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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Getting Columbia Ready for Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene approaches, Columbia is taking action to protect its infrastructure. The city's public works crews are working non-stop to prepare for the worst. Robert Anderson, the Public Works Director, highlights three critical tasks: ensuring vehicles are fueled and ready, clearing wastewat

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Oct 01 2024GENERAL

Ford's Electric Switch: A Charge towards Convenience

Ford is shaking off the uncertainty surrounding electric vehicle adoption with a new initiative called the "Ford Power Promise." The company is offering complimentary home chargers and installation to customers who opt for new EVs. This perk aims to ease the minds of potential customers who are stil

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Oct 01 2024CRYPTO

Smarter AI, Less Memory: Liquid's Groundbreaking Debut

Liquid AI, a startup co-founded by former researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), has made a significant breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. Instead of relying on the transformer architecture, Liquid has developed a new type of AI mod

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

New Dawn at Sony Pictures: Ravi Ahuja Takes the Reins

The news sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry: Tony Vinciquerra, CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is stepping down from his role, effective January 2, 2025. Taking his place is Ravi Ahuja, who will become the new President and CEO of SPE. Ahuja, who has been serving as Chairman of G

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Sep 30 2024BUSINESS

China's Economic Slowdown: The Real Story

China, the world's second-largest economy, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown. The country's factory activity has contracted for five straight months, with a purchasing managers' index (PMI) reading of 49.8 in September. While this is higher than expected, it still indicates a contraction in ma

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Sep 29 2024POLITICS

Infrastructure Bond Sale Gets Green Light

In the state of Alabama, a major infrastructure bond sale is set to move forward without any legal obstacles. The bond sale, which is meant to finance various infrastructure projects, had faced a potential hurdle in the form of a lawsuit filed by a local judge. However, after careful consideration,

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Exploration's New Frontier: NASA and South Korea Join Forces

NASA and South Korea's space agencies are teaming up to explore a previously uncharted region of deep space. This bold move marks a significant milestone in the history of space exploration, as the two nations look to push the boundaries of what is possible. For decades, NASA and other space agenci

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Sep 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Doll Drama: Reality Bites for MGA Entertainment

T.I. and his wife Tiny, both talented artists in their own right, have emerged victorious in their long-standing legal battle against toy giant MGA Entertainment. A whopping $71 million judgement was handed down by a federal jury in Santa Ana, California, after finding MGA guilty of intellectual pro

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Unlocking Evanston's Potential: A $1 Million Boost for Innovative Development

Evanston, a city with ambitious goals for affordable housing, sustainability, and community development, has received a significant boost in the form of a $985,000 federal grant. The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program,

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Where Honda's Engine Dreams Take Flight

Honda's journey in the world of motorcycles dates back much further than you might imagine. Long before the iconic V8 engine roared to life in the Honda Crossroad, the company was laying the groundwork for its motorcycling legacy. In fact, the winged logo that has become synonymous with Honda's moto

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