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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

New Strain of Monkeypox Spreads to the US

woke up to some surprising news: the United States has seen its first case of a new form of monkeypox. This variant, which first popped up in eastern Congo, has been on the radar for a while now. The infected individual had been in eastern Africa and sought treatment in Northern California after ret

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Trouble in Santa Clara: Board and Superintendent Conflict Affects Students

A recent report has highlighted some serious issues in the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The 42-page report found that the county’s education board wasn’t following its own rules, leading to a strained relationship with the office’s administration. This could end up costing the county and

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Nov 17 2024FINANCE

How Trump’s Policies Might Affect Your Wallet

Imagine a world where childcare costs less, taxes are lower, and Social Security gets a boost – that’s what Donald Trump promised. But will these promises become reality? Let’s break it down. First, childcare. Trump talked about expanding the child tax credit, which is like a helping hand for paren

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Nov 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Bluesky: A New Social Scene for Fed-Up X Users?

Ever thought of jumping ship from your favorite social platform? Well, some folks are doing just that! They're headed to Bluesky, a newcomer in the social media world set up by Twitter's old boss, Jack Dorsey. Before Musk took over X, Bluesky was a secret club clicking away, but now it's open to eve

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

How Online Comments Influence Health Opinions in a Divided World

These days, people's views on health issues are all over the place, especially on social media. Comments can range from super supportive to downright against something, and they often include rude language. But how do these comments really affect how people think about health? A study looked into ho

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

Ideal Power Makes Waves with B-TRAN™ Tech and New Partnerships

Ideal Power Inc. , a company dedicated to revolutionizing power switches, has shared its Q3 2024 achievements. Their star product, the B-TRAN™ bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is catching the eye of big players in electric vehicles and renewable energy. The company has been busy collaborati

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Take on Special Forces Challenge

Get ready for a thrilling new season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test! This time around, Fox has recruited a fresh batch of celebrities to tackle the intense challenges of special forces training. The lineup includes familiar faces like Denise Richards and Stephen Baldwin, as well as athlete

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Pregnancy Billing Surprise: Paying Upfront for Baby Care

In the middle of her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was asked to pay $960 at her OB-GYN's office. This wasn't a standard bill after insurance, but an upfront fee for future care. She was shocked because usually, bills come after the baby is born. Kathleen felt trapped. The practice was linked to a birthi

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Vasectomy: Myths and Truths about Sex Life Changes

Vasectomy is a popular and reliable method of birth control. Yet, many men worry that it might affect their sex life or cause dysfunctions. Let's explore what the facts really are. First, it's important to understand what vasectomy is. It's a simple surgery that stops sperm from mixing with semen.

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Nov 16 2024EDUCATION

Jay-Z and Wharton Team Up to Teach HBCU Students Money Skills

Rapper Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, have been working through their Shawn Carter Foundation to support Black communities for years. Now, they're focusing on financial literacy for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Partnering with the Wharton School of the Univ

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