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Jan 10 2025LIFESTYLE

Pool Rules: Who Decides What You Wear?

Ever thought about how your swimwear choices might be controlled? In the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, local councils have laid down the law about what you can and can't wear to public pools. Flip-flops and small swimsuits are a no-no, leaving residents scratching their heads. Why do they have

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Fasting After Weight Loss Surgery: What Israeli Doctors Think

Imagine you've had surgery to help with weight loss. It's a big change, and now you're wondering if it's safe to fast for religious reasons. A group of doctors in Israel wanted to find out what other doctors thought about this. They sent a survey to members of the Israeli Society for Metabolic and B

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Opinion Rewards Goes Dark: What's the Big Deal?

Have you ever wished you could use your Google Opinion Rewards app in the dark without straining your eyes? Well, your wish has come true! Google has finally rolled out a dark theme for its Opinion Rewards app. This server-side update doesn't come with many bells and whistles, but it does give you t

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Boston Fans Want Back a Star They Let Go

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a surprising win against the Boston Celtics, 105-92. The Thunder's strong defense in the second half limited the Celtics to just 27 points. Fans of the Celtics blamed their team’s poor offense for the loss. Key players like Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser, an

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Jan 03 2025OPINION

McDonald's New Eco-Straws: More Trouble Than They're Worth?

McDonald's is on a mission to go green, but their new "sustainable" straws are leaving customers unhappy. These flimsy plastic straws just can't handle the chain's famous milkshakes or sodas. Some folks even need to use two or three straws to get the job done. Isn't that kind of missing the point of

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Gilbert Arenas: From Critic to Supporter of NBA Analysts

Gilbert Arenas has been known to speak his mind when it comes to the media and how they shape player legacies. Recently, he caused a stir when he criticized sports journalists like Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania for relying on anonymous sources. But in a surprising turn of events, Arenas has

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

California's New Crime Laws: A Balance Between Toughness and Reform

In the beginning of 2025, California is rolling out a set of new laws designed to tackle crime, especially retail theft. These laws come after a period where punishments had been eased. Experts note that while these new laws may make penalties stronger, they don't mark a return to the strict policie

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

HPV Vaccine After Cancer: What Doctors Should Know

Have you heard that doctors sometimes recommend HPV vaccines to patients who already have HPV-related gynecologic cancers? This practice is quite common, but is it backed by solid evidence? Let's explore what the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO) has to say about it. Women who devel

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Lil Uzi Vert Pauses for Perfect Tracks

Lil Uzi Vert has some advice for his fans who love to share and listen to unfinished tracks. During a chat with Pitchfork, Uzi made it clear that leaked music isn't ready for ears yet. "It's like catching me without my clothes on, " he said. His point is simple: you can't judge a song until it's com

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

How Marc Elias's Legal Move Boosted Trump

In March, a significant change in campaign finance rules happened, thanks to a petition from Democratic lawyer Marc Elias. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) allowed political campaigns and outside political action committees (PACs) to work together on canvassing efforts to get out the vote. This

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