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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

Why Shared Truckloads Are Easing Freight Headaches

The tough times in freight shipping are finally over. But don't celebrate just yet! As the market changes, costs are on the rise. Companies need to get smart about their shipping strategies to stay ahead. For mid-size and big companies, adding a Shared Truckload plan to their 2025 goals could be a

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Israel Retaliates Against Houthi Attack in Yemen

In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Giving Politics a Break: Why It's Okay to Step Back

After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Breast Cancer Response to Chemo: What's Collagen Got to Do With It?

In the realm of breast cancer, the tumor's surrounding tissue, known as the stroma, plays a significant role. One key factor in this stroma is collagen fibers, which can influence the cancer's progression. A recent study delved into the connection between these collagen fibers and how well breast ca

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's Business Ties: A Fresh Ethical Dilemma

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his vast business empire is raising eyebrows. Back in 2017, he promised to keep his business, the Trump Organization, separate from his presidential duties. But his interests have grown, and so have the questions. He now owns a majority stake in Truth So

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate Hangs: Court to Decide on US Ban

Next month, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can the US legally ban TikTok? The popular social media app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, could face a shutdown if it doesn't sell to a US owner by January 19. The law behind this was passed last April, aiming to protect national secur

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Goodbye 'Murder Hornets': US Wins First Battle

"Ever heard of the 'murder hornet'? This giant insect, known for its killer sting and ability to destroy a whole honey bee hive in hours, has been wiped out in the US. That's right, after first showing up in Washington state in 2019, scientists and locals have worked together to eradicate this invas

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Great Hornet Hunt: Saving Bees, One Colony at a Time

Imagine a real-life detective story unfolding in the Pacific Northwest, but with a twist – the main suspects were giant hornets, nicknamed "murder hornets. " These aren't your typical insects; they have a brutal habit of decimating entire bee colonies. The first hint of this invasion was piles of de

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

A Warming Tibet and Its Dusty Desert Neighbor: What's the Connection?

The mighty Tibetan Plateau (TP) is a big player in shaping climate and environmental changes, not just in its neighborhood but globally. Neighboring the TP, to the northwest, lies the Taklimakan Desert (TD), known for its distinctive dust aerosol behavior due to its deep basin geography. But guess w

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Mike Francesa's Podcast Success: Timing, Tech, and Talent

Legendary sports broadcaster Mike Francesa has seen a resurgence in his podcasting career, thanks to a perfect storm of factors. The New York sports scene has been a whirlwind, with the Mets making a shocking run to the NLCS and the Yankees reaching the World Series, while the Giants and Jets strugg

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