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Altoona’s Sasha Mohoruk, Owen Myers selected to All-AMCC men’s soccer team

Penn State Altoona goalkeeper Sasha Mohoruk, of State College, and defender Owen Myers, of Spring Grove, were both voted to the All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference team in men’s soccer, the league office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12.




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York community invited to a free outdoor screening of 'Inside Out 2' on Sept. 13

“Inside Out 2” will be the featured film for the drive-in movie at Penn State York set for 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. The film is free and open to the public. Guests can park in the lower parking lot area behind the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center on campus beginning at 6 p.m. 




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Prospective students invited to Penn State Day at Brandywine campus on Oct. 26

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend a visitation program at Penn State Brandywine at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, in the Commons/Athletic Center gymnasium. The event is part of the University’s "Penn State Day."




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Common-Core Testing 2.0: Get Updated in 7 Questions

The PARCC and Smarter Balanced assessments have evolved since they were launched in 2015. Here's a guide to understanding them now.




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Two inducted to New Kensington's Athletics Hall of Fame

Robert Howard and John DeRiggi inducted to the New Kensington Athletics Hall of Fame on April 17. 




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Presidential Public Impact Research Award recipients selected

Penn State has announced the recipients of the inaugural Presidential Public Impact Research Awards, a new program designed to support faculty and students who are working on research projects that directly benefit communities.




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News Lab earns grant to support two election-related projects

The News Lab at Penn State has earned a grant to complete two election-related projects as part of a nationwide effort supported by the American Press Institute and the Knight Election Hub.




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News24 Business | Tito Mboweni appointed as chairman of property group

Accelerate Property Fund owns Fourways Mall, along with other smaller shopping centres and other properties in Johannesburg and Cape Town.




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New Krause Pedagogical Innovation Lab officially dedicated with ribbon cutting

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Nov. 1 to officially dedicate the newest space in the Penn State College of Education — the Krause Pedagogical Innovation Laboratory.




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News24 Business | Lindt melted own 'excellence' claim in US lawsuit: reports

In a bid to dodge a US lawsuit, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has scuppered its own claims about the excellence of its products — a cornerstone of its marketing strategy.




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Equipped, excited and encouraged

Young people in Bangladesh learn to combine sport with their love for God, and one programme participant explains his enthusiasm for the experience.




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Unexpected love and respect

Rosario, Argentina :: Church members from a vulnerable community learn about human trafficking and experience care and respect.




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Few High School Students Are Interested in Teaching. But Better Pay Could Help

A new survey examines which students want to be teachers and what's drawing them to—or driving them from—the profession.




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Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.




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Uncharted territory: A Q&A with Nanyin Zhang on mapping brain activity

A team of researchers led by Nanyin Zhang, the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Brain Imaging and professor of biomedical engineering at Penn State, recently published their findings about how blood flow changes to different brain regions relate to what is happening with the brain's neurons.




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Public invited to live recording of 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast at Nittany Lion Inn

Join Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" for a live podcast recording in the newly renovated Nittany Lion Inn’s 1855 Lounge at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, featuring Scholar Hotels Founder and CEO Gary Brandeis.




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Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed

A breakdown of high-profile news stories you may have missed during the week.




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Glorifying God through an unexpected gift

An OMer in Kazakhstan tells of a Kazakh friend and believer who, finding herself pregnant again before she is ready, wrestles with cultural norms.




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Big Top Court Verdict On 'Bulldozer Justice' Today, Pan-India Norms Expected

After making strong observations on the practice of demolishing houses of criminals to send out a strong message against crime, which has come to be known as 'bulldozer justice', the Supreme Court is expected to issue a set of pan-India guidelines fo




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UK May Soon Bring 'Assisted Dying' Law. Lawmaker Explains Its Safeguards

A proposed law allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives was published on Tuesday, setting out safeguards such as ensuring the approval of doctors and judges to try to ease concerns in Britain over its possible misuse.




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Trump Expected To Pick Kristi Noem As Chief Of Homeland Security

Donald Trump was expected Tuesday to pick South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to head the US Department of Homeland Security, a powerful post at the center of the incoming president's tough-on-immigration policies.




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Taiwan Broadcaster Removes Video After Reporter Calls Trump "Convicted Felon"

A state-funded English-language broadcaster in Taiwan removed a video of one of its journalists calling US President-elect Donald Trump a "convicted felon", after the Taipei government said the incident was "very serious".




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3 Children, 3 Women Missing After 10 Suspected Kuki Militants Killed In Encounter In Manipur's Jiribam

Three children and three women are missing from Manipur's Jiribam since yesterday after an encounter broke out between suspected Kuki insurgents and the security forces.




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Insight: These Countries Offer 'Assisted Dying' Or Are Considering It. How It's Done

Britain is to debate whether to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, potentially paving the way for the law to change. Below is a list of countries which allow people to choose to end their lives or are considering doing so.




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Big Supreme Court Verdict On 'Bulldozer Justice' Today, Pan-India Guidelines Expected

After making strong observations on the practice of demolishing houses of criminals to send out a strong message against crime, which has come to be known as 'bulldozer justice', the Supreme Court is expected to issue a set of pan-India guidelines fo




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How The Church Of England, Hit By Unprecedented Scandal, Will Pick Its Next Leader

The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned over an abuse cover-up scandal on Tuesday, marking an unprecedented moment for the Church of England.




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Salman Khan's Lyricist Sent Threats To Actor To Publicise Song, Arrested: Police

In a twist worthy of a Bollywood movie, the 24-year-old lyricist of a song in an upcoming Salman Khan film has been arrested for issuing a death threat - purportedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang - to the actor and himself.




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"Never Thought He Would...": Cop Who First Arrested Lawrence Bishnoi

Lawrence Bishnoi first grabbed headlines when he publicly threatened to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan in 2018.




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Trump Tracker: Fox News Anchor Nominated To Lead Pentagon

Donald Trump is all set to return to the White House after his victory over Kamala Harris in theNovember 5 US presidential elections.




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Video | Imported Seeds, Full-Spectrum Lights: High-Tech Marijuana Op Busted In Greater Noida

A high-tech marijuana operation, using imported seeds and full-spectrum grow lights, has been busted in Greater Noida and an English graduate from Meerut has been arrested.




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Mark Thomson Appointed CERN Director-General, Takes Charge of Collider Project

Mark Thomson has been named as the new Director-General of CERN, where he will oversee the $17 billion Future Circular Collider project. Thomson, a British physicist known for his role in the discovery of the Higgs boson, will lead the laboratory through challenges such as securing funding and addressing scepticism from key contributors like Germany. With tensions due to political changes, Thomson’s leadership will be critical in determining the future of CERN’s ambitious plans




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OpenAI’s Next Flagship AI Model Reportedly Struggling to Outperform Older Models in Certain Tasks

OpenAI is rumoured to be working on the next generation of its flagship large language model (LLM), however, it might have hit a bottleneck. As per a report, the San Francisco-based AI firm is struggling to considerably upgrade the capabilities of its next AI model, internally codenamed Orion. The model is said to be outperforming older models when it comes to language-based tasks but is underwhelming in certain tasks such as coding.




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Vivo X200 Series Global Launch Date Tipped; Expected to Arrive Later This Month

The Vivo X200 series, which includes the Vivo X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini, were launched in China in October. They are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipsets and run on Android 15-based OriginOS 5. The smartphones are equipped with Zeiss-backed triple rear camera units, alongside Vivo's V3+ imaging chips on the Pro models. A tipster has now hinted at the probable global launch date of the Vivo X200 handsets.




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X Said to Be Testing a Free Version of Grok AI for Users With Updated Logo

X (formerly known as Twitter) is testing a free version of the platform’s native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, several users posted. On Sunday, some users claimed to have received access to Grok despite not being a paid subscriber on X. There are some limitations to the free tier of the chatbot, as per the users, and its availability is said to be limited to certain regions.




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Bagheera OTT Release Reportedly Confirmed: When and Where to Watch Prashanth Neel’s Kannada Thriller

Prashanth Neel’s Bagheera, starring Sriimurali as a vigilante IPS officer, comes to Netflix for streaming this December. Known for its compelling storyline and powerful cast, including Prakash Raj and Rukmini Vasanth, Bagheera captivated cinema-goers and emerged as a Diwali hit. Netflix’s acquisition marks a significant step for Kannada cinema on the platform, with Bagheera joining other Hombale Films projects. The exact streaming date remains unconfirmed, but fans can expect the movie in early December.




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Asif Ali’s Kishkindha Kaandam Reported to Stream on Disney+ Hotstar

Malayalam thriller Kishkindha Kaandam, led by Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, is confirmed for release on Disney+ Hotstar in December. The film explores the gripping story of a woman unearthing family secrets, and after two successful months in cinemas, is set to reach a wider audience with its streaming debut. Fans can expect availability in multiple Indian languages.




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Asus ROG Phone 9 Reportedly Spotted on Geekbench ML With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 24GB RAM

Asus ROG Phone 9 will be officially launched later this week. Following Qualcomm's unveiling of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset last month, Asus confirmed that the ROG Phone 9 would use the flagship SoC. Now, ahead of the launch, the handset has been reportedly spotted in the Geekbench ML online database suggesting key specifications.




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Jio Star Website Goes Live Ahead of Anticipated Merger of Reliance Jio and Disney+ Hotstar

The merger between Reliance Jio’s Viacom18 and Star India Private Limited is expected to reach its conclusion this week. Ahead of the anticipated completion, a new website has surfaced which could allegedly be the home of the new OTT service formed courtesy of the amalgamation of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar — two popular streaming services in India.




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Cryptocurrency Mixer Bitcoin Fog Convicted of Crypto Money Laundering

Prosecutors said Bitcoin Fog processed more than $400 million in untraceable transactions, including $78 million involving known darknet markets. Defense lawyer Tor Ekeland called the verdict “disappointing” and said they will appeal.




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Signal Updated With Call Links Feature, Raise Hand Button, Emoji Reactions and More Improvements

Signal has been updated with Call Links, a feature that enables users to initiate a group call with multiple participants without the need to form a separate group chat. Additional updates include a "raise hand" button, emoji reactions, and a dedicated calls tab on Signal.




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Memories Are Not Limited to Brain, New Study Claims

A study from NYU reveals that kidney and nerve cells can perform memory-like functions, suggesting memory capabilities are not restricted to the brain. By replicating a spaced learning process, scientists observed memory gene activation in these non-neural cells, expanding possibilities for enhancing learning and treating memory-related health issues.




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Baidu's New AI Text-to-Image Generator I-RAG and No-Code Platform Miaoda Reportedly Announced

Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, announced two new artificial intelligence (AI) platforms on Tuesday. The company introduced a text-to-image generator dubbed I-RAG and a no-code platform called Miaoda. The new AI platforms were showcased at the Baidu World Conference, the company’s annual event. Additionally, the company also plans to launch new AI-integrated smart glasses. These glasses will be equipped with a dedicated AI assistant.




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Apple Supplier Goertek to Be NPI Supplier for Two New Products Expected to Arrive in 2026: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple has reportedly picked Goertek to be the NPI supplier for two new products slated for release in 2026, as per information disclosed by TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The iPhone maker plans to unveil a fresh iteration of AirPods featuring advanced health management functions, and the second product is said to be the company's first product in the smart home IP camera market.




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Instagram AI Feature That Lets Users Generate Profile Pictures Spotted in Development

Instagram might be working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to upload AI-generated images. A new leak claims that the Meta-owned social media platform is testing a feature that will allow users to use AI models to generate profile pictures using AI. While not a lot is known about the feature at this point, similar features are reportedly being developed for Facebook and WhatsApp as well.




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iPhone SE 4 Camera Production to Begin Soon Ahead of Anticipated Debut in March 2025: Report

iPhone SE 4 could be launched in early 2025, according to a report. An Apple supplier is reportedly gearing up for mass production of camera components for the iPhone SE 4, which is expected to succeed the iPhone SE (2022).




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Google Is Reportedly Upgrading Gemini Live to Support Files Uploaded by Users

Google is reportedly working on adding another new functionality to its Gemini chatbot. The new artificial intelligence (AI) feature is said to be coming to Gemini Live, the two-way verbal conversation feature which lets offers a hands-free experience of the chatbot. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is working on adding Gemini Live support to files being uploaded to Gemini.




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Allu Arjun On What Motivated Him To Win A National Award for Pushpa: The Rise: "...Then I Decided To Achieve It"

Allu Arjun appeared on the show, Unstoppable With NBK Season 4 and opened up about the National Award win




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Prateik Babbar Reveals He Started Taking Drugs At Age 13: "Had A Different Upbringing, Family Situation Was Complicated"

Prateik clarified that it was not money and recognition that pushed him into taking drugs, as people often think




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When Ajay Devgn Rescued Aamir Khan From Chimpanzee Attack On Ishq Shoot: "He Was Spraying Water, Started Running Around"

The actors recalled an incident when Aamir Khan was attacked by a chimpanzee during the shoot of the movie and Ajay saved him




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Fans Demand Hera Pheri 3 As Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty Spotted At Mumbai Airport

Directed by Priyadarshan, Hera Pheri was released in 2000. It featured Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal and Tabu in the lead roles.