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Nov 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Deb Peifer's TikTok Raises Eyebrows After Podcast Abuse Claims

In a twist of events, Zach Bryan's ex, Deb Peifer, took to TikTok to share a cryptic video after Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia accused the country singer of emotional abuse. LaPaglia made these claims on the "BFFs" podcast. In the video, Peifer pours herself a glass of wine, smiles, and spins in a c

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: A Classic Choice at a New Price

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic hasn’t been the newest smartwatch from Samsung for a while now, since the Galaxy Watch Ultra took its place earlier this summer. But don’t count it out just yet. It’s still the most modern Galaxy Watch Classic you can get and now, it’s a lot cheaper thanks to a recent disc

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

How Unequal Recovery Looks After Hurricanes Harvey and Ida

Imagine if Hurricane Harvey or Ida just hit your neighborhood. Do you think everyone would bounce back at the same speed? As it turns out, there's quite a bit of variety in how people get their lives back to normal after a big disaster like a hurricane. A recent study took a really close look at wha

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Why Political Talk Thrives in Unexpected Places on Reddit

Plenty of political chatter happens in places you wouldn't expect on Reddit. Researchers found that roughly half of all political discussions take place in subreddits that are only political 25% of the time or less. This means lots of political talk is happening in spots where people usually discuss

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Gaps: Unplanned Pregnancies and India's DPT Challenge

You might be surprised to learn that kids born from unplanned pregnancies in India are more likely to miss out on their DPT vaccines. Recently, a study looked into this issue using data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-21. The study found that 9. 14% of kids from unplanned pregnancies did

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Hot Contacts: How Dirt Messes with Energy

Ever wondered how the tiny bits of dirt on electrical contacts can make a big difference in how efficiently we use energy? Let's dive into a fascinating study that used mathematical modeling and simulations to figure this out. These electrical contacts carry super high currents, like 3000 A, in many

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Nov 09 2024OPINION

The Two Sides of Opinions: How They Change Together

Imagine you have two kinds of thoughts about something: your inner feelings and your public statements. This is called dual opinions. Inner feelings come from personal experiences, while public statements depend on what others think. Researchers studied how these two types of opinions change when pe

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Nov 08 2024FINANCE

Investing in ESG: How Does It Impact a Company's Intangible Assets?

Want to know how ESG disclosure influences a company's intangible capital? Let's dive in! Picture this: when a company starts investing in ESG, they see a boost in their intangible assets. These are things like brand reputation and goodwill that you can't touch, but they matter big time. At first, t

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Nov 08 2024WEATHER

Colorado Prepares for Severe Winter Weather with Guard Deployment

In the face of harsh winter conditions, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has taken swift action. He declared a disaster emergency on Tuesday evening, aiming to support the state's response to the severe weather. This move authorizes the Colorado National Guard, minus firearms, to aid in the winter stor

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Educational Fairness: What Matters in Benin Households

In Benin, kids' educational luck often depends on their gender and birth order, especially in homes with less-educated parents. A study found that 70% of the differences in education levels among siblings stem from these factors. However, in families where parents have college degrees, these effects

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