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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Florida Woman Gets 25 Years for Fatal Shooting Through Door

A Florida woman, Susan Louise Lorincz, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, through a locked door. The judge called the shooting “completely unnecessary” because Lorincz was behind a closed and locked door when she fired the shot. Lorincz had been

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Macy’s Finds Hidden Expenses: A Surprise before the Holidays

Imagine this: Macy’s just found out someone hid up to $154 million in expenses over the last few years. This mistake was made by a single employee, now gone, who was in charge of accounting for small package delivery costs. The company found out while preparing quarterly results, which showed sales

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Lookalike Contests: Fun or Copycat Craze?

These days, celebrity lookalike contests are all the rage online. But did you know these competitions have been around for ages? In October, a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York got quite wild. Hundreds of people showed up, and the event even got a visit from the actor himself! After th

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Doctors' Work Flexibility and Its Impact

When doctors are in charge of how they work, it might affect how they feel about their jobs. A study looked into this idea by talking to doctors from different places in the US. The study tried to figure out if having more control over their clinical work made them feel burnt out or changed their mi

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Nov 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Jordan Chiles' Mom Faces Criticism Over Leotard Sales

Jordan Chiles is set to start her college career at UCLA, but her mother, Gina, has faced some heat on social media. Gina recently announced that Jordan is launching a new leotard collection. However, this announcement wasn't just about the leotards. Gina also had to address some scam allegations th

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Spotting Trouble Online: AI and Persian Social Media

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in domestic violence discussions on Persian social media. Experts didn't want to miss any signs, so they turned to AI for help. First, they used topic modeling to figure out what people were talking about. Then, they combined multiple algorithms to create a power

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

How the Pandemic Changed Social Media and Marketing

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up how people interact on social media. This has been a big challenge for marketers trying to reach customers online. But it's also opened up new ways to use social media data to gain a competitive edge. This study introduces a fresh approach to social media intellig

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Making Aging at Home Easier with Tech

Imagine you're older and it gets harder to move around your home. Now, think about how tough it must be for those without much money and with mobility issues. This is where social assistive robots (SARs) and smart sensors come in. These tech tools can lend a hand and keep an eye on daily tasks, maki

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Does Community Involvement in Tanzania's Health Committees Make a Difference?

For over two decades, Tanzania has been pushing for community involvement in health services. This is done through Health Facility Governing Committees (HFGCs). The goal? To boost social accountability in the health system. But does it really work? This study took a closer look at whether having loc

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Broken Bones in Faces: A Decade of Cases at a Military Hospital

Over the past decade, the Armed Forces Capital Hospital of Korea (AFCH) saw 178 cases of facial bone fractures. Most of these injuries happened to men, with just a few women involved. The average age was about 22 years. Injuries occurred mainly during sports, training, or everyday activities. Bumps

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