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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Copper's Germ-Killing Power with Tiny Patterns

Scientists are looking into how tiny patterns on copper surfaces can make them even better at killing bacteria. They've found that by creating specific patterns on copper, they can control how bacteria stick to the surface and how well the copper kills them. This could lead to better ways to fight a

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Coal Mine's Long Fight Under Fire Comes to an End

Anton Telegin was no stranger to the coal mine that had been his workplace for almost two decades. But as he drove there one night, just after Christmas, he felt a sense of dread. Russian forces were closing in, and the mine was under constant threat from their attacks. The conditions were tough; th

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Jan 15 2025FINANCE

Elon Musk's Late Twitter Reporting Costs Shareholders

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for not promptly reporting his stake in Twitter. This delay, according to the SEC, helped Musk save around $150 million, which came at the expense of other shareholders. The SEC's rules require

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggers Massive Drone Attack

In a significant escalation, Ukraine has launched a major attack on Russian territory. The assault included firing six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles and six UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russian regions. Additionally, Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks to date.

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meet Swippitt: The Smartphone Battery Swap Game-Changer

Ever wished you didn't have to worry about your phone dying? Swippitt might just make that wish come true. This clever gadget, which made waves at CES 2025, is designed to keep your phone powered up without the hassle of charging. Its hub-and-link system ensures you always have a full battery at han

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Jan 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Texas Air: Four Counties Face New Pollution Rules

Twelve Texas counties have been breathing air that doesn't meet federal standards for soot, but only four might need to do something about it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says eight counties can skip stricter rules because of bad data or events like wildfires and dust storms

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Change Healthcare's Secretive Data Breach Alert: What's the Story?

Imagine a company has a huge problem but tries to keep it quiet. That’s what happened with Change Healthcare last year. A cyberattack hit them, stealing health data from over 100 million people – the largest medical data theft in U. S. history. Instead of shouting about it, they hid the notice from

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Annette Bening: Entertainment Community Fund Ready to Help Fire Victims

Actress Annette Bening, who chairs the Board of the Entertainment Community Fund, recently highlighted the Fund's crucial role in supporting industry professionals affected by the ongoing wildfires. Originally known as The Actors Fund, the organization has expanded its scope to assist a wide range o

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Microsoft's U. S. Consulting Unit Hits the Pause Button on Hiring

In a recent internal memo, Microsoft has decided to press pause on hiring within its U. S. consulting unit. This move is part of the tech giant's bigger plan to tighten its belt and cut costs. Just last week, Microsoft announced it would be letting go of some employees, a move that will affect less

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Keke Palmer on Handling Media Attention and Domestic Violence

Keke Palmer, the 31-year-old actress known for her role in "Nope, " experienced a rough patch when her public relationship with Darius Jackson turned sour. The couple had a child together, but their relationship hit a bump when Jackson criticized Palmer's wardrobe choice for an Usher concert publicl

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