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Jul 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Ways to Improve Learning in Time-Based Networks

Time-based networks, like social media or online shopping platforms, show how connections change over time. Lately, scientists have focused on creating better models to understand these networks. But there's a catch: they haven't paid much attention to the quality of the "wrong" examples used to tra

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Jul 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blocking Harmful Chemicals: The Power of Sealants on Concrete

Concrete structures can be a source of environmental trouble, especially when they come into contact with harmful chemicals like PFAS. These chemicals, often found in firefighting foams, can stick around in concrete and pose risks to the environment. To tackle this issue, researchers explored the us

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Jul 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7: A Game Changer in Foldable Phones?

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a big step forward in foldable phone tech. It's now much lighter and thinner, making it easier to use every day. The phone is just 8. 9mm thick when folded, which is a huge improvement. It also has a bigger 8-inch main screen and a 6. 5-inch cover screen, both with vibra

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Jul 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

AMD's New Powerhouse: A Look at the Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series

AMD is about to launch its new Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series CPUs, with the most powerful model packing a whopping 96 cores and 192 threads. This beast, priced at $11, 699, is set to hit the market on July 23rd. But it's not just about the big number; these chips are designed for

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Jul 17 2025SPORTS

Detroit Gets a New Basketball Team: Ice Cube's Big3 Brings Excitement to the City

Detroit is buzzing with excitement as the Big3 basketball league brings its unique brand of hoops to town. This time, the city has its own team, the Detroit Amplifiers, or "Amps" for short. The league's founder, Ice Cube, has a soft spot for Detroit, dating back to the late 1980s. He's been a fan of

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Jul 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Setback at Tomorrowland: Festival Presses On Despite Fire

A huge fire tore through the main stage of Tomorrowland in Belgium just a day before the festival kicked off. No one was hurt, but the damage was severe. The organizers quickly shared the news on social media, letting everyone know that the main stage was badly affected. Even with this setback, the

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Jul 17 2025POLITICS

NYC Mayor Faces Another Legal Storm

In a surprising turn of events, a former high-ranking official in the New York Police Department has taken legal action against Mayor Eric Adams and other top NYPD officials. The lawsuit, filed by Thomas Donlon, who briefly served as the interim police commissioner, accuses Adams and his team of run

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Jul 16 2025SPORTS

The National League's Big Win: How the Swing-Off Changed the Game

The National League (NL) came out on top against the American League (AL) in a thrilling All-Star Game. The AL made a huge comeback, but the NL won in the end thanks to a new rule called the swing-off. This rule was introduced in 2022 to avoid ties and to protect pitchers. It was used for the first

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Jul 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2: A Look at the Good and the Not-So-Good

Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 has some impressive features, but it also has some flaws that might bother players. The game's environment is praised for being interactive and destructible, which opens up new paths. The camera also works well, even when underground. However, there are some issu

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Jul 16 2025SPORTS

Tadej Pogačar: A Close Call at the Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar, the top contender in the Tour de France, had a scary moment during stage 11. He crashed hard in the last 5 kilometers but walked away with just a few scrapes. His team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, quickly checked him out and confirmed he was okay, even though he was a bit banged up. The c

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