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Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health
Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health A day of indulgence during the holidays won’t harm your overall health, according to a registered dietitian. Eating more than usual during the holidays can lead to slower digestion, but this process can […]
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America the secular? What a changing religious landscape means for US politics
America the secular? What a changing religious landscape means for US politics Conventional wisdom about nonreligious Americans' voting misses some important distinctions. Sarah Rice/Getty Images After climbing for decades, the percentage of Americans with no religion has leveled off. For the past few years, the share of adults who identify as atheist, agnostic or “nothing […]
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Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers
Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers Archaeologists have discovered the oldest known cremation in Africa, dating back around 9,500 years to a pyre built by Stone Age hunter-gatherers in Malawi. The cremation was of an adult woman, estimated to be around 5 feet tall and middle-aged at the time […]
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Are hegemonies a relic of the past? The role of coercion and consent in global domination
Are hegemonies a relic of the past? The role of coercion and consent in global domination The concept of hegemony has been central to international relations since its inception, reflecting a nation’s ability to influence others through both coercion and consent. The modern understanding of hegemony emerged during the 19th century with Britain’s role as […]
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Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond
Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond The Great Lakes have significant offshore wind power potential, which could provide three times as much electricity as all eight Great Lakes states currently use. The federal government’s recent executive order has halted new offshore projects in the ocean, but states can still explore and […]
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US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over
US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over A prolonged government shutdown could send the US economy into a tailspin, with direct impacts on GDP and indirect effects on consumer confidence and business sentiment. The current economic situation is precarious, with the labor market struggling, consumers […]
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Kobo’s Libra Colour and Elipsa 2E e-readers have dropped to some of their best prices
Kobo’s Libra Colour and Elipsa 2E e-readers have dropped to some of their best prices Kobo’s Libra Colour and Elipsa 2E e-readers are on sale at discounted prices. The Kobo Elipsa 2E is available for $349.99 ($50 off) and the Kobo Libra Colour is available for $209.99 ($20 off). The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a […]
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Here are the shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts on time
Here are the shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts on time Shipping deadlines for UPS: December 19th (3 Day Select), December 22nd (2nd Day Air), and December 23rd (Next Day Air) to ensure packages arrive by Christmas Eve. FedEx shipping deadlines: December 20th (Express Saver), December 22nd (2Day and 2Day AM), and December 24th […]
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Sols 4511-4512: Low energy after a big weekend?
Sols 4511-4512: Low energy after a big weekend? Curiosity Rover’s weekend was busy, with full contact science, imaging tests, and a long 57m drive, leaving it low on power for Monday’s plan. The team had to prioritize science activities within the rover’s power limit, squeezing in activities such as acquiring Mastcam mosaics, ChemCam LIBS observations, […]
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What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels
What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels Colorado has passed a law requiring warning labels on gas stoves to inform consumers about the air quality implications of indoor gas stove use, which could have a substantial impact on public health. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers is suing Colorado and asking a […]
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OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe
OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe The OnePlus 13T will not be sold in Europe or North America. The phone was launched in China and will be sold in India as the 13S, but no US release is planned. The 6.3-inch screen of the 13T is considered “small” by today’s standards, […]
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NASA’s Chandra Rings in New Year With Champagne Cluster
NASA’s Chandra Rings in New Year With Champagne Cluster NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has released a new image of the “Champagne Cluster,” a galaxy cluster that was discovered on New Year’s Eve, 2020. The Champagne Cluster is actually two galaxy clusters merging to form an even larger cluster, with multimillion-degree gas spreading across the cluster […]
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Logitech’s Casa is a must-have if you use a laptop — and it’s $30 off
Logitech’s Casa is a must-have if you use a laptop — and it’s $30 off The Logitech Casa is a compact kit of accessories that can help you create an ergonomically-friendly laptop setup on-the-go. The Casa includes a stand to prop up your laptop, a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, and a standalone trackpad, all of which […]
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The best laptops you can get
The best laptops you can get The best laptops for different needs are: For gaming: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) – a balance between power and portability, with a high-res OLED display and Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics For productivity: Framework Laptop 13 (2025) – a fully repairable and upgradeable laptop with excellent modularity options, including […]
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Americans live shorter lives than Europeans, no matter their wealth
Americans live shorter lives than Europeans, no matter their wealth Comparing wealth and survival rates in the US with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts. The findings are detailed in a new study in the New England […]
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Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation
Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation Archaeologists have used drones to create a comprehensive 3D model of Rano Raraku, the volcanic crater where 95% of Rapa Nui’s giant statues were carved, revealing that 30 independent workshops […]
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You need to read the treatise on spacing out, Bored and Brilliant
You need to read the treatise on spacing out, Bored and Brilliant Author shares their personal struggle with spacing out, which they’ve been called a “daydreamer” or “space cadet” in the past. The book “Bored and Brilliant” by Manoush Zomorodi makes the case that letting your mind wander is essential and a luxury we shouldn’t […]
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Mayo Clinic uses AI to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing cancers
Mayo Clinic uses AI to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing cancers The Mayo Clinic has made a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer using AI technology. The NVIDIA Blackwell SuperPOD powers the AI system that achieved this breakthrough. This innovation uses artificial intelligence to analyze medical images and data to improve diagnosis accuracy. The goal of […]
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Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care
Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care Parents don’t need to try harder or be self-reliant to ease parenting stress; instead, they need connection and support from others. The traditional nuclear family ideal, which emphasizes self-reliance, is a relatively recent development […]
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Rediscovery of African American burial grounds provides long-overdue opportunities for collective healing
Rediscovery of African American burial grounds provides long-overdue opportunities for collective healing The rediscovery of African American burial grounds provides long-overdue opportunities for collective healing and reconciliation. African Americans have been denied access to white burial grounds since the British colonial period, leading to the establishment of segregated burial grounds that were often forgotten or […]
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows lives up to the series’ name
Assassin’s Creed Shadows lives up to the series’ name I realized quite late in Assassin’s Creed Shadows that being this version of a shinobi is hard — but it was precisely the precision the game demanded that made it all the more rewarding. With Shadows, the Assassin’s Creed franchise has achieved both its most impressive […]
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From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books
From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books Pope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on Nov. 10, 2024. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia In January 2025, while doing research at the Vatican archives, I heard Pope Francis’ Sunday prayers in St. Peter’s Square. […]
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Defending humanitarian aid in terms of national security obscures its real purpose
Defending humanitarian aid in terms of national security obscures its real purpose A woman scoops up portions of wheat to be allocated to each waiting family after it was distributed in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia in 2021. AP Photo/Ben Curtis More than 305 million people require lifesaving humanitarian aid today. Most of them […]
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Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking?
Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking? Americans are concerned about masked law enforcement due to issues like accountability, trust, and overall vibes. The lack of visibility into who’s a cop and who’s not can be dangerous, as seen in the case of Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband being killed by an assassin […]
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Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts
Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts A study found that using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in texts can make recipients feel like they’re not putting enough effort into the conversation, leading to a sense of disengagement. The researchers surveyed 150 American texters aged 18-65 and […]
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Can noninvasive nasal drops kill deadly brain tumors?
Can noninvasive nasal drops kill deadly brain tumors? Researchers have developed a noninvasive nasal delivery method that successfully eliminated deadly brain tumors in mice by boosting the brain’s immune response. The technology uses precisely engineered nanostructures called spherical nucleic acids to deliver potent tumor-fighting medicine to the brain through nasal drops, which is less invasive […]
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The Browser Company’s AI browser now has a $20 subscription
The Browser Company’s AI browser now has a $20 subscription The Browser Company has launched a $20 subscription for its AI-powered web browser Dia, offering unlimited access to the chat feature. Free users will still have access to basic features like interacting with the AI chatbot and creating custom skills, but may face limits on […]
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The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business The rule of law is crucial for capitalism, but its erosion is threatening the US economy, investor confidence, and global stability. Chaotic deregulation and selective enforcement of laws have led to a decline in respect for the rule […]
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OpenAI Released the Smartest Agentic Models o3xA0andxA0o4-Mini
OpenAI Released the Smartest Agentic Models o3xA0andxA0o4-Mini OpenAI has released two new agentic models: o3 and o4-mini, which can think for longer before responding and tackle complex problems. The models can perform tasks such as searching the web, writing Python code, generating graphs or images, and explaining key factors behind predictions. o3 is OpenAI’s most […]
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A lot of Logitech products cost more now than two months ago
A lot of Logitech products cost more now than two months ago Logitech products have increased in price by up to 25% over the past two months. The MX Master 3S mouse, a popular gaming accessory, has seen a $20 price hike from its previous price of $99.99. The Pro X TKL keyboard has jumped […]
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