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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Get Microsoft 365 for $40: What's the Deal with ZDNET's Recommendations?

Ever wondered what goes into ZDNET's recommendations? It's not just a quick glance. The team spends hours testing, researching, and comparing products. They dive deep into vendor and retailer listings, plus other independent reviews. Even customer feedback gets a thorough look to understand what rea

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Oct 24 2024SCIENCE

AI in Science: Speed vs. Understanding

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a major player in scientific research. Just look at the recent Nobel Prize winners! They’re all using AI to make big discoveries. But while AI can speed up science and cut costs, it also brings some tricky issues. First, AI can’t always explain how it gets i

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Blinken Urges Israel to Do More for Gaza Aid

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli officials on Tuesday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The United Nations reported that requests to bring aid to the area were still being denied. Blinken emphasized that the current steps taken by Israel to increase aid were not enough

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Oct 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Demi Moore's 'The Substance' Takes Comedic Route for Golden Globes

Demi Moore's latest film, 'The Substance', directed by Coralie Fargeat, is stirring up interest as it's been entered into the Golden Globes as a musical/comedy instead of a drama. This choice came just before the November 4th deadline, and it wasn't an easy one. The film, released by MUBI, explores

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

ByteDance Fired Intern for Messing with AI

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has given the boot to an intern who they say intentionally disrupted their AI technology. In a statement, ByteDance called the intern's actions a "serious violation" of their AI research projects. The intern's meddling affected an AI training program, which teac

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Companion: Copilot's Big Leap

At a lively event in LA, Microsoft showcased Copilot, a new AI tool that’s making waves. Previously, Microsoft focused on business tools, but Copilot is different. It can chat, see images, and even summarize news for users. Launched by Mustafa Suleyman, Copilot aims to be an everyday helper for ever

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Oct 22 2024CELEBRITIES

Dangerous Mix: Drugs Found in Liam Payne's System After Hotel Fall

Liam Payne, a former member of the British boy band One Direction, was found to have several drugs in his system at the time of his fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Police reports indicate that Payne, 31, had consumed a mix known as "pink cocaine, " which includes methamphetamin

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Oct 21 2024HEALTH

Polio Rises in Pakistan as Vaccination Campaign Approaches

Pakistan is facing a worrying increase in polio cases. So far this year, 39 new cases have been confirmed, compared to only six in all of last year. The rise comes just ahead of a major vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing at least 32 million children. The campaign, set to start on October 28, a

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Dating Apps Make Politics a Swipe Right or Left Issue

Ever wondered if your date shares your political views? Now, popular dating apps are making it easier to find out. Tinder recently launched the "Take Action Center, " letting users show off their voting plans and important issues with profile stickers. Stickers like "Hot people vote (I’m voting)" an

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