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Nov 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The 98th Macy's Parade Breaks Records on NBC and Peacock

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved holiday tradition, hit a new milestone this year. It attracted a whopping 31. 3 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. The live broadcast on NBC alone drew 23. 6 million people, making it one of the most-watched entertainment specials on linear TV since

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

The First Year's Meds: A Closer Look at Antipsychotics After First Psychotic Episode

So, you've just experienced your first psychotic episode. It's a tough time, and one of the first things docs often recommend is antipsychotic meds. But how's that playing out in real life? A recent study dove into this, checking out how often these meds are started in the year after a first-time ps

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Cancer's Global Impact: The Long View

Cancer ranks as the second leading cause of death worldwide. Understanding its incidence, death rates, and how it affects people's lives is crucial for better prevention and healthcare planning. A recent study explored the cancer burden and risks across 204 countries and territories over a 41-year s

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Nov 30 2024FINANCE

GECC's Turnaround: From Red to Green in a Year

GECC, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), recently shared some intriguing financial results. Although the company recorded a net loss of $21. 3 million for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, there's a twist to this story. Shareholders witnessed a significant bounce-back as the c

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Nov 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Saving Leatherback Sea Turtles: The Importance of Understanding Bycatch in the Pacific Ocean

Imagine the vast Pacific Ocean, teeming with life, including two populations of leatherback sea turtles that are sadly on the brink of extinction. The main culprit? Incidental bycatch in both small-scale and large-scale fisheries. To help these gentle giants, scientists need accurate data on how man

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Early Mars Carbonates: A Chemical Mystery

Earth's neighbor, Mars, has long been known to have once hosted extensive water-rock interactions under a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. However, carbonate minerals, which are common signs of such interactions, are surprisingly scarce on the Martian surface. Some scientists suggest that these carbo

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Parents' Awareness of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Guangzhou

Hand, foot, and mouth disease, or HFMD, is a common illness among kids. It's important for parents to know about it to keep their little ones safe. In Guangzhou, a study looked into what parents know (knowledge), think (attitude), and do (practices) about HFMD. It also checked if their backgrounds a

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Aliens Might Steer Stars to Travel Galaxies, Study Suggests

Imagine a civilization so advanced they can steer entire stars! A new study suggests that aliens might do just that to travel the galaxy. Instead of building spaceships, these intelligent beings could propel their star systems by making their stars radiate or evaporate in one direction. This would m

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Top MP Urges Germany to Act, Not Just Talk

Ukraine's top legislator, Merezhko, has a clear message for German Chancellor Angela Merkel: talk is cheap, and Ukraine needs more than just promises. He's pointing fingers at Merkel's diplomatic approach, which he believes hasn't stopped the war but rather fueled more aggression. Merezhko thinks Me

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Nov 30 2024SPORTS

Who's In, Who's Out: The 49ers' Injury Update

The 49ers are gearing up for their game against the Buffalo Bills, but they'll be missing some key players. Let's take a look at who's out and who's questionable. Defensive end Nick Bosa is on the sidelines with a hip and oblique injury. He last played against Seattle and has been rehabbing ever si

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