock Purdy shined, while wide receiver Stefon Diggs faced a season-ending injury. Running back Javonte Williams didn't impress, but rookie Brian Thomas Jr. showed promise before getting injured. Tight end Mark Andrews kept hi

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Oct 31 2024WEATHER

Storms and Snow: Minnesota's Quick Weather Switch

Minnesota is in for a wild weather ride this week! After breaking record highs in the Twin Cities and southern parts of the state, a storm system is headed our way. It's predicted to bring severe thunderstorms and snow, all in just a few days. First, let's talk thunderstorms. Forecasters are keepin

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Oct 30 2024WEATHER

Weather Shifts as November Begins: Rain and Snow Ahead

As October comes to an end, a change in the weather is on the horizon for the Bay Area. The National Weather Service has forecasted rainy and cold conditions to sweep through the region. Meteorologist Dial Hoang shared that a couple of weather systems are on their way, with the second one potentiall

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Betting on Elections: Robinhood Enters the Game

Robinhood has made a splash in the political prediction market, allowing users to trade contracts on who will win the 2024 presidential election: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. From 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. ET, qualified U. S. citizens can jump into the game, but there's a limit of 5, 000 contracts per us

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Oct 26 2024SPORTS

Can the Yankees Bounce Back After Game 1 Loss?

In the World Series, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers are two teams with a rich history. Game 1 ended with a bang, thanks to Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam. This gave the Dodgers a 6-3 win, leaving the Yankees disappointed. Now, the Yankees need to regroup for Game 2. They'll

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