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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Six Years Later, Keanu Reeves' Flop 'Siberia' Is a Streaming Hit

Believe it or not, a Keanu Reeves movie that bombed six years ago is now a hit on streaming! The movie, called "Siberia, " is a crime thriller that didn't get great reviews when it came out. Critics gave it a low 12% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences weren't too happy either, giving it a 16% r

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Stopping Brain Aneurysms: A New Way with an Old Drug

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are scary — they can affect up to 5% of people and often lead to severe bleeding in the brain. We don't have medicines to stop them from growing or busting. Recently, researchers found that IAs might be a chronic inflammation issue where immune cells, called macrophages,

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Republicans vs Democrats: A bathroom debate brews in the House

In the halls of the US Capitol, a fresh debate is heating up over the use of public bathrooms. Republican Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina is leading the charge to block Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman elected to Congress, from using women’s re

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Food and Tech: How Two Companies Are Boosting Malaysia's Digital Economy

In 2024, Malaysia's digital economy is expected to hit a whopping US$7. 88 billion! That's a lot of money. Two companies, Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia, are playing a big part in this growth. These companies are part of MDEC's FOX Programme, which helps high-growth businesses become tech supers

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

The 2024 Election Polls: More Right Than Wrong?

In the 2024 U. S. presidential election, many people thought the polls were off. They said Vice President Kamala Harris was ahead of Donald Trump nationally. But were the polls really wrong? Let's take a closer look. The race started in November 2022 with President Biden and Trump tied. It ended wi

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Unpacking Teen Smoking: What's Happening in India?

Tobacco use among kids and young women is a serious issue worldwide. Let's dive into what's happening in India. Researchers looked at data from the National Family Health Survey-5 to explore how common tobacco use is among Indian adolescent girls and young women. They also wanted to figure out what

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

How a Young Designer Turned Unsold Bags into a Million-Dollar Business

Jenny Lei, a former UX designer, found herself with a problem. She had invested $30, 000 in handbags and couldn't sell them. Instead of giving up, she decided to design her own work totes. Her first prototype was a disaster, but she didn't let that stop her. She traveled to China and found a factory

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Millions of Americans Could Benefit from Affordable Weight Loss Drugs

Imagine if more than half of American adults could easily lose weight with a simple medication. That’s what a new study found about semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Researchers discovered that around 136. 8 million American adults might benefit from this d

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Republicans Propose Restroom Ban for Transgender Lawmaker

In Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson has shown support for a Republican resolution aiming to block Democrat Sarah McBride, the first transgender person to be elected to Congress, from using women’s restrooms in the Capitol. Johnson stated, "We’re not going to have men in women’s bathrooms. " Th

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Boosting Plant-Based Beverages with Selenium: A New Approach

Imagine boosting your plant-based beverage with a powerful nutrient called selenium. Selenium is crucial for our health, and scientists are looking for creative ways to incorporate it into our food. One such method is using microencapsulation to make selenium easier for our bodies to absorb. Resear

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