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Sep 29 2024BUSINESS

New Leadership Takes the Helm at WeightWatchers

WeightWatchers is undergoing a significant change in its leadership structure. Sima Sistani, the company's CEO for over two years, has stepped down, paving the way for Tara Comonte to take over as interim CEO. Comonte, a board member and former Shake Shack executive, has been tasked with improving t

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Sep 28 2024HEALTH

The Mysterious Case of Bird Flu: A Health Care Conundrum

Health care workers are often the frontline heroes in the battle against infectious diseases. However, when a mysterious case of bird flu cropped up in Missouri, four additional health care workers fell ill after caring for the patient. The CDC is still investigating, but the question on everyone's

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Sep 27 2024POLITICS

New Directions in Crime Prevention

The way Democrats talk about guns, violent crime, and the criminal justice system has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Gone are the days when the party focused solely on protecting citizens from police abuses and overhauling the criminal justice system. Today, Democrats are taking a mo

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Sep 27 2024POLITICS

The Mayor's Fall: A Tale of Corruption and Power

Mayor Eric Adams, the second African-American to lead New York City, has been accused of accepting illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign sources. The 57-page federal indictment charges him with bribery, wire fraud, and accepting improper campaign contributions. If convicted, Adams c

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

The Weather Whirlwind of the Past

Imagine living 20,000 years ago, during the peak of the last ice age. The world was vastly different, with sea levels 130 meters lower and the missing liquid locked away as ice. Despite these changes, the continents and their oceanic surroundings, including the Pacific, looked eerily similar to what

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Sep 25 2024OPINION

Priced Out of Reach: The Flawed Housing Plan of the Harris Administration

In the wake of the September 10 presidential debate, the spotlight shone on Vice President Kamala Harris's housing plan, touted as a solution to make homeownership and renting more affordable for working Americans. However, a closer look reveals a plan that would only exacerbate the housing crisis,

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Sep 25 2024CRIME

Birmingham's Community Unites Against Gun Violence

In the aftermath of a devastating mass shooting in Birmingham's Five Points South neighborhood, local business owner Anthony Crawford is calling on the community to put aside their fears and cooperate with law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to justice. Crawford, the owner of T-Bone's Authenti

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

The True Crime TV Show That Will Leave You Breathing Heavily

Ryan Murphy's latest true crime drama, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, has taken the top spot on Netflix's most-watched TV list. The series delves into the lives of two brothers who murdered their parents in Beverly Hills back in 1989. The show's graphic depiction of the murder scene has

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Sep 23 2024SPORTS

The Maverick of Free Agency

Dick Moss, the lawyer who revolutionized the way professional athletes are compensated, passed away at the age of 93. Born on July 30, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Moss grew up with a strong passion for sports and a desire to make a difference. After serving in the Army, he worked as a lawyer, eventually be

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

The CEO's Contemptible Conduct: A Fresh Examination of Power and Accountability

The recent Senate committee vote to hold the CEO of a failed hospital chain in civil and criminal contempt drew widespread attention. The events unfolded amidst the backdrop of a healthcare crisis, where the company's collapse led to dire conditions in its hospitals, resulting in the deaths of at le

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