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Aug 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Phone That Cares: Fairphone 6 Review

The Fairphone 6 is here, and it's a big step up from its predecessor. It's been two years since the last model, and this one is built to last. The company focuses on making phones that are easy to fix, good for the planet, and support users for a long time. This means some trade-offs, like not havin

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Aug 19 2025BUSINESS

Black Beauty Businesses Feel the Pinch from Tariffs

In the world of Black beauty businesses, things are getting tough. Tariffs on hair products from China and Vietnam are causing big problems. Prices are going up, and it's not just the businesses that are feeling the heat. Customers are too. Dajiah Blackshear-Calloway, a salon owner in Smyrna, Georg

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Aug 17 2025BUSINESS

American Airlines: Ditching Screens for Savings

American Airlines is making big changes to its in-flight entertainment. The airline is removing seatback screens from its A319 planes. This is part of a plan to save money. Screens cost a lot to install and maintain. They also add weight, which means the plane uses more fuel. The A319s are the last

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Aug 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and Games Await at Maryland's Biggest Fair

The Maryland State Fair is back, and it's bigger than ever! This year, it's happening over three weekends, starting August 21 and ending September 7. It's the perfect place for families to have a blast together. There's something for everyone at the fair. Food lovers can enjoy delicious treats from

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Aug 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Aurora's Data Center Fixes: Noise, Delays, and Resident Reimbursements

In Aurora, the CyrusOne data center is gearing up for repair work on Thursday, following a weather-induced delay. The initial plan was to tackle electrical equipment issues on Tuesday, but safety concerns due to changing weather conditions pushed the schedule back. This isn't the first time the data

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Aug 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Free TV Shows Take Off on United Airlines

United Airlines has teamed up with Apple to bring free TV shows to passengers. Now, travelers can enjoy select Apple TV+ series on seatback screens and the United app. The initial lineup includes popular shows like "Severance, " "Ted Lasso, " and "Silo, " with more content being added monthly. This

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Aug 07 2025POLITICS

Ghana Mourns Loss of Key Leaders in Helicopter Tragedy

In a devastating turn of events, Ghana is grieving the loss of its defense and environment ministers, along with six other individuals, following a helicopter crash. This incident, one of the worst in over ten years, has left the nation in shock. The helicopter, a Z-9 model often used for transport

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Aug 07 2025HEALTH

How Pollution and Stress Mess with Kids' Sleep

Kids' sleep is a big deal, but it's not something we talk about much. It turns out that dirty air and tough life stuff can really mess with how well children sleep. Scientists wanted to see how pollution and stress team up to affect kids' sleep. They looked at three types of pollution: tiny particl

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Aug 06 2025HEALTH

Legionnaires' Disease: A Hidden Threat in NYC's Skyline

In the heart of New York City, a silent menace has taken hold. Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, has recently struck Central Harlem. This outbreak has left 67 people ill and tragically claimed three lives. The culprit? Cooling towers, those towering structures perched on buildings,

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Aug 04 2025HEALTH

Hearing Experts and Dementia: What's the Deal in China?

In China, there's a growing concern about how well ear and hearing experts handle cases involving cognitive decline and dementia. A recent study dug into this, focusing on what these professionals know, how they feel, and what they actually do when treating patients with these conditions. First off

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