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Japan lands SLIM spacecraft on moon, solar cells not charging
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) made a historic announcement after successfully landing their Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft on the moon. However, JAXA officials reported on Friday, Jan. 19, that the SLIM spacecraft’s solar cells were not generating electricity. The smart lander operates on auxiliary battery power and is expected to only…
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CEO fired after Snoop Dogg’s ‘giving up smoke’ ad all smoke and no fire
He orchestrated one of the best viral advertisements of the year, calling on rapper and weed enthusiast Snoop Dogg to give up smoke for Solo Stove. Then the bold move backfired, costing him his job. Solo Stove parent company Solo Brands announced this month that they are replacing CEO John Merris with former Vista Outdoor…
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The US breached $34 trillion in national debt. Here’s who owns every dime.
The new year came with a new, staggering milestone for the U.S. The national debt breached $34 trillion. The latest spending package from Congress won’t help chip away at the mounting total, which has doubled in the last decade. Who buys all of the debt? Here’s a look at the lenders to the United States.…
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How much of his own money did Vivek Ramaswamy spend on presidential bid?
Here’s the indisputable truth about Vivek Ramaswamy: He put his money where his mouth is. Running for president costs a lot of money, and Ramaswamy paid for most of his campaign out of his pocket. The entrepreneur effectively dropped out of the presidential race after a distant fourth-place showing at the Iowa caucuses. He scored…
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2 Palestinians arrested for car-ramming attack, US calls on Israel to scale down operations
Two Palestinian men killed at least one person and injured at least 12 others on Monday, Jan. 15, in a coordinated “car-ramming” attack, according to Israeli police. The incident occurred in the central Israeli city of Ra’anana. Authorities believe the drivers are relatives from the Israeli-occupied city of Hebron in the West Bank, as reported…
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Kim Kardashian closing free mobile game that made her millions
Kim Kardashian’s popular, free-to-play mobile game is in its final months, the billionaire announced last week. The closure is not sitting well with some of the hardcore fans who have been building in-game clout over the past decade from their phones. Kim Kardashian: Hollywood tasks users with moving from the E-list in Tinsel Town all…
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Report: $1B in US weapons sent to Ukraine unaccounted for
More aid for Ukraine has been largely tied up in Congress as some Republicans want more transparency over the aid already sent. A new Pentagon report revealed over $1 billion worth of weapons sent to Ukraine have not been properly tracked — that means nearly 40,000 weapons are not fully accounted for. The list of…
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Here’s how much Patriots value has soared in Bill Belichick’s 24 seasons
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft bid farewell to head coach Bill Belichick in a news conference Thursday, Jan. 11, marking the end of their 24-year partnership. Belichick’s stellar coaching record includes six Super Bowl championships, but Kraft has pocketed far more than all of those championship rings. Since hiring Belichick in 2000, the value…
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AI-generated misinformation deemed greatest threat in 2024 election year
The internet gives users the ability to upload content and connect with millions of people all over the world. However, this ability to connect also makes users susceptible to deepfakes — media that appears real but is manufactured. With the help of artificial intelligence, deepfakes are looking more realistic than ever. According to the World…
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Honda weighs $14B North American EV plant as US tax credit requirements shift
Automakers are adjusting as the Biden administration’s new rules on electric vehicle (EV) tax credits have gone into effect. Vehicles can now only qualify if they meet a variety of manufacturing requirements that put stricter limits on where the materials used to build them and their batteries can be sourced from. The EVs must also…
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$2 billion for CFP playoff TV rights? Expectations may need to be ‘tempered’
This year’s college football championship game between Michigan and Washington will mark the final time fans see just four teams in the college football playoff (CFP). Starting next season, the CFP expands to a 12-team format with 11 tournament-style games. ESPN pays about $470 million annually to broadcast the current three playoff games: two semifinal…
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CFP expansion means more games and money. Will players get a cut?
The proposed college football playoff (CFP) expansion format is likely heading back to the drawing board before it even begins. With the effective destruction of the Pac-12, CFP told Straight Arrow News that conversations about reworking conference champion playoff bids will pick up this offseason, ahead of 2024-2025 play. The 12-team playoff format currently states…
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He aimed to serve a delicious breakfast. Instead he fueled a generation war.
Bill Granger, the Australian chef credited with bringing avocado toast to the mainstream, died of cancer at 54 on Christmas Day in a London hospital. His legacy includes cookbooks, television shows and restaurants in multiple countries; but his simple breakfast dish took on a life of its own, often used as an example of millennials’…
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