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Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

New York Mourns Loss of Versatile Leader Richard Parsons

Last week, New York bid farewell to Richard Parsons, a man known as one of the city's "wise men. " At 76, Parsons, born and raised in Brooklyn, was a multifaceted figure who touched various aspects of society. From basketball star at the University of Hawaii to law degree holder from Albany Law Scho

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Wrestling CEO Takes On Education: A Unique Choice

Imagine this: a wrestling CEO is now in charge of the Department of Education. That's right, Linda McMahon, who rose to fame in the wrestling world, is now at the helm of education. Unlike typical educators, she doesn't have a degree in education. In fact, her degree is in French, not education. So,

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Air Pollution Slows Marathoners Down

Ever wondered how air quality might affect marathon times? A study from researchers at an Ivy League university decided to find out. They looked at over 2. 5 million male and female marathon finishers, and added pollution data to the mix. How did they do this? They used a fancy model to pinpoint pol

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Houston's New Health Care High School: A $31M Investment in the Future

In Houston, a new high school is tackling the healthcare workforce shortage one student at a time. HEAL High School, funded by a $31 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, is partnering with Memorial Hermann Health System to give students a head start in healthcare careers. With a focus on han

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Red Carpet Revival: Variety & ET Team Up for Golden Globes Pre-Show

Get ready to see who's walking the red carpet! Variety and "Entertainment Tonight" are back again to bring you the official digital pre-show for the Golden Globe Awards. On Jan. 5, at 3:30 p. m. PT, the action starts on Variety. com, CBS, and Paramount+. You can also catch it on ETOnline. com, YouTu

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Parental Partnerships in Helping Teens Avoid Smoking: A Comprehensive Look

Do you know that 90% of smokers start as teenagers? This is why it's crucial to look into how parents can help prevent their kids from picking up this bad habit. Scientists decided to study this by searching through scientific papers and blogs from places like PubMed and Google Scholar. They wanted

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Tech CEO Supports Controversial German Party Before Elections

Imagine this scenario: a famous tech billionaire throws his support behind a controversial political party right before a crucial election in Germany. That's what happened when Elon Musk backed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a newspaper opinion piece. This sparked a lot of deba

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Dec 30 2024CELEBRITIES

Brandi Glanville Spends Christmas with Ex: A Modern Co-Parenting Story

Former reality TV star Brandi Glanville, 52, spent Christmas with her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and his current wife LeAnn Rimes. She shared a family photo on Instagram, mentioning that she was with her "modern family. " Brandi and Eddie, who were married from 2001 to 2009, have two sons together: Ma

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Choosing Wisely: Braces vs. Surgery for ACL Injuries

Tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can throw a wrench into daily life. Researchers took a step back to look at how braces and surgery hold up over time, based on studies from 2010 to 2024. They focused on two big factors: reinjuries and quality of life, plus if people could return to sport

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Nanoparticles: A New Hope Against Brain Tumors

Brain tumors, especially those that metastasize or develop as glioblastomas, are some of the most dangerous and fast-growing cancers. Patients usually don't live more than a year after diagnosis. One big issue is getting medicine to the brain. The blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain from h

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