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Trump's Early Claim of Victory: A New Perspective

November 6, 2024

Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump declared victory in the presidential election. He led Vice President Kamala Harris in projected Electoral College votes, but neither candidate had yet secured the required 270 votes to win the White House. Trump's lead became significant after N

politics

Trump's Win: Profits for Controversial Businesses

November 6, 2024

Donald Trump's victory in the presidency has led to a surge in stocks for certain businesses, many of which have been controversial. Let's start with Donald Trump's own business, Trump Media & Technology Group. Its stock crashed as the election results were coming in, but it rebounded strongly once

politics

Chile's Shifting Political Landscape: A Crisis in Representation

November 6, 2024

For many years, Chile has been known for its political stability. The country's political system is divided into two main coalitions. The center-left Concertation, which includes parties like the Socialist Party (PS), Christian Democratic Party (DC), and Party for Democracy (PPD), ruled from 1990 to

science

Insects Read Odors in a Snap

November 6, 2024

Ever wondered how tiny insects like fruit fly larvae can zip through their environment, seeking out food and avoiding danger? It all starts with their olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs). These guys are the first responders to smells. Scientists wanted to figure out how these ORNs help larvae navigate

technology

Weather Data: A New Way

November 6, 2024

Weather is studied using weather stations scattered worldwide. These stations collect data on various weather phenomena. Many organizations set up networks of these stations to gather data. The data is then sent to processing centers. However, the methods used to transmit this data aren't ideal. The

politics

Why North Carolina Voted for Stein Over Robinson

November 6, 2024

In North Carolina, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson lost the governor's race to Democrat Josh Stein. This isn't surprising when you look at Robinson's history. Before the race, CNN reported that he made some shocking comments on a porn website years ago. He allegedly called himself a "black NAZI" a

opinion

Why the Electoral College Matters

November 6, 2024

The United States has always been a mix of different interests, which might look like a split between 'red' and 'blue' during elections. This diversity was something the Founding Fathers knew about, and they designed the government to handle it. Power is divided between the branches of government a

business

Inquis Medical Secures $40 Million to Boost Thrombectomy System

November 5, 2024

Inquis Medical, a company focused on improving medical devices, just got a big boost. They've raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. The lead investor is Marshall Wace, a globally recognized firm. Existing investors like ShangBay Capital and EnPointe Ventures also chipped in. This money wil

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Why the Electoral College Isn’t Fair Anymore

November 5, 2024

The Electoral College is a weird system that doesn't make sense today. It was set up a long time ago to balance power between big and small states. But now, it makes some votes matter more than others. For example, a vote in a small state like Wyoming counts more than a vote in a big state like Cali

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Tech Policies of Trump and Harris: What's at Stake?

November 5, 2024

The upcoming U. S. election has stirred up a lot of debate around tech policies. Let's take a look at what presidential hopefuls Trump and Harris have planned for the tech world. The CHIPS Act, an initiative to bring chip production back to the U. S. , is a hot topic. The Harris campaign supports i