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Aug 23 2025HEALTH

West Nile Virus: What's Happening in NYC?

New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq

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Aug 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Phone That Cares: Fairphone 6 Review

The Fairphone 6 is here, and it's a big step up from its predecessor. It's been two years since the last model, and this one is built to last. The company focuses on making phones that are easy to fix, good for the planet, and support users for a long time. This means some trade-offs, like not havin

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Aug 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Aurora's Data Center Fixes: Noise, Delays, and Resident Reimbursements

In Aurora, the CyrusOne data center is gearing up for repair work on Thursday, following a weather-induced delay. The initial plan was to tackle electrical equipment issues on Tuesday, but safety concerns due to changing weather conditions pushed the schedule back. This isn't the first time the data

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Aug 10 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Looks Into Claims of a Plot Against Trump

The Justice Department is now looking into serious claims. They want to know if top security officials tried to connect Trump to Russia's election meddling. This was supposed to have happened in late 2016 and early 2017. The goal? To make people doubt Trump's presidency. Attorney General Pam Bondi

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Aug 07 2025BUSINESS

A New Chapter for Keyes Hill-Edgar After 25 Years

Keyes Hill-Edgar is stepping down from his role as Chief Operating Officer at Paramount Media Networks and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. This move comes as part of a larger shift in leadership following Skydance's acquisition of Paramount Global. Hill-Edgar has been a key player in the media

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Aug 05 2025BUSINESS

A New Chapter for Nina L. Diaz

Nina L. Diaz, a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, is set to leave her position at Paramount when the merger with Skydance is finalized. This news comes after she shared the update with her team in an internal message. Diaz has been a significant part of the company's growth, especial

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Aug 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

EPA's Climate Policy Shift: A Step Backwards

The EPA's recent proposal to undo a crucial climate policy is raising eyebrows. Back in 2009, the EPA made it official: greenhouse gases are a threat to our health and the environment. But now, they're thinking of taking that back. This could mean big trouble for our planet. Some folks argue that c

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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

Bosnia's Tense Political Showdown: Dodik's Defiance and the Court's Stand

In Bosnia-Herzegovina, a recent court decision has stirred up a political storm. The appeals court has upheld a one-year prison sentence and a six-year political ban for Milorad Dodik, the Bosnian Serb president known for his pro-Russia stance and separatist actions. Dodik, however, is not backing d

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Jul 30 2025POLITICS

Global Shifts: UK's Palestinian Recognition and EPA's Rollback

The UK is considering recognizing Palestine as a state by September, but only if Israel takes steps towards peace. This move follows France's similar announcement, putting more pressure on Israel to ease restrictions in Gaza. The situation there is dire, with severe food shortages and rising hunger-

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Jul 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

EPA's Bold Move: Climate Rules in the Crosshairs

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump's administration has taken a significant step to undo a key climate regulation. They want to get rid of a 2009 finding that said greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, are bad for public health and the environment. This finding h

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