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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Wendy Williams' Emotional Graduation Moment: A Family Affair

Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams, 60, recently attended her son Kevin Hunter Jr. 's college graduation in a touching family event. Dressed in a sparkly outfit and using a red electric wheelchair, Williams was spotted at Florida International University's commencement ceremony. She was jo

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Dec 19 2024FINANCE

Markets Shudder: Rate Cuts, Tech Troubles, and a Sudden Drop

On Wednesday, the market took a tumble with the Dow Jones losing over 1, 100 points. Surprisingly, this happened after the Federal Reserve announced plans to cut interest rates twice more in 2025. The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 also suffered significant losses, falling below important thresholds. Trea

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Dec 19 2024CRIME

Manhattan Murder Case: Suspect Faces Federal Charges

A man suspected of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a Manhattan street is now dealing with federal charges too. This is on top of the state murder charges he already faces. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, is 26 years old. These federal charges come from the U. S. Attorney's Office for the Souther

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

How Brain Cells Affect Balance in Aged Mice

The cerebellum, a crucial part of the brain, plays a significant role in balance, gaze stability, and spatial orientation by processing various sensory signals and motor commands. Within this region, certain brain cells called unipolar brush cells (UBCs) are abundant. UBCs receive direct and indirec

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Who Will Win: NFL Week 16 Picks by Experts

With just three weeks left in the NFL season, the race is tight. Florio and Simms, our football experts, are neck and neck in their picks. They both got 12 out of 16 games right last week, and they're close in total wins too. Florio leads by four in straight-up picks, while Simms is ahead by eight i

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

U. S. Life Expectancy Bounces Back Post-Pandemic

Great news! The life expectancy in the U. S. has hit a new high since the pandemic started. In 2023, it climbed to 78. 4 years, which is almost a full year higher than the previous year. What's behind this positive change? A big drop in Covid-19 deaths played a major role. In just one year, Covid we

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

How Bestrophin-4 Helps Fight Colorectal Cancer

Have you ever wondered how certain cells in our body fight cancer? Well, let's talk about a special protein called Bestrophin-4 (BEST4). This protein is part of a family that helps control the flow of calcium and chloride in our cells. Scientists have found that BEST4 is really important in mature

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York

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Dec 19 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin: CFOs See It As Risky, Few Companies Buy In

Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster ride, reaching new heights after the U. S. presidential election. The price of a single Bitcoin hit $100, 000 for the first time. This dramatic increase hasn't gone unnoticed by big-time investors and companies. Michael Saylor, a billionaire Bitcoin investor, tri

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Wrestler A. J. Ferrari's Comeback: A Story of Controversy and Dominance

The 2024-25 NCAA wrestling season has been full of excitement. One wrestler making waves is A. J. Ferrari, who won the NCAA championship with Oklahoma State University back in 2021. His return to the mat has been impressive, but not everyone is cheering. A well-known sports broadcaster, Shane Sparks

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