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Dec 12 2024CELEBRITIES

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Engagement: A Star-Studded Celebration

Selena Gomez's recent engagement to Benny Blanco has sparked a wave of excitement and congratulations from her celebrity friends. The couple, who have been together for about a year and a half, announced their engagement on Instagram. Gomez shared a series of photos, including one where she is seen

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Boosting or Keeping Training Volume on Male Athletes

Imagine you're a seasoned weightlifter, wondering if ramping up your training volume can help you bulk up or improve your strength. A study took a look at this exact question, splitting 55 men into groups that either kept their existing workout volume or increased it by 30% or 60%. Over eight weeks,

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Dec 12 2024CRYPTO

Kraken Closes NFT Marketplace: What You Should Know

Kraken, a big US-based crypto exchange, decided to shut down its NFT marketplace after a couple of years. The announcement was made in late November, and users have until early next year to move their NFTs to a crypto wallet. Kraken said they're doing this to focus on new products and services. Sta

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Dec 12 2024CELEBRITIES

NFL Stands by Jay-Z: No Changes Despite Rape Allegations

The NFL isn't backing away from its partnership with rapper Jay-Z, despite recent rape allegations. Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed this at the league's winter meetings, saying, "We're aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z's response. The litigation is ongoing, but our relationship remains t

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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Online Shopping in China: Packaging and Deliveries Piling Up

Ever wondered how our online shopping sprees in China are affecting the environment? Well, between 2014 and 2018, household carbon emissions rose by a notable 5. 5%. One major culprit? Our love for clicking 'buy now' on our favorite shopping platforms. Let's dive into the details. Picture this: eve

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Dec 12 2024SCIENCE

Unveiling Hidden Power: Antibiotics from Microbes

Deep in the microscopic world, a tiny organism named KARE_P3, a gram-positive microbe, has been discovered to hold a big secret. This microbe, found living inside plants, can break down tough epoxy resin materials. When scientists studied it, they found that it produces special molecules called seco

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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Kingston Nixes Pricey Biogas Plant Plan

You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but

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Dec 12 2024CELEBRITIES

Malibu Fire Forces Celebrities to Flee Homes

A huge fire, dubbed the Franklin Fire, has been burning in Malibu for days. The fire started on Monday night, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. It has already grown to over 3, 000 acres, forcing many people to leave their homes. Celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher are among those who have had to

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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire Strikes: Malibu Faces Mass Evacuations and Star Residents Flea

On Monday night, a wildfire named the Franklin Fire sparked in Malibu. By Wednesday, it had already ravaged over 3, 893 acres. Celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke were among the thousands evacuated, but it's unclear how many other stars had to flee. The blaze damaged homes, horse farms, and even

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Dec 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Jake Paul and Jutta's GP Getaway: Mixing Love and Speed

Jake Paul and his girlfriend Jutta Leerdam are known for their adorable social media moments. This time, they grabbed everyone's attention with their charming photos from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The couple, both busy with their respective careers, managed to squeeze in some time together at the F1

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