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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

Humans Love Carbs Way Before You Think

You might think humans fell in love with carbs when we started farming, but scientists say that's not true. They found a gene called AMY1 that helps us digest starches, and it's been around for a really long time – even before we had agriculture. This gene started duplicating around 800, 000 years a

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Oct 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spend Your Halloween with Hulu: Three Spooky Sci-Fi Films

Yeah, we know "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and its sequel are back on Hulu. But let’s try something new this October! Especially with Halloween approaching, we're rooting for three chilling sci-fi flicks that are as different as they are frightening. First up, let's dive deep with "Underwater"

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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

Ancient Tale of Carbohydrates: A Key to Our Brain Size?

Did you know that our fondness for carbs has deep roots, possibly dating back to a time before humans even existed? Scientists from the University of Buffalo have found that our ability to digest carbs might be a bigger deal than we thought. They explored the ancient gene AMY1, which helps break dow

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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

Monday Night Showdown: Ravens vs Buccaneers Predictions

Week 7 of the NFL season is wrapping up with a bang! The Baltimore Ravens are traveling to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers. And guess what? This game kicks off the Monday Night Football doubleheader. Just a short wait later, the Arizona Cardinals will play against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Rav

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhone Users Can't Subscribe to Disney Plus or Hulu Anymore!

Have you tried signing up for Disney Plus or Hulu through your iPhone lately? Well, you’re out of luck! Both streaming services have halted new or returning subscriptions through Apple. If you’re not currently a subscriber and want to join, you'll need to do it through their websites instead. Curiou

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Cubans Face Long Blackout and Protests

In Havana, people were getting restless. It had been four days without electricity, and Hurricane Oscar was just making things worse. The power plant failure on Friday had caused a major blackout, leaving people with no light, no water, and a lot of spoiled food. Some took to the streets, banging po

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Oct 21 2024LIFESTYLE

Quick Hugs at Dunedin Airport: Three Minutes to Say Goodbye

Imagine this: you're at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand, saying goodbye to a loved one. But wait, there's a catch! You've only got three minutes for that farewell hug. That's right, the airport has put a time limit on those emotional partings. Why? Well, it's all about keeping things moving smoothly.

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Fethullah Gülen: A Life Dedicated to Islam, Democracy, and Controversy

Fethullah Gülen, an influential Turkish Islamic scholar, has passed away in the United States. He was known for blending Sufism with a strong advocacy for democracy, education, science, and interfaith dialogue. Despite his significant following, Gülen faced accusations from Turkish President Recep T

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Airport's Hug Rule: 3 Minutes or Move to Parking

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: A Birthday Visit to a Black Church in Atlanta

On her 60th birthday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia. She spoke at the service as part of the "Souls to the Polls" campaign, encouraging Black churchgoers to vote. Pastor Jamal Bryant praised Harris as a leader and expressed support fo

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