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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz's New Gig: Selling Personalized Videos

Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman, has found a new way to make money after stepping down from his political role. He's joined Cameo, a platform where celebrities sell personalized videos. Gaetz's profile on Cameo mentions his time in Congress and his nomination for U. S. Attorney General, whi

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Valvoline's New ERP: Unveiling Hidden Financial Risks

Valvoline Inc. has recently hit a snag with its new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The rollout has exposed some major flaws in its financial controls. This has caused a ruckus, delaying the processing of invoices and billings. Thankfully, these hiccups haven't affected the retail operati

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

Winter Sports Beyond Hockey: A World of Cold Fun

Winter is here, and while Canada is famous for hockey, there's a whole world of cold-weather sports to explore. Just think about the excitement of bobsleigh, where athletes fly down icy tracks at thrilling speeds. This isn't just a Canadian thing; people all over the globe enjoy these winter activit

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Targeting Prostate Cancer Locally: A 7-Year Study on HIFU Therapy

Imagine you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, but it's still contained within the prostate. A treatment called focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is gaining attention. This method targets only the cancerous tissue, leaving the rest of the prostate untouched. In a multi-cen

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

The Future of Justice: Pam Bondi’s Shifting Role

Years back, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi had a tough call. Should she join other states looking into Trump University, where students paid big bucks for classes that some said were shady? Though complaints came in, Bondi and Kamala Harris, then-California AG, both passed. They had received cam

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Monitoring Blood Sugar in Adults with Short Bowel Syndrome on Home IV Nutrition

Adults with short bowel syndrome often rely on home parenteral nutrition (HPN) for nourishment. One common issue they face is abnormal blood sugar levels, also known as dysglycemia. A recent study aimed to map out the 24-hour blood sugar profiles of these adults using continuous glucose monitors (CG

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Why Do People Seek Help After a Suicide Attempt?

Ever wondered what makes someone who attempted suicide decide to seek help? Researchers are diving into this question, focusing on factors like how much people know about suicide, how they feel about it, and the support they get from others. They're using a method called structural equation modeling

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Reviving Old Medicine: A Fresh Fight Against COVID-19

You might be surprised to learn that scientists are turning to old drugs to combat COVID-19. Medicines like chloroquine, ivermectin, and remdesivir are being explored as potential weapons against the new coronavirus. These drugs aren't fresh off the assembly line, but they could be mighty effective

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Appointing a Wrestling CEO: What's Next for Education?

President-elect Trump has picked Linda McMahon, former head of World Wrestling Entertainment, as the new education secretary. This choice has education experts worried. McMahon's background in wrestling and business might not prepare her for guiding federal education policies and budgets. She served

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

NYC Lawmaker Calls for Scrap of Sanctuary Policies, Citing Criminal Migrant Concerns

A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues th

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