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PAGE THREE – DECEMBER 23 - 29, 2024
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TECHNOLOGY
Swarms of Tiny Robots Can Work Cooperatively Like Ants
In tests, they can carry out difficult group tasks, like ruining picnics.
AI Able to Distinguish Between American, Scottish Whiskies
And then it's able to spin some pretty outrageous tales.
Aging AI Chatbots Show Signs of Cognitive Decline in Dementia Test
Software designers blame poor diet (“mostly chips”), lack of exercise.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
Fartcoin Reaches Market
Valuation of $889 Million

A fartcoin and $4.50 will get you a large latte at Starbucks.
Map Shows Which U.S. Cities Will Be Underwater by 2050
Already too late to get 30-year mortgage in many of them.
FEATURE
According to the American Gambling Association, what percentage of adults said they gambled last year?
   A )  25%  
   B )  30%  
   C )  35%  
   D )  55%  
Hint: how's grandma's fantasy football team doing?
 
LAW
Judge Won't Throw Out Trump's Hush Money Conviction
May have to wear ankle monitor until moment he's sworn in.
 
ODDS 'N' ENDS
UK: Almost Perfectly Spherical Egg Sells at Auction for $250
A bit later, a dozen of them go for $3,000.

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