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Dec 09 2024TRAVEL

China Airlines Brings New Choices to Trans-Tasman Travel

It's not every day that a new airline shakes up the travel scene between Australia and New Zealand. But China Airlines has done just that by extending its Taipei-Melbourne route to include Auckland. This smart move solves a common problem for international airlines: expensive aircraft parked during

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Dec 09 2024HEALTH

Spotting Drug Issues at Pharmacy INR Checks

Warfarin, an old but still widely used blood thinner, is usually managed by family doctors through lab tests in Canada. But in Nova Scotia, community pharmacists are taking a different approach called CPAMS. They're doing point-of-care INR tests and managing warfarin therapy. This isn't just about t

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Dec 09 2024EDUCATION

How Teachers and Students See Bullying: Do They Agree?

Imagine you're in a classroom. You're a kid, and you see someone getting picked on. What do you think your teacher should do? Now, imagine you're the teacher. How would you handle this situation? Surprisingly, it turns out that teachers and students might not see eye to eye when it comes to dealing

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Dec 09 2024EDUCATION

Peer Bullies and Mental Health: A School Case Study

Bullying among teens, often called peer victimization, is a serious issue that can affect their mental health and social life. Researchers wanted to know how being bullied at one point in time might connect to mental health issues and friendships a few months later. They studied 1299 teens from 67 c

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Dec 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

ChargePoint's Payment Fraud Woes: A Digital Dilemma

ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (CHPT) has a big problem on its hands. Its fancy charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) are getting tricky to manage, especially when it comes to online payments. You see, ChargePoint's Cloud Services platform is where all the payment action happens. But with great p

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Dec 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Kate Middleton Opens Up About a Tough Year

Princess Kate, 42, shared some personal insights at her fourth annual carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 6. With her husband, Prince William, and their three kids in tow, she chatted with singer Paloma Faith about the unexpected challenges she faced this year. Kate revealed that it had b

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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

Heart Health: The Gender Factor

Ever wondered how your gender could influence how you follow doctor's orders after a heart procedure? Let's dive into a fascinating study on just that. Researchers checked up on people who went through a procedure called PCI, aimed at improving blood flow. Over time, they noticed that being a man or

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Dec 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Next Big Thing: 5G Macs and AR Glasses

You know Apple, always cooking up something new! This time, they've got their eyes on custom modems that could bring 5G to your Mac. Yep, that's right – your laptop might soon join your iPhone and iPad in the world of super-fast internet. But hold your horses, because Bloomberg says we might not see

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

Stock Surprises: Who's Up, Who's Down Before the Bell?

Some big names in business are making waves before the stock market opens. Lululemon's shares jumped by 9% after they did better than expected in the last quarter and gave an okay outlook for the holidays. Samsara, a software company, saw its stock drop by 9% because their future plans weren't as ex

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Dec 06 2024CRIME

Tragedy Strikes: Shooter's Motives Revealed in School Playground Attack

In a tragic turn of events, two young boys from Oroville, California, were severely injured in a school shooting. Roman Mendez, 6, and Elias Wolfard, 5, were playing in the school playground when a shooter opened fire. The Butte County Sheriff, Kory Honea, identified the shooter as Glenn Litton, 56,

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