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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Holiday Weight Gain: Americans’ Expectations and Habits

A study by Herbalife found that 24% of Americans are still carrying extra weight from last year's holiday season. On average, that's nearly 10 pounds! As the end of 2024 approaches, many expect to gain another six pounds. The survey, called "Holiday Healthy Habits, " showed that half of Americans fe

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Top Manhattan Prosecutor to Step Down in December

Damian Williams, the U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will be leaving his post at the end of his term in December. This news came from the U. S. Attorney’s Office in a recent announcement. Williams has held this prestigious role since 2021, when President Biden appointed him upo

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

MMA Updates: Musumeci's UFC Dream, Muhammad's Health, PFL's Struggle & UFC's Giveaway

Mikey Musumeci, a grappling star, has set his sights on the UFC. He's keen to fight in the octagon, but first, he wants to boost the popularity of grappling. Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad is recovering fast from a toe infection and hopes to return soon. Over at PFL-Bellator, fighters are frustrated with

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic

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Nov 25 2024CELEBRITIES

Ellen & Portia's UK Move: More Than Just Politics

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi aren't just leaving the U. S. because of politics. They've been planning a change for a while. The couple wanted a fresh start after Ellen retired from her TV show. California life had become dull for them. Friends thought they'd move to Australia, but they ended

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

New NESN Leader David Wisnia's Plan to Wow Boston Sports Fans

David Wisnia, the new CEO and President of NESN, is making waves with his fresh ideas and understanding of Boston's passionate sports fans. His journey from a lawyer to a top executive in the sports and entertainment world has given him a unique perspective. Wisnia knows that Boston fans are unlike

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Giants Rookie Tommy DeVito Gets a Shot

Meet Tommy DeVito, a rookie quarterback from New Jersey who's just gotten his big break with the Giants. The team has been struggling, with a low-scoring offense and an unfortunate 2-8 record. After benching Daniel Jones, who later requested his release, Coach Brian Daboll decided it was time to giv

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Cheating No Longer a Crime in New York

New York has officially removed an old law that made cheating on your spouse a crime. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill to repeal this 1907 law, making adultery a misdemeanor. While charges weren't common and convictions even rarer, the law still existed. Governor Hochul found it ironic to sign

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

MAKING NEWBORN SCREENING MORE ACCESSIBLE WITH TECH

Wouldn't it be great if all genetic disorders could be detected early, especially the ones that can be treated? Yet, many aren't tested for because it's expensive and needs fancy equipment. Enter SCAN: a new, affordable way to check for common aneuploidies using nanopore sequencing. SCAN first ampli

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Nov 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Sony's New Lightning-Fast Sensor: What It Means for Industries

Ever wondered what goes into making a super-fast camera sensor? Sony Semiconductor Solutions just dropped a new global shutter image sensor that's all about speed. This is not your typical consumer camera sensor, though. It's designed for industrial use, like in security or machinery. The star of th

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