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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Fox News Calls 2024 Election First: How They Did It

Imagine you're watching Election Night on Fox News. You think it's going to be a close call between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. But wait! Within just a few hours, Fox News is calling states for Trump, including Pennsylvania, which pretty much seals the deal. How did they do it so fast? Well, it'

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Science Magazine Editor's Apology: Insensitive Social Media Posts Spark Controversy

Laura Helmuth, the top editor at Scientific American, found herself in hot water after some heated posts on election night. Taken aback by the election results, she let loose on social media, targeting Trump supporters with some strong language. Her posts didn't go unnoticed, sparking a wave of crit

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Nov 11 2024WEATHER

Cuba’s Unending Challenges: Quake Follows Hurricanes and Blackouts

In the midst of troubles caused by hurricanes and ongoing blackouts, Cuba faced yet another test of resilience on Sunday. A powerful earthquake measuring 6. 8 on the Richter scale shook the island's eastern region, with the epicenter located around 40 kilometers south of Bartolome Maso. The tremors

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Police Crack Down on Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the police didn't take any chances. After recent violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, the city's mayor banned all protests for the weekend. Despite the ban, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets. Police quickly stepped in, arresting over 50 people an

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Nov 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Che’s Performance: Humor and Real Talk on Trump's Victory

Well, the day after Donald Trump's big win, "Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael Che had a few things to say – and a drink to help him along. He couldn't believe people thought Pennsylvania would vote for a candidate he referred to as the "Jamaican Indian lady. " That’s right, Michael was talking abou

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Valencia Residents Demand Leader's Resignation After Flood Chaos

Valencia's residents took to the streets to protest the regional leader, Carlos Mazón, after last week's deadly floods. Over 200 people lost their lives, and many more are still missing. The protestors were angry because Mazón's administration didn't send flood alerts to people's phones until hours

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Arizona Holds Its Breath for Election Results

Arizona is on edge, waiting for the final counts in its elections. As of Saturday morning, Donald Trump was leading with 52. 7% of the vote, while Kamala Harris had 46%. But there's still a way to go before the state can call it. Around 602, 000 ballots are yet to be counted. The state flipped to De

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Nov 09 2024BUSINESS

Evaluating Business Models: A Simple Process with Big Results

Let's talk about a new way to figure out if a business idea is worth the money. This method brings together two important perspectives: the business model and the processes that make it happen. First, we use a tool called the Service-Dominant Business Model Radar. This tool helps us break down a bu

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

A Local Professor's Take on Trump's Surprising Win

In the aftermath of Election Day 2024, Matthew Record, an assistant professor at Molloy University, shared some intriguing insights about President-elect Trump's victory over Vice President Harris. Record, who teaches American Politics and Public Policy, noted something quite unexpected: young peopl

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Hidden Enzymes in Proteins: Secret Signalers in Cells

Scientists have found tiny, active enzymes, called guanylate cyclases (GCs) and adenylate cyclases (ACs), hidden inside bigger proteins in both simple and complex life forms. These enzymes can do jobs like helping cells talk to each other or detect changes in their environment. For instance, in the

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