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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New Social Space for LGBTQ+ Professionals: Famm Connect Launches

Ever wondered where LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners can connect and support each other? Enter Famm Connect, a new social networking app created by BIPOC queer couple Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo. Their discovery platform, Famm, has been helping users find LGBTQ-owned businesses. Now, th

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Small Plastics in Coastal Waters: Two Pumps Compared

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, are a growing concern in our oceans. They can hurt sea creatures and pollute our waters. Scientists are now focusing on the smaller ones, less than 300 micrometers, because we don't know much about them. This study compared two filter pumps, the AAU-UFO and KCD

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Dec 08 2024CELEBRITIES

The Quiet Strength of Michelle Foerster

San Francisco 49ers coach Chris Foerster and his wife Michelle shared a long journey together. They had been married for nearly four decades and raised three children: Kathleen, Jake, and Micah. Michelle wasn't just a supportive wife; she was also a dedicated nurse, caring mother, and community pill

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

NATO Boss Pushes Europe to Boost Defense Spending as US Shifts

NATO's top boss, Mark Rutte, has been urging European countries to step up their defense spending. This comes as Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. Trump had previously criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense, which hurt trust among the allies. Back in 2014, after R

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Who Might Replace Hegseth as Trump's Defense Chief?

President-elect Donald Trump is hurriedly choosing his Cabinet. Many of his picks have Republican backing, but not all. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for Attorney General due to lack of support. Pete Hegseth's name was floated for Secretary of Defense, but his personal conduct raised doubts. He

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Dec 08 2024SPORTS

Micah Parsons and Others Back Mike McCarthy

Not long ago, it seemed like the end of the season, Coach Mike McCarthy's contract, and the Cowboys hiring a new coach were certainties. But two wins have changed the game. Now, key players are voicing their support for McCarthy. Quarterback Dak Prescott said he fully backs McCarthy, and linebacker

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Dec 08 2024EDUCATION

How Vietnamese Nursing Students Learn to Care for Different Cultures

Have you ever thought about what makes a good nurse? Besides medical skills, understanding different cultures is crucial. As people move around the world, nurses need to adapt to various customs and beliefs. This study looked at Vietnamese undergraduate nursing students and how well they grasp cultu

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Young Moms with MS: What Pregnancy Means for Them

Pregnancy can be a big deal for anyone, but what happens when you're young and living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? This is where things get a bit murky. While there's a heap of info out there about pregnancy and MS, it mostly focuses on older gals. So, let's zoom in on the younger crowd and see wha

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Catch Jupiter's Brightest Night and a Meteor Shower this Weekend

Get ready for a celestial show! This weekend, Jupiter will be at its brightest all year, visible all night long. It's like Earth is playing tag with Jupiter, as our planet swings between Jupiter and the sun. If you have binoculars or a telescope, you might even spot Jupiter's four biggest moons name

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Dec 08 2024CRIME

Atlanta Bar Brawl: A Clash of Words and Fists

It all started with words, not fists. A band on stage at the Ideal Sports Bar in Atlanta threw out some harsh comments about white people. It didn't take long for the crowd to get riled up. Someone shouted a racial slur at the band members. That's when things got physical. The band left the s

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