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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's Final Farewell: What to Expect

Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will be held in Washington, DC on January 9th. President Joe Biden declared this day a National Day of Mourning. The event will honor Carter’s legacy, which includes his work in eradicating disease, promoting peace, and advocating for civil rights. Publi

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Vince Carter's NFL Dream: A Surprising Side Effect of NBA Talks

Vince Carter has had a remarkable year, from his Basketball Hall of Fame induction to his jersey retirement by the Toronto Raptors. But there's another exciting development—he's joined the ownership group of the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. While many might assume this was his long-time goal, Vince rev

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Dec 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

How GPT-4 Can Assist in Coding Better Than Most Humans

Imagine you're trying to write a piece of code. You could do it yourself, or you could let GPT-4, one of the top large language models (LLMs), give it a shot. Researchers tested seven of these models with different coding tasks, languages, and difficulties. GPT-4 came out on top, especially when giv

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Cashews in Cappuccino Meltaways: What You Need to Know

Did you know that your favorite Cappuccino Meltaway Bars might have a little surprise inside? Gardners Candies from Pennsylvania is recalling these bars because they could contain cashews that weren't listed on the label. This is a big deal for the 4 million Americans who are allergic to tree nuts.

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Houston's New Health Care High School: A $31M Investment in the Future

In Houston, a new high school is tackling the healthcare workforce shortage one student at a time. HEAL High School, funded by a $31 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, is partnering with Memorial Hermann Health System to give students a head start in healthcare careers. With a focus on han

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Red Carpet Revival: Variety & ET Team Up for Golden Globes Pre-Show

Get ready to see who's walking the red carpet! Variety and "Entertainment Tonight" are back again to bring you the official digital pre-show for the Golden Globe Awards. On Jan. 5, at 3:30 p. m. PT, the action starts on Variety. com, CBS, and Paramount+. You can also catch it on ETOnline. com, YouTu

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Understanding Surgery Patients' Health Knowledge

Did you know that how well patients understand their health can really impact their surgery results? A recent study decided to check this out by looking at general surgery patients. They wanted to see if these patients knew enough about their health to make good decisions. The study found that heal

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Plastics Powering the Green Energy Future

Ever thought about how plastics could help save the planet? Well, they just might! Polymers, as scientists call them, are being used in amazing ways to make clean energy a reality. Let's start with wind power. You know those massive wind turbines? The blades are made from special polymers that make

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Energy Budgets: How We Track Regional Heat

Have you ever wondered how researchers study the Earth's heat balance? It's a bit like checking your bank account to see where money is coming and going, but for the planet! This paper dives into how scientists use data from satellites and other sources to figure out where heat is absorbed and relea

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: From Peanut Farmer to Peace Maker

Did you know that Jimmy Carter, our 39th President, was the first commander in chief born in a hospital? That’s right, and it wasn’t just any hospital - it was one where his mother, a nurse, worked. Born in 1924, Jimmy was a small-town boy from Plains, Georgia, who grew up to become a Navy vet and l

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