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Nov 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unseen Threats: Heavy Metals and Fracking's Hidden Dangers

Heavy metals from fracking wastewater are sneaking into our environment and putting people, especially kids, at risk. This isn't just about pollution—it's about real health dangers lurking in the dirt and water near drilling sites. Scientists recently dug deep into sediment samples from oil and gas

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Nov 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI on the Road: How Tech is Fixing Our Crumbling Highways

Across the country, states are using artificial intelligence to tackle road safety issues. This tech helps spot problems like potholes and damaged guardrails, making repairs faster and more efficient. In Hawaii, officials are giving away free dashboard cameras to drivers. These cameras use AI to ch

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Nov 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building AI That Gets Us: A Simple Guide to Aligned Intelligence

AI is getting smarter, but how can we make sure it's on our team? The key might be teaching AI to understand the world and what we want, just like we do. This isn't about making AI smarter in general, but smarter in a way that aligns with our goals. Think of it like teaching a kid. You don't just w

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Bright TVs: TCL QM9K Takes on OLED with a Twist

TCL QM9K is a TV that stands out for its brightness. It's not just any bright TV, though. It's the brightest TV ever tested in a lab. But brightness isn't everything. The QM9K has some trade-offs. For starters, the QM9K isn't as good as its cheaper sibling, the QM8K. The QM8K has better shadow deta

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Bitfarms: From Bitcoin to AI

Bitfarms, a big player in the Bitcoin mining world, is making a big change. They are slowly stepping away from mining Bitcoin and moving towards AI and high-performance computing. This shift is not just about Bitfarms; it's a trend in the industry. With Bitcoin prices dropping and profits shrinking,

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Nov 13 2025HEALTH

Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Kids' Ankle Fractures

Kids' ankle fractures can lead to growth plate issues. This study looked at how often these problems happen after certain types of fractures and what might make them more likely. They also checked how often more surgeries were needed because of these growth plate issues. Growth plates are crucial f

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

San Diego's Unequal Growth: Who Benefits?

San Diego's mayor had big plans to make the city fairer. Three years ago, he started "Build Better San Diego. " The goal was to fix up old parts of the city and make things more equal. But now, it looks like the plan is making things worse. The mayor wants to add lots of new houses and people to so

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Nov 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Louisiana's Infrastructure: A Work in Progress

Louisiana's infrastructure is in a tough spot. It's not just about the money, but also the age of the structures and the increasing number of extreme weather events. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a "C-" overall, which is a slight improvement from the last report. But don't g

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Juan Kreutz Takes the Helm at SMBC Americas

Juan Kreutz, known as JC, has been appointed to a big role at SMBC Americas. He is now the head of Structured Finance Solutions and the Deputy Head for the Americas region. JC will be in charge of many financial areas. These include project finance, real estate finance, and global trade finance. He

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Boom Drives Massive Investment in U. S. Data Centers

A big player in the AI world is making a huge bet on the future. They are planning to spend a whopping $50 billion to build special data centers in the U. S. These centers will be used for AI work and are set to pop up in places like Texas and New York. This isn't just any project. It's the first t

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