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TV Boss Wants to Revive Classic Shows

November 21, 2024

FX Networks chief, John Landgraf, has a message for the entertainment industry after years of big budget productions: traditional TV shows are still a hit with viewers. Despite the industry's shift towards streaming and high-stakes content spending, old-fashioned TV shows like procedural dramas and

politics

Wrestling Mogul Linda McMahon Tapped for Education Secretary

November 20, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump surprised many by nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul, as his secretary of Education. McMahon, a major Republican donor and a champion of small businesses, doesn’t have a background in education. Trump highlighted her leadership experienc

politics

Ukraine Gets U. S. Anti-Personnel Mines: A Easy Turnaround on Policy

November 20, 2024

The U. S. government has decided to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, changing its long-standing policy. This move comes after Russia's frontline tactics shifted, leading to slow but steady advances in Ukraine's east. The mines are meant to slow down Russia's dismounted troops who now lead their

entertainment

Harvard Prof Takes Over Arlington's Regent Theatre

November 20, 2024

You might think a computer science professor has no business running a theatre. But David Malan, a big name at Harvard, is stepping into this role at Arlington's Regent Theatre. The theatre, which has been around for over a century, was previously run by Richard Stavros. He retired recently, and now

politics

Will Trump's Education Secretary Be a WWE Co-Founder?

November 20, 2024

Linda McMahon, the co-chair of Donald Trump's presidential transition team and wife of WWE co-founder Vince McMahon, might become the next secretary of the U. S. Department of Education. This is the same agency that Trump has promised to dismantle. Initially, McMahon was considered for the secretary

technology

Hisense U8N: The Gaming TV You Didn't Know You Needed

November 20, 2024

If you're on the hunt for a top-notch TV that won't break the bank, check out the Hisense U8N. This gem is currently on sale at Best Buy, with discounts up to $1, 100 for the 85-inch model. But why should you care? Well, this TV is a gaming powerhouse, boasting a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync

business

Comcast Spins Off Cable Channels: A New Chapter in Streaming Era

November 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of media, Comcast has decided to spin off its NBCUniversal cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC. This move comes as a response to the rise of streaming services, which have significantly reduced the popularity of traditional cable TV. The company aims to create a new,

technology

Altman's New AI Chip Venture: A Challenge to Nvidia

November 20, 2024

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is on a mission to find backers for a new company called Rain AI. This startup is aiming to compete with the big player in the AI chip market, Nvidia. Altman is reaching out to OpenAI's investors to raise $150 million for Rain AI's second round of funding. This round i

health

Understanding the Many Layers of Health Disparities for LGBTQ+ Individuals

November 20, 2024

Sexual minorities face various forms of stigma that negatively impact their health. We'll take a closer look at how these stigmas interact across different levels: structural, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Imagine a big picture where these factors work together like gears in a machine. Sometimes

environment

Making Safe Drinking Water a Reality: Where Are Bihar's Remediation Units?

November 20, 2024

Water quality is a big deal in Bihar, India, where many people rely on groundwater for drinking. The state has a lot of issues with arsenic, iron, and fluoride in its water. The government has been trying to fix this by installing remediation units. But are these units going in the right places? Let