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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Football Fever: A Simple Saturday Wish

Football season is here, and it's a big day for fans. The Cougars are playing, and everyone is excited. But watching the game isn't as easy as it used to be. Remember when you could just turn on the TV and watch? Now, it's a mess. You need a bunch of apps and subscriptions. It's like trying to solve

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

How a New Tool is Changing the Way We See Weight

A new way to spot obesity has shown up. It is not just about looking at weight. It is about using a mix of things to get a better picture. This tool is not just about numbers. It looks at many things to see if someone might be obese. The tool checks things like body size and shape. It also looks at

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Tech Leader Ari Balogh Leaves Airbnb

Ari Balogh, the Chief Technology Officer at Airbnb, is set to leave his role by December. He's been with the company for seven years, joining from Google. After his departure, he'll stick around until at least February 2026 to help with the transition and offer advice, but he won't be in an executiv

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Diabetes Care: How Tech is Bringing Data Together

Managing type 1 diabetes in kids is no easy task. But new tech like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps is making a difference. The problem? Data from these devices often gets trapped in separate systems. This makes it tough for doctors to get the full story. A recent effort in Ohi

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Malaria Testing: Small Steps, Big Impact

Malaria is a tough opponent. It's been around for ages, and beating it isn't easy. But, there's some good news. Recent data shows that malaria rapid tests are getting better at being recorded and reported in four African countries. This might not seem like a huge deal, but it is. Why? Because accur

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

The Power of Words: Remembering Jamal Khashoggi

Jamal Khashoggi was a brave man who spoke out against his government. He came from a well-known family in Saudi Arabia but left his home in 2017. He was not allowed to use Twitter anymore. He started writing for The Washington Post. He talked about how he was scared to speak up before. He did not wa

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Nov 22 2025OPINION

How Smart Cars and Streets Can Tame Speeding

Portland has a speeding problem. But instead of relying on cops to enforce speed limits, some people think smart engineering could be the answer. Imagine driving a car that automatically adjusts its speed to stay within the limit. That's what adaptive cruise control does. It keeps a safe distance fr

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Nov 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Stock Takes a Hit: What's the Big Deal with Steam Machines?

Microsoft, a tech titan known for more than just gaming, is facing some heat. The company's stock took a small dip recently, and it might have something to do with the new Steam Machines from Valve. These machines are essentially gaming consoles that also work as PCs, and they're hitting the market

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Nov 22 2025FINANCE

Cathie Wood's Big Moves: Tech, Crypto, and Biotech in Focus

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest made some bold moves on November 20, shaking up its portfolio with new investments and trimming some existing ones. The spotlight was on Nvidia, a major player in the chip industry, after its impressive third-quarter performance. ARK Invest snapped up 93, 374 shares of Nvidi

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Nov 22 2025SCIENCE

Cool Tech Helps Detect Time of Death More Accurately

Forensic science is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are now using infrared thermography to measure the surface temperature of corpses and the surrounding air. This method is more accurate and easier than the old ways of checking internal body temperatures like the rectum or liver. The old m

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