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Dec 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Shrinking Season 2: A Look at the Finale with Bill Lawrence

The second season of Shrinking ended with a bang on Christmas Eve Eve, a day earlier than expected. The finale, titled "The Last Thanksgiving, " was packed with surprises and touching moments. Gaby (Jessica Williams) reunited with her mom and Derrick #2 (Damon Wayans Jr. ), while Brian (Michael Urie

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Dec 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Luck Strikes in Kings County: Christmas Eve Lottery Win

You won't believe what happened in Kings County, California! A town of around 26, 000 people just hit the jackpot on Christmas Eve. Someone bought a Mega Millions ticket at Save Mart in Lemoore and matched all five numbers—11, 14, 38, 45, 46—but missed the Mega Ball. Still, they won over $1. 7 milli

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Dec 25 2024CRIME

What Do We Really Know? Public Awareness of Minor Sex Trafficking

Imagine walking into a hotel room and seeing a minor with an adult and cash. Would you correctly identify it as domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST)? Surprisingly, many people struggle with this. A recent study with 320 volunteers from an online platform found that only about half (61%) could spot

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Understanding Patient Function and Pain: A New Way to Interpret Scores

Ever wondered how doctors figure out if you're doing well after an injury? One method they use is called bookmarking. It's like giving different scores a name, so they can understand what each score means. Think of it like grading tests in school – A, B, C, and so on. But, doctors use these scores t

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Why We Choose Today Over Tomorrow: Health vs. Money

Imagine you're given a choice: receive $100 today or $100 in a year. For most, the immediate option wins, right? This is called temporal discounting—the preference for immediate rewards over delayed ones. Now, think about health. Would you rather eat a burger now or be healthier in a decade? This ch

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Care

Getting help for mental health issues isn't easy. People face real obstacles, like high costs, and attitudes, such as skepticism about treatment. Policymakers need to think about these hurdles when they make rules. While many people want the government to do more about mental health, their views cha

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Dec 24 2024CRIME

Parking Spot Brawl: Mom Loses $3K in Mall Lot Fight

On a busy shopping day at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce, California, a mother and daughter found themselves in the middle of a chaotic scene. They had driven around for a while before finding a parking spot. As they tried to park, they honked their horn to alert another car to close their door. Th

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Dec 24 2024CRIME

Shopping Trip Turns Violent: Parking Lot Brawl in California

Imagine going for a casual shopping trip and ending up in the middle of a violent fight. That's exactly what happened to Patricia Cupa and her daughter, Natalie Martinez, at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce, California. They were just trying to return a sweater when a parking spot drama turned ugly.

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Dec 24 2024BUSINESS

Walmart's Banking Deal for Drivers Sparks Controversy

It's been quite a stir in the world of delivery services. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has slammed Walmart and the fintech company Branch Messenger with a lawsuit. The accusation? Forcing over a million delivery drivers to use pricey deposit accounts to get their paychecks without

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Cape Town's Young Women: The Chain of Risky Behaviors

In the bustling city of Cape Town, many young women who have left school are facing a daunting set of challenges. A new study delved into the surprising connections between these girls' actions and their potentially dangerous decisions. Researchers sat down with 500 young women to chat about their b

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