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Mar 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Let's Talk About It: Shannon Beveridge's SF Podcast Tour

Shannon Beveridge is a well-known figure in the queer media world. She has made a name for herself by blending personal storytelling with advocacy. Her YouTube channel, "nowthisisliving, " first gained traction through candid discussions on LGBTQ+ issues. She won the Best LGBTQ+ YouTube Channel awar

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Mar 12 2025SPORTS

Haliburton's Heroics: The Pacers' Game-Changing Comeback

The Pacers and the Bucks were in a tight game. The Pacers were down by three points, and the clock was ticking away. Tyrese Haliburton received the inbounds pass. He was in the corner, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was right in front of him. Haliburton pulled up and shot a three-pointer. Antetokounmpo r

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Mar 12 2025SCIENCE

Microplastics: The Unseen Threat to Our Health

Microplastics are everywhere. They are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5 millimeters in size. These tiny plastics are a big problem. They can be found in our oceans, rivers, and even in the air we breathe. But did you know that they can also help bacteria become superbugs? This is bad news

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Research Hits a Roadblock

Vaccine research is suddenly in jeopardy. The government is pulling the plug on several studies. These studies were looking into how to boost vaccine trust and accessibility. This sudden move is happening during a major measles outbreak. This outbreak is largely due to unvaccinated children. The go

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Research in Jeopardy: Columbia's Medical Center Faces Funding Cuts

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are facing a tough situation. The federal government has decided to cut $400 million in funding. This move has led to the cancellation of 232 research grants. These grants were a big part of the center's research work. The National Institutes

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Working While in Labor: The Price of Ambition

A former employee of a tech giant shared a shocking story about her time working under a high-ranking executive. The woman, who worked as a director of public policy, revealed that she was asked to draft talking points for her boss while she was in labor with her first child. This incident occurred

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Mar 12 2025SPORTS

“Glove Controversy: Justin Gaethje’s UFC 313 Fight Gloves”

Justin Gaethje's fight at UFC 313 was a thrilling event. However, it wasn't just his performance that grabbed attention. Gaethje's gloves were missing the UFC logo, which sparked a lot of debate among fans. The gloves were official UFC gear, but the logo got rubbed off during taping. Gaethje decided

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Mar 12 2025FINANCE

Scammers are Getting Smarter and More Successful

Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scamm

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather Update: New Features, New Issues

Google's Pixel Weather app just got a fresh update, but it's not all smooth sailing. The latest version, 1. 0. 20250127, introduces a new "Save" button. This button is supposed to save your current location. But, there's a catch. When you tap it, your current location ends up being duplicated in the

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Sunless Tanning Salon Coming to Westfield

Westfield is about to get a brand new sunless tanning salon. The salon is called goGLOW. It will be opening its doors on March 20th. The salon will be located at 500 Central Ave. The owners of the salon are a married couple, Kyle Healy and Mary Claire Choplin. They are both from Westfield. The

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