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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Did Neanderthals Wear Clothes? The Evidence Speaks Volumes

Imagine a world where the cold is as constant as the stars above. In this world, our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals, had to adapt to survive. One key question scientists are asking is: Did Neanderthals wear clothes? The answer seems to be yes, but how do we know? Scientists have found tool

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Habitat for Humanity's Ex-Finance Director Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Misuse

The former Finance Director of Habitat for Humanity in Central South Carolina, Ashley Clark Ingram, has admitted to embezzling over $388,000 meant for COVID-19 relief. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through an internal investigation conducted by the organization after she left her pos

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Humana's Stock Dives After Medicare Rating Drop

It's been a rough week for Humana, the health insurer. Their stock has taken a big hit, dropping 23% since Monday – that’s the worst weekly fall since 2020 and the sharpest two-day drop in 15 years! The cause? Medicare is downgrading some of Humana's key health insurance plans, which could hurt thei

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Auma Obama's Protesting Journey Interrupted by Tear Gas

Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, found herself in the middle of a tense situation while being interviewed in Kenya. During the interview with CNN's Larry Madowo in Nairobi, she was caught in the crossfire of tear gas aimed at protesters. The protests were sparked by p

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya’s President Ruto Drops Tax Hike Bill After Deadly Protests

In a surprising turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced he would not sign a controversial finance bill that had sparked deadly protests across the country. The bill, passed by parliament on Tuesday, aimed to raise nearly $2.3 billion through tax hikes to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Shocking Embezzlement: Habitat for Humanity's Finance Director Steals Over $500K

Imagine trusting someone to handle your money and then finding out they've taken half a million dollars for themselves. That's exactly what happened at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ashley Clark Ingram, who was the director of finance and operations, pleaded guilty to stealing gove

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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

Why Dogs Love It When We Slow Down Our Speech

Did you know that your dog might understand you better if you speak more slowly? A recent study found that dogs’ brains process human speech best when it’s at a slower pace. Scientists at the National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language discovered this by comparing how dogs and humans

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

DEA Fails to Report Abuse by Foreign Partners, Watchdog Finds

Imagine you're fighting a war on drugs, and your allies are breaking the rules. That's what happened with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A government watchdog recently criticized the DEA for not quickly reporting human rights violations by their Latin American partners. These partne

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Oct 05 2024HEALTH

Vietnam Zoo's Tigers Die from Bird Flu: What Went Wrong?

In a tragic event at the Vuon Xoai zoo in Vietnam, over a dozen tigers lost their lives due to bird flu. The animals were fed raw chicken bought locally, which carried the virus. The manager, Nguyen Ba Phuc, reported that the tigers died quickly, showing symptoms like weakness and loss of appetite.

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Oct 05 2024POLITICS

A Fresh Look at Gaza: Who's Failing Whom?

Gaza, a narrow coastal strip, has been the stage for a long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. As we mark another anniversary of the 2012 Hamas attack, it's clear that the international community's approach to this dispute hasn't worked. Despite heavy civilian casualties in Gaza, Wester

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