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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Stories: Imagining vs. Viewing - How Our Bodies Respond

Did you know that how we experience stories can affect us differently? Scientists found that people felt more involved when watching videos. But their bodies said otherwise! When people listened to audio stories, their hearts beat faster, they sweated more, and their bodies were even a bit warmer. I

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Markets Celebrate Trump's Reelection with Historic Gains

US stocks skyrocketed on Wednesday, following former President Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped by a massive 1, 507 points, or 3. 57%, to hit a new all-time high. This surge was the first time the Dow has gained more than 1, 000 points i

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Celebs React: Harris Loses to Trump in 2024 Election

The 2024 presidential election has ended with Donald Trump winning over Vice President Kamala Harris. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions from celebrities. Christina Applegate expressed her disappointment, urging followers who voted against women's and disability rights to unfollow he

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Celebs React: Mixed Feelings After Harris' Election Loss

It was a tough day for many celebrities who backed Vice President Kamala Harris. When the election results rolled in, they took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration. Some were shocked that Harris didn't perform as well as President Joe Biden had in 2020. Singer Billie Eili

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New War Tactic: Targeting Russian Trains

Ukraine's special forces have found a clever way to disrupt Russia's war efforts. They're focusing on something crucial to Russia—its railways. Trains are a big deal for Russia, as they use them to move around supplies and troops. But they're not alone in this fight. Some people within Russia who op

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Flipping the Script: How Trump Won Again

In the early hours of Wednesday, the Associated Press declared Wisconsin for former President Trump, pushing his electoral votes past the required 270 to win the presidency. This goes against pre-election predictions, which favored his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. Republicans also took contro

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

Bye-Bye MCAS: Massachusetts Votes Away High School Exit Exam

Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

The Morning After: Black Women Business Leaders Reflect on Election Outcome

Pinky Cole, a successful vegan food entrepreneur, woke up feeling drained after the presidential election results. She had built her business from scratch in just a few years, but today, she felt emotionally exhausted. "I'm sad, " she shared with ESSENCE. This election, she said, affected her differ

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Nov 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities React to Election Surprise: What They Had to Say

When the news broke that Donald Trump had won over Vice President Kamala Harris, many celebrities in Black Hollywood didn't hold back their feelings. Cardi B, who supported Harris, shared her disappointment on Instagram. "I hate y'all bad, " she said, expressing how angry and sad she felt. Kerry Was

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple Watch's 10th Birthday: A Surprise in Store?

Everyone's been buzzing about the Apple Watch's 10th anniversary, but did you know it's not quite here yet? Apple actually introduced the Watch back in 2014, but it wasn't available until 2015. So, the big 10 isn't until April! Apple didn't mention it in their September event, so what's the deal? W

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