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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Big Meat Recall: Schools and Stores Affected

You might want to check your fridge or freezer. A huge recall just expanded, now covering nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items. The blame goes to a nasty bug called Listeria monocytogenes, found in products from BrucePac, an Oklahoma company. This recall isn't new; it's be

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

What's Next for Netflix Prices? Execs Talk Strategy

Netflix execs have been busy discussing something that’s on everyone’s minds—price hikes! Co-CEO Greg Peters shared some insights during their latest earnings call. He said their pricing strategy has stayed steady over the years. They aim to provide more value to members every quarter. Only then do

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google’s New Podcast Maker: A Closer Look at Illuminate

Google has introduced a new tool called Illuminate, designed to create podcasts with the help of AI. Unlike its predecessor, NotebookLM, Illuminate focuses solely on crafting podcasts. The tool is currently limited to a select few, with a waitlist for broader access. Illuminate uses Google’s Gemini

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Remedy's New Game: FBC Firebreak – A Co-op Shooter in the Control Universe

Remedy Entertainment is back with a new multiplayer game, FBC: Firebreak, set in the same universe as Control. This time, it's a co-op shooter where teams of three face off against waves of enemies. The game features unique weapons, like a poison-spraying gatling gun and a piston-launched aerial att

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming's Cash Cow: A Former Boss Speaks Up

Shawn Layden, a former big shot at Sony Interactive Entertainment America, has a message for the gaming industry: it's becoming too focused on money. Layden argues that games are losing their fun factor because companies are more concerned with making back their big investments quickly. Instead of d

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

New Boss at Constantin Film Shakes Things Up

Oliver Berben, the new head of Constantin Film, is taking on the fast-changing German media scene with a new strategy. He's all for the government's plan to tweak production incentives and make broadcasters invest more in European shows. Berben thinks it's time for producers to find new ways to make

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Netflix's Ted Sarandos: Skipping Theaters is Good Business

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos recently backed up the streaming giant's decision to mostly forgo theatrical releases. During a call with Wall Street analysts, he explained that Netflix is primarily focused on the subscription streaming business, and it's doing quite well. Sarandos pointed out that the

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

Math and Reading Scores Change in Minnesota Schools

Have you ever wondered how well students in Minnesota are doing with their studies? The state's Department of Education has a cool report card that tells us all about it. This report card has info like how students answer surveys, what the schools spend tax money on, and how many students are meetin

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris' Fox News Face-Off

Vice President Kamala Harris recently sat down with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, marking her first appearance on the conservative network. The interview was a heated one, with Harris shifting the focus from her own record to criticizing former President Donald Trump. She was quick to point out Trump'

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Oct 17 2024WEATHER

Fire Danger on the Rise in Southern Minnesota

The weather in southern Minnesota is looking a bit worrisome for today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the southwestern parts of the state, which means conditions are perfect for wildfires to quickly spread. The air is expected to be very dry, with humidity levels dropping as low as the 20s.

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