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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Trump Picks Hollywood Stars as Industry Boosters

President-elect Donald Trump chose actors Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as his "Special Ambassadors to Hollywood. " His aim? To help the movie business bounce back after COVID and strike issues. The trio, who publicly praise Trump, will serve as his "eyes and ears" in the entertainm

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Hostage Swap: A Mix of Relief and Outrage in Israel

The recent hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas has brought a wave of emotions. On one hand, families are overjoyed to get their loved ones back after months in captivity. But on the other hand, there's a strong sense of anger and disgust. Israel had to negotiate with the same group that c

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Why Processed Red Meats Might Be Bad for Your Brain

Recent research from Harvard and MIT revealed a surprising connection between red meats and our brain health. Scientists discovered that consuming a lot of processed red meats, like hot dogs and bacon, can increase your risk of dementia by 13%. This study, published in "Neurology, " tracked the eati

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

President's Lawyer: Korea's Ex-Leader Won't Talk

The legal team for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced he will not cooperate with further questioning by investigators. Yoon was recently detained by anti-corruption officials regarding his controversial martial law declaration last year. His lawyers argue that the ongoing inve

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Jan 16 2025EDUCATION

New Chicago School Board Takes Charge Amid Union Contract Talks

A new era has begun for Chicago Public Schools with the swearing-in of a hybrid school board. This board, made up of elected and mayoral-appointed members, faces immediate financial challenges and tense negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for a new contract. The power struggle has bee

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Get Ready to Run with Grandma's Marathon Kickoff

Hey, runners! Are you prepping for the Grandma's Marathon? The time is ticking, and it's almost here! But don't worry, there's a cool event to help you get started. On Saturday, January 25th, the "Gearing Up For Grandma's" event is back to inspire and get you ready for training. Grab your running s

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Vought's Vision: Streamline Government, Empower President

Russ Vought, the nominee for the White House budget chief, stirred things up during his Senate hearing. He believes the president should have the power to fire federal workers with ease. Additionally, he thinks the president should be able to use Congress' money if it benefits the president's agenda

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Red Meat and Dementia: What You Need to Know

Are you a bacon lover? You might want to rethink your breakfast habit. A new study from Harvard suggests that eating too much processed red meat, like bacon or sausage, could boost your risk of dementia. The research found that people who ate one serving of processed red meat daily faced a 13% highe

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Should Trump Face Penalties? Legal Expert Weighs In

A legal expert, Eric Foster, recently questioned the decision to let President-elect Donald Trump escape punishment after his conviction on 34 counts of business fraud. Foster argued that the immunity doctrine Judge Juan Merchan used shouldn't have prevented Trump from facing penalties. This doctrin

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's US Unit Could Fetch Up to $50 Billion

Imagine TikTok’s US operations being sold for up to $50 billion! That's a lot of money, right? Business bigwigs like Elon Musk might need to dig deep into their pockets if ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, decides to sell. This could happen if the Supreme Court upholds a national security law that

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