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Dec 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Morocco’s Film Festival Faces Backlash Over LGBTQ+ Movie

In the heart of Marrakech, the International Film Festival rolled out its glamorous red carpet. But the screening of "Cabo Negro, " a film by Abdellah Taia about gay young men, stirred controversy. Taia’s goal was to show the reality of gay Moroccans on screen. While the festival often highlights in

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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New Social Space for LGBTQ+ Professionals: Famm Connect Launches

Ever wondered where LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners can connect and support each other? Enter Famm Connect, a new social networking app created by BIPOC queer couple Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo. Their discovery platform, Famm, has been helping users find LGBTQ-owned businesses. Now, th

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Dec 07 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Beauty of Algebraic Transversality

Imagine you're exploring the fascinating world of mathematics, specifically something called "rational maps" on something called ${\mathbb P}^1_{\mathbb C}$. Now, some clever folks like Epstein have already figured out some neat principles for these maps. But what if we could extend these principles

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Walmart's Unmissable TV Deals: Grab Them Now!

Walmart is still offering fantastic discounts on TVs, even after Cyber Monday. Let's dive into the best deals you can score right now. For a budget-friendly option, check out the Philips 32" Roku TV. It's perfect for a spare bedroom or kids' room, with a 720p resolution and smart TV features, all a

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Dec 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Watch Out: YouTube Algorithms Control What You See

You know how YouTube suggests videos? The smart algorithms behind them can make things feel repetitive, showing you similar stuff over and over. Scientists tested a method to change this, using fake accounts and real users over a month. They played news clips from balanced sources in the background

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Nov 29 2024CRYPTO

Cryptocurrencies: The Hidden Impact of Scrypt Mining with ASICs

Ever wondered how cryptocurrencies like Litecoin stay secure? Well, they use something called Scrypt, a memory-intensive algorithm. Now, if you think about Bitcoin, it uses something similar called proof of work. But Scrypt does something extra—it makes your computer work a bit harder by frequently

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Why Do Some LGBTQ+ Youths Claim They Smoke, But Don't?

Ever wondered why some LGBTQ+ young adults say they smoke, yet don't really identify as smokers? It's a puzzling behavior called phantom smoking. This happens when people distance themselves from the stigma of smoking. LGBTQ+ folks and smokers often face judgment, so some might claim to smoke to fit

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

How Exercise Helps Fibromyalgia Patients' Minds

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition often tied to mental health issues and high stress levels. Fortunately, non-drug treatments like physical exercise and complementary therapies have proven helpful in improving both physical and mental symptoms. But how exactly does exercise benefit the mind of som

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Teens Fight for Fairness on Girls' Sports Team

Two high school girls, Taylor and Kaitlyn, are standing up for what they believe is fair. They're cross-country runners at Martin Luther King High School in California. They sued their school district because they think a transgender teammate is getting special treatment. The district says this is a

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exciting Additions to Elgin's Holly Days Celebration

Get ready, Elgin! The annual Holly Days celebration is setting downtown ablaze with holiday cheer this Saturday. Alongside the usual Sips of the Season Holiday Beverage Crawl, pop-up markets, and tree-lighting ceremony, organizers have added extra entertainment to bring the holiday spirit to life. S

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