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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Whoopi Goldberg and Carrie Underwood: A Performance and a Perspective

In a recent episode of "The View, " Whoopi Goldberg defended Carrie Underwood's decision to perform at Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration. Goldberg, aged 69, stated that everyone has the right to choose where they perform. She respects Underwood's choice, even though she won't be watching the even

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Jan 15 2025CRYPTO

Play Lucky Block Anywhere with a VPN

Ever wanted to play at Lucky Block Casino but live in a restricted area like the US or UK? No worries! You can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to bypass these restrictions. A VPN makes it look like you're accessing the casino from a supported region. First, sign up for a trusted VPN like Expres

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How the Web Shapes COVID Vaccine Choices

The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, turned our world upside down. One of the key strategies to fight the virus was vaccination. At the same time, the internet became a go-to place for people to find health information. However, with the rise of social media, misleading information also spr

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

What Role Does Civil Society Play in Shaping Health Policies?

Imagine you're in a big meeting room, and everyone is discussing how to improve healthcare. Now, think about who's in that room. Sure, there are doctors, politicians, and experts, but what about people who aren't there officially? These are the folks from civil society—like local groups, non-profits

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Making Smart Public Health Choices: Tips from the Pros

Ever wondered how we can create wise public health policies? It all begins with solid research, but putting it into practice fairly isn't always a breeze. Let's take a page from doctors and hospitals. They rely on evidence to make crucial treatment decisions. We can borrow from their approach and ap

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Which Shoulder Surgery Keeps You Moving?

If you're an athlete or someone who loves throwing a ball around, you know how important it is to keep your shoulder's full range of motion. But what happens when you need surgery to fix a dislocation? A recent study compared three common procedures to see which one keeps your shoulder's ability to

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

AI Simplified: Helping Doctors Diagnose Muscle Diseases

Ever wondered how doctors use MRI images to diagnose muscle diseases? One way is by looking at the amount of fat in thigh muscles, and that's where AI comes in. Models like U-Net help doctors do just that, but they can be complex. So, what if we make these AI models simpler? Could they still do thei

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Jan 10 2025EDUCATION

Ridge High School Trials Phone-Free Days

Imagine a school day without smartphones. That's what Ridge High School in New Jersey is planning to do. The school wants to see if leaving phones in backpacks for a whole day can boost student focus and well-being. The idea isn't new. Nearby William Annin School already does this. But Ridge High w

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Local AI for Privacy: Installing Ollama on Your Mac

Are you concerned that AI might peek at your personal data? Meet Ollama, an AI you can install on your Mac. No more worrying about who sees your content. Let's dive into how to set it up and why it's a good idea. First, you need a Mac running MacOS 11 or newer. Easy enough, right? To start,

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Jan 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fire Forces SAG to Change Award Nomination Plans

This year's SAG Awards nominations announcement, planned to happen live at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, has been canceled due to the ongoing wildfires in the area. Instead of a live event, the nominees will be revealed via a press release on January 8 at 7:30 PT. The decision wa

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