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Feb 12 2025FINANCE

Scams and Seniors: What Puts Older Adults in Trouble?

Ever wondered why some older folks fall for scams? It's not just about them as individuals but the risks they take. Imagine this: a senior citizen enters random sweepstakes or picks up every unknown call. This puts the individual in a potential dangerous situation. This risky behavior gives

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Big News? New Owens over an old name.

Remember the places you learned as a kid? Imagine if you were told to call your backyard by a different name. You would think it was odd. Well, that is what happened at the highest office of the land. The President changed the name of Gulf of Mexico. Not long after, an announcement shook the news ro

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Bannon's Border Wall Scandal Ends in Plea

Steve Bannon, a controversial conservative figure, faced a courtroom turn recently. In 2022, he was hit with serious charges. The core reason? A borderline shady online fundraising effort called “We Build the Wall”. What? The campaign, with a devious twist, promised donations wouldn't pay one of th

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Feb 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Fish: Hidden Dangers in Your Dinner

Imagine biting into a crispy fillet, savoring the taste of fresh fish. But did you know that your meal might be hiding more than just flavor? Fish from the upper reaches of the Pearl River Basin are being tested for dangerous metals, and the results are eye-opening. Seven types of fish were

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Atoms in a Chamber

Think about this place, where scientists have invented something cool: a super high tech chamber. But this one has two special grids that let scientists study what happens when a giant atom splits in two, called a nuclear fission fragmentation. This innovation offers a huge opportu

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bay Area Rap Alliance

"You might think you've seen a lot of celebrity hangouts, but imagine this: A group of Bay Area rappers gathered on a rooftop, overlooking Downtown San Francisco, under a hoop, not just to play but to create. This isn't just a cool snapshot; it's a deliberate effort to change the narrative about the

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Feb 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Eco-Friendly Manufacturing: The Good, The Bad, and The Balanced

Eco-design is a big deal in the world of manufacturing. It's all about creating products that are kinder to the environment, and it's catching on fast. Governments are throwing their weight behind it, setting up rules and incentives to make sure manufacturers get on board. These incentives can be en

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Feb 12 2025BUSINESS

Unpaid Bills and Job Losses: How the Trump Administration's Actions Affect US Businesses

The abrupt halt to the U. S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) operations has left both large and small businesses in the United States facing a serious cash crunch. The freeze on foreign aid has left critical contracts incomplete and unpaid. This halt has led to massive job cuts, wit

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

From Charity to Conviction

In the heart of South Carolina, a former high-ranking official from a well-known nonprofit is about to face the music after admitting to stealing government funds. Ashley Ingram, 34, a former director at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ingram is due to be sentenced at the Matthew J.

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

The Border Wall Scheme: A Saga of Fraud and a Lucky Break

In a surprising turn of events, Stephen K. Bannon, a significant figure in the Trump administration, found himself in hot water. He agreed to admit guilt in a Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday to a single count of deceiving generous individuals. These individuals had contributed money for the caus

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