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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Olivet University: California Court Says No More

Olivet University, founded by Korean-American cleric David Jang, has been ordered to close by a California judge. The university is no stranger to legal trouble, with a federal criminal investigation underway for money laundering, visa fraud, and labor trafficking. The state's education regulator, t

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Dec 15 2024CRIME

Famous Filmmaker Moore Reacts to CEO Killing, Says Rage on Health Insurance Industry is justified

Documentary maker, Michael Moore, has spoken openly about the anger people feel towards health insurance companies after the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He didn’t condemn the public’s reaction. Instead, he said this rage has been a long time coming. “After the CEO's killing, people

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Could COVID-19 Trigger Dementia in Seniors?

Scientists are trying to figure out if catching COVID-19 might make older adults more likely to develop dementia for the first time. This is a big question because we don't have a clear answer yet. Some studies suggest there might be a link, but others aren't so sure. To get a better idea, researche

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Faces and Sexual Orientation Judgments: Belief Matters

People often use facial features to guess someone's sexual orientation. Masculine men and feminine women are usually judged as straight, while feminine men and masculine women are considered not straight. Two studies explored how strongly believing in gender stereotypes affects these judgments. In b

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Dec 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

SNL Takes on Luigi Mangione's Fan Club in Cold Open

Sarah Sherman led Saturday Night Live's cold open with a playful dig at Nancy Grace's YouTube channel, Crime Stories. The sketch highlighted the unexpected fan club that Luigi Mangione, the man arrested for shooting UnitedHealthCare's CEO, has gained online. Sherman, mimicking Grace, commented on th

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Our DNA's Ancient Mix: Humans and Neanderthals

Picture this: about 50, 000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals started mixing. This genetic exchange lasted for around 7, 000 years. Today, non-African humans carry about 1% to 2% Neanderthal DNA. This blend might have strengthened our immune systems and influenced our skin colors. But not all Neand

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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Ally Lewber Speaks Out After Boyfriend's Arrest

Ally Lewber, the girlfriend of reality star James Kennedy, has taken to social media to address the recent domestic violence arrest involving her boyfriend. In a message shared on her Instagram Story, Lewber expressed gratitude for the support she's received and assured her followers that she is cur

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Mayor Eric Adams' Funding Dilemma: Public Money on the Line

On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will find out if he'll receive millions in public funds for his reelection campaign. This decision by the Campaign Finance Board comes as Adams prepares for a corruption trial in April. If the board says no to funding, Adams could face a tough fight in th

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Dec 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Women Brewers: A New Era in Japan's Sake Industry

In the heart of Japan, a quiet revolution is happening. More women are entering the world of sake brewing, once considered off-limits. Meet Mie Takahashi, a master brewer at Koten brewery in Nagano. She's one of just 33 female toji (master brewers) in Japan. Traditionally, sake making was a man's jo

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Dec 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Austin and Jodie's 'The Bikeriders' Finds Its Audience on Prime Video

It's that time of year when people dive into holiday movies, but not all streaming hits are about festivities. Alongside a Bruce Willis action flick and Megan Fox's sci-fi horror film "Subservience, " there's a new non-holiday movie gaining traction on Prime Video. Jeff Nichols' period piece, "The B

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