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Dec 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Citadel: A Simple Fix for Rowhammer Attacks

Ever thought about how computers remember things? They use what's called memory, which is like a big library. In this library, there are shelves (rows) with books (bits of data). Some attacks, like Rowhammer, can cause trouble by making the books fall over and change their information. This can be a

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Dec 07 2024SCIENCE

The Cool Cunner: A Fishy Tale of Warm-Water Superpowers

Ever heard of a fish that gets stronger when the water warms up? Meet the cunner fish, a small but mighty creature with a special trick up its fins. Unlike most fish, the cunner's jaw muscles become supercharged as the water temperature rises. This isn't just fascinating, but it also tells us a lot

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Dec 07 2024POLITICS

Russia's Military Budget Soars as EU Leaders Visit Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin has just signed off on a massive defense budget for 2025. This comes after lawmakers in Russia's parliament approved the plans. The budget shows a significant jump in military spending, with almost 32. 5% going to national defense. That's a whopping 13. 5 trillion ru

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Dec 07 2024POLITICS

WHY UKRAINE'S FIGHT MATTERS TO THE WORLD

The war in Ukraine is more than just a fight between two countries. It's about whether we, as a world, care about a country's right to exist. Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, sees Ukraine as part of Russia. He believes he's winning and will accept nothing less than Ukraine's surrender. Ukraine, on t

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

California's Coastal Jolt: A Quick Tsunami Warning

Imagine waking up to the ground shaking and then hearing about a tsunami warning. That's what happened in California last Thursday morning. Around 10:44 am, a strong earthquake struck about 62 miles off the coast of Ferndale. This quake was of magnitude 7. 0 and was a type called a strike-slip, wher

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Dec 06 2024WEATHER

Shaking Up the Coast: Northern California's Earthquake and Tsunami Scare

Thursday saw a powerful 7. 0 magnitude earthquake rattle Northern California, causing items to tumble off shelves and sending kids under desks. The quake, which struck west of Ferndale, was felt as far south as San Francisco. Though no major damage or injuries were reported, it triggered a brief tsu

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Dec 06 2024OPINION

Why Aren't We Talking About Real Issues Like Rape Kits?

Next month, a new district attorney in West Texas will start their job with a clear priority: finding someone to handle rape kits in their rural area. This is a problem that affects everyone, regardless of political party. Yet, some people on the right are focusing on things like sex toys in stores

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Dec 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Film Coming to US Screens: Bonjour Tristesse

Greenwich Entertainment has snagged the U. S. distribution rights for Durga Chew-Bose's first film, "Bonjour Tristesse". This movie is based on a famous 1950s novel of the same name by Françoise Sagan. The film had its big debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. The cast includes some big

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Neocons: Born from Disillusion and Failed Policies

Back in the day, some folks who called themselves neocons started as Marxists. They ditched that path after seeing the dark side of communism and the unintended consequences of liberal policies. They wanted to save America from moral decay while keeping church and state separate. These early neocons

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Paul Robinson's Three Decades at Warner Music Group to Be Honored

Get ready to celebrate Paul Robinson, the executive vice president and general counsel of Warner Music Group, at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Week luncheon! The Recording Academy's Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) will be hosting this special event on January 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverl

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