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A federal judge has struck down Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, citing recent Supreme Court rulings that strongly support the Second Amendment. Judge Stephen P. McGlynn, appointed by former President Trump, ruled that the ban cannot be enforced. This comes after Democratic Governor J. B. Pri

entertainment

Donald Trump: TV Moments That Made Waves, for Better or Worse

Donald Trump has long been a fan of television, both watching and being on it. Over the years, his TV appearances have ranged from memorable to downright cringe-worthy. Let's take a look at some of those moments. In 2005, Trump showed up at the Emmys in an unexpected outfit. He joined Megan Mullall

Hot Contacts: How Dirt Messes with Energy

Ever wondered how the tiny bits of dirt on electrical contacts can make a big difference in how efficiently we use energy? Let's dive into a fascinating study that used mathematical modeling and simulations to figure this out. These electrical contacts carry super high currents, like 3000 A, in many

technology

Saving Energy at Home: A New Way to Control Heating Bills

Ever thought about managing your home's heating in a smart way? Well, one cool project did just that in Québec! The idea was to use models—called gray-box models—to figure out the best times to heat a house based on new electricity rates. First, let's talk about the place. It was a two-story resear

Mapping Tissue Spaces: A Graph Learning Approach

Spatial transcriptomics (ST) is revolutionizing the way scientists look at tissue structure. One key step in ST data analysis is identifying spatial domains—areas within tissue that have unique characteristics. Researchers have created a new method called GRAS4T to tackle this challenge. GRAS4T uses

Exploring Topological Groups: A Fresh Look

Ever wondered what happens when you mix topology with groups? That's exactly what we're diving into here. We'll be using a special kind of topological structure and continuity, as defined by A. Császár. This isn't your typical math party – we're exploring some basic properties and looking at how the

politics

Predicting Political Leanings: AI's New Trick

Every day, the media pumps out tons of text. To get an unbiased view, we need to understand the political slant behind the words. A new study introduces a simple statistical method to predict political leanings from text. Researchers used standard features from political speeches and manifestos to t

finance

Unlocking Blockchain's Potential in Supply Chain Financing

Supply chain financing is hot stuff in the business world. It helps grease the wheels of commerce by unlocking capital stuck in the supply chain. Think of it as a financial lubricant, making everything run smoother. Blockchain, with its superpowers like tamper-proof data and secure contracts, is a p

politics

Elon Musk's Trump Bet: What's In It For Him?

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has been generous with his money and time to campaign for Donald Trump. Now, he's looking for favors. He reportedly wants SpaceX employees to fill top government roles, especially in the Defense Department. This request comes after Musk's big spend on Trump's camp

Insects' Smell Syncs with Time: The Secret Rhythms of Their Noses