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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Toxic Consequences of False Rumors: How Echo Chambers Can Destroy Communities

In recent days, the city of Springfield, Ohio, has been plagued by a wave of bomb threats and chaos, stemming from unfounded rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets and wildlife. Despite these threats, which forced the lockdown of two hospitals and the evacuation of schools, the source of the ru

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Sep 15 2024GENERAL

The WBZ Exodus: A Changing Landscape at Boston's Beloved News Station

The news of Justin Draper's departure from WBZ-TV as president and general manager comes as no surprise, given the recent string of high-profile departures from the station. As Draper reflects on his nearly three decades with CBS, it's clear that he's leaving behind a legacy of growth and change. Bu

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Sep 14 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens Cleans Up Its Act: $106M Settlement for False Payment Claims

For years, Walgreens had been padding its pockets with false payment claims from government health care programs. But now, the pharmacy chain has agreed to pay $106 million to settle allegations that it submitted claims for prescriptions that were never dispensed. The lawsuits, filed by private part

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Sep 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Blue Fox Entertainment's New Era: A Game-Changer for Independent Filmmakers?

In a move that's set to revolutionize the independent film and television industry, Blue Fox Entertainment has restructured under a new umbrella company called Blue Fox Entertainment Group. This new entity will manage operations across various verticals, including domestic distribution, internationa

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Sep 13 2024CRIME

"Two Teenagers on the Loose: A Cautionary Tale of Escaped Teens and Public Safety"

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) has issued a public alert, urging citizens to be on high alert for two teenage boys who escaped from the Three Rivers Behavioral Health facility in Lexington County on August 28. Malachi Joseph Ussery, 18, from Columbia, and Robert Richard Lo

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Sep 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

"Emmy Excellence: A Night of Nostalgia, Politics, and Glamour"

As the curtain rises on the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, anticipation is building for a night that promises to be as thrilling as it is unpredictable. The ceremony, airing on ABC on September 15, will honor the best of television for the 2023-2024 season, and expectations are high after the fi

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Debate Drama: Trump-Harris Showdown Draws 60M Viewers, But Falls Short of Record

The highly anticipated Trump-Harris debate drew a massive 60 million viewers, but failed to break the record set by Trump's 2016 clash with Hillary Clinton. ABC's simulcast of the debate raked in an impressive 18 million viewers, with NBC coming in second with 9.7 million. Fox News dominated cable n

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Sep 12 2024CRIME

The Aaron Hernandez Enigma: A Tale of Tragedy and Deception

Before diving into the first two episodes of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, it's essential to refresh your knowledge of the Aaron Hernandez story. What if the assumptions about Aaron Hernandez's character are wrong? What might the author have missed? Killer Inside offers a variety of per

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Sep 11 2024FINANCE

Goldman Sachs' Consumer Banking Experiment Ends with a $400 Million Loss

Goldman Sachs is set to take a $400 million pre-tax hit in the third quarter due to the unwinding of its General Motors credit card platform and the sale of real estate loans. The bank is in talks to hand over its GM credit card business to Barclays, a deal that would see the transfer of roughly $2

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