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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Mark Ronson and Justin Theroux Host Epic Celebrity-Filled Holiday Party

Mark Ronson, the musician known for hits like "Uptown Funk, " and Justin Theroux, the actor from "The Leftovers, " threw a big holiday bash at Pebble Bar. This spot is a celeb hangout with a secret entrance under Rockefeller Center. The party was their third annual event, and they managed to get Gho

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

California Catching Up: Population Bounces Back in 2024

In 2024, California added more residents than it had in years, finally making progress towards its pre-pandemic population high. The state's population grew by about 233, 000 residents, bringing the total to just under 39. 5 million. Experts see this as a positive sign after a period of decline, kno

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Bluey's Big Disney Adventure: Heeler Dog Hits Theme Parks and Cruises!

Get ready for a paw-some adventure! Bluey, the beloved heeler dog from the hit series Bluey on Disney+, is making her way to Walt Disney World and Disneyland next year. This fun news comes from a new partnership between Disney, BBC Studios, and Ludo Studio. You might be wondering, why is Bluey gett

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Louisiana's New Vaccine Policy: A Quiet Change

In a surprising turn of events, Louisiana's health department has been told not to promote vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and mpox. This shocking policy change was uncovered by several news outlets, including NPR and KFF Health News, after they talked to health department employees who wanted to stay a

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Dec 20 2024EDUCATION

Biden’s Final Act: More Loan Forgiveness for Public Workers

President Joe Biden's administration is wrapping up its student loan relief efforts with a bang. Recently, the Education Department announced they're forgiving federal student loans for another 55, 000 workers. These workers include teachers, nurses, members of the military, law enforcement officers

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Parenting Programs for Deaf Families: A New Approach

Parenting is tough, right? Now, imagine doing it when you can't hear. Deaf parents face unique challenges, and traditional parenting programs aren't designed to help them. A recent study set out to change that by exploring how to make parenting programs more inclusive for deaf families. The goal? To

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Why Trump Might Want Cheney Off the Hook

Did you know that Donald Trump actually wants Liz Cheney to be pardoned? It might sound weird, but there's a reason behind it. Trump doesn't want a repeat of the January 6th Capitol attack in the news. He's afraid it could make Cheney look like a hero and him the bad guy. Plus, it could take away at

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Mister Terrific: The Brainy Hero in James Gunn's Superman

In the upcoming movie "James Gunn's Superman, " a new hero joins the DC Universe. Mister Terrific, played by Kenyan-American actor Edi Gathegi, is a genius-level inventor and martial artist. Unlike many superheroes, Mister Terrific relies on his brains and fancy gadgets rather than superhuman streng

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Detecting Combat Brain Injuries: A Comparison of Methods

Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possib

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Police Bodycam Shows West Rogers Park Shootout with Suspected Hate Crime Gunman

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has released footage from police body cameras that captured a tense shootout in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred on October 26 around 9:30 a. m. , when a 39-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was shot in the shoulder by

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