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Dec 01 2024CELEBRITIES

Ivanka Trump: Raised to Run an Empire at Age 6

From the age of six, Ivanka Trump was already being groomed to join the family business by her father, Donald Trump. He'd send her drawings of buildings, hinting at her future role. Though her childhood wasn't typical, it was loving. She knew the family's success in real estate was a big deal. After

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Dec 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Save Big on Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024

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Dec 01 2024BUSINESS

Shopping Small: A Big Deal for Communities

Imagine walking through a mall on a Saturday morning, browsing through a kiosk filled with cute stuffed animals. That was what Aurora resident Michael Steinbarth was doing with his son. He had a clear view on why small businesses are so important. "They're like the backbone of our country, " he said

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Heart Failure and Gut Bugs: A Surprising Connection

You might not think your gut and your heart have much in common, but they're actually connected in a big way. The tiny microorganisms living in your gut, known as gut microbiota, can impact your heart health. As we age, our heart's health can decline, and heart failure becomes more common. This is w

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Turning Waste Oil into Fuel: The Ultrasonic Way

Imagine transforming the used cooking oil from your favorite fried chicken joint into clean fuel. That’s what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic technology. Before the oil can be turned into biodiesel, it goes through a two-step process called degumming and esterification. First, the oil is cl

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Exploring AI's Role in Gynecologic Cancer Decisions

Ever wondered how well those smart computer models can help doctors make tough calls about gynecologic cancers? This research looked into just that, checking out how these Large Language Models (LLMs) stack up against real-world complex cases. They wanted to see if these models could consistently gi

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Dec 01 2024LIFESTYLE

Rebuilding After Lahaina Fires: A Struggle for Native Hawaiians

A year after the Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners are still battling to rebuild their lives. Mikey Burke, a fourth-generation Lahainan, lost her home and now faces overwhelming costs. Rental assistance ran out months ago, and she was denied an extension. Many residents are now at a crossroa

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Dec 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Fortnite: Get Ready for the Big Concert with Snoop Dogg and Juice WRLD!

Hey, Fortnite fans! Get ready for a massive in-game concert to wrap up the current season. Snoop Dogg and Juice WRLD are taking the stage at 7pm GMT on November 30. But there are a few things to keep in mind. First off, don't wait until the last minute to log in. Epic Games says to hop on at least

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Reheating Secrets: What Changes and Why

Ever thought about what's happening to food when you heat it up again? Let's dive into some interesting facts. For example, spinach has something called nitrates. If you overheat it, these nitrates can turn into something called nitrosamines, which aren't good for you. So, fresh spinach is a better

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Dec 01 2024SCIENCE

Seeing Medicines in Action

Picture this: scientists are finding clever ways to follow medicines as they journey through cells. The secret? A tiny, glowing label made from the element fluorine. Fluorine glows beautifully under specific conditions, making it ideal for tagging medicines. With a tool called NMR, scientists can sp

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