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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Strike: Pensions and Planes on the Line

Last month, Boeing workers walked off the job with a clear demand: they want their pensions back. In 2013, Boeing froze the traditional pension plan to keep production in Seattle, claiming it was too expensive. But now, workers are feeling the squeeze and aren't giving in. They recently rejected Boe

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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Will the iPad Mini 8 Get OLED Too?

The iPad Mini 8 might be the next Apple device to get an OLED screen, just like the recent iPad Pro models. This switch from mini-LED could happen due to the success of the iPad Pro lineup. However, it's not clear if the same dual-stack tandem technology used in Pro models will be included. This adv

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Chip Giant Arm Pulls License from Qualcomm: A Tech Fallout

In a surprising turn of events, Arm, a leading British semiconductor company, has revoked Qualcomm's license to use its chip design standards. This action follows a long-standing legal dispute between the two tech giants. Arm's decision, reported by Bloomberg, impacts Qualcomm's ability to access th

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

Crime Concerns Divide Black and White Americans

According to a recent survey, 70% of Americans worry about crime, but Black Americans are a bit more concerned than white Americans, with the numbers standing at 72% for Black Americans and 68% for white Americans. The survey also showed that city dwellers, news watchers, and Gen Xers are particular

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s M8 Monitor: Work, Play, and Everything in Between

When you think of a monitor, you might imagine a dull screen that just sits there. Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 (M80D) is here to change that. This isn’t just a monitor; it’s a versatile display that can handle work, entertainment, and even gaming. Let’s dive in and see what makes this monitor stand o

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Battle Over Downtown Camden Housing: Developer Sues City and County

In the heart of Camden, South Carolina, a legal battle is brewing over a proposed housing development. Carlyle Development, the company behind the project, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Camden, its Planning Commission, and Kershaw County. The lawsuit, which runs 23 pages, accuses the city

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Airport's Hug Rule: 3 Minutes or Move to Parking

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off

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Oct 21 2024HEALTH

Post-Surgery Pain Care: A Racial Divide

Imagine having major surgery. You might expect the best care to manage your pain afterward. But new research shows Black patients are less likely to get the top-notch treatment they deserve. Instead of using a combination of pain medicines that experts say work better and reduce the risk of addictio

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Incursion into Russia: A Three-Month Standoff

For three months now, Ukraine's military has been holding ground in Russia's Kursk region. This is the first time foreign troops have entered Russian territory since World War II, causing a buzz around the world. While Ukraine's advance has slowed, neither side has made significant gains. Analysts s

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