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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Boxing Legend Reflects on Gervonta Davis' Career and Potential Retirement

Boxing fans were left stunned when Gervonta Davis, a 30-year-old undefeated champ from Baltimore, hinted at retirement. With a record of 30 wins, including 28 knockouts, and titles in three weight divisions, many expected him to fight for years. But during a recent press conference, he dropped a bom

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Dec 15 2024EDUCATION

Math Controversy: NYC Skips Bidding for New Curriculum

In a surprising move, New York City's Department of Education (DOE) didn't open up bidding for a new math curriculum, called "Illustrative Math. " Instead, they chose this program for a $34 million initiative called "NYC Solves. " This decision has raised some eyebrows, especially among other curric

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

White Matter Protectors: Tyro3 and Gas6 in Multiple Sclerosis

Ever wondered how our brain's white matter stays intact? In multiple sclerosis (MS), two proteins, Tyro3 and Gas6, are key players in maintaining this crucial tissue. These proteins are part of the Gas6/TAM system, which includes Tyro3, Axl, and Mer receptors. While animals have shown these proteins

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Dec 14 2024HISTORY

The Last Sailor: A Life After Pearl Harbor

Bob Fernandez, a centenarian who survived the infamous 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, recently left us quietly in California. At 100 years old, he couldn't attend the December 7 remembrance ceremony, marking 83 years since the tragedy. The event that plunged the US into World War II had shaken his life a

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Flying First Class Gets Tougher: Why Upgrades Are Hard to Come By

Since the pandemic, folks have been willing to pay more for the extra space in first class. This means fewer free upgrades for frequent flyers. The competition is fierce, with more people vying for those coveted seats. Even during the off-season in early 2025, demand is expected to stay strong. Airl

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Who's in the Running? Meet the PGA Nominees for Kids, Shorts, and Sports

Ever wondered who's behind your favorite shows and sports docs? The Producers Guild of America has just unveiled their nominees for the 2025 PGA Awards in the children's, short form, and sports categories. Mark your calendars for Feb. 8, when the winners will be announced in Los Angeles. Let's dive

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Options Beyond Eigenstate Thermalization

Have you ever wondered what happens to a small group of particles when they're left alone in a quantum world? According to the eigenstate thermalization hypothesis (ETH), these particles should eventually reach a state of thermal equilibrium. But what if they don't? Let's take a look at some interes

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Seeing Ukraine’s War Through Fresh Eyes: Oscar Winner’s New Doc at Sundance

Imagine a film that puts you right into the heart of Ukraine’s battlefields. Oscar-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov is back with another powerful documentary. This time, he’s teaming up with PBS’s “Frontline” to bring us “2000 Meters to Andriivka. ” The film, produced jointly with the Associated P

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Flowers and Stress: How Moms of Preemies Can Benefit

Ever wondered if flowers could help moms with premature babies? A recent study dived into this question. It tested a flower remedy called Five-Flower essence on mothers of preemies to see if it could lower their stress levels. The study was a big deal because it was a randomized controlled trial, wh

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Dec 14 2024FINANCE

How to Save $1 Million for Retirement: Tips from Experts

Did you know that even fast-food workers can retire as millionaires? It's all about saving and investing a portion of your income consistently. Brad Klontz, a financial psychologist, explains that every dollar you earn can be a step towards your "financial freedom. " Karen Wallace, a certified finan

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