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Nov 22 2024CRIME

Burglaries Hit NFL Stars: Mahomes & Kelce Targeted

The Kansas City Chiefs are having a great season, with Patrick Mahomes leading the team and Travis Kelce impressing fans. But off the field, these stars recently faced a scary situation. Their homes were burglarized in early October. This news shocked the NFL, not just because of the crimes themselv

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Boosting Black Health and Wealth: A Closer Look

Did you know that the U. S. will face a huge doctor shortage soon? That's scary, especially because our country is becoming more diverse. Guess who's unfairly left out of the doctor's office? Black and Indigenous people. This is a big problem because people of color might not get the best care. The

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Duct-Taped Banana: A $6. 2M Art Mystery

Ever heard of a banana duct-taped to a wall selling for $6. 2M? That's exactly what happened at Sotheby's New York. The piece, called "Comedian" by Maurizio Cattelan, sparked a seven-minute bidding war and sold for a whopping $6. 2M—far more than its estimated $1M to $1. 5M value. A Chinese collecto

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Deadly Drinks: Young Tourists Beware in Laos

In a shocking turn of events, a 19-year-old Australian girl, Bianca Jones, has passed away after drinking contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos. This tragic news comes as a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk in popular tourist spots. A U. S. tourist has also fallen victim to the tainted

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Netball Injuries: What Western Cape Players Know and Think

Netball is a sport that keeps players on their toes, literally. It's all about quick moves and sudden stops, which can take a toll on players' bodies, especially their ankles and knees. A recent study in the Western Cape, South Africa, took a close look at what semi-professional netball players know

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Nov 21 2024CRYPTO

Banana Art for Breakfast: A Crypto Tycoon's Latest Purchase

Meet Justin Sun. He's a crypto investor who just spent a whopping $6. 2 million on a banana duct-taped to a wall. This isn't any ordinary banana, though. It's called "Comedian, " and it's the brainchild of Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The piece is more than just a piece of fruit. It's a cultura

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Marriott CEO: Business is Strong, Layoffs Are a Shift

Marriott International's CEO, Anthony Capuano, recently shared some good news. Despite laying off over 800 corporate workers, he believes the company's business is solid. The hotel chain's growth is looking up, with a 3% increase in worldwide revenue per available room (RevPar) in the third quarter.

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

TikTok Teams Up with PTA to Boost Teen Online Safety

TikTok is expanding its partnership with the National PTA in the U. S. to help teens stay safe online. They're funding the PTA's "Create with Kindness" program, which encourages teens and their families to talk about online safety. This program will reach more high schools thanks to TikTok's $300, 0

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Engineering Human Blood Vessels for Injury Repair

Imagine you're in an accident, and the blood vessels in your leg get badly damaged. Doctors need to fix them fast to save your limb and life. Usually, they use veins from your own body or synthetic tubes. But sometimes, those options aren't safe or available. That's where bioengineered human arterie

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Exercise and FTIR: Unlocking Molecular Secrets

Physical activity is no secret weapon for health and performance. But recently, scientists are digging deeper. They're not just looking at the sweat or the pumped muscles, but at the tiny changes happening inside our bodies during exercise. Enter Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, a fan

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