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Sep 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spin Cycle: The High-Stakes Battle for Your Entertainment Dollar

You'd think it was a no-brainer: who doesn't love a good dose of gaming and entertainment? But let's dig deeper. What's the real goal of Fun Spot Arcade, the latest venture from CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese? Is it genuinely trying to create an experience that appeals to a

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Shielding Campaign Finance: Can a Loophole-Ridden Act Really Prevent Foreign Interference?

Imagine a world where election campaigns are free from foreign interference. Sounds like a utopia, right? But is the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations Act (SHIELD Act) the silver bullet to achieve this goal? Let's take a closer look. The SHIELD Act, introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-

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Sep 10 2024CRIME

Family Reunion From Hell: Is 'Riff Raff' Just Coens-Light?

Buckle up, because 'Riff Raff' throws you headfirst into a dysfunctional family reunion straight out of a Coen Brothers film, but with a dash of Agatha Christie thrown in for good measure. Imagine a remote Massachusetts home, a blended family with secrets, a surprising visit from a son on the run, a

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Can Atomico's New $1. 24 Billion Fund Reignite Europe's Tech Boom?

Atomico has announced a $1.24 billion funding round, split into two parts: a $754 million growth-stage fund for later stage companies and a $485 million early-stage fund for startups just starting out. This comes after a dramatic slowdown in European tech funding which dropped to $45 billion in 202

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

ShotSpotter Showdown: Chicago Aldermen Spar With Mayor Over Gunshot Detection Future

Is ShotSpotter a life-saving tool or an expensive mistake? That's the key question facing Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to phase out the controversial gunshot detection system later this month, despite strong opposition from many aldermen who see it as essential for getting police to cri

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Sep 10 2024SCIENCE

Is Science Becoming a Weapon? Examining the Price of Dissent in the COVID Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a troubling trend: the suppression of dissenting scientific voices. While scientists have always debated, the last few years have seen an alarming rise in the silencing of those who challenge the prevailing narrative. This article explores the chilling effects of

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Brown University: Divestment Battle or Campus Divide?

Brown University is embroiled in a heated controversy over a proposed divestment vote from companies with ties to Israel, sparking accusations of antisemitism and raising fundamental questions about the role of universities in political activism. Joseph Edelman, a prominent hedge fund manager and B

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

The Dogwood Dream: Could Community Health Centres Solve BC's Doctor Shortage?

Imagine a world where getting a doctor's appointment is as easy as visiting your local MLA's office. That's the vision the B.C. Greens are pitching with their Dogwood Model, a network of community health centres aiming to tackle the province's persistent doctor shortage. But is this a realistic so

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Is Voting Integrity Really at Stake? A Critical Look at the SAVE Act

The political battle over election integrity is heating up, with Senator Tommy Tuberville making a bold claim: that the SAVE Act is crucial to ensure American elections are fair. He argues that this act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, is essential to prevent non-citizen

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Valley Fever: More Than Just a Dust Devil?

Nearly 20 cases of Valley fever popped up after a California music festival, prompting health officials to sound the alarm about this fungal infection. Dr. Tomás Aragón, the California Department of Public Health director, is urging Californians to be on the lookout for symptoms like a lingering cou

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