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Ghana’s president unveils his own statue

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Trump gains breaks in legal cases with his second presidential election win

For Donald Trump, winning another term last week brings a get-out-of-court break. He didn't just beat Vice President Kamala Harris -- he beat the chance of going to jail. His victory guarantees that he'll never face serious legal accountability ...

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How will Trump win affect the world?

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How AI is helping decode the oinks and grunts of pigs


European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, aiming to create a tool that can help farmers improve animal welfare and help consumers make informed choices, The AI algorithm was develope...

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This week's word in the news: RUINOUS

DEFINITION:

Causing, or tending to cause, ruin; destructive; baneful; pernicious.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Fire officials are used to battling large fires this time of year, but a ruinous combination of extreme conditions and challenging geography hampered early efforts.
The Los Angeles Times -- 11/11/2024

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