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Dec 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

J. Cole's 2014 Forest Hills Drive: A Decade On, a Night to Remember in NYC

It's been a decade since J. Cole released his phenomenal album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. To celebrate, the artist has announced a special concert at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden on December 16. For fans eager to secure their spots, pre-sale tickets go live online starting December 2 at 10

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Dec 01 2024BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines Shifts Cabin Prep: Earlier and Higher

Starting next month, Southwest Airlines is raising the altitude at which flight attendants begin preparing the cabin for landing. From Dec. 4, they will start this process at 18, 000 feet (5, 486 meters) instead of the usual 10, 000 feet (3, 048 meters). The reason? To lower the chances of in-flight

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

The First Year's Meds: A Closer Look at Antipsychotics After First Psychotic Episode

So, you've just experienced your first psychotic episode. It's a tough time, and one of the first things docs often recommend is antipsychotic meds. But how's that playing out in real life? A recent study dove into this, checking out how often these meds are started in the year after a first-time ps

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

West Nile Virus: Adapting to a Warming World

West Nile Virus, or WNV, has been around since the 1930s when it was first found in Uganda. This virus is now a big global health problem, spreading to new places, especially in Europe and North America. Changes in the climate, like milder winters and longer summers, make it easier for the mosquitoe

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Nov 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Bugs in the Garden: From Enemies to Allies

Have you ever thought about bugs in a new light? What if some of the "pests" in your garden could actually be your helpers? The Royal Horticultural Society in Great Britain has done just that, removing the "pest" label from slugs and snails. These slimy creatures might seem like garden nightmares, b

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Nov 30 2024CELEBRITIES

Baywatch Star Nicole Eggert Shares Struggles with Cancer's Lasting Effects

Nicole Eggert, known for her role in "Baywatch, " recently opened up about her breast cancer journey in an emotional Instagram video. She revealed that she had unexpected new scars, in the form of "cancer tattoos, " from her radiation treatment. These tattoos, despite being small dots, serve as a co

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Nov 30 2024WEATHER

Winter's First Blast: Northeast Ohio Braces for Big Snow

Hey, Northeast Ohio! Buckle up; the first major snowstorm of the season is barreling towards us. Lake, Ashtabula, and Geauga counties should brace for a lot of snow. Meteorologists are warning about heavy snowfall, with some areas potentially getting up to 20 inches. This could make driving tricky,

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Ireland's Big Vote: Incumbents vs. Newcomers

Today, Ireland is busy voting for its next government in a unique election. The outcome might reveal if Irish voters are eager to replace the long-standing political powerhouses — Fine Gael and Fianna Fail — with new faces. Both parties have been leading the country for a century, but their coalitio

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Nov 30 2024SPORTS

Who's In, Who's Out: The 49ers' Injury Update

The 49ers are gearing up for their game against the Buffalo Bills, but they'll be missing some key players. Let's take a look at who's out and who's questionable. Defensive end Nick Bosa is on the sidelines with a hip and oblique injury. He last played against Seattle and has been rehabbing ever si

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Tea Tree Roots: The Hidden Heroes of Fungi and Disease

Did you know that tea trees in China's Guizhou Province have a secret weapon against diseases? It's all about the fungi in their roots, or rhizosphere. Scientists have found that these fungi, especially the rare ones, play a big role in keeping tea trees healthy. They used a special method called in

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