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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a

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Oct 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

How Bruce Springsteen Keeps His Band Happy and Together

Ever wondered how Bruce Springsteen has kept his band, the E Street Band, together for over five decades? Well, he spilled the beans at a recent event in London. The 75-year-old rockstar, who's worth over a billion dollars, admitted that paying his band members well is key to their longevity. "I pay

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Oct 20 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Lost Tokens: A Hidden Factor in Price Increases

You might have heard about bitcoin's price going up because of things like trade deficits and the dollar losing value. But there's another reason that not many people talk about: lost bitcoins. When people die or forget how to access their bitcoin wallets, those tokens are gone for good. This is lik

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Report: Russia Suffers Big Losses in One Day

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) detailing Russia's losses in the war. On October 17, 2024, Russia reportedly lost 1, 420 troops, 133 vehicles, and 51 artillery pieces in a single day. This is just a part of the bigger picture, as Ukraine claims to have eliminated

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Oct 18 2024RELIGION

Los Angeles Church to Pay Big for Past Abuses

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has struck a deal to pay $880 million to people who say they were sexually abused by church officials long ago. This is the biggest settlement of its kind with a Catholic archdiocese, according to lawyers. The agreement comes after years of lawsuits and negotiations.

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Oct 18 2024RELIGION

Paying for the Past: LA Catholic Church's Biggest Settlement

Imagine finding out that someone you trusted harmed you decades ago. That's what happened to 1, 353 people who say they were abused by Catholic priests in Los Angeles. The Archdiocese agreed to pay $880 million, the largest single settlement of its kind. This didn't happen overnight. It took a year

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Conflict: Russian Tank Losses Reach Major Milestones

In a recent announcement from Kyiv, Russia has lost a significant number of military vehicles since the start of its conflict with Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine claims that Russia has lost over 9, 000 tanks and more than 18, 000 armored vehicles. This massive loss includes 17 tanks and 33 armore

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

New Drugs Could Save Thousands of Obese Americans Each Year

Imagine if a group of drugs could help Americans lose significant weight and reduce the risk of deadly diseases. Two recent medications, semaglutide (found in Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound), are showing promising results. A study published in the journal PNAS suggests th

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

Dodgers Swing for the Fences: A New Aggressive Approach

The Los Angeles Dodgers have long been recognized for their patient and strategic hitting style. But this season, they're changing the game. Inspired by the success of other teams that swing more freely, the Dodgers are embracing an aggressive hitting strategy. Max Muncy, playing third base, noticed

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Putin's Health Check: A Routine Visit or More?

Russian President Vladimir Putin, aged 72, recently paid a visit to the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has assured everyone that these visits are just routine check-ups. Independent sources like Meduza reported that Peskov told a Tass reporter that th

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