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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Florida's DeSantis Avoids Calls from Harris Amid Incoming Hurricane

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly steering clear of calls from Kamala Harris, even as Hurricane Milton threatens to hit the state just two days after Hurricane Helene. An aide to DeSantis confirmed that the governor isn't picking up Harris's calls because they seem political. As of Mond

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fast Cables Coming Soon: 80Gbps USB4 2. 0 Speeds Revealed

motion towards an exciting future just got a boost! USB4, which currently offers 40Gbps speeds, is set to double that with the introduction of USB4 2.0 cables. Officially certified by Elecom, these cables are ready to hit the market in mid-December, initially available only in Japan. What's unique

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Boost Your Lifespan: How Good Habits Outsmart Genetics

Ever wondered if you can outsmart your genes when it comes to lifespan? Well, a big study says yes! Researchers looked at over 350,000 adults and found something amazing. If you don't smoke, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and eat healthily, you could live almost six years longer, even if your

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Golf Course Battle: Nonprofit Wins in Court

In Denver, a nonprofit called Sisters of Color United for Education has emerged victorious from a long dispute. The story began when they rented the rundown clubhouse at Park Hill Golf Course and spent around $196,000 to fix it up. However, another group had already booked the place, leading to a di

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Which Candidate Will Best Serve Texas Students?

Voters in State Board of Education District 12 have a tough decision. Both candidates, Republican Pam Little and Democrat George King, are knowledgeable and experienced educators. Little has been on the board since 2018 and is currently vice chair. She's proud of the board's work in strengthening ca

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Atlanta Woman Fights to Keep Her Restaurant Name

In Atlanta, Georgia, a woman named Amanda Kinsey is facing opposition from Mattel, the company that owns Barbie. The issue? The name of her restaurant, "Amanda's BarBeeQue." Kinsey has been running her business since 2017 without any problems until she decided to trademark the name. That’s when thin

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Teachers' Pay Dispute Hits Streets in NJ Schools

In New Jersey, a dispute between teachers and the South Orange-Maplewood school district has heated up. Teachers from the SOMEA union took to the streets of South Orange, carrying signs with messages like "Settle Now!" and "We Are Worthy." They also attended a board meeting in Maplewood to voice the

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Oct 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan's Novatek Gears Up for OLED Displays with a Twist in 2025

Imagine this: your iPhone becomes even thinner and more responsive. That’s what Taiwanese company Novatek is aiming to achieve by 2025. They plan to start mass-producing OLED displays that come with a special trick – TDDI (touch and display driver integration) technology. This tech merges the touch

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Oct 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Future iPhones May Get Thinner Screens Thanks to Novatek

Imagine holding a sleeker iPhone in your hands next year. That might be possible, thanks to a Taiwanese company called Novatek. They've just announced they will start making new OLED displays using a technology called TDDI, which could make future iPhones thinner. This news comes from DigiTimes and

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Oct 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Next Big Thing: The Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 Air?

Rumors are swirling about Apple's upcoming iPhone 17, specifically a new model called the iPhone 17 Air or Slim. This isn’t just any phone; it’s expected to be super thin, thanks to some cutting-edge display tech from Taiwanese company Novatek. The buzz is that Apple could be the first customer for

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