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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Markets Give Kamala Harris the Upper Hand in Presidential Debate

What if the market's reaction to the debate is more about sentiment than substance? Has the analyst's assumption that markets are accurately predicting the election outcome been tested? Or is it just a fleeting reaction to a momentary shift in perceived probability? As the dust settles on Tuesday's

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Voucher Program Vetoed: SC Supreme Court Ruling Sparked Debate on Public Funds and Private Schools

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a portion of the state's school voucher program is unconstitutional, stating that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act, signed into law in May 2023, was deemed in violation of Article XI, Sect

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

A Constitutional Crackdown: SC's ESTF Ruled Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dealt a major blow to the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program, ruling it unconstitutional for using public money to fund private school education. The ESTF, signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster in May 2023, allowed qualifying parents to appl

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Mental Health Tools and Resilience

Selena Gomez has been open about her struggles with mental health, and in a recent interview, she shared the tools she uses to cope with her flare-ups. The actress, who has been diagnosed with lupus and bipolar disorder, revealed her go-to remedies, including temperature, which she uses as a 'healin

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Her Health Issues and Plans for Motherhood

Selena Gomez, a 32-year-old star, recently revealed that she cannot carry her own children due to medical issues that would put her and the baby's life in danger. Gomez has been open about her struggles with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, and subsequent kidney transplant. She also takes medic

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The Unseen Toll of Music: A Hidden Health Crisis

The world of music is often romanticized as a realm of creativity and passion, but the harsh reality is that performing arts health is a relatively new field, and musicians are often left to suffer in silence. UW-La Crosse assistant professor Kourtney Austin is working to change this narrative by

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Sep 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can This Gigantic Battery Recycling Plant Save the EV Revolution?

A new, massive battery recycling plant is being built in Germany by Cylib, a startup backed by Porsche and Bosch. This facility, costing over 180 million euros ($200 million), is expected to be the biggest of its kind in Europe, capable of recycling 30,000 metric tons of end-of-life batteries each y

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Sep 10 2024SPORTS

College Football Reigns Supreme:Unveiling America's Biggest Stadiums

Forget those shiny new pro stadiums, the real giants of American sports reside in the college football world. Imagine a sea of screaming fans, a vibrant atmosphere, and the roar of the crowd echoing through a stadium built decades ago - that's the magic of college football. You might be surprised

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Sep 10 2024SPORTS

Niners Fans: 'MNF Broadcasters, That's San Jose, Not Santa Clara! '

San Francisco 49ers fans are no strangers to TV broadcasters showing scenes of their beloved city instead of the actual home of Levi Stadium - Santa Clara. But that doesn't mean they're happy about it! In the Niners' home opener against the New York Jets, fans took to social media to call out MNF an

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Sweet Deception: Are Sugar Substitutes Really Harmless?

A recent study has sent shockwaves through the health world, suggesting that erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, might pose a significant risk to your cardiovascular health. The researchers found that after consuming erythritol, participants experienced a significant increase in platelet activi

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