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AlphaFold Turns Five: Inside the AI That Revolutionized Protein Science

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance AlphaFold turns five, predicting over 200 million protein structures. AlphaFold 3 expands AI to DNA, RNA, and drug design. DeepMind...

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Consumer Electronics Tech News

25 Must-Have Home Office Gifts for Remote Workers

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance 25 new home-office items added in December 2025, including a Craighill Desk Knife and BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2. The guide covers everything...

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Crime Local News

Llano County Seizes Nearly 10 kg of Meth in Early-Morning Stop

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance Nearly 10 kg of methamphetamine seized during a 1:13 a.m. traffic stop on State Highway 29. 1.22 kg of an unknown substance, drug...

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Consumer Electronics Product Review Tech News

2024 Smartphone Year: Nothing, Moto, Samsung Surprise with Style

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance 2024 saw the most varied smartphone styles in years, from Nothing's bold design to Moto's textured Razr. New models pushed boundaries: a...

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Business News Tech News

Trump’s Meme Coin Sky-High Rise and Crash Reveals Crypto Chaos

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance Trump's meme coin launched Jan 17, peaked at $14 B, now ~ $1 B. Hundreds of thousands of small investors lost money as the market...

Entertainment TV & Streaming

New {brand} Guide Unveils 70 Must-Watch Shows Across Every Genre

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance Guide lists dozens of shows on {brand} across genres. Includes crime thriller, animated series, drama, sci-fi, and more. Updated weekly...

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Feature Story Science News

Manifolds: The Hidden Geometry That Shapes Our World

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance Riemann introduced manifolds in 1854, reshaping geometry. Manifolds let mathematicians study spaces that look Euclidean locally but can...

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Business News Tech News

US AI Titans Commit $500B to Data Center Empire

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance US AI data center investments exceed $100 billion in a single year. Major firms pledge up to $500 billion for the Stargate...

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Security News Tech News

Salesforce Breaches, Oracle Ransomware, and University Phishing: 2023’s Biggest Cyber Hits

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025

At a Glance Salesforce data exposed via third-party integrations, including Gainsight and Salesloft. Ransomware group Clop exploited an Oracle...

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Consumer Electronics Tech News

Why Every Audio System Needs a Preamplifier (And How to Pick One)

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance A preamp turns weak signals into line-level power for speakers. Integrated amps hide the preamp inside, while separate pre/power setups...