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Decoding the Complexity of Amazons

January 10, 2025

Ever played a game that's both thrilling and incredibly complex? Welcome to Amazons, a board game that merges elements of Chess and Go. Scientists have been using it to study game theory and artificial intelligence. A while back, a researcher named Buro discovered that even simple endgames in Amazon

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Amazon Eyes News Expansion After Election Special Success

January 10, 2025

As the dust settled on Election Night 2024, Brian Williams found himself looking ahead. "Our country is going through changes again, " he told viewers of his special on Amazon Prime Video, with a highway diorama as his backdrop. "Life goes on, and my next gig is hosting our firehouse dinner in New J

health

Does Lichen Sclerosus Hit Some Regions Harder? A 20-Year Survey of Sweden Reveals Surprises

January 10, 2025

Lichen Sclerosus, often called LSc, is a skin condition causing chronic inflammation, mostly in the anogenital areas. It can lead to serious health issues, like cancer. A recent study in Sweden looked at the number of new LSc cases and who they affected from 2001 to 2021. The researchers used data f

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Exploring the Generational Link: How Trauma Shapes Eating Disorders

January 10, 2025

Have you ever wondered why eating disorders might run in families? Scientists are starting to look into how trauma experienced by parents and grandparents can influence the next generations. This study, called qualitative, dives deeper into personal stories to understand the real impact. Imagine if

politics

Former President Jimmy Carter: A Life Honored by All

January 10, 2025

The nation's leaders are coming together to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, in a weeklong event that culminates in a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. All five living U. S. presidents will attend, setting aside their political differences to pay respects to a leader wh

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How Data Can Boost Civil Servant Morale

January 10, 2025

Public servants play a crucial role in connecting the government with its citizens. Their work directly influences how national policies are put into action. A recent study in China used the Labor Force Survey to find out more about these public servants and their professional identity. The study a

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New Indoor Golf League Hits Big with Viewers

January 10, 2025

Last Tuesday saw the launch of an exciting new indoor golf league spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and it was a hit on ESPN! The debut on Tuesday night of the league, known as TGL, attracted around 919, 000 viewers, with a peak of 1. 1 million viewers during a particular segment. This is

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Ana's Big Move: From Gymnastics Controversy to US Education

January 10, 2025

Ana-Maria Barbosu, an 18-year-old gymnast from Romania, found herself in the middle of a score dispute at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She had won a bronze medal, but the score was challenged by Jordan Chiles, an American gymnast. The drama blew up in the media, with Romanian press making it seem like a

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Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate: A Tug-of-War Between Speech and Security

January 9, 2025

The fate of TikTok, a popular social media app used by millions, is in the hands of the Supreme Court. The app's owner, ByteDance, is Chinese, and the U. S. government worries that China could use TikTok to spy on Americans or spread fake news. The court must decide if the law forcing ByteDance to s

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Steel Deal Hang-Up: Trump's Role in U. S. Steel-Nippon Takeover

January 9, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments on international investments might give hope to U. S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel. The proposed takeover of U. S. Steel by Nippon Steel has been a hot topic, with President Joe Biden blocking the sale last week, citing national security concerns. Exp