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Oct 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Doc Bobcat Snags Top 10 Spot: Can’t Miss or Skip?

A new Netflix documentary has suddenly skyrocketed to the top 10 — and it's stirring up some opinions. Titled "Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare, " this true crime doc is based on a podcast that delves into a long-running catfishing scam. The story follows Kirat Assi, who thought she was in an onlin

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

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Oct 19 2024LIFESTYLE

A California Academic's Journey to Finland: Finding Peace and Purpose

Rosanna Guadagno, a psychology professor from California, has called five different US states home. But she never felt truly settled. After facing personal challenges and concerns about her kids' future in America, she decided to uproot her family and move to Finland in 2022. This bold decision was

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Vacation Time: A Chance to Share Your Love Stories

Hey there, folks interested in love stories! If you've been craving a break from all the love talk, this week is your lucky week. Your usual host is jetting off on a real vacation, so things will be a tad quieter around here. But don't worry, the team isn't just kicking back and relaxing. They're us

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

AI Helps Student's Essay, But Gets Him in Trouble

In Massachusetts, a high school senior faced some serious consequences after using AI for a class project. The student, who wants to remain anonymous, found himself in hot water when he used AI for research and outlining an essay about basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His teacher discovered th

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Oct 18 2024RELIGION

Paying for the Past: LA Catholic Church's Biggest Settlement

Imagine finding out that someone you trusted harmed you decades ago. That's what happened to 1, 353 people who say they were abused by Catholic priests in Los Angeles. The Archdiocese agreed to pay $880 million, the largest single settlement of its kind. This didn't happen overnight. It took a year

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Indie Games Battle: What Makes a Winner?

The Game Awards has a category that always stirs up debate: Best Independent Game. Why? Because people can't agree on what makes a game "indie". Take 2023, for example, where Dave the Diver got nominated. It was developed by Mintrocket, a division of big publisher Nexon. Meanwhile, Baldur's Gate 3,

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Trump: Talking to Putin is a 'Smart Thing'

Former President Donald Trump dodged a question about whether he's been in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. He was interviewed by Bloomberg editor-in-chief John Micklethwait at the Economic Club of Chicago. Journalist Bob Woodward's latest book, "War, " claims Trump

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

Teen's Use of AI on Project Sparks School Controversy and Lawsuit

A high school senior in Hingham, Massachusetts, has landed in a legal battle with his school. The student and his parents are suing after he was punished for using artificial intelligence (AI) on a social studies project. The project, part of the "National History Day" contest, focused on NBA legend

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Military Help to Russia: A New Twist in Ukraine

In a surprising turn, Russia and North Korea have stepped up their collaboration, with Russia seeking help in its Ukraine conflict. What's the catch? North Korea is sending military supplies and possibly troops to Ukraine. For North Korea, this is a chance to test their soldiers in a real conflict.

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