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Dec 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Seeing AI's Thoughts: Google's New Approach

Ever wondered what it would be like to watch a machine work through problems, just like a friend would? Google's DeepMind has created a new AI, Gemini 2. 0 Flash Thinking, that lets you do just that. Although it doesn't think like humans, it can break down complex issues into smaller parts, similar

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

A Weekend Without Congress? What's Next?

You’re probably wondering what’s up with Congress this weekend. Well, unless they get their act together fast, the U. S. government might shut down. That’s right, at 12:01 a. m. Saturday, the money runs out. So, how did we get here? Each year, Congress needs to agree on how to spend money. They’ve

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Deadly Wisconson Shooting: A Troubling Link Uncovered

The quiet campus of Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin’s capital remains a crime scene as investigators work tirelessly to unravel the motive behind a deadly Monday morning shooting carried out by a 15-year-old student named Natalie Rupnow. The attack, which left two people dead and six inj

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Dec 20 2024FINANCE

Market Moves: Tech Wins, Micron Drops After Fed Sell-Off

Early Thursday, Dow Jones futures signaled a small bounce after a tough market sell-off spurred by the Federal Reserve's rate outlook. While Micron Technology struggled with weak guidance, Nvidia and Tesla started to recover. The Bank of Japan and Bank of England announced rate decisions, with the y

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

U. S. Population Boom: Migration Matters Most

Hey there! Did you know that the U. S. population just hit 340 million? That's the fastest growth we've seen in decades. And guess what's driving this increase? Yep, you got it—international migration. Over 2. 8 million people moved to the U. S. between 2023 and 2024, making up a whopping 84% of the

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Congress Faces Shutdown: Republicans and Democrats at Odds

The U. S. Congress is rushing toward a government shutdown after the House of Representatives, led by Republicans, failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump. The plan was opposed by almost all Democrats, who were frustrated and angry after Trump rejected an earlier biparti

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

President Macron Visits Mayotte After Devastating Cyclone

Just days after a powerful cyclone hit the French island of Mayotte, President Emmanuel Macron landed there to assess the damage and meet with locals. The storm has taken at least 31 lives, but officials fear the real number could be much higher. Macron thanked the airport staff and wore a tradition

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's New Demand: Abolish the Debt Ceiling

Just hours ago, former President Donald Trump stirred up more chaos in Congress. He rejected a deal to keep the government running and demanded that lawmakers increase the nation's borrowing limit. Now, he's changed his tune again. Trump told NBC News he wants to scrap the debt ceiling altogether. "

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Dec 19 2024CRIME

Local Man's Gun Threat: Connection to Wisconsin Shooting

In a surprising turn of events, a 20-year-old man from Carlsbad, California, was ordered by a judge to give up his guns. This decision came after authorities discovered he had talked to the teen girl suspected of a school shooting in Wisconsin. The young man, Alexander Paffendorf, was said to have s

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Sleep Apnea Screening Made Easy: A Mix of Tech and Questions

Imagine trying to diagnose sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, without spending hours hooked up to machines. That's what researchers are aiming for with a new approach that combines machine learning, simple questionnaires, and a device that monitors your oxygen levels. The traditional method, call

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