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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Meta's Big AI Bet: $65B for Data Centers

Meta, the company behind Facebook, is set to spend a staggering $60 billion to $65 billion this year on building AI infrastructure. That's a lot of money! CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks 2023 will be a big year for AI, and he's putting his company's cash where his mouth is. This investment will include

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sundance 2025: Anxious Excitement and Big Moments

Sundance Film Festival's 2025 kickoff was a mix of excitement and technical hiccups. The opening night premiere of "Twinless" at Park City's Eccles Theater had a rocky start. Sound problems interrupted the screening, but it didn't stop the audience from enjoying the film. Director James Sweeney was

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Hip Impingement Surgery: What Matters?

Hip impingement syndrome (FAIS) is commonly treated with arthroscopic surgery, where doctors remove bone bumps and repair the hip's soft tissue. Different doctors have different ways of doing this, using various tools and methods. They also have distinct ways to help patients recover after surgery.

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Plastic in Our Blood: Can We Trust Py-GC-MS?

You might be surprised to learn that tiny bits of plastic are making their way into our bodies. Scientists are trying to figure out what happens to these micro- and nano-sized plastics (MNPs) once they're inside us. One tool they've been using is something called pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass sp

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Biotech Boss Asks Governor for Help in Uncertain Times

Chris Viehbacher, the CEO of Biogen, had a message for Governor Maura Healey at a recent event hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He was worried about the changes happening in Washington and how they might affect his business. Viehbacher pointed out that his company faces lots of

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

How Cooking Methods Change Instant Noodles' Nutritional Value

Instant noodles are loved globally, but not much is known about how their production methods affect their nutritional value. A recent study looked into this. They found that boiling instant noodles, compared to steaming, leaves some starch inside ungelatinized or partially cooked. This creates a spo

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

School Guidance on Immigration: Activists Weigh In

When the state of New Jersey issued new guidance to schools on handling immigration officers, reactions from immigrant activists were mixed. The guidelines came in response to Trump's administration lifting protections for undocumented immigrants in sensitive locations like schools. Amy Torres, head

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Updates Safari Preview: Testing Faster Browsing & Fixes

Apple has just rolled out a new version of Safari Technology Preview, tagged as 212. This browser, launched in 2016, serves as a testing ground for upcoming features in Safari. The fresh update brings along numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements. It tackles areas like Authentication, Canvas

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Snag a Deal: Galaxy Tab S9 Now Cheaper Than Ever

Ever heard of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9? Well, it's been around for a while now, but it's still packing some serious power. Lately, it's been getting a lot of attention because Amazon has slashed its price by a whopping $251! That's right, the 256GB version in beige is now going for just under $670.

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Detecting T. gondii Fast: A New Way with Strips

Meet Toxoplasma gondii, a tiny critter causing big problems. It infects both animals and humans, with cats being its main spreaders. When cats leave oocysts in their poop, it contaminates our surroundings. We eat, drink, or touch these contaminated things and bam! Toxoplasmosis. Scientists have dev

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