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Nov 13 2024SPORTS

Jon Jones: Retirement or More Fights After UFC 309?

Jon Jones, the UFC's two-weight champion, is in a tough spot. He's considering retirement after his upcoming fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Fans are eager to see him face other contenders like Tom Aspinall, but will he hang up his gloves instead? Jones has always been under scrutiny for his

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Exploring the Best Dose of Atractylodes lancea for Advanced Liver Cancer

A recent small-scale clinical trial showed that Atractylodes lancea (AL) could help slow down tumor growth and reduce death rates in people with advanced liver cancer. This study looked into figuring out the best dose of AL to use in future trials. The original trial found that doses between 1, 000

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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Divorce's Impact on Kids: A Personality Perspective

Did you know that divorce can leave a mark on kids' personalities? Scientists have been studying this, focusing on kids between 9 and 12. They used a test called the MPACI to see if kids from divorced families showed different personality traits. The results? Kids with divorced parents did show some

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Nov 05 2024SPORTS

Stipe Miocic's Health Update: Ready for Jon Jones at UFC 309

Stipe Miocic is gearing up for his upcoming title fight against Jon Jones at UFC 309. The former heavyweight champ, who is 42, has taken a break from the sport since his loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021. Despite this, Miocic seems confident and ready to face 'Bones' Jones on November 17th. He recentl

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Oct 22 2024RELIGION

LA Church Pays Big for Past Abuses

Imagine a whopping $880 million payout by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to 1, 353 victims of clergy sexual abuse. This isn't your average settlement; it's the largest of its kind. The abuse stretches back decades, with the incidents happening as far back as 30 to 50 years ago. If you're wondering h

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Oct 18 2024RELIGION

Los Angeles Church to Pay Big for Past Abuses

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has struck a deal to pay $880 million to people who say they were sexually abused by church officials long ago. This is the biggest settlement of its kind with a Catholic archdiocese, according to lawyers. The agreement comes after years of lawsuits and negotiations.

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Oct 18 2024RELIGION

Paying for the Past: LA Catholic Church's Biggest Settlement

Imagine finding out that someone you trusted harmed you decades ago. That's what happened to 1, 353 people who say they were abused by Catholic priests in Los Angeles. The Archdiocese agreed to pay $880 million, the largest single settlement of its kind. This didn't happen overnight. It took a year

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Marty Moves to Rotterdam

Rotterdam's International Film Festival has just welcomed a new face. Marten Rabarts, formerly of the New Zealand International Film Festival, is now leading IFFR Pro. This role involves promoting Dutch film culture worldwide and running programs like CineMart and Rotterdam Lab. He'll work with the

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Sep 17 2024SPORTS

The IOC's Big Job: Who Will Take Over the Reins?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking for a new president, and it's a big job. The president is in charge of running the IOC, which is a not-for-profit organization that employs hundreds of people and makes billions of dollars every four years from selling broadcasting and sponsor rig

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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Dedication to a Legacy: Remembering Bishop Kevin Birmingham

The newly renovated school lunchroom at St. Patricia Parish was dedicated to the late Bishop Kevin Birmingham, who passed away in October 2023 at the age of 51. Birmingham was a beloved figure in the Catholic Church, known for his dedication to service and his ability to inspire young people to purs

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