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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Hollywood Struggles with African Representation

When Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" hit the big screen, many were excited to see a film focused on African superheroes. As a Kenyan-American, the casting of diverse Black leads was promising, giving hope that Hollywood would finally recognize different African narratives. However, the movie failed i

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Russia Blames Britain After General's Assassination

Recent events have sparked a storm in Russia after the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces. The incident occurred on December 17 in Moscow, and since then, two key points have emerged. First, Ukrainian intelligence has c

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Giving Politics a Break: Why It's Okay to Step Back

After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Could Planets Orbit the Black Hole at Our Galaxy's Core?

Imagine this: a planet, just like Earth, but orbiting a supermassive black hole instead of the Sun. Sounds far-fetched, right? Well, scientists are now saying it might be possible. They've discovered a pair of stars near Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. This discovery is

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Cryoablation for Lung Surgery Pain: What's the Real Deal?

Have you ever heard of cryoablation? It's a method used to freeze nerve endings during lung surgery, like a lobectomy, to help manage the pain afterwards. But is it worth it? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how much it costs, the resources used, and how it impacts patients

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Black Myth: Wukong vs Astro Bot: A CEO's Surprising Reaction

Imagine walking into a video game store and hearing the cheerful tune of Sony's Astro Bot. Now, picture a CEO who might not share the same enthusiasm. The Game Science CEO, responsible for the popular game Black Myth: Wukong, recently expressed his displeasure with the 2024 Video Game Awards on Weib

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Dec 16 2024CELEBRITIES

Selena Gomez Steps Out Solo in LA After Getting Engaged

Selena Gomez, known for her role in "Only Murders in the Building, " was recently seen in Los Angeles without her fiancé, Benny Blanco. She attended the Emilia Perez Q&A at Harmony Gold Theater, looking fashionable in a long black trench coat, black velvet skirt, and white blouse, paired with black

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Imaging Neuroblastoma: Can New Scans Outperform Old?

Doctors are looking into a new way to scan for neuroblastoma, a type of cancer. They're testing out a scan called 18 F-AlF-NOTA-octreotide PET/CT, or 18 F-OC for short. This scan uses a special chemical that lights up cancer cells when seen with a special camera. Researchers want to see if thi

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Chat & Care: Bevy Smith & Pfizer's Vaccine Chat

Imagine a day filled with pampering and powerful conversations. That's exactly what happened when Bevy Smith, a popular figure in the city, brought together a group of friends for a special event. Among them was Ronika Alexander-Parrish, who works as the US Medical Director for Health Equity, Vaccin

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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Selena and Benny: From Collab to Engaged!

You know that old saying, "It's not about the destination, but the journey"? Well, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco just turned that saying on its head. The two have been on quite the journey together, from collaborating on hit songs like "I Can't Get Enough" to now getting engaged. It's like they've g

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