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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

NYC Mayor Meets Trump, Focuses on City Issues

New York City's Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing federal bribery charges, recently met with President-elect Donald Trump. The meeting was held near Trump's Florida estate, and the mayor stressed that they talked about important city issues like infrastructure and the migrant crisis. Adams said he did

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Jan 19 2025WEATHER

Freeze Alert: Winter Storm Strikes U. S.

Get ready for a chill! Parts of the U. S. are about to face a big drop in temperatures. Places like Washington, D. C. , are taking precautions, like moving events indoors. The cold will hit the Rockies and Northern Plains first. Think super cold wind chills, maybe even below minus 40 degrees Fahrenh

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Jan 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Who's Chatting with ChatGPT in Germany?

Ever thought about who uses ChatGPT the most in Germany? A new study recently dove into this topic, tracking 1, 376 Germans online over the first 11 months after ChatGPT's launch. The results showed that younger folks and those with more education were the biggest users. While age and education play

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

New Health Powers in Kenya: What's Really Changing?

Think about this: healthcare workers in Kenya are now calling more shots. In October 2023, a new law gave local health centers more control. But does this actually help patients? Or is it just creating a stir? This study is digging deep to find out. It's looking at how different people feel about th

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Joan Plowright: A Centenarian's Theatrical Journey

Joan Plowright, a theatrical icon from Britain, has passed away at 95. She left her mark on the theater world with her legendary career and warm personality. Born into a family that loved drama, Joan started acting at just 3 years old. Her talent was clear, and she soon found herself at the Old Vic

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

'Metal Spikes vs. Farebeaters: A City's Struggle'

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Scott Stringer's Plan to Clean Up NYC Politics: Ban Donations from Contractors and Lobbyists

Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Seven Siblings' Escape: A Survivor's Tale

Imagine being one of seven siblings, sent to Berlin in the heart of Nazi Germany after your mother was taken to Auschwitz. That's the reality of the Weber siblings. Their story is now being told in the documentary 'UnBroken, ' which has been picked up by Greenwich Entertainment for a February 21 the

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Australia Seeks Answers Over Missing Soldier in Russia's Hands

Have you ever wondered what happens when a person from one country goes to fight in another? That's what Australia is trying to find out with one of their citizens, Oscar Jenkins. A video surfaced online showing Jenkins, a school teacher from Melbourne, being questioned and hit by a Russian soldier.

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

A Project to Revive Extinct Animals Gets Huge Investment

Imagine bringing back animals that have been wiped out, like the woolly mammoth or the Tasmanian tiger. That's what Colossal Biosciences is trying to do. This week, they got a big boost with $200 million in funding. That brings their total funding to a whopping $435 million since they started in 202

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