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TriFocal Lens: Seeing Near, Far, and In-Between

December 24, 2024

Everyone dreams of perfect vision. But what if a lens that promises just that also comes with some downsides? Let's talk about the PanOptix trifocal intraocular lens (IOL), which is designed to give clear vision at all distances — near, intermediate, and far. It's great for tasks like reading, worki

politics

Economist Miran: Trump's New Economic Advisor

December 23, 2024

Hey, let's talk about Stephen Miran! You might remember him from Trump's first term, when he was a Treasury adviser. Well, guess who's back? Stephen's been tapped by Trump to lead the Council of Economic Advisers. This isn't just any job, folks. This three-person team tells the president what's up w

entertainment

Meet Mister Terrific: The Brainy Hero in James Gunn's Superman

December 20, 2024

In the upcoming movie "James Gunn's Superman, " a new hero joins the DC Universe. Mister Terrific, played by Kenyan-American actor Edi Gathegi, is a genius-level inventor and martial artist. Unlike many superheroes, Mister Terrific relies on his brains and fancy gadgets rather than superhuman streng

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A Heroic Puke-Out: Robin's Gross Tech Use in DC's Vampire War

December 19, 2024

Imagine this: a tiny team of heroes shrunk down and swallowed by none other than Robin. That's right, Damian Wayne just used the Atom's shrinking tech in a very gross way during DC's vampire war. Picture this - Robin regurgitates the human resistance, led by Green Arrow, right into the enemy base. I

finance

B. C. 's Budget: A Closer Look at the Deficit and Promises

December 18, 2024

British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey recently announced a significant increase in the province's deficit. It has jumped by $429 million, hitting a record high of $9. 4 billion. This rise is mainly due to weak exports and higher expenses at home. Despite this, Bailey insists that the gov

technology

Should You Buy a PS5 Pro Now or Risk a Tariff Price Hike?

December 18, 2024

So, you're eyeing that shiny new PS5 Pro? But wait, President-elect Trump has plans for tariffs that could bump up the price. Should you grab one now, or is it smarter to hold off? Let's dive in. Trump’s tariffs could add an extra 20% to 60% to the cost of imported goods, making that shiny PS5 Pro

politics

The Tariff Threat: What Trump's Plans Could Mean for the US Economy

December 17, 2024

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nation's economic future is uncertain. President-elect Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese goods. These moves could lead to "stagflation, " a nasty combination of slow

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Trump's Playful Insults: Who's Really Offended?

December 17, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to be having a bit of fun at Canada's expense. He kept calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the "governor" of Canada. This wasn't just a slip of the tongue. He did it even when talking about Canada's Finance Minister, Christie Freeland, who had recently left her

opinion

Protecting Kids Online: The Device-Level ID Solution

December 17, 2024

The internet has expanded into our lives at a rapid pace. But laws designed to protect kids online haven't kept up. Governments are now scrambling to catch up, passing laws that ban kids under 16 from social media and requiring age checks to access certain content. However, these laws focus on indi

science

Exploring Actinium-225's Reactivity

December 17, 2024

Scientists performed a unique experiment to observe what happens when Actinium-225 comes into contact with hydrochloric acid. They repeated this experiment four times, ensuring they had precise results. One key method they utilized was liquid scintillation counting to track small radioactive particl