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Nov 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Celebs Are Obsessed with Chloé

These days, Chloé is causing quite a stir among celebrities. The French luxury brand, which was started back in 1952 by Egyptian-born designer Gaby Aghion, has seen a resurgence under its new creative director, Chemena Kamali. Her vision brings free-flowing fabrics and bohemian styles to the forefro

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

What Happens When Stars Say They'll Leave Post-Trump?

After Donald Trump's win in the 2024 elections, some celebrities like Sophie Turner, America Ferrera, and Cher said they wanted to leave the country. But what did regular Americans think about that? In New York City, people had mixed feelings. Some were okay with celebs leaving, saying "If they don

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Joel Embiid Stands by Jimmy Butler's Talent Despite Loss

Even after some time apart, NBA star Joel Embiid still has nothing but praise for his former teammate, Jimmy Butler. After a challenging loss to the Miami Heat, Embiid acknowledged Butler's skill, calling him one of the best in the league. Butler, who had been sidelined due to an ankle injury, retur

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Capsaicin's Impact on Protein Gels: A Closer Look

Scientists studied how capsaicin, the spicy compound in chili peppers, affects muscle proteins when exposed to certain free radicals. They found that adding more capsaicin can actually improve how these proteins form gels. This is important because strong protein gels are key to making foods like me

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

What Would Happen if the Education Department Was Dismantled?

Imagine there’s no Education Department. Picture where all the money and rules would go. President Trump wants to shut it down, saying it’s filled with “radicals, zealots, and Marxists. ” He picked Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, to lead it. But closing the department isn’t easy. Congre

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

The Impact of Nitrate on Brazilian Tree Frog Tadpoles

You might think that frogs are tough, but even their young ones can be harmed by pollution. Scientists wanted to find out how badly nitrate pollution can affect young Brazilian tree frogs, called Dendropsophus haddadi. They did an experiment where they put tadpoles in water with different levels of

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Discovering Vaginal Lactobacilli: Protectors Against Pathogens

Scientists in Italy collected 27 different types of lactobacilli from the vaginas of healthy women. They wanted to find out if these bacteria could be used as probiotics to fight off bad bacteria. The results were promising! All the lactobacilli strains could stop at least three types of harmful bac

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jimmy O. Yang's Role in Interior Chinatown: A Reflection on Identity and Growth

Jimmy O. Yang, known for his role in Silicon Valley, is starring in a new show on Hulu called Interior Chinatown. The show is based on Charles Yu's novel of the same name and follows the journey of Willis Wu, played by Yang. Willis is a young man who feels trapped by stereotypes and his job as a wai

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Nov 20 2024LIFESTYLE

Living with a Roommate's Troubles: When Enough is Enough

Imagine living with someone for four years, and their son's troubles becoming your own. That's what happened to one person who wrote to Dear Abby. The roommate's son, Byron, has been in and out of jail since he was 15. His dad keeps bailing him out, and this person used two of their credit cards to

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

The Unlikely Health Hero: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a name that's stirring up a lot of conversation. He's been nominated to lead the health department by President-elect Donald Trump, and people are split. Some love his ideas about cleaning up the food industry and making it healthier. Others are worried about his views on va

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