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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: Sharing Beers and Battles with Colbert

You might remember Kamala Harris from her presidential campaign. Well, she's back, and this time she's taking a break from serious politics to chat with Stephen Colbert. In a surprising moment, she cracked open a can of Miller High Life, proving she's not your typical politician. Most presidential c

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Battery Life: Android 15's New Charging Tricks

Ever wondered how to make your phone's battery last longer? Android 15 has a cool new feature called Charging Optimization. This feature lets you limit your battery charge to 80%, which can slow down battery degradation. This might mean your phone doesn't last as long each day, but it could make you

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

TikTok's Pain Points: States Target App's Effects on Kids

Fourteen states have joined forces to sue TikTok, claiming the social media platform is severely harming children's mental health. The suits, filed by attorneys general from various states, highlight several issues with TikTok's design. These include its infinite scrolling feature, which can keep ki

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Samsung's Top Boss: No Spin-Offs for Chip Businesses

Last week, rumors suggested that Samsung might spin off its contract chip manufacturing business. However, the company's CEO, Jay Y. Lee, has laid these rumors to rest. Speaking to Reuters, Lee confirmed that neither the foundry business nor the logic chip designing business will be spun off. Instea

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Streamer's Car Crash on Live Stream Draws Major Attention

A young streamer named Jack Doherty recently caused a stir when he crashed his sports car during a live stream on the Kick platform. He was texting and driving at the same time, which led to him losing control of his McLaren and hitting a guardrail. Doherty kept the stream running, showing the after

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Oct 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

President Biden's Plan: Safe Water in 10 Years

Imagine a future where everyone in the United States can turn on their tap and drink clean water. That's what President Biden is aiming for with a new rule set to be announced in Wisconsin. This rule gives cities a 10-year deadline to replace lead pipes, making sure drinking water is safe for all. T

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Oct 08 2024BUSINESS

Samsung Keeps Foundry Business, Eyes Stronger Chip Future

Samsung has hit some bumps in the road with its foundry business. Despite trying to catch up to TSMC, the company is struggling with poor yields, especially for its 3nm GAA wafers. Rumors swirled that Samsung might spin off its foundry and logic chip designing operations. But a Samsung executive has

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Oct 08 2024BUSINESS

Google's App Store Rules Changing: What You Need to Know

In a big move, a federal judge has ordered Google to shake up its Android app store. This ruling, from a court case between Google and the makers of Fortnite (Epic Games), could change how we get apps on Android phones. Starting November 2024, for three years, you'll be able to download apps from ot

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok in Legal Trouble: States Sue Over Kids’ Mental Health

Fourteen US states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, blaming the app for harming kids’ mental health. They say TikTok’s never-ending feed, late-night notifications, and risky challenges keep kids glued to the platform. The states argue that TikTok’s focus on profits makes it addictive and harmful.

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok in Hot Water: States Allege App Harms Kids' Health

Hey there, TikTok is in some serious trouble! Fourteen top law enforcers, known as attorneys general, have just sued the app. They say it’s not as safe as it claims to be, especially for kids. Some kids have even gotten hurt or worse, doing dangerous things to join in on the site’s popular “challeng

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