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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Explore 'Exodus': A New Sci-Fi RPG with a Twist

Ever thought about what happens after humans leave Earth for the stars? That's where 'Exodus' comes in. A fresh sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, this game lets you step into a future where humanity has spread across distant star systems. You'll play as a member of the Travelers, a group of s

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Dec 18 2024WEATHER

Weather Flip: Soggy South, Snowy North

Prepare for some weather whiplash! The sun's shine today won't last all day in Southern New England as clouds roll in from the south. Temps are poised to stay rather warm, hitting the low to mid-40s, and some spots might even tickle the 50s. This warm spell has been sticking around, with yesterday s

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Dec 18 2024FINANCE

B. C. 's Budget: A Closer Look at the Deficit and Promises

British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey recently announced a significant increase in the province's deficit. It has jumped by $429 million, hitting a record high of $9. 4 billion. This rise is mainly due to weak exports and higher expenses at home. Despite this, Bailey insists that the gov

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Electrochemistry: Cleaning Up Seas

Scientists have been exploring a new way to fight climate change by removing carbon from the oceans using electrochemical systems. These systems use a process called alkalinity-swings to get rid of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC). This can be done in two ways: by releasing carbon dioxide gas or by

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exploring EXODUS: A New Game from BioWare Vets

Archetype Entertainment, led by ex-BioWare folks like James Ohlen and Drew Karpyshyn, has unveiled the first gameplay preview for their debut game, EXODUS. This game looks strikingly similar to Mass Effect, which isn't surprising given the team's past. The trailer showed off conversations between th

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Cardiac Surgery Success: How Team Dynamics Impact Efficiency and Safety

A new study has shown that the more familiar cardiac surgery teams are with each other, the better they perform. This means teams that work together often can make surgeries faster and safer. The study looked at how well teams know each other and how that affects both the speed of the surgery and ho

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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Pharrell Williams Joins UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Entrepreneurship

Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was appointed as UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship in Paris. This comes after his notable appearances in the city as the Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director and a performer at Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Madagascar's Malaria Tests: How Well Do They Work?

Malaria in Madagascar is a big deal. The World Health Organization says to use special tests to spot malaria infections before treating them. In 2023, scientists checked out two quick tests, Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pan and Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pv, in two places with different types of malaria: Ifan

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Dec 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

The True Price of CO2: What Experts Say

Estimating how much a ton of CO2 costs society, called the social cost of carbon (SCC), is tough. It needs to consider the whole climate and economic system, and how changes spread in time and space. Scientists have looked at the models used to calculate SCC but in bits and pieces. No one has put it

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Should You Buy a PS5 Pro Now or Risk a Tariff Price Hike?

So, you're eyeing that shiny new PS5 Pro? But wait, President-elect Trump has plans for tariffs that could bump up the price. Should you grab one now, or is it smarter to hold off? Let's dive in. Trump’s tariffs could add an extra 20% to 60% to the cost of imported goods, making that shiny PS5 Pro

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