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Nov 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Jussie Smollett's 2019 Hate Crime Conviction Reversed by Illinois Supreme Court

In an unexpected turn of events, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime in Chicago back in 2019. The court's decision was based on a nonprosecution agreement that Smollett had with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. This agreement

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Violence Against Women in Alagoas: Before and During Covid-19

In the Northeast Brazilian state of Alagoas, violence against women has always been a pressing issue. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, lethal violent crimes targeting women were tragically common, with partners being the primary perpetrators. The spread of Covid-19 brought about containment measures li

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Jussie Smollett: A Controversial Verdict Reversed

In a surprising turn of events, actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime has been overturned. This story begins in 2019 when Smollett claimed he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs. Police later alleged that Smollett staged the entire incident. After a l

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Medicare's Post-Discharge Care: Does It Make a Difference?

In 2013, Medicare started paying doctors for helping patients after they leave the hospital. This is called transitional care management (TCM). We wanted to find out how this has affected patients. We studied the records of many patients and compared the care given by different groups of doctors. So

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Tackling Consumer Overconfidence: A Smart Way to Price Services

Imagine you’re a service provider, and your customers are a bit too confident about how much they'll use your services. This overconfidence can mess with your pricing strategy. Traditional pricing models assume customers are rational, but we all know that’s not always the case! Overconfident custome

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

TV Boss Wants to Revive Classic Shows

FX Networks chief, John Landgraf, has a message for the entertainment industry after years of big budget productions: traditional TV shows are still a hit with viewers. Despite the industry's shift towards streaming and high-stakes content spending, old-fashioned TV shows like procedural dramas and

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

What Happens When Stars Say They'll Leave Post-Trump?

After Donald Trump's win in the 2024 elections, some celebrities like Sophie Turner, America Ferrera, and Cher said they wanted to leave the country. But what did regular Americans think about that? In New York City, people had mixed feelings. Some were okay with celebs leaving, saying "If they don

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Renal Denervation: A 10-Year Look into Managing Unrelenting High Blood Pressure

Think about a group of 65 people who couldn't get their high blood pressure under control, even with lots of medication. They decided to try something different: a procedure called renal denervation. This isn't a new movie plot; it's real life. These people had their blood vessels near the kidneys t

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Fungi Underwater: Unsung Heroes of Aquatic Life

Imagine diving into a lake and taking a closer look at the tiny, often unnoticed creatures living there. Among these are fungi, the unsung heroes of aquatic life. Just like their terrestrial counterparts, these water-dwelling fungi play crucial roles in the underwater world. They help break down org

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Sets to Divide Its Cable Networks

Comcast is preparing to separate its cable network channels, insiders informed CNBC on Tuesday. This move is expected to take around a year, with an official announcement potentially arriving as soon as Wednesday. Mark Lazarus, who currently heads NBCUniversal's media group, will lead this new entit

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