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Nov 17 2024CRIME

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused of Meddling with Witnesses and Jury from Jail

Rapper and businessman Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of trying to sway potential jurors and influence public opinion while awaiting trial in a sex trafficking case. Prosecutors claim that jail calls show Combs has been asking family members to contact witnesses and victims, hoping to shape their tes

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Nov 17 2024CELEBRITIES

Sunny Hostin Stands Up Against Elon Musk's X Platform

Sunny Hostin, the well-known co-host of "The View, " has decided to leave the social media platform X. She shared her reasons on the "Behind The Table" podcast, explaining that her departure was a "patriotic" act. Hostin, who is a Democrat, feels that the platform, now owned by Elon Musk, has become

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Protecting History: Why Climate Activists Face Tough Punishment

In February, climate activists Jackson Green and Donald Zepeda pulled off a daring stunt. They entered the National Archives in Washington D. C. , armed with red paint and pink powder. Their target? The display cases protecting the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The act was a clea

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Boosting Teen Activity: Classroom Lessons Go Outside

Sitting still isn't good for anyone. It can lead to heart problems, mental health struggles, and other health issues. Schools have a big role to play in keeping kids active. They can reach children from all backgrounds during a large chunk of their day. One way schools can do this is by teaching out

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Two Trump Picks, Two Scandals

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality tapped by Trump for defense secretary, is facing a tough time. Back in 2017, he was probed for a sexual assault case in California. Matt Gaetz, a Florida congressman and Trump's pick for attorney general, isn't having an easy time either. He's dealing with severe

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Polyvinyl Alcohol's Power with Carbon Nanotubes and Zinc Oxide

Scientists have been mixing things up to create stronger and smarter materials. They've been blending Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) with Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) to make composites with super electrical and mechanical properties. The goal? To see how these tiny fillers can boost PVA's

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Space Weather Tracking with Mini Quantum Magnetometers

Space storms can cause big changes in the magnetosphere and ionosphere, leading to ground-induced currents that matter a lot for both engineering and science. Right now, we use big networks of ground magnetometers to measure this, usually set up at special observatory sites. But what if we could mak

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Managing Acalabrutinib Side Effects: Real-World Advice from French Experts

Acalabrutinib, a newer medication for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, is safer than older options. However, managing its side effects can be tricky. A group of French healthcare professionals—including hematologists, pharmacists, and doctors specializing in heart and skin issues—decided to find practi

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Holiday Family Feuds: Should Politics Divide Us?

Imagine this: a sociologist compares the political divide to a cult. Some people are suggesting that we avoid family members who voted differently in the last election. But is that really a good idea? Brad Wilcox, a sociology professor from the University of Virginia, isn't a fan of this advice. He

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

The Big Decision: How Dispatchers Tackle Stroke Calls

Imagine being the person on the other end of the phone when someone calls about a stroke. That's the job of emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs). They're the first step in the stroke survival chain. They need to spot stroke patients quickly and get them help fast. But studies show they sometimes mis

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