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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's New Robot Makes Housework Look Easy

Imagine this: a robot helping out around the house, making life a bit easier. That's exactly what Tesla's Optimus Robot did in a fancy LA home. This robot wasn't just any robot, it was Tesla's latest creation, and it made its debut in a stunning $6. 85 million home in Mandeville Canyon. The robot wa

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Big Meat Recall: Schools and Stores Affected

You might want to check your fridge or freezer. A huge recall just expanded, now covering nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items. The blame goes to a nasty bug called Listeria monocytogenes, found in products from BrucePac, an Oklahoma company. This recall isn't new; it's be

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Hand Prostheses Get a Big Boost in Control

Imagine losing the ability to use your hands. For many people with paralysis or diseases like ALS, this is a daily reality. Scientists have been working on a solution: neuroprostheses, which are artificial hands, arms, or legs that could restore mobility. However, these devices have struggled to mat

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

The Secret History of Amylase: Our Ancient Connection to Starchy Foods

Imagine your favorite starchy snack, like a chewy bagel or crispy fries. You might think these are modern treats, but the story behind our ability to enjoy them goes way back in time. Scientists recently discovered that our ancient ancestors, including Neanderthals and Denisovans, carried multiple c

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Texas Dad's Execution Halted: What's the New Evidence?

A few hours before his execution, a man named Robert Roberson caught a break. A Texas judge made a surprising decision just 90 minutes before his death sentence was to be carried out. This happened because a group of Texas lawmakers believed he was innocent. They wanted to hear his side of the story

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps Tweaks Weather Display for a Cleaner Look

Google Maps is making a small change to how it shows weather information. Instead of having the weather widget appear on the map layer, it's moving it to a new section called "Latest in the area." This section slides up from the bottom of the Android app. The weather info will now be in the top-righ

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Oct 18 2024FINANCE

Trump's Crypto Venture: Who Gets What?

Imagine you're launching a new crypto project. Who do you think would get the majority of the profits? In the case of Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial, it's his family. They're set to receive 75% of the net revenue from the project. This is according to a 13-page document called the "World Lib

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Tiger Woods' Logo in Hot Water: A Cool Tech Company Fights Back

Ever heard of Tigeraire? They're a cool-air tech company from Louisiana that's making waves in the sports world. It's not just about their personal cooling devices; they're also in a heated battle over a logo. Tigeraire says Tiger Woods and his golf apparel company, Sun Day Red, are using a logo tha

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Hidden Lab Seeks Secrets of the Universe

Deep under the lush landscape of southern China, a massive underground lab called the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno) is on a mission to unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries. China has been investing heavily in science, and Juno is one of its most ambitious projects yet.

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

The Spread of Mpox in Africa: What Happens Next?

Imagine you're in Africa, where a virus called mpox is causing trouble. Picture more than 1,000 deaths and outbreaks in 18 countries. Africa's top health boss, Jean Kaseya, warns that things could get worse. Why? Well, countries are struggling to test for mpox quickly. Money promised by other countr

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