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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Woke Politics: Did It Cost Democrats the Election?

On Monday's "Morning Joe" show, co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough read aloud a New York Times column by Maureen Dowd. The column argued that the Democratic Party's focus on identity politics, often called "woke" politics, hurt their chances in the 2024 election. Dowd wrote that this focus

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Holly Madison's Journey to Understanding Autism

TV personality Holly Madison recently opened up about her autism diagnosis, sharing her struggles to find medical help and her journey to self-understanding. Last year, the former Playboy House Bunny revealed she had been diagnosed with autism after a lifetime of difficulty with social interactions.

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Police Crack Down on Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the police didn't take any chances. After recent violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, the city's mayor banned all protests for the weekend. Despite the ban, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets. Police quickly stepped in, arresting over 50 people an

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Valencia Residents Demand Leader's Resignation After Flood Chaos

Valencia's residents took to the streets to protest the regional leader, Carlos Mazón, after last week's deadly floods. Over 200 people lost their lives, and many more are still missing. The protestors were angry because Mazón's administration didn't send flood alerts to people's phones until hours

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Nov 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joker 2: A Flop According to Comedian Tim Dillon

Comedian Tim Dillon, who played a small role in Joker: Folie à Deuce, didn't hold back his thoughts on the film. He called it the "worst film ever made" during an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. The movie, directed by Todd Phillips, stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. It was released

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Why Are Some US Women Swearing Off Men?

In the wake of Donald Trump's re-election, a South Korean feminist movement called 4B has gained attention among young American women. The movement encourages women to refuse marriage, children, dating, and sex with men. This interest surged after many men voted for Trump, who has a history of sexua

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Amsterdam's Dark Night: A Modern Pogrom

In Amsterdam, Israeli soccer fans and Jewish people found themselves chased and attacked after a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. One victim compared it to Kristallnacht, the 1938 German pogrom, saying it's what it would have looked like with social media. An IDF officer recounted his friend

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Nov 09 2024LIFESTYLE

Rome's Trevi Fountain Opens with a Metal Walkway: Crowds and Coins under Control

Rome just gave tourists an unusual opportunity to see the Trevi Fountain up close. A temporary metal walkway was set up, allowing people to get a great view of the 18th-century statue of Oceanus and his chariot while the fountain undergoes restoration. The walkway can hold 130 people at a time, givi

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Revolutionizing Waste Treatment: A New Graphene Cage

Microorganisms play a crucial role in treating organic waste in water, like N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF). Traditional methods use graphene oxide mixed with polymers to create tiny composites, which are then stuck onto copper mesh. This creates a special material called CM@PGO. Scientists designed a

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

The Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal Turns 30: A Milestone Reflection

Thirty years ago, the Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal began its journey, and it's time to celebrate this significant milestone. The journal has been a cornerstone in the realm of pharmaceuticals, offering a platform for researchers, professionals, and students to share their findings and advancements.

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