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Oct 22 2024CELEBRITIES

Dangerous Mix: Drugs Found in Liam Payne's System After Hotel Fall

Liam Payne, a former member of the British boy band One Direction, was found to have several drugs in his system at the time of his fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Police reports indicate that Payne, 31, had consumed a mix known as "pink cocaine, " which includes methamphetamin

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Oct 21 2024HEALTH

Polio Rises in Pakistan as Vaccination Campaign Approaches

Pakistan is facing a worrying increase in polio cases. So far this year, 39 new cases have been confirmed, compared to only six in all of last year. The rise comes just ahead of a major vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing at least 32 million children. The campaign, set to start on October 28, a

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Dating Apps Make Politics a Swipe Right or Left Issue

Ever wondered if your date shares your political views? Now, popular dating apps are making it easier to find out. Tinder recently launched the "Take Action Center, " letting users show off their voting plans and important issues with profile stickers. Stickers like "Hot people vote (I’m voting)" an

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Tech Chief Says: Adapt or Leave

Matt Garman, the boss at Amazon Web Services, has a clear message for workers who aren't excited about Amazon's new office policy: find a new job. In a recent meeting, Garman told employees that if they're not comfortable with the five-day workweek in the office, they should look elsewhere. He belie

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

U. S. Sends More Military Aid to Ukraine: What's Included?

The United States is sending Ukraine an additional $425 million in military aid to help fight against Russian aggression. This is the 67th aid package since August 2021, showing ongoing support. The aid includes a lot of different weapons and equipment. For example, there are munitions for High-Mobi

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Optimus Robots: A Closer Look at Human Assistance

Tesla recently shared a video showing its Optimus robots navigating a facility, charging, and even handing out drinks to employees. This comes after their "We, Robot" event last week, where the robots seemed to impress the crowd by dancing and interacting with attendees. However, it was later reveal

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

Ozempic: A New Weapon Against Addiction?

Imagine if the medication you took for diabetes could also help you fight an addiction. That's what researchers are suggesting with Ozempic, a drug normally used to treat diabetes and promote weight loss. A recent study from Loyola University Chicago found that Ozempic might significantly reduce the

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Italy's New Surrogacy Ban: A Closer Look

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently signed a controversial ban on surrogacy, sparking immediate backlash. Meloni described the law as a rule of common sense, aimed at preventing the exploitation of women's bodies and children. She emphasized that human life is priceless and not a commodit

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Morgan Stanley's 2024 Q3: A Look at the Numbers

Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's giants, just dropped some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Ted Pick, while chatting on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shared the good news. The company's earnings and revenue both beat experts' prediction

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