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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

AMD's New Ryzen 7: Faster, Cooler, and Ready for Overclocking

AMD has just released the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the next big thing in processors. This new chip comes from the Zen 5 architecture and uses AMD's second-gen 3D V-Cache technology. The company has moved the cache memory below the processor, making it closer to the cooling solution. This helps keep the core

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Nov 01 2024CRYPTO

Did DCG Benefit from $60 Million in North Korean Laundering?

In 2023, a significant amount of cryptocurrency was allegedly laundered through a mixer called Railgun. This mixer, which helps hide the identity of crypto owners, was used by a North Korean hacker group called the Lazarus Group. The U. S. Department of the Treasury had already blacklisted other mix

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Why Tipping Without Taxes Might Not Be Good for Workers

Imagine this: both a high-ranking Democrat and a former Republican president want to get rid of taxes on tips. Sounds like a good idea, right? Not so fast. Let's break down what this could mean for workers. Politics aside, this proposal could make tips even more popular as a form of payment. But ho

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post's Neutral Stance: A Big Gamble

Picture this: the chief editor of the Washington Post, David Shipley, calls a huddle. The agenda? The newspaper won't be backing any presidential candidate. Shipley isn't happy, making it clear that staffers can walk if they don't like it. He even tried to persuade the paper's owner, billionaire Jef

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Moving Patterns Show Political Divides in Neighborhoods

Millions of Americans are on the move, and their choices reveal a lot about how we segregate by politics. Take Joshua Fisher and Ryan Troyer, two men with a lot in common: both white, married, and living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota until recently. They both moved away, but to very different places.

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Menendez Brothers May Be Home for Holidays

Did you know that the Menendez brothers, who famously murdered their parents in 1989, might be released from prison this year? That's right. A judge could let Erik, 53, and Lyle, 56, walk free as early as December 11. Their life sentences might be reduced to manslaughter due to new evidence. This in

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Gaza: Aid Dilemma Sparks US Intervention

The flow of aid into Gaza has hit an all-time low since the recent conflict began, according to UN data. Only 836 aid trucks have managed to enter the strip this month. Before the war, around 500 trucks filled with aid and trade goods would enter daily. Israel's COGAT agency reports that while dozen

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Israeli Military Leaders Call for Political Action in Gaza and Lebanon

Israel's top military brass has sent clear signals that the country has done all it can on the battlefield in Gaza and Lebanon. They're urging political leaders to step in and negotiate a deal. This comes as Lebanon's prime minister hints at a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah. Both U. S. presidenti

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Cyprus President Meets Biden: Talks on Gaza & Reunification

President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus paid a visit to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden. Their discussions covered a range of important topics. They talked about supporting Ukraine against Russia's actions, sending aid to Gaza, and improving energy security. President Biden recall

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Mixed Q1: Strong Earnings, Lower Stock

Microsoft recently shared its fiscal first quarter earnings, and while they beat expectations, the future looks a bit cloudy. The tech giant made $3. 30 per share and raked in $65. 59 billion in revenue, both higher than predicted. That's a 16% yearly increase in revenue. But the stock dipped 4% aft

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