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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Can a Smart Ring Really Sleep Like a Baby (and Track It Too)?

You've probably heard of smartwatches, but what about smart rings? The RingConn Gen 2 claims to do it all – track your sleep, activity, heart rate, and even detect sleep apnea! One tech reviewer put it to the test, comparing it to their trusty Apple Watch for a week. They wore both devices while sl

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Billionaire Tax Blues: Is the IRS Finally Catching Up?

The IRS is celebrating a major win: collecting $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall. But is this just a drop in the bucket? Consider this: in 2019, the top one percent owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes. That means ordinary Americans were picking up the slack. The

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gleason's Gym: Where Champs Are Made (and Maybe Movies Too)

Gleason's Gym, a legendary boxing haven in DUMBO, Brooklyn, has been shaping fighters for nearly a century. But is it just a gym, or something more? Think about it: celebrities like Robert De Niro and Hillary Swank trained here for Oscar-winning roles! Could it be that there's something special abo

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump vs. the Hush Money: Is This a Political Witch Hunt or Justice Prevails?

Donald Trump, the former president, is facing a potential prison sentence after being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The charges stem from an alleged hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump maintains h

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Pope Francis Calls for Religious Unity Amid Global Tensions

In his first trip to Indonesia since becoming Pope, Francis called for greater religious unity and dialogue amidst a world filled with conflict. Speaking at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta alongside President Joko Widodo, the leader of the Catholic Church expressed concern over extremists who u

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Political Crossroads: When Ideology Meets Hometown Loyalty

Peter Milobar, a former B.C. United MLA known for his criticisms of both the NDP and the B.C. Conservatives, has made a surprising switch, joining the party he once disparaged. But was his decision driven purely by personal ties to his hometown, or are there deeper motivations at play? Milobar clai

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Jewish Unity Rally: A Call for Action Amid Tragedy

Hundreds of Jews are expected to gather in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday night for a 'Bring Them Home Now' rally. The event will include a moment of silence and candlelight vigil for the six hostages executed by Hamas: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexan

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

Caribbean Americans Rally Behind Kamala Harris: A Call for Unity and Action

People across the United States and the Caribbean gathered in a powerful display of unity to support Kamala Harris for President. The virtual event, held in August, united hundreds of Caribbean Americans, including celebrities like Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. Tatyana Ali, star of "

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS,

China's Influence Operations: A Threat to US Democracy?

The recent arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has shed light on China's growing efforts to influence U.S. politics at the state level. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing its interests at state functions and blocking rep

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Aug 29 2024POLITICS

United in Tragedy: Parents of Israeli Hostages Plea for Bipartisan Action

In an emotional appeal, Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Omer Neutra who has been held captive by Hamas since October 2024, urge both the DNC and RNC to put politics aside and prioritize the release of their son and the remaining 108 hostages. As small business owners who were not previously polit

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