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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hilary Pecis' Artistic Evolution

Los Angeles-based painter Hilary Pecis has marked a substantial shift in her artwork. Her past exhibitions at Rachel Uffner featured vibrant landscapes, still lifes, and interiors, which were beautifully executed but somewhat expected. Recently, Pecis has ventured into more profound explorations and

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Slimming Drugs: The New Weight Loss Phenomenon

Ever heard of a drug that can help you shed pounds while treating diabetes? Well, meet Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound – the weight loss drugs taking the world by storm. Originally designed to treat diabetes, these medications have a slimming side effect that's got everyone talking. Pharmaceutical gia

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Oops! Wrong Label on Chicken Salad Sparks Allergy Concerns

Uh-oh! A mix-up has happened with Hans Kissle Co. LLC's chicken salads. The ones labeled "Cranberry Chicken Salad" actually contain "Classic Chicken Salad," which includes wheat. This is bad news for people with wheat allergies. The affected salads were made on September 20, 2024, and have a use-by

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Shows with a Twist: What to Watch After 'Bad Monkey'

It took a while for Carl Hiaasen's comedic crime novels to hit the small screen, but "Bad Monkey" on Apple TV Plus nails his unique blend of humor and crime. Vince Vaughn plays Andrew Yancy, a former Miami cop now in the Florida Keys, where he stumbles upon a severed arm and gets tangled in a myster

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: Can She Break the VP Barrier?

Ever since Thomas Marshall, the vice president under Woodrow Wilson, joked about VPs vanishing, the role has had a reputation for being a dead end. The odds of becoming president from the VP spot are slim—only 20% of former VPs have made it. Now, Kamala Harris, the current VP, is running for preside

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Fixing Our Elections: A Challenge for All Americans

This November, a record number of Americans will vote in local, state, and federal elections. They'll decide on leaders and important issues like abortion rights and minimum wage increases. Many have already started voting by mail. For years, Americans have seen our elections as a model for the wor

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Arsenal's New Defender: Riccardo Calafiori Steals the Show

Riccardo Calafiori, a 22-year-old Italian defender, has been making waves at Arsenal since joining this summer. The Athletic journalist Nick Miller, who initially doubted the signing, has now changed his tune. He described Calafiori as one of the most fun players in the Premier League this season. C

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

President Biden Delays Trip Due to Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden has had to put his trip to Germany and Angola on hold. Why? Because a big storm, Hurricane Milton, is headed for Florida. This hurricane is expected to hit on Wednesday, and the president wants to make sure everything is ready and that people are safe. Originally, Biden was goin

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Measuring Blood Pressure: Are You Following the Right Steps?

You might think you know how to measure your blood pressure, but did you know there's a precise way to do it? According to health experts, taking an accurate reading involves more than just wrapping a cuff around your arm. First, ensure you're relaxed and haven't eaten, drunk, exercised, or smo

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gershwin's Political Satires: A Timeless Laugh

Ever wondered what happens when politics and musicals collide? Well, it turns out you get a timeless dose of laughter, and that's exactly what's happening at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall this weekend. The Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Odyssey Opera are treating us to a one-night-only

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