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Feb 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's New Oscar Gambit: Distancing from a Star

"Emilia Pérez" got a big boost when Karla Sofía Gascón received an Oscar nod for Best Actress. Things changed when some of her old posts that were seen as racist and Islamophobic surfaced. Not anymore, the streaming giant Netflix is pulling back from supporting her at Oscar campaign events, includi

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Unexpected Ally: J. D. Vance's Support For Ramaswamy candidacy

Two weeks ago, Jai Chabria and Andy Surabian, two veteran GOP operatives, began to support Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy, former official at president's administration and a billionaire, is running for Ohio's governor. Well-known figures in the trump administration and Ramaswamy have a connec

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Watching TV Shows While Watching Others Watch TV Shows

Let's dive into the world of reaction videos, where young people share their thoughts on TV media. People often ignore the power of these reactions to show how viewers digest content on sexual topics. This form of engagement might reveal a hidden side of how viewers consume these shows. It also giv

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Smoking Cessation: What Really Gets People to Quit?

When you think about keeping 35 to 64-year-olds from blowing smoke, campaigns typically focus on quick fixes or shock tactics, but science thinks longer term is better for the brain. Researchers in Canada decided to try something different. A program for long-term engagement (LTE) was integrated i

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Jan 29 2025BUSINESS

Whoop! P&G's That’s a New Lawn Care Game in the South

Get ready, the lawn care world is about to get a lot more fun! P&G is introducing a new product called Spruce. This is no ordinary lawn care solution. It’s designed with the South in mind, where winters are mild and people start thinking about their lawns early. You won’t see ads for this everywhere

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Josh Kraft Joins Boston Mayoral Race Against Michelle Wu

Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Late Fundraising Report Raises Eyebrows

Recently, Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign finance report revealed over $200, 000 in previously unreported funds. This comes after his spokesperson, Christian Perry, told Politico in early January that the mayor actually raised around $200, 000, despite an earlier report showing only $970 for the la

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Why Vivek Ramaswamy May Quit DOGE

Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is considering stepping down from his role. This decision is believed to be linked to his upcoming campaign for Ohio governor. Ramaswamy, who previously ran against Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections,

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Scott Stringer's Plan to Clean Up NYC Politics: Ban Donations from Contractors and Lobbyists

Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

A Quiet Mexican Town Faces Violent Election

In the small town of Huitzilac, located in Mexico's Morelos state, fear has become a daily companion. This town, known for its collective management of local resources like forests, has been caught in the crossfire of competing criminal groups. Recently, five people were gunned down on the town's ma

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