Abstract: The I/O cost, i.e., the total number of symbols to be read during the single node failure/repair process in a distributed storage system, is one of the most important metrics in repairing ...

As Oregon lawmakers weigh how to balance the state’s budget, hundreds of Oregonians visited the Capitol to plead with them not to cut funding for public defense, career and technical education and ...

A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn To many teens, ...

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The year seems to be racing by already, and the Easter holidays will be here before you know it. If you’re craving some early spring sunshine or warmer April temperatures, now is the ideal time to ...

Alexandra Eala shared her perspective on tennis with a heartfelt tribute to her parents in the Philippines Open. She started her campaign with a solid win against Alina Charaeva, 6-1, 6-2. Eala ...

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The Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) addresses a fragmented commerce landscape by providing a standardized common language and functional primitives. It enables platforms (like AI agents and apps), ...

This story contains details about violence against children that some readers may find disturbing. During the summer of 1994, the American Peterson family were holidaying in Canada. The parents, David ...