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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

The Deal-Making Circus: A Week of Mergers, Mayhem and Fashion Faux Pas

It's been quite the week in the world of business! First up, retail drama queen LL Flooring had a last-minute change of heart about shutting down all its stores. After securing a buyer in private equity firm F9, they signed on to sell their assets and ongoing operations - crisis averted (for now).

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Dad's Legacy to Life-Saving Careers: A Son Follows in His Father's Footsteps

A heartwarming story unfolds in the Boston biotech scene, where a father's legacy inspires his son's career path. Bob Coughlin, a prominent figure in the life sciences industry, has seen his own son, Bobby, conquer a serious health challenge and graduate from UMass Boston. Now, Bobby is joining Mas

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Boston's Restaurants: Summer Slump or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Boston's beloved restaurants are struggling. This summer, typically a slower period anyway, was especially tough. Diners are spending less, coming out less often, and industry experts are asking: is this just a summer blip, or a sign of deeper trouble? We hear from restaurant owners about rising c

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Walz's $26 Tax Oversight: A Tale of Educational Travels and Communist Ties

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, has a history of shady business dealings with China that raise serious questions about his judgment and loyalties. In 1998, Walz's for-profit company, Educational Travel Adventures Inc., was dissolved by Nebraska officials after he failed to pay ju

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Is Your Apple Watch About to Become Your Sleep Doctor?

The Apple Watch Series 10 is making waves with its new sleep apnea detection feature, a move that has many people wondering if their wristwatch is about to become their personal health advisor. This announcement follows similar features in devices like the RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring, highlighting a g

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Sep 10 2024EDUCATION

Are Elite Universities Stifling Free Thought? A Critical Look at Campus Speech

Are our most prestigious universities becoming hotbeds of censorship? A recent survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) suggests that might be the case. The survey found that some of the nation's most elite schools, including Columbia, NYU, Penn, and Harvard, rank at the

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Sep 09 2024OPINION

Divided We Stand. . . Or Do We?

Americans today seem more divided than ever, with conservatives and liberals locked in endless battles over hot-button issues like gun control, gay marriage, taxes and regulation. The media loves to highlight the discord - after all, conflict sells! But what if we're not actually as far apart ideo

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Egg-stra Careful: When Salmonella Strikes the Breakfast Table

A voluntary recall has been issued for eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market, sending shockwaves through breakfast tables across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The culprit? A potential contamination with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in vulne

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Surrey's New Health Hub: Training the Next Generation of Caregivers - But is it Enough?

A brand new training facility for healthcare professionals, focusing on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and midwifery, has just opened its doors at UBC in Surrey. This sounds great, right? More healthcare workers means better care for everyone. But before we get too excited, let's dig a li

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Caleb Williams: The Answer Bears Fans Have Been Praying For?

The Chicago Bears haven't had a quarterback that truly captured the hearts of fans since Sid Luckman retired in 1950. But all that could change with rookie sensation Caleb Williams, who's being hailed as the savior to end the franchise's decades-long curse and lead them back to glory. Williams' arri

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