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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

YouTube’s New Way to Speed Up or Slow Down Videos

YouTube has just rolled out a unique way to change video speeds on Android and iOS devices. Before, you had to deal with a big menu that took up half your screen when you wanted to speed up or slow down a video. Now, things are much simpler! A small, easy-to-reach UI at the bottom of your screen giv

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

Electric Vehicle Rules: Too Much Too Soon?

California's push for electric vehicles (EVs) has raised concerns among automakers like Toyota. The Golden State's plan to require 35% of new vehicles sold in 2026 to be zero emission has left Toyota's Jack Hollis feeling skeptical. "We simply don't see this happening, " he said. Toyota worries that

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

The Moral Compass of Auto CEOs During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on how top CEOs in the automotive industry handle moral decisions. Researchers looked at letters from the CEOs of the top 15 automotive companies before and after the pandemic started. They used a method called Weber’s to figure out how these CEOs think abou

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Winning Streak: The First in 40 Years

In a historical twist, Donald Trump has become the first presidential candidate in four decades to sweep all seven key swing states. These states - Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina - have played a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the president

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

Social Media User Insights: A New Way to Spot Business Partnerships

Finding the right business partners can be tricky because the business world is always changing. So, how can companies find the perfect fit? This study suggests looking at what people are saying about businesses on social media. By analyzing how users react to posts from businesses on Facebook, they

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts to Share Mission Details After Mystery Hospitalization

After a long stint on the International Space Station, three NASA astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-8 mission are set to talk about their experience in a NASA news conference. Dr. Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps will answer questions from reporters. The fourth crew member, Russian

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

The Rise of Superbugs in South Africa: Why New Antibiotics Matter

Have you ever thought about how scary it would be if the medicines we use to fight infections stopped working? Well, that's happening right now in South Africa! Certain germs, especially the tough ones called Gram-negative bacteria, are getting smarter and harder to kill. This isn’t just a problem i

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Health Worker Gets 2 Years for Snooping on Justice Ginsburg's Medical Records

A health worker from Nebraska was sentenced to two years in prison for illegally accessing the medical records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before her death. Trent Russell, 34, worked as a transplant coordinator and had access to hospital records across the region. He was found guilt

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

Business Jets: A Booming Future in the US

In late October, Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) shared some exciting news. They expect business aviation to pump $183 billion into the US economy in the next five years. That's a big jump from the current $150 billion! Chadi Saade, ACJ's president, said this industry does more than just fly execs aroun

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Nov 08 2024WEATHER

Brace Yourself: A Big Snowstorm is Coming!

Get ready, folks! A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Saturday morning. We're expecting quite a dump of snow, with some areas seeing up to 30 inches! If you're in the Trinidad region, bundle up tight, as you might get hit with the most snow. Drive carefully tonight and tomorrow morning, as roa

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