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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Menendez Brothers' Fate Hangs in the Balance

Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared in a recent hearing via audio, as their elderly aunts urged a judge to consider resentencing them for the 1989 murders of their parents. Judge Michael Jesic delayed the decision until January 30, noting he needed more time to review the case files and give the new dis

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Office Workers Face Hiccups as Microsoft's Outlook and Teams Stumble

Early Monday, office workers leaned on Microsoft's Outlook and Teams for their daily tasks, but these crucial programs weren't cooperating. Outlook. com alone had over 6, 800 outage reports, with Downdetector tracking the spike. Teams, known for video calls and calendars, also faced downtime, though

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Exploring the Hidden Gems of Polymer Crystals for Better Heat Conduction

Did you know that some polymer crystals can conduct heat really well? Researchers dug into a big library of polymers to find some that are superstars at this. They used special math and physics rules to figure out which ones could help cool down things like computers and phones. They found that some

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Bitcoin's Race to $100, 000: What's Holding It Back?

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has been struggling to break the $100, 000 mark after a rapid post-election rise. The cryptocurrency surged over 40% since the U. S. election, driven partly by pro-crypto comments from President Donald Trump. Bitcoin hit a new high of over $99, 000 last week but

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

How Splits & Environment Influence Triathlon Times

Let’s dive into how split times and environmental factors shape performance in standard distance triathlons. Researchers looked at how well athletes do based on their times in each part of the race—swimming, cycling, and running. They also considered how different conditions like water type, tempera

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

Playing Elbow Tag: How Time Flies in Traditional Sports

Ever wondered how time flies when you're having fun? This study took a deep dive into that question by looking at two versions of the old-school game, Elbow Tag. The game has a unique way of changing rules, where tweaking one rule in version 1 (V1) can completely change how players act in version 2

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Carbs at Night: Good or Bad?

Ever wondered if eating carbs at night is a good idea? Let's dive into the debate about carbohydrate timing and its effects on body composition and fitness. Some people believe that having carbs in the evening can impact your body's shape and your physical performance. But is there any truth to this

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Saying No to Opioids: A New Way to Manage Surgical Pain

Surgery can be scary, especially when it comes to managing pain afterward. Many people worry about becoming dependent on opioids, which are often prescribed after surgery. But what if there was a way to handle pain without these strong drugs? Researchers are working on just that: opioid-free surgery

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Apple's CEO and Trump: A Unique Business-Politics Friendship

In the ever-changing world of US politics and business, one relationship stands out: the one between Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump. This bond, forged through personal interactions and shared interests, serves as a model for other tech leaders. Cook didn't follow the usual lobbying ro

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Bugs on the Farm: How Flies Spread Antibiotic Resistance

Did you know that flies on cattle farms could be spreading antibiotic resistance? Let's dive into a study that explored this. Researchers wanted to figure out where antibiotic-resistant bacteria come from on a farm that doesn't use certain strong antibiotics. They tested other things like different

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