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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

JetBlue Fined $2M: What It Means for Passengers and Airlines

Imagine you're booking a flight, and the airline promises a specific departure or arrival time. Now, picture this happening repeatedly but the plane never shows up on time. That's what JetBlue did, and the Transportation Department isn't happy. They've slapped JetBlue with a $2 million fine for habi

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Plane Passenger's Unusual Behavior Leads to United Airlines Ban

A man found himself in a sticky situation while flying from San Francisco to Manila. He was seated in business class on United Airlines Flight 189 when another passenger decided to relieve himself—right onto him. The man, Jerome Gutierrez, was asleep when this happened. He woke up to find himself dr

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Will Brady Swap Fox for the Raiders' Sideline?

Tom Brady has been making waves off the field with a whopping $375 million deal from Fox Sports and ownership stakes in the Raiders, a WNBA team, and an English soccer club. But could all this busy work mean he's about to ditch his broadcast gig before it even starts? NFL reporter Richard Deitsch th

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

CES 2025: What's Next in Entertainment Tech? Experts Weigh In

Attending CES 2025 in Las Vegas? Among the 2. 5 million square feet of exhibits showcasing everything from smart bird feeders to advanced prosthetics, don't miss the Variety Entertainment Summit. Happening at the Aria Resort & Casino on January 8, this is where the future of entertainment meets tech

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen): A Smart Home Hub with a Twist

Imagine having a digital assistant that combines a TV, a smart home controller, and a video calling device all in one. That's exactly what Amazon's Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen) aims to be. With a 15. 6-inch screen, built-in Fire TV, and improved smart home features, it wants to be the center of your conne

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Darts Star Luke Littler Faces Criticism Before Big Final

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is preparing for the biggest match of his career. He's set to face Michael van Gerwen in the final of the 2025 PDC World Championship at the Alexandra Palace. But before the big night, a TV host made some surprising comments about the 17-year-old. Adil Ray, a pre

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Brain Surgery vs. Usual Care: A Cost-Effective Battle for Treatment-Resistant OCD

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effecti

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Brain Stimulation: A New Path to Post-Stroke Pain Relief

Imagine having a stroke and then living with unbearable pain for the rest of your life. This is the reality for many people who suffer from central poststroke pain syndrome (CPSP). One method that doctors use to manage this severe pain is deep brain stimulation (DBS). But how effective is it, and wh

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Meet the New Anti-Hate Crimes Boss: A Fresh Start for City Hall

Mayor Adams has found a replacement for the previous hate crimes prevention chief, who was fired back in April. The new boss, Vijah Ramjattan, comes with a unique set of skills from his background in mental health and community work. With over a decade of experience in helping marginalized communiti

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Jeff Bezos: Earth's Better, Except for Nature

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has a clear view: life on Earth has improved in many ways over the past 50 years. Things like infant deaths, global literacy, and poverty rates have all gone down. But there's a big exception: the natural world. It's been hurt by pollution and overuse. Amazon, Bezo

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