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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New AI Game Changer from Boston

Imagine an AI that's as powerful as it is efficient. That's what LiquidAI is promising. This startup from Boston isn't just tweaking existing models; they're rethinking AI from the ground up. Inspired by the brain of a tiny worm, their technology could revolutionize AI by using less energy, which is

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

Singer's Death: Investigators Focus on Soap Box and Drugs

When Liam Payne, a former One Direction member, fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, police turned their attention to an unusual item found in the star's room: a Dove soap box. Investigators believe that this soap box might have been used to deliver the drugs that resulted in Payn

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Daily Prizes for Voters: A Legal Concern

The Department of Justice (DoJ) has raised a red flag about Elon Musk's plan to give away $1 million daily to registered voters who sign a petition. The billionaire tech mogul and Tesla CEO, a big supporter of Donald Trump's presidential bid, launched this giveaway to promote his political action co

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops Go to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?

Imagine this: North Korean soldiers are going to Russia to help fight in Ukraine. That's what American and South Korean officials said recently. If these soldiers really join the war, it would be the first time a third country sends troops to fight on the front lines. So far, other nations have only

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Oct 24 2024HEALTH

Could Popular Diabetes Drug Help Fight Alzheimer’s?

You might be surprised to learn that a medication designed to help control blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes could also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s what a recent study by Case Western Reserve University suggests. The drug in question is called Ozempic, w

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Voters Share Mixed Feelings After Kamala Harris Town Hall in Pennsylvania

On a recent Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris met with voters in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Some voters chatted with CNN afterwards and shared their thoughts. Two out of five voters said they will vote for Harris, but others still have major concerns about her policies. Joe Donahue didn't

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Oct 24 2024SCIENCE

Asteroid Adventure: Four Space Rocks Zoom By Earth Today

Today is astronomical day! Four asteroids, including a so-called "city killer, " are scheduled for a close encounter with Earth. They won't hit us, but they'll still make quite the show. The largest, named 2002 NV16, is about the size of the Washington Monument and comes closest at about 2. 8 millio

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Election Security: Kansas City Tightens Polling Place Protections

Election Day is just around the corner, and Kansas City is ensuring that voters feel safe. Over the past few years, election officials have faced threats and harassment. Shawn Kieffer, a director with the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, recalls an incident earlier this year where a vote

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Teslas Face Scrutiny Over Autopilot Crashes

Ever heard of a car that drives itself? Well, Tesla's trying, but their autopilot feature is hitting a few bumps. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is digging into some serious incidents. We're talking crashes, one even fatal, involving Teslas with Full Self-Driving tech. Thi

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Million-Dollar Voter Challenge: Legal or Not?

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently sparked controversy by offering $1 million daily to voters who signed his pro-Donald Trump petition. Legal experts are questioning if this move breaks the law. UCLA law professor Rick Hasen pointed out that while lotteries are generally okay, paying people to

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