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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Meet Washington's Surprise Winner: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Scores Again

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a first-term Democrat from Washington's 3rd District, has pulled off another victory, defeating Republican Joe Kent in a closely watched race. Two years ago, she shocked everyone by winning a seat that hadn't been held by a Democrat in over a decade. This time, despite some

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Nov 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet Jianghai: China's Giant Tunnel-Boring Machine

Imagine a machine that can dig a tunnel wide enough to fit a five-story building through it. That's exactly what China has built! This machine, named Jianghai, is the country's largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM). It weighs a whopping 5, 000 tons and is 16. 64 meters in diameter. Why is this a big d

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI: The New Camera Lens of Our Time

Cristóbal Valenzuela, the CEO of Runway, has an interesting take on artificial intelligence (AI). He compares it to the invention of photography in the 19th century. In a recent post, he explained that Runway, an AI video platform, isn't just an "AI company. " Instead, he believes AI is now more lik

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Meta's Profits Jump 35% Thanks to Ads and AI

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a 35% increase in quarterly profits. This boost is mainly due to strong advertising revenue and their push into artificial intelligence (AI). However, they warned about big spending on infrastructure for AI next year. Meta makes m

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Suspected Chinese Hackers Target Trump, Vance, and Harris' Camps

Did you know that federal authorities believe Chinese hackers might have gotten access to phones or networks used by big politicians like Donald Trump, Senator JD Vance, and even members of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign team? It's crazy, right? They think the hackers first inf

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Gaza Hospital Takes Fire Instead of Aid

In northern Gaza, the Kamal Adwan Hospital is facing a tough situation. Instead of getting much-needed supplies, it's been hit by Israeli forces. The hospital, which is running low on essentials, has been receiving injured people from nearby areas. The director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, said tanks and

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Zelensky's Hopes: Stopping Airstrikes Could Lead to War End

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that if Russia stops attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, it might signal Moscow's readiness to end the war. In a recent talk with journalists, he highlighted that both sides reducing their strikes on energy facilities could help cool down the co

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Roswell's Flash Flood: What Happened?

Hey there! You know Roswell, New Mexico? Well, something big happened there. A flash flood hit hard, leaving two people dead and around 290 rescued. It was so bad that cars were swept away and even homes got flooded. The National Guard and other emergency teams jumped in to help. They worked all nig

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Oct 20 2024LIFESTYLE

How America's Cars Reflect Who We Are

Ever wondered how America’s love for cars shapes our identity? Let's dive into the fascinating world of automobiles and discover what our car choices say about us. Did you know the US has more cars per person than any other country? This isn't just about transportation; it's about who we are. From c

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Cuba's Power Struggle: A Nation in the Dark

Imagine waking up to a world without power, food spoiling, and water taps dry as a bone. That's what Cubans faced again on Saturday morning when the national power grid failed for the second time in as many days. It's like the country hit the 'reset' button on a massive scale. Just hours before, off

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