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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

Fentanyl Deaths Fall in Sacramento County

Good news might be on the horizon for Sacramento County. Overdose deaths are dropping, and the number of people dying from fentanyl poisoning is going down too. Just last year, 403 people lost their lives to fentanyl in the county. This year, that number has fallen to 157. That’s a big change! Place

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

American Detained in Russia: A Different Story

Meet Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old from Michigan. He's not your typical fighter; he was an English teacher traveling the world. But in April 2022, Russian forces detained him while he was in Ukraine. Why? They say he fought against them as a mercenary for money. Stephen says no way, he's a pacifist

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Stealing Millions for Luxury Life: Ex-Facebook and Nike DEI Manager's Shocking Fraud Revealed

Ever wondered how a successful employee could turn into a thief? Let's talk about Barbara Furlow-Smiles, who worked as a diversity program manager at Facebook and later Nike. She got caught red-handed stealing over $5 million! This was no small theft; she planned it meticulously with fake vendors, b

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Shopping Secrets and Size Zero: Influencer's Controversial Advice

Meet Liv Schmidt, a 22-year-old influencer who was recently kicked off TikTok for promoting an unhealthy "skinny" lifestyle. Now, she's making headlines again for her money-saving hack: shopping in the children's section. That's right, this grown woman is buying clothes meant for kids and bragging a

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Ubisoft’s Bleak FY25 Prediction: Why Sales Slump Matters More Than Ever

A recent financial forecast has got some experts worried about Ubisoft. Bernstein analyst Aleksander Peterc, for one, isn't impressed with the game company's performance. On September 26, he gave Ubisoft a 'Sell' rating and set a price target of €19.00. What's behind this pessimistic outlook? A coup

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Protecting Your Food After Storms: Safety Tips You Need to Know!

When a big storm hits, you might be surprised by the extra problems it can cause. One of them is food poisoning! So, let’s talk about how to keep your food safe during power outages. First off, keep that fridge door closed tight! Normally, your fridge should be around 40 degrees Fahrenheit or l

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Chronic Pain in Kids: A Hidden Crisis

Imagine having a constant, nagging pain that never goes away. This is the reality for one in five kids and teens. We often think of chronic pain as an adult problem, but youngsters suffer just as much. The trouble is, doctors don't always know how to help them. There's a big disconnect between what

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Tax Rules Are Here: What You Need to Know

Imagine this: you're a crypto trader, and suddenly the US Treasury drops new rules on you. Starting in 2026, your broker will have to report your transactions from 2025 to the IRS. This means if you traded any cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or stablecoins (which track real money), you'll get a form cal

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

The True Story: Casey White's Escape and Life in Prison

In May 2022, Casey White, an inmate serving time at Lauderdale County Detention Center in Alabama, abruptly vanished. Vicky White, an employee at the same facility, had been secretly helping him. The shocking prison break gripped the nation as they were on the run together. In reality, Vicky and Cas

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Safety Alert: PFAS Found in Private Wells on French Island

In the spring of 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued a health advisory for residents on French Island. The worry? Potential contamination of private wells by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals" because they stick around in the envir

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