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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Hasbro's New CEO Refocuses on Interactive Play

Chris Cocks, a gamer at heart, took over as CEO of Hasbro in 2022. He’s no stranger to planning strategies for victory. But when he took control of Magic: The Gathering's blue decks, he knew it would require patience and planning. Similarly, he’s navigating Hasbro through a challenging time. Toy sal

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Winter Storms Affect Nine States: Up to 3 Feet of Snow Expected

A big winter storm is hitting nine states across the U. S. , with up to 3 feet of snow predicted in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings and advisories, expecting poor driving conditions and possible power outages. In North Dakota, nearly the entire state is under advi

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Strong Storms: One Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

Early Wednesday, over 500, 000 people on the West Coast lost power due to a powerful storm. In Lynnwood, Snohomish County, a woman in her 50s passed away when a tree fell at a homeless encampment. That's not all—high winds, rain, and snow brought down trees, power lines, and created blizzard conditi

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Spotting Diabetic Foot Infections with a New Tech Twist

Have you ever wondered how technology can help in detecting infections in diabetic foot ulcers? Well, researchers have developed a clever tool called the Guided Conditional Diffusion Classifier, or ConDiff for short. This innovative system can spot infections just by looking at photos taken during p

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Nov 20 2024HISTORY

The Doge's Web: How Marriage Shaped Power in Venice

Imagine a web of power spun with silk threads of marriage. This web was woven in the heart of Venice, a city-state that lasted for over a thousand years. The Venetian Republic, known for its innovation and trading prowess, was led by a special ruler called a doge. But who decided who became this dog

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Discovering Versatile Language Models: The Domain-General Lottery

Ever thought about how language models learn from multiple domains? Well, turns out, not all parameters in these models behave the same way. Some act differently depending on the domain, while others stay consistent. This can lead to both strengths and weaknesses. Imagine you're trying to build a l

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Exploring the Use of DASH Apps for High Blood Pressure Management in Saudi Arabia

These days, more and more people with high blood pressure are turning to smartphone apps to help manage their diets. But not all apps are created equal, especially when it comes to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. In a recent study, researchers in Saudi Arabia set out to find

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Juan Soto's Big Questions for Teams Seeking His Talent

Juan Soto, the superstar outfielder, is not just about the money in his free agency talks. He's been meeting with big clubs like the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees, and even the World Series champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Each of these meetings involves top brass, from owners to m

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

A Wet and Windy Week: The Pacific Northwest and California Prepare

A big storm is heading towards Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Meteorologists call it a "bomb cyclone" because it has quickly become very powerful. This storm brings heavy rain and strong winds. Some areas might get up to 8 inches of rain. High wind watches and winter storm warnings a

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