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Jan 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Did Nintendo Go Simple with the Switch 2 Name?

Nintendo has finally unveiled its new console, and it's called the Switch 2. You might be thinking, "That's it? " Well, experts say this straightforward name makes a lot of sense. Dr. Serkan Toto from Kantan Games thinks it's a smart move. He says, "Thank goodness Nintendo didn't try to get creative

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Jan 18 2025CRIME

Who's Causing Chaos in Prisons?

Did you know that in prisons across the U. S. , a small group of inmates is responsible for most of the trouble? According to a recent study, around 20% of prisoners cause about 90% of all rule breakings and write-ups. This is similar to the 80/20 rule, where 80% of outcomes come from just 20% of in

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Why are COVID-19 vaccine uptakes different across wealthy nations?

In wealthy countries, there's a big difference in how many people get the COVID-19 vaccine. We wanted to find out why this happens at different stages of the pandemic. Some countries did way better than others in getting people vaccinated. To understand why, researchers looked at various national f

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

PepsiCo Faces FTC Lawsuit Over Alleged Price Discrimination

You might know PepsiCo as the company behind your favorite soda, but did you know they're in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)? The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing them of something called price discrimination. This means PepsiCo is alleged to have given one big ret

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Trick: AI Boost for Stock Apps

Samsung is diving deeper into AI with its latest move. Google's Gemini AI will soon be connected to Samsung's stock apps like Calendar, Notes, and Reminders. This isn't surprising, given Samsung and Google's tight partnership over the years. They've even worked together to save the Android smartwatc

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Biden's Hindsight: Dems, GOP, and Safeguarding the Economy

President Joe Biden recently sat down for a candid chat about his presidency. He didn't mince words when talking about the Republicans. He pointed out that Republican-led states didn't handle the economic storm of Covid-19 very well, especially when it came to manufacturing and supply chain snags. B

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Jan 17 2025WEATHER

Stay Warm, Rice County! Emergency Shelters Open During Arctic Cold Snap

Brace yourselves, folks! Rice County is bracing for a serious cold snap this weekend. Temperatures are set to dip below zero, making it feel like -25°F or even colder from Sunday to Tuesday mornings. Wind chills might hit -30°F in some areas. The National Weather Service is expected to issue warnin

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Jan 17 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Crypto Plans: A New Era Begins

After years of regulatory challenges under the Biden administration, the cryptocurrency world is buzzing with excitement over Donald Trump's return to the White House. Industry experts are hopeful that Trump's presidency will bring about significant changes, such as executive orders that could legit

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Jan 17 2025LIFESTYLE

Brushing Hair in Transit: Where’s the Line?

A woman recently caused a stir when she filmed herself brushing her hair on a United Airlines business class flight. She posted the video on Instagram, calling out a passenger who gave her disapproving looks. The clip triggered a debate online. Sure, some people thought it was fine, but many found i

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

State AGs Join Fight to Keep Biden's Gun Control Policies

On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo

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