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Jan 07 2025CRIME

Meta's Smart Glasses: A Tool in a Tragic Event

On New Year's Day, a devastating event shook New Orleans when a man drove a truck into a crowd in the French Quarter, leaving 14 people dead and 30 injured. The FBI revealed that the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, had used Meta's smart glasses to scout the area before the attack. These glasses, a

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Streaming Giants Team Up: Fubo Jeff and Disney Hulu's Big Merge

Ever wondered what would happen if two big streaming services joined forces? Well, that's exactly what's happening with Fubo and Disney's Hulu + Live TV. These two are combining in a massive deal that also settles some legal drama. Both services let you watch live TV and cable networks on your

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Gestational Weight Gain: Do Old Guidelines Fit Today's Asian Moms?

Gaining weight during pregnancy can really influence how the baby turns out, and even their health later on. There are some well-known guidelines from the Institute of Medicine from 2009 that have been tested in different groups of people. But do they really work for pregnant women in Southeast Asia

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Sorghum's Hidden Hero: The Gene That Fights Fungus

Sorghum, a versatile crop that thrives in tough conditions, faces a big challenge in warm, humid places. A fungus called Colletotrichum sublineola causes anthracnose, a serious disease that slashes crop yields. Finding resistant strains is key to protecting sorghum crops. A previous study linked a g

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

AI's Role in Organ Transplants: A Fresh Look

Solid organ transplantation, or SOT, is a lifesaving procedure for those with severe organ failure. However, it's not without its challenges, such as the scarcity of available organs and the risk of rejection. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. AI has the potential to enhanc

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Bacteria Turn CO2 into Methane: A New Way Forward

Did you know that bacteria can turn carbon dioxide into a useful gas called methane? Scientists have found a way to make E. coli, a common and easy-to-grow bacterium, produce methane. They added special genes from another type of bacteria, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, to E. coli. These genes gave E.

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Exploring Nature's Impact: Seniors and Urban Green Spaces

Did you know that spending time in urban parks and green spaces can do wonders for seniors' health? Researchers have found that the more time seniors spend in nature, the better they feel. But how do we measure their activities and the benefits they get? Scientists have looked at different ways to

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

The Future of Fitness: Withings' Omnia Smart Mirror

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Withings introduced the Omnia, a smart mirror that doubles as a health tracker. This sleek device offers a comprehensive health assessment by scanning your body and collecting data from various health metrics. It’s like the fitness gadgets you’ve seen bef

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

The Story Behind Trump's Return to Power

Four years after the tragic Capitol attack, the U. S. Congress is set to certify Donald Trump's presidential win, with tight security measures in place. While no major disruptions are expected this year, uncertainty lingers. Trump, who denies losing the last election, will soon be president again, r

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

South Korea: The Presidential Standoff Explained

Have you ever heard of a president refusing to leave their office, even when the law says they must? That’s exactly what’s happening in South Korea. Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been holed up in his compound, ignoring detention warrants. This all started after he declared martial law in a p

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