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Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Billionaires Target Government Diversity Programs

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two wealthy businessmen appointed to cut government waste, are expected to suggest erasing all spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. This could impact offices like the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & In

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Dec 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Colin Jost's NSFW Joke About Wife Scarlett on SNL

Colin Jost, comedian and husband to Scarlett Johansson, recently shared a risqué joke about his wife on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. During their annual Christmas Joke Swap on December 21, Jost read a joke written by his cohost, Michael Che. The joke poked fun at Johansson's post-pregnancy

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Dec 22 2024SPORTS

How Do Swimmers Deal with Intense Training? A Smart Algorithm's Perspective

Have you ever wondered how athletes manage their training when things get super intense? This study dives into that question, focusing on swimmers. They wanted to see if a fancy algorithm, called the variable dose-response model, could help track when swimmers push too hard and start to feel really

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Dec 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Crossword Creator's Journey: From Wyoming to The New York Times

Meet Adrian Johnson, a young puzzle maker from Laramie, Wyoming. Now living in Knox County, Tennessee, he's known as "Mr. A. J. " to his students. At just 21, he sold his first crossword to The New York Times. His ninth puzzle for the paper is unthemed, which he loves creating the most. Unthemed puz

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Dec 22 2024POLITICS

Catching Up: A Clash of Beliefs over Eel Fisheries in Sweden and the EU

When it comes to managing European eel in Sweden, the country's policies often clash with those of the EU. This study dives into these differences and why they exist. It turns out that Swedish and EU policies are based on distinct beliefs about who should be prioritized, what the problems are, and w

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

How Adrenergic Receptors Influence Sweating During Exercise

Ever wondered how your body keeps you cool while you exercise? Scientists have been looking into how certain receptors, called α- and β-adrenergic receptors, help regulate sweating, especially when you're working out in the heat. They found that blocking these receptors can affect how much you sweat

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Eye Muscle Swelling: A Surprising Link Between Two Conditions

Imagine this: two very different health issues can make the muscles around your eyes swell up similarly. We're talking about Graves' orbitopathy and acromegaly. Recently, scientists compared these conditions by examining CT scans of patients. They measured the size of the muscles on the top, bottom,

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

Nike CEO: We Forgot About Sports!

Nike's boss, Elliott Hill, recently admitted that the sports giant has lost its focus on sports, much to the surprise of investors. After a brief surge in shares, the company's stock took a nosedive when Hill forecasted a double-digit drop in revenue for the coming quarter. Hill, who took over in Oc

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Dec 19 2024CELEBRITIES

Taylor Swift Celebrates 35th Birthday with Era-Inspired Party

Taylor Swift hosted an epic costume party to mark her 35th birthday, with friends dressing up as various eras of Taylor's career. While Taylor wore a $4, 290 Balmain mini dress, her look combined elements from her many musical eras. The dress had sequins and crystals on the front, reminiscent of her

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Dec 19 2024CELEBRITIES

A Party in Eras: Swift's Birthday Bash Revealed by Mahomes

Brittany Mahomes, 28, treated fans to a sneak peek of Taylor Swift's 35th birthday party through Instagram. The celebration, held on Dec. 13, was themed around Swift's Eras Tour, which recently wrapped up. Mahomes, expecting her third child with Patrick Mahomes, shared several photos from the event.

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