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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Football Frenzy: Week Six Matchups in Central MN

It's game week six, and the football action in central Minnesota is heating up! Let's dive into some key matchups happening this Friday. First up, Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm takes on Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets on the road. The Storm has a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, with their last game resulting

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Affordable Treats Await: Jazz Fans Score Big at Delta Center

Get ready, sports lovers! The Delta Center in Salt Lake City is rolling out a super-affordable menu for the 2024-25 season. We're talking $3 or less for your favorite game-day snacks – that's right, just a few bucks can get you water, popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, and even ice cream! Imagine this: buy

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu Hits Farmworkers: What You Need to Know

Two farmworkers in California's Central Valley tested positive for bird flu, also known as H5N1 avian influenza. This was confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday. The news comes after the California Department of Public Health announced two suspected cases ea

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

AI vs Bitcoin: A New Race in West Texas

In the heart of West Texas lies Abilene, a town formerly known for cattle grazing but now transforming into a hub for artificial intelligence (AI). Two companies, Lancium and Crusoe Energy Systems, have teamed up to build a massive AI data center outside Abilene. This 200-megawatt project is the fir

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Oct 07 2024OPINION

Why Banning Books Hurts More Than Helps

Banning books seems like a serious business, but is it really helping anyone? Some people think it's a way to protect kids from "bad" stuff. But let's look at the real effects. When a book gets banned, it can actually boost sales and make authors proud. But for authors of kids' books, it's not a goo

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Oct 07 2024OPINION

Why It's Time to Re-think the Death Penalty

Imagine you're in a court, and someone's life hangs in the balance. That's exactly what happened to Marcellus Williams in Missouri on September 24. He was convicted of murder in 2001, but over time, doubts about his guilt surfaced. Thanks to the Innocence Project, it became clear that Williams' case

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Crypto Exchanges to Share Trade Info with IRS by 2026

Starting in 2026, the Treasury Department in the U.S. will make it mandatory for crypto exchanges like Coinbase to disclose the details of user transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This move is aimed at reducing tax evasion through cryptocurrencies. Think of it like a report card that

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Boston's New Vibe: Liquor Licenses for Underserved Neighborhoods

This summer, businesses in Boston like Cool Shade in Dorchester are buzzing with activity. They're not just dishing out jerk chicken and plantains, but also looking at a big opportunity—new liquor licenses. The Massachusetts State House has given Boston 225 licenses to spread across 13 neighborhoods

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

TikTok's Music Dilemma: How Much Is It Worth?

TikTok recently faced a question: What happens when music is missing? Last year, the app ran tests in Australia, limiting licensed music for some users. Many Australian users took to Twitter to complain about the change. This suggests that music is indeed important to the user experience. Since its

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