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Dec 16 2024CELEBRITIES

Jay-Z's Team Braces for Impact from Abuse Allegations

The employees at Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s company, are feeling anxious. This follows allegations that Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was involved in a sexual assault case with Sean “Diddy” Combs from 2000. A lawsuit claims they raped a 13-year-old girl. Jay-Z has denied these allegations and cal

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Dec 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago’s Twelve Dates Ends This Weekend, Plus Cirque Shows and Santa Breakfast

It’s the final countdown for "The Twelve Dates of Christmas" at Chicago Street Theatre in Valparaiso. This hilarious play follows Mary’s crazy dating adventures throughout a year. With just two shows left (Friday and Saturday at 8 p. m. ), you can catch the laughs for $22 or $20 for seniors, student

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Nanoscale Horizons: Seeing the Future in 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, the Nanoscale Horizons team takes a moment to look back at the year's highlights. From groundbreaking research to engaging events, it's been a year filled with excitement. They're also gearing up for a big celebration next year, marking the journal's 10th anniversary in 2025

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Weekly Wrap-Up: Big News and New Faces in Chicago

Phew! December is here, and it's been quite the week in the news. Let's start with the big one: President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was in some hot water with the law. Despite promising not to use his presidential powers in his son's criminal cases, Biden went ahead and did it anyway.

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Clots and Pills: Exploring the Risks

Have you ever heard about the potentially serious side effects of birth control pills? That’s right, we’re talking about combined oral contraceptives (COCs). A recent study delved into the world of reports filed with the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) to get a clearer picture. One of the

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Dec 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Shopping Centers' Holiday Extravaganzas: A Look at What's in Store

As the holidays approach, shopping centers across North Texas are pulling out all the stops to lure in shoppers. This year, expect a mix of classic and unique attractions designed to make your holiday shopping experience more than just a trip to the mall. Let's dive into what each center has planned

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Salt Shake-Up: How Cutting Sodium Affects Heart Health

Ever wondered how much salt is too much for your heart? Well, scientists have been digging into this question for a while now. They've looked at a bunch of studies that review the impact of sodium intake on our blood pressure and heart health. The goal? To figure out how certain we can be about the

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Health Support for IPV Survivors During Crises

Coping with a hurtful partner is tough. But when big bad things happen, like money troubles or natural disasters, the situation can get even worse. That’s what researchers found when they looked into how survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) get help during stressful life events (SLEs) in wea

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Exploring Parents' Resilience: A 6-Year Look

Scientists set out to understand how parents' resilience changes or stays the same over six years. They also wanted to see if this trait could shield them from mental health issues during tough times. The study took place in Finland, using data from the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study. Over 2, 000 pare

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Dec 01 2024SPORTS

Michael Jordan's Scoring Milestone and Other Sports History Moments

In 1996, basketball legend Michael Jordan joined an elite group in the NBA by scoring his 25, 000th point. He achieved this feat in just 782 games, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 691 games. The Bulls celebrated with a win against the San Antonio Spurs, 97-88. Jordan's contribution was significant

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