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Sep 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Taylor Swift's Winning Streak: Can She Keep Her Magic Alive?

It's no secret that Taylor Swift is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With her impressive record-breaking streak at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where she won a whopping seven awards, it's clear that she's still on top of her game. But what's behind her success? Is it just her t

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

WNBA Commissioner Misses the Layup: A Critical Look at Women's Sports

Women's sports have made tremendous progress in recent years, with growing investment, expansion, and fan interest. However, a recent statement by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert highlights the challenges still faced by women in sports. Engelbert's response to a question about racism and misogyny

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Sep 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

"Microsoft's 365 Services: When Third-Party Issues Hit"

Microsoft's Microsoft 365 services were affected by a third-party issue, leaving some users unable to access the platform. The company has confirmed that the problem was caused by a change within the managed environment of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP has since reverted the change, an

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

Liberal Women in the Making: The Shift Towards a More Progressive Future

The recent Gallup study has revealed a significant trend among young women, who are increasingly identifying as liberal. In fact, around 4 in 10 women aged 18-29 now identify as liberal, a whopping 10% higher than in the early 2000s. This shift is most pronounced on issues like abortion, the environ

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Red-Carpet Ripples: Addison Rae's Feathered Bra and the Queen of Pop's Legacy

The article discusses Addison Rae's VMAs appearance and her inspiration from Madonna's style, questioning whether her homage is a genuine tribute or a form of artistic theft. Rae has drawn inspiration from Madonna multiple times, wearing cone bras in her music videos and on the red carpet. The artic

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

A Healthy Smile, But for How Long? Minnesota's Dental Health Ranking

The age-old question: how do we stack up in terms of dental health? It's a concern that's on many of our minds, especially those of us who've had our fair share of cavities and fillings. But what about Minnesota, our beloved state? How do we compare to the rest of the country? According to the data

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Uncomfortable Truth: Unpacking Systemic Racism in America

Is systemic racism still a thing? The answer is yes - and it's not just about personal prejudices. It's about the laws and systems that were created to keep former slaves from advancing in society, and are still in place today. It's about the Civil War to modern day, illustrating how racism and the

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Drone Strike and Helicopter Crash: A Deadly Day in the West Bank

As the world slept, the West Bank woke up to a deadly dawn. The Israeli Defense Forces launched a drone airstrike in the city of Tubas, killing five young Palestinians. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the tragic news, while the Palestinian Red Crescent Society condemned the Israeli occupa

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Heart-Rate Wires: Unpacking Apple's Latest Fitness Move with AirPods Pro 3

As we dive into the world of Apple's latest announcements, one thing is crystal clear: the tech giant is putting a significant emphasis on fitness and health. With the recent release of iOS 18 beta, 9to5Mac uncovered lines of code hinting at a heart-rate sensor coming to future earbuds. But what doe

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