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Dec 14 2024CRIME

Asian Americans & Hate Crimes: The Mental Health Impact

Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Christian Slater's New Show: A Blast from the Past

Christian Slater is back with a new crime drama, "Dexter: Original Sin, " and it's bringing back some old faces and memories. The show is set in the 1990s, a time when Slater was a big name in Hollywood. But what makes this show special is that it's directed by Michael Lehmann, who also directed Sla

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Syria's Drug Dilemma: Can the New Bosses Say No to Captagon?

The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of

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Dec 14 2024FINANCE

Bank of America’s Delayed Alert on Epstein Payments Raises Questions

In 2020, Bank of America informed financial regulators about suspicious payments made by billionaire Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein, the late accused financier. The bank filed two reports, known as “suspicious activity reports” (SARs), with law enforcement. These reports are meant to flag potential c

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

What Drives Ukraine's Generations?

Ever wondered what makes young people in Ukraine tick? A survey done by Academy DTEK with hh. ua|grc in 2019 asked 2, 182 people aged 15 to 72 about their values. They found some interesting stuff! Younger folks, like Gen Z and Y, really like new ideas and being creative. They're not afraid of risks

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Caucasia: A Pawn in the East-West Power Play

In the heart of Eurasia, a region known as Caucasia has found itself at the center of a tug-of-war between superpowers. Russia, with its sights set on regaining influence in its former Soviet backyard, has been jostling with the United States for control. While the U. S. aims for global dominance, R

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Megan Fox's Ex Advice to Machine Gun Kelly: Grow Up!

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, have reportedly split up. The news comes after Fox allegedly found something disturbing on Baker's phone during Thanksgiving weekend in Colorado. This is not the first time the couple has faced challenges. Last year, they called off t

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Darien's Business Scene: A New Alliance on the Horizon

In the small city of Darien, things are about to change for local businesses. The city council is planning to create a new group called the Darien Business Alliance. This group is meant to be like a traditional chamber of commerce but with a fresh approach. The city's administrator, Bryon Vana, isn'

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Israeli Troops to Stay on Mount Hermon This Winter

Mount Hermon, a strategic peak in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria, will see Israeli troops stay throughout the winter. This is due to the importance of the peak's security in the current Syrian situation, as noted by Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz. The troops are there to prepare fo

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Alexis Ohanian’s Big Bet on UVA Women’s Basketball

You might know Alexis Ohanian as the co-founder of Reddit or the husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams. But did you know he’s a big fan of women’s sports? So much so that he’s putting his money where his mouth is. Ohanian just donated a whopping $3. 1 million to the University of Virginia (UVA

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