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Dec 08 2024SPORTS

Smoke vs. Substance: Stephen A. Smith's ESPN Style

Stephen A. Smith is a familiar face on ESPN, known for his unique blend of accents and presenting styles. He's not just paid handsomely—reportedly around $120 million for one deal—but he also has several endorsements to his name. Despite this success, Smith often faces criticism for making bold stat

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Dec 06 2024BUSINESS

The Day Health Insurers Edited Their Websites

In an unexpected turn of events, several major health insurance companies have made changes to their websites following a tragic incident. UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Elevance Health have all removed their leadership pages. This action comes after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare

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Dec 05 2024CELEBRITIES

Guns and Glamour: A Former Publicist's Perspective on Diddy

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, hip-hop royalty, was once the life of the party. But behind the glitz, there were guns and concerns about power and security. His former publicist, Rob Shuter, shed light on this. Shuter worked with Diddy from 2002 to 2004 and saw a different side of the mogul. According to Shute

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Dec 03 2024CRIME

Subway Chokehold Trial: Matters of Safety and Justice?

The trial of Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, has grabbed attention due to his actions on a New York City subway in May 2023. Penny is accused of using a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man with known struggles with mental health, leaving Neely dead. Penny's lawyer argue

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Dec 02 2024EDUCATION

Newton's Mixed Classrooms: A Lesson in Inequity

Newton Public Schools tried something new in autumn 2021. They mixed students of different levels into the same classroom, hoping it would help them learn better. This was a big change during a tough time, right after COVID-19 shut down schools. But teachers and students are now saying it's not work

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Plant-Spotter: A Smart Way to ID Medicinal Plants

These days, pharmaceutical companies are big fans of medicinal plants. Why? Because they are cheap and have fewer side effects than regular drugs. But, identifying these plants can be tough, time-consuming, and prone to errors. That's why researchers are excited about automatic classification of the

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

The Mystery of TAGLN2: Unveiling Preeclampsia’s Hidden Link

Preeclampsia is a big health challenge for expectant moms and their babies, yet we're still seeking effective treatments. Scientists have stumbled upon an intriguing clue: low levels of a protein called Transgelin-2, or TAGLN2. This discovery suggests that TAGLN2 plays a vital role in regulating a k

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Baldur's Gate 3's Big Update in 2025: New Subclasses and More!

Baldur’s Gate 3 is gearing up for a massive update in 2025, and it’s packed with exciting new features. Patch 8 will introduce 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a photo mode. Larian, the game's developer, plans to focus on new projects after this major update. One of the biggest additions to the ga

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Nov 27 2024BUSINESS

Emirates' New A350 Business Class: A Step Up, But Not a Leap

Emirates is finally giving us a peek at the business class cabin of their first Airbus A350, set to fly in January 2025. The airline is sticking with the same "next-gen" business class as their Boeing 777 refit, which has been called an "overdue yet underwhelming" upgrade. The new seats look a bit f

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Nov 27 2024CRIME

Neighbor Dispute Turns Deadly: Florida Woman Gets 25 Years

In a sobering tale of neighborly conflict gone wrong, a 60-year-old white woman from Florida was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The incident stirred up a lot of emotions and questions. Susan Lorincz was found guilty of manslaughter after she shot and killed her Black neighbor, Ajike "A. J. " Owens

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