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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Services Score Big on Black Friday: Save Big on Peacock, Max, Paramount Plus and More

Get ready to binge watch your favorite shows and movies without breaking the bank! Black Friday is here, and streaming services are rolling out some amazing deals. This year, you can snatch up huge discounts on popular platforms like Peacock, Max, and Paramount Plus. New releases, old classics, and

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

How Labels Affect Parents' Choices for Kids' Drinks

In Mexico, a package warning label law popped up in 2020. It added a note about non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), saying "Contains NNS. Avoid in children. " This study looked at how these labels influenced parental choices and health beliefs about kids' drinks. They studied 844 parents of kids aged 5-

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Nov 26 2024WEATHER

Snow Storm Alert: 14 States Brace for Heavy Snowfall

A big snow storm is heading to 14 states just before Thanksgiving. Some mountain areas might get up to 7 feet of snow! This could make traveling very tough. The National Weather Service (NWS) in different places is warning about this. In California, they say the highest mountains could get 7 feet of

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Nov 26 2024WEATHER

Weather Alert: Will Boston See Snow This Thanksgiving?

Get ready, Boston! This week's weather is going to mix things up for your Thanksgiving travel. Monday will keep things sunny with highs in the lower 50s, but keep an eye out for cloudy skies at night. Temperatures will drop to the mid-30s. Tuesday brings some rain to the region thanks to a cold fro

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Does Missing a Meal Affect Your Brain?

You might think that skipping a meal could make you feel dizzy and less sharp. But what does science say? A study divided people into three groups: those who went without food for 3 hours, those who fasted for 12 hours, and a group that got a protein shake right after. Afterward, everyone took a bra

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Vaping's Quick Impact on Blood Vessels and Oxygen

Did you know that vaping can quickly affect your blood vessels and oxygen levels? Even if there’s no nicotine involved, the chemicals in e-cigarettes can still cause harm. A recent study found that vaping, with or without nicotine, can reduce blood flow velocity in the femoral artery. This artery is

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Missouri Judge Stands by Transgender Surgery Ban

In Missouri, a judge has decided he can't overturn the state's ban on transgender surgeries. This ruling comes just before a big Supreme Court hearing on a similar case from Tennessee. The judge, Craig Carter, said he couldn't overturn the ban because there's no agreement on the safety and ethics of

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Nov 26 2024EDUCATION

Providence School Takeover: What Happens Next?

Last week, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the Rhode Island Department of Education reached a deal in a long legal battle over school funding. They agreed to increase property taxes starting July 2025 to funnel more money into schools. So, what's next for the schools under state control? Two nota

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

How Online Courses Are Boosting Doctors' Genetic Know-How

Have you ever wondered how doctors keep up with the latest in genetics? An interesting study looked into how an online course is helping medical professionals learn more about genetic medicine. The goal? To see if this course is really making a difference in what they know. Genomic literacy, that's

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Unions' Secret Cash: The Inside Scoop

Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Educ

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