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Jan 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Life and Work of Jeff Baena: A Filmmaker's Journey Cut Short

Jeff Baena, a talented filmmaker known for his unique comedies, has passed away at age 47. His body was found on Friday in a Los Angeles residence, but the cause of death is not yet known. Baena leaves behind a notable career in directing and screenwriting, with films like "The Little Hours" and "Li

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Lifestyle & Money: How They Impact Life with Diabetes

Ever thought about how your daily habits and family wealth could change your life, especially if you have diabetes or prediabetes? Researchers have been exploring this link. It turns out, a healthy lifestyle can really help, regardless of your blood sugar levels. But here's something interesting: fa

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's Legacy, New Laws, and Chicago's Mixed Bag

Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

Tragic Loss: Teacher Clara Thomann Dies in Greek Hiking Accident

Clara Thomann, a 33-year-old science teacher from California, was unfortunately killed while hiking in Greece. She was on vacation in the Greek Islands with her partner, Elliot Finn, when she fell down a steep gorge near Plakias, Crete, on December 23. The fall was devastating—she plunged about 164

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

The COVID Puzzle: What We Know and What We Don't

The world is still grappling with COVID, though vaccines and natural infections have provided some protection. The virus isn't as deadly as it once was, but it's always changing. Scientists need to keep a close eye on it. Five years ago, people in Wuhan, China, got sick with a new virus. We don't k

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Jan 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Jocelyne Wildenstein: Remembering the Catwoman

You might have heard of Jocelyne Wildenstein, the Swiss socialite who was famously nicknamed "Catwoman" due to her many plastic surgeries. Sadly, at the age of 79, she passed away in her sleep on December 31, 2024, in Paris. Her partner, fashion designer Lloyd Klein, made the announcement. They had

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

The Catwoman Jocelyn Wildenstein: A Life Redefined

Meet Jocelyn Wildenstein, once a renowned socialite who earned the nickname "The Catwoman. " Sadly, she's no longer with us, having passed away at the age of 84 in Paris. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, confirmed that her death was due to a pulmonary embolism, a type of blood clot that blocks the lung's a

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Mystery Death Near Mackenzie: Police Seek Answers

In the small town of Mackenzie, B. C. , a chilling discovery was made on December 28, 2024. A man's body was found lying on the Finlay Community Connector Forest Service Road. This road is an important connection between Mackenzie, Fort St. James, and the Mt. Milligan Mine. Police arrived at the sce

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Life Behind Bars: 15 Death Row Inmates Get a Second Chance

In a surprising move, North Carolina's outgoing governor, Roy Cooper, made a significant change in 15 death row inmates' sentences. Instead of facing execution, these inmates will now spend the rest of their lives in prison without parole. This decision came after Cooper reviewed each case with care

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Bay Area Sports: Ups and Downs in 2024

2024 was a rollercoaster year for Bay Area sports fans. The San Francisco 49ers started the year with a bang, reaching the Super Bowl, but ended up losing in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a tough blow for football fans, but there were plenty of other stories to keep them talking. Baseba

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