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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

PS5 Slim: Big Discount, Big Fun This Holiday

You know what's awesome? The PS5 Slim just got super cheap! Like, really cheap. We're talking $424 instead of $499. That's a big deal, especially for a console that's been out for a few years and is already super popular. Amazon is doing this special deal for Black Friday, so it's like getting an ea

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

Raiders Face Quarterback Dilemma After Minshew's Shoulder Injury

The Oakland Raiders are in a pickle after quarterback Gardner Minshew got hurt during their game against the Denver Broncos. He had to leave the field in the second half with a shoulder injury, and it doesn't look like he'll be back anytime soon. Coach Antonio Pierce confirmed that the injury is ser

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz's New Gig: Selling Personalized Videos

Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman, has found a new way to make money after stepping down from his political role. He's joined Cameo, a platform where celebrities sell personalized videos. Gaetz's profile on Cameo mentions his time in Congress and his nomination for U. S. Attorney General, whi

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Intel's XeSS Technology Makes Waves with 200+ Game Support

You might have heard of NVIDIA's DLSS and AMD's FSR, but Intel's XeSS is now making big waves in the gaming world. With over 200 games supporting this upscaling technology, it's clear that gamers and game developers are taking notice. Though Intel faced some challenges when XeSS first hit the scene,

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Cougars' Comeback Falls Short in Arizona

Last Saturday, the BYU Cougars faced a tough loss against No. 21 Arizona State. Despite a strong second-half comeback, they lost 28-23 in front of a packed crowd at America First Stadium. The Cougars still have a shot at the Big 12 championship, thanks to Colorado's loss to Kansas. Players like Conn

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Unusual Candidates for Key Health Roles

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Bacterial Termination: A New Way to Analyze 3'-End Sequencing Data

You might have heard about the drop in the cost of short-read sequencing over the past decade. This has led to a boom in experimental techniques that use sequencing to solve specific biological puzzles. The catch? These methods often outrun the standardized ways of analyzing the data they generate.

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Nov 24 2024CRIME

Drug Traffickers in Australia: How Many Quit After a First Conviction?

Most studies about drug traffickers focus on their crimes, but few look at their criminal careers. This study aimed to find out how many stop committing crimes after their first conviction for drug trafficking. It also wanted to know what makes drug traffickers likely to reoffend and how quickly, as

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

How Religious Beliefs Affect UK Muslim Doctors at Work

Let's take a look at how religion plays a role in the work lives of Muslim doctors in the UK. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on how strongly they follow their faith, any discrimination they face at work, and how their workplaces accommodate their religious needs. The findings show that

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Nov 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: Rich Nations Boost Aid for Poor Countries

At a recent climate conference in Baku, countries agreed to increase climate finance for poorer nations to $300 billion annually. This new target replaces the previous goal of $100 billion per year by 2020, which was met two years late. The agreement is seen as a way to keep the clean energy boom gr

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