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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

CVS in Hot Water Over Opioid Prescriptions

The US Department of Justice has sued CVS, claiming the pharmacy chain filled illegal opioid prescriptions and billed federal health programs. The complaint, filed in Rhode Island, says CVS violated the Controlled Substances Act by dispensing large quantities and dangerous combinations of opioids fr

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Why Do Patients Miss Their Glaucoma Check-Ups?

Ever wondered what makes people miss their eye doctor appointments? A recent study explored this issue, focusing on glaucoma clinics. Glaucoma, a serious eyesight condition, requires regular check-ups. But weather and personal factors play a significant role in whether patients show up or cancel. Th

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Brett Favre's Voice on School Assignments and Kids' Safety

Brett Favre, the legendary NFL quarterback, has been making waves off the field with his strong opinions on various topics. One of his latest stances involves a school assignment that asked students to act out being LGBTQ and “coming out. ” Favre criticized this assignment, saying he wouldn’t have m

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

AT&T Brings Staff Back to Offices Full-Time in 2025

After a year of hybrid work, AT&T is telling its U. S. employees to put on their business attire and head back to the office five days a week starting in January 2025. The telecom giant, based in Dallas, is making this shift after CEO John Stankey previously required staff to be on-site at least thr

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Why Do African American Smokers Struggle to Quit?

African American smokers often face more hurdles when trying to quit smoking compared to White individuals. They not only have less success but also deal with more health issues related to tobacco. Understanding what makes quitting harder for them is crucial. This study looked into several factors t

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Dec 19 2024CELEBRITIES

The Secret Life of Scottie Pippen's Ex-Fiancée: Yvette Deleone

Ever heard of Yvette Deleone? She once made headlines as the ex-fiancée of NBA legend Scottie Pippen. Their relationship was far from smooth, filled with drama and legal battles that hit the news in 2013. The spotlight found Yvette again when Scottie posted a picture with their daughter, Sierra Pipp

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Wacky Finish at NXT: Who's Really the Champ?

This week, NXT took center stage in Lowell, Massachusetts, with two big title matches on the cards. First up, the tag team champs, Fraxiom, pulled off a surprise win, even after one member, Axiom, lost earlier in the night. Their teamwork always manages to turn things around! Later, the main event

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Republicans Target Liz Cheney After Capitol Attack Investigation

Recently, House Republicans concluded their own investigation into the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Their findings, released on Tuesday, suggest that former Rep. Liz Cheney should face legal consequences for her role in probing the event. This comes as former President Donald Trump ramps up his

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

House Panel Flips Decision: Matt Gaetz Ethics Report to be Released

In a surprise turnaround, the House Ethics Committee has voted to make public its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. This reverses a previous decision made in November, when the committee had voted along party lines to keep the report under wraps. The report, which concludes a long-running investigat

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Hornets Mix-Up: Teen Fan's PS5 Gift Snub

Imagine the excitement of a 13-year-old boy when he thought he was getting a PlayStation 5 during a Charlotte Hornets game. Alexei Phillips took his nephew to see the Hornets play the Philadelphia 76ers. A team member asked if they wanted to be on the court with the mascot, Hugo. They agreed, and a

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