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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

PS5 Pro: Worth the Upgrade or Just a Fancy New Console?

Imagine having a PS5 that can render gameplay at mind-boggling 45% faster clip, with stunning ray-tracing capabilities and AI-enhanced upscaling. That's what the PS5 Pro promises to deliver, but is it worth the hefty price tag of $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,199.95? First, let's consider the new hardwa

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Godfather of the Trumpist Right's Gender Politics: Unpacking Mansfield's Neopatriarchy Movement

Imagine a world where men and women are equal, but not the same. Harvey Mansfield, a renowned Harvard political theorist, wants to create. In his book, he argued that traditional gender norms are not just outdated, but dangerous. He believes men and women have different strengths and weaknesses, and

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Great Debate Illusion: Why We're All Losing the Real Conversation

The debate between Harris and Trump was a clear victory for Harris, but it's not a cause for celebration. The real question is, why should both parties and Americans who feel unattached to either party be equally furious about it? The answer lies in the fact that both parties have failed to address

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Crime Conundrum: Fact-Checking the GOP's Case Against Tim Walz

The House GOP has launched a scathing attack on former congressman-turned-governor Tim Walz, blaming him for the rise in violent crime in Minnesota. But is the evidence as cut-and-dried as they claim? Let's dive in. First, let's acknowledge the severity of the issue: violent crime in Minnesota has

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Dilemma: Can Elite Universities Maintain Diversity Without Racial Preferences?

As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple Watch Series 10: A Critical Feature Missing in Action?

The Apple Watch Series 10 has been making waves with its sleek design and sleep apnea detection system but there's a crucial feature missing in action blood oxygen tracking Or is it The feature was introduced five years ago and has been a staple on Apple smartwatches since then But following a paten

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Sep 11 2024SPORTS

Jerry Jones' Hard-Nosed Approach to Contract Negotiations

The Dallas Cowboys took their sweet time in extending the contracts of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb this offseason. Prescott now holds the title of highest-paid quarterback in the league at $60 million per year, while Lamb is the second-highest-paid wide receiver at $34 million per year. Not letti

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

From the Gridiron to the Financial Jungle: Brandon Copeland's Guide to Winning the Money Game

Brandon Copeland's 'Your Money Playbook' is a manual for winning the financial game. With his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and a stint as a coach at the Wharton School, Copeland has made a name for himself as a financial educator. His journey into personal finance be

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

The SiriusXM Saga: A New Chapter Unfolds

SiriusXM's stock soared 2.6% on Tuesday, the first full trading day since its merger with Liberty Media's tracking stock. But what does this mean for the company and its shareholders? The merger aimed to simplify SiriusXM's capital structure, eliminating confusion around its multiple share classes a

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