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Driving in Style: How Car Designers Are Making Electric Vehicles Senior-Friendly

December 10, 2025

More and more seniors are choosing electric vehicles. But these cars can be a bit confusing for them. The screens, buttons, and controls might not be the easiest to use. Designers are now focusing on making these vehicles more comfortable and user-friendly for older drivers. A group of experts deci

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Football Legends: The Race for Passing Records

December 10, 2025

Philip Rivers, the veteran quarterback, is making a comeback. He's got 63, 440 passing yards under his belt. Not bad, right? But he's not done yet. If he plays for the Colts and throws for just 649 more yards, he'll climb to sixth place on the all-time passing yards list. Right now, Ben Roethlisberg

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Glasses That Think: Google's Smart Vision for the Future

December 10, 2025

Google has been cooking up something exciting in the world of smart glasses. They've just unveiled some cool updates to their Android XR platform. This isn't just about fancy specs; it's about making tech that actually makes life easier. First off, Google is working on AI glasses that will be avail

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Kingston Braces for Winter's First Big Snow

December 10, 2025

The Kingston area, including spots like Odessa and the Frontenac Islands, is under a yellow snowfall alert. This new color-coded system, launched late last month, uses yellow as the least severe warning level. It covers everything from alerts to advisories. Expect 10 to 20 cm of snow, starting toni

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Windsor-Essex Braces for a Wintry Mix

December 10, 2025

Windsor-Essex is in for a rough couple of days as winter weather takes over. The forecast from Environment Canada is not great. It's already cold and windy, and it's going to get worse. Today, the area can expect up to 4 cm of snow. It's cloudy out, and there's a 40% chance of drizzle or freezing r

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Nationwide's New Tech Chief: A Fresh Vision for the Future

December 10, 2025

Nationwide has recently appointed Michael Carrel as its new Chief Technology Officer. This move comes as the company prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Carrel is no stranger to the company, having spent over three decades there in various roles. Before taking on this new position, Carrel

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The High Price of Seeing the Digital World

December 10, 2025

Technology is supposed to make life easier, but for people with low vision, it can be a costly hurdle. Bradley, who has been using assistive tech for years, knows this well. He relies on a screen reader called Jaws to navigate his computer. It reads out text and helps him use apps, but it doesn't co

health

The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks: A Wake-Up Call

December 10, 2025

Energy drinks are often seen as a quick fix for tiredness. But they can be risky. A healthy man in his 50s from the UK found this out the hard way. He drank eight energy drinks every day. This led to a stroke and very high blood pressure. His blood pressure was 254/150 mmHg. That's way above the hea

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A Rare and Unusual Case of Rabies Transmission

December 9, 2025

A strange chain of events led to a tragic outcome in a recent medical case. It all started with a man in Idaho who was scratched by a skunk while protecting a kitten. The scratch seemed minor, but it turned out to be much more serious. The man later showed signs of confusion, trouble walking, and ha

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A Life Lost, A Driver's Dark Past

December 9, 2025

A talented musician's life was cut short in a tragic accident involving a driver with a long history of legal troubles. Roderick Macleod, a 70-year-old Grammy-nominated artist, was walking his dogs when a reckless driver struck him. The driver, Shannon Godbout, had a staggering record of over 100 ar