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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Philadelphia Whole Foods Workers Face Union-Busting Tactics from Amazon

In Philadelphia, Whole Foods employees are gearing up for a union vote. They've been offered free snacks by management, but some workers say Amazon, the company that owns Whole Foods, is using other methods to discourage unionization. These methods include posting anti-union messages, replacing stor

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

West Virginia Duo Crafts Frosty Dragon Igloo

Imagine being bored at home during a snowy week in Fairmont, West Virginia. That's exactly what happened to Rowdy and Damon Dorman, a father-son duo who decided to make the most of the winter weather. They started building an igloo using snow blocks and an ice cooler. But they didn't stop at a regul

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Jan 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Customizes Search Help for Android Gamers

Ever found yourself stuck on a tough level in a mobile game? Google has a new trick up its sleeve that might make your life easier. They're working on a feature called "Get Game Help" for their Circle to Search tool. How does it work? Simply snap a screenshot of your current game screen, and Circle

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Exercise and Obesity: How Chemerin Affects GLP-1 Levels

Scientists have been looking into how a protein called chemerin might impact the benefits of exercise for obese mice. Specifically, they wanted to understand if reducing chemerin could improve how well the body responds to exercise by boosting GLP-1 levels. GLP-1, a hormone that helps control blood

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Giuliani's Repeated Lies: A Court's Contempt

Former New York City mayor and attorney Rudolph Giuliani has found himself in legal trouble again. Last Friday, a federal judge declared him in contempt of court for continuing to defame two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss. Back in May, Giuliani, now 80, had agreed

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Jan 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs Lend a Hand in LA Wildfire Crisis

Here’s something heartwarming amidst the chaos of the LA wildfires. Celebrities are rolling up their sleeves and doing their bit to support the community. Actress Jennifer Garner, who calls the Palisades home, partnered with chef José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen. Together, they’re making sure aff

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Using AI to Speed Up Lung Cancer Data Collection

Gathering real-world clinical data for research can be a slow and error-prone process. Researchers wondered if artificial intelligence (AI), specifically natural language processing (NLP), could help speed things up for advanced lung cancer (aLC) patients. They tested this idea by comparing NLP-extr

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Sitcom Worlds Collide: Abbott Elementary Meets It's Always Sunny

Since 2021, "Abbott Elementary" on ABC has been winning hearts with its laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt stories about teachers making a difference in a Philadelphia school. On the flip side, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX and FXX has been serving up screwball comedy since 2005, with

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Charlie Day Hopes for a Buddy Comedy with Sheryl Lee Ralph

Charlie Day, known for his role in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, recently opened up about a possible future buddy comedy with Sheryl Lee Ralph from Abbott Elementary. The two actors hit it off during the crossover episodes between the two shows. Day admitted he was initially skeptical about the

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Exercise and COPD: Balancing the Immune System

Have you ever wondered how exercise can help people with severe COPD? Well, let's dive into it! COPD, which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, messes with the balance of certain immune cells in our body. These cells are called Th17 and Treg cells. When COPD is severe, these cells get

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