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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

School Disruptions After Hurricane Helene: A Look at the Long-Term Impact

Hurricane Helene left behind a trail of devastation in the Southeast, causing significant disruptions to students' education. Schools in North Carolina, like Buncombe County, are still closed weeks after the storm hit because of damaged buildings and lack of essential services like water and power.

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Oct 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Android 15's New Trick: Auto-Adjusting Vibrations for Pixel Phones

Have you ever missed a notification because your phone was on vibrate and the environment was too noisy? Well, Google's latest Android 15 update for select Pixel phones is here to fix that. Meet Adaptive Vibration, a clever feature that uses your phone's microphone and sensors to adjust vibration in

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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens to Shut Down 1,200 Stores: A Glimpse into the Struggles of Drugstore Chains

Walgreens, a well-known drug store chain, is set to close around 1,200 of its locations by 2027. This move is a response to the challenges they're facing from online competitors and a drop in prescription drug payments. In the next year alone, about 500 stores will close, which is a big jump from th

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Oct 15 2024SPORTS

Watch Jets vs. Bills Game Tonight for Free: A Quick Guide

The New York Jets are set to take on the Buffalo Bills tonight in a crucial Monday Night Football game. This matchup comes after a series of changes for the Jets, including the firing of head coach Robert Saleh and the promotion of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to the head coach position. The g

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

Ex-Sheriff Jamey Noel's 15-Year Sentence: A Lesson in Abuse of Power

Jamey Noel, the former sheriff of Clark County, Indiana, received a 15-year prison sentence on Monday. The sentence was handed down by Special Judge Larry Medlock after Noel accepted a plea agreement in Clark County Circuit Court. Noel had served as sheriff from 2015 to 2022 and was also the former

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Oct 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robot Show Had Human Helpers

Tesla's recent event, "We, Robot," was a buzzing night for tech fans. It highlighted the company's latest autonomous tech, including its humanoid robots, called Optimus. These robots impressed guests by serving drinks, dancing, and even mingling. But here's a twist: they weren't truly autonomous. Hu

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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

Sniffing Speed: How Fast Can We Smell?

You might think you need time to sniff and figure out what's in the air, but think again! A recent study found that our noses are quicker than we imagine. In just a tiny fraction of a second, about 60 milliseconds, we can tell the difference between different smells. That's faster than you can blink

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Oct 14 2024HEALTH

Missing Cancer Diagnoses: A Hidden Pandemic Legacy

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are warning that around 130,000 people in the United States might be living with undiagnosed advanced cancer. This alarming figure emerged from a study conducted by researchers at Case Western University. The disruptions caused by the pandemic, such as

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Oct 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Revolution: TSMC's 3nm Tech Steals the Show

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is making waves with its 3nm process technology. This tiny but powerful tech is catching the attention of big players like Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD in the AI world. Let's see who's jumping on the TSMC 3nm bandwagon and why. TSMC's 3nm tech is in h

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Panels App Gets a Makeover: Ads Out, Subscriptions In

Marques Brownlee, the famous tech reviewer, has been in the news lately. Not for his usual tech reviews, but for his wallpaper app, Panels. The app faced backlash for its price and privacy issues. Brownlee listened and is making changes. He's introducing a new subscription tier for just $2 a month.

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