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Jan 04 2025CRIME

New Orleans Shares Victims’ Names After Tragic Attack

Elliot Wilkinson, a 40-year-old man, was one of the 14 people killed in a violent incident in New Orleans this week. Federal authorities are treating this as a possible terrorist attack. Elliot had been recently released from prison and was homeless but had been making efforts to find a place to liv

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

President Carter’s Six-Day Celebration: Events and Community Remembrance

From rural Georgia to Washington and back, various events will take place over the next week to honor the life and career of President Jimmy Carter. The celebrations are specially tailored to represent his roots in the small town of Plains, his political journey through Georgia and Washington, and h

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Listening to Diabetes: How Voice Tech Can Help T1D Adults and Caregivers

Managing diabetes can be tough, especially for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their caregivers. Diabetes distress, the emotional burden of living with the condition, can really take a toll. But what if there was a simple, voice-based tool to help? A study called PsyVoice looked into this. The

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

DraftKings' New York Subscription Service: A Game Changer?

Ever wondered what it'd be like to get a boost on your bets? DraftKings just launched a subscription service in New York that might make you rethink how you play. For just $20 a month, you can get up to a 100% profit boost on your winning parlays. The more legs in your parlay, the bigger the boost.

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

UAE's AI-Powered Space Tech Firm Launches Thuraya-4 with SpaceX

On January 3, SpaceX blasted off the Thuraya-4 satellite into orbit for Space42, a newly formed space tech company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was SpaceX's first launch of the year, happening at 8:27 p. m. Eastern time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The satellite, de

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

A War Hero's Unspoken Struggle: From Afghanistan to Suicide

War hero Matthew Livelsberger, 37, ended his life in an intentional explosion. He was a respected Special Forces soldier who served in Afghanistan and helped save lives. But after witnessing death up close, he struggled with mental and physical pain. He even reached out to an ex-girlfriend, an Army

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Giannis' Message: Bucks Need More Fire Against Nets

The Milwaukee Bucks lost a tough game against the Brooklyn Nets. They were down by 20 points but fought back in the fourth quarter. The Nets didn't score for the last seven minutes, yet they won. The Bucks have now lost three times to the Nets this season. After the game, star player Giannis Antetok

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Jan 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Birthdays & Horoscopes: A Year of Discovery and Planning

Today is a special day for celebrities like Eli Manning, Danica McKellar, Mel Gibson, and Victoria Principal as they celebrate their birthdays. This year is all about making smart decisions regarding money, responsibilities, and health. It's a time to dig deep, gather information, and make choices t

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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Will Samsung Expand One UI 7 Beta to More Devices?

Samsung's One UI 7 beta, which is part of the Android 15 update, has been slow to arrive and is currently only available on the Galaxy S24 series. This is a departure from Samsung's usual pattern, where betas start with the latest Galaxy S flagship and then expand to other devices. The delay could b

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

New Year's Tragedy: Remembering the Lost

A University of Alabama student, a former Princeton football star, and a devoted father were among those killed on New Year's Day in New Orleans. A rented pickup truck plowed into crowds on Bourbon Street, leaving fourteen dead and over thirty injured. Police shot and killed the driver, discovered t

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