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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Microsoft's U. S. Consulting Unit Hits the Pause Button on Hiring

In a recent internal memo, Microsoft has decided to press pause on hiring within its U. S. consulting unit. This move is part of the tech giant's bigger plan to tighten its belt and cut costs. Just last week, Microsoft announced it would be letting go of some employees, a move that will affect less

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

St. Paul: Fleeing Felon Shoots at Officer

In the streets of St. Paul, a dangerous chase unfolded as a man with a violent past took aim at an officer. The suspect, 27-year-old Samuel Flowers, had been released from prison and was out on bail for a weapons case. He was spotted by an officer on DUI patrol and attempted to flee after a traffic

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building a Voice Database for Hindko Digits

Ever wondered why Hindko, a language spoken by nearly eight million people in Pakistan, doesn't have a voice recognition system? Well, that's about to change thanks to a new public voice dataset. Hindko, mainly spoken in the Northwestern parts of Pakistan, is the seventh largest language in the coun

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

The Truth Behind Harmon's Stalled Career in On Call

Officer Harmon's journey in "On Call" takes a surprising turn when Lieutenant Bishop denies her transfer request. Harmon, known for her strong moral compass, uses questionable methods to catch a killer. This leads to Bishop's decision, which blocks Harmon's progress but aims to protect the departmen

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Saving Money at Lowe's: The Amazon Price Match Secret

Shopping at Lowe's can be a bit like a treasure hunt. You find the tools and supplies you need, but the cost can add up quickly. Luckily, there are ways to save. One clever trick is using Lowe's tool rental program, which lets you borrow what you need without buying it. Coupons and sales are also yo

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Surprising Case of Brain Parasites in Timor-Leste

Meet a 28-year-old man from Timor-Leste who shocked doctors with a rare brain infection. This infection, called neurocysticercosis, is caused by a tiny worm called Taenia solium. It's usually found in places where pigs are raised and pork is eaten a lot. But Timor-Leste isn't one of those places, so

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Front of Pack Labels: FDA's New Plan to Fight Chronic Diseases

Imagine opening a bag of chips or a bottle of juice, and seeing right there on the front, in plain language, whether it's high, medium, or low in stuff like saturated fat, sodium, or added sugar. That's what the FDA is proposing for packaged food and drinks to help Americans make healthier choices q

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Can RFK Jr. 'Make America Healthy' While the GOP Reneges?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make America healthy again by tackling corporate pollution and pushing for healthier diets. However, he's joining the Trump administration, which has a history of undermining public health programs and making healthy living more expensive. For instance, the GOP has cut

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Esterified Octacosanol: A New Weapon Against High Cholesterol in Mice

Scientists are digging into a potential new way to fight high cholesterol in mice. They took a close look at lauric-acid-esterified octacosanol (LEO) and oleic-acid-esterified octacosanol (OEO). These are modified versions of octacosanol, a substance found naturally in foods like wheat germ and rice

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Boosting Parent Support to End Child Violence in Tanzania: Insights from the Ground

In Tanzania, changing how parents behave can reduce violence against children. This study looked at what policymakers and service providers think about giving parents support to stop violence. It used Daly's framework to find out what helps and hinders this kind of support. Parents can learn to dis

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