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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Fake News from Home: How Americans Use Social Media Tricks

Recent research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has found that Americans are using social media in a sneaky way. They're creating and using groups of accounts that act like bots to spread lies quickly. Examples include the false story about the attempt to assassinate Donald Trum

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Numbers Mix-up: Strikes, Storms, and What's Really Going On

October's job numbers release before the election is raising some eyebrows. We've seen striking aerospace machinists and hotel workers, like 41, 400 new striking workers mostly from Boeing, and voice actors in the video game industry. Boeing's hit hard, planning to cut 17, 000 jobs, or 10% of their

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Nov 01 2024HEALTH

COVID Vaccines Banned: A Unique Decision in Idaho

In a surprising move, a public health department in Idaho has been barred from giving COVID-19 vaccines. This is the first time in the US that a health department has been halted from providing these vital shots. While other states have limited vaccine promotion or recommended against them, Idaho's

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Vote Battle: $1 Million Spent on Dallas Reform Proposals

Two political groups have raised over a million bucks to influence Dallas voters. Together for Dallas and Dallas United for Progress are fighting against three city reforms suggested by local hero, Dallas Hero. These reforms aim to improve public safety and keep the city officials accountable. Both

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Vaccine Skeptics in Trump's Transition Team: A Public Health Worry

A few days ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared on a Zoom call that President Trump had promised him a top job at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the agency that includes the CDC, FDA, NIH, and USDA. This could be a big problem because Kennedy is known for his anti-vaccine beliefs an

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Ride-Hailing to the Rescue: How Uber and Lyft Are Helping Patients Reach Care

In the world of healthcare, getting to and from appointments can be a struggle. This is especially true for those living in rural areas or dealing with serious health issues. Enter ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, which have stepped in to help. These apps aren't just for everyday commuting anymore

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Oct 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Didn’t “Ghost of Tsushima” Need Exact History?

“Ghost of Tsushima” didn’t need to be historically precise because it focused on fun, not teaching history lessons. A recent analysis by Kensaku Namera from Nomura Securities, translated by Automaton, showed why Japanese fans loved the game even with its inaccuracies. Namera explained that a game ca

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Oct 30 2024HEALTH

AI & Dog Heart Health: A Promising Match

Ever thought about how AI could help your furry friend's health? A new study shows that artificial intelligence can detect heart murmurs in dogs with impressive accuracy, similar to expert cardiologists. Heart murmurs are like signals that something might be wrong with a dog's heart. Early detection

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

Pfizer's Surprising Q3 Win: Paxlovid and Vaccines Boost Sales

Pfizer recently shared impressive Q3 results that overshot expectations, thanks to its Covid vaccine and antiviral pill, Paxlovid. The drug giant raised its earnings and revenue projections for the year. Despite the positive news, shares dropped by over 2%. Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, is under pres

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Stay or Go? RFK Jr. in a Ballot Bind

You might be wondering why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can't just take his name off the ballot in Michigan and Wisconsin. Well, it's not that simple. Kennedy had to fight to get on the ballots in the first place, and now that early voting has started, states say it's too late to make changes. Kennedy isn'

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