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Nov 05 2025BUSINESS

Coca-Cola's Bold Move with AI: A Year Later

Coca-Cola is not backing down from its AI adventure. After last year’s AI holiday ad caused a stir, the company is diving even deeper into artificial intelligence this season. Pratik Thakar, the head of generative AI at Coca-Cola, shared his thoughts at the Brandweek 2025 event in Atlanta. He made i

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Nov 04 2025FINANCE

Africa's Financial Future: Local Currency Lending Takes Center Stage

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key player in global development finance, is shifting its focus to boost local-currency lending and direct investments in African companies. This move aims to help projects grow big enough to catch the eye of major global investors. Makhtar Diop, the IF

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Atlantic City's Push for Safer Communities and Cannabis Control

Atlantic City is taking steps to improve public safety and regulate cannabis sales. The city council introduced a new rule to limit the number of cannabis shops. This move aims to strike a balance between economic growth and community well-being. Meanwhile, the city honored the memory of those lost

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Nov 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Boston's Winter Wonderland: A Fresh Look at Snowport 2025

Boston's beloved winter market, Snowport, is back for another season, bringing a mix of old favorites and exciting new additions. This year, the market kicks off on November 7 and runs through February 28, 2026, offering a variety of vendors, activities, and events to enjoy. One of the standout fea

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

West Boylston's Big Changes: Apartments, Burgers, and More

West Boylston is buzzing with new projects. A big apartment complex called Gates Brook Place is coming to town. It will have 80 units, with a quarter set aside for affordable housing. The spot is near West Boylston and Pierce streets. The project will cost over $38. 7 million. The developer, Branded

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

Celebrities Gather for Exciting College Football Showdown

The SMU-Miami football game in Dallas was not just a sports event; it was a star-studded affair. Fans and celebrities alike were drawn to the excitement of seeing two strong teams face off for the first time as ACC rivals. Michael Irvin, a legendary figure in both Miami and Dallas Cowboys history,

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

A New Spot by the Lake: Crying Eagle Brewery's Big Move

Lake Charles just got a new hangout spot! Crying Eagle Brewery has opened a restaurant right by the lake. It's a big deal for the area, showing how the lakefront is getting a makeover. The grand opening happened on a Friday morning. There were pastries, good weather, and a lot of community spirit.

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Nov 02 2025SCIENCE

How Signs and Words Team Up in the Brain

Ever wonder how the brain handles signs and words at the same time? A recent study dug into this, focusing on how learning sign language affects the way we use spoken language. The experiment involved hearing people who don't usually use sign language. They were taught some signs from Catalan Sign L

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Nov 01 2025HEALTH

Heart Helpers: A New Way to Fix a Broken Beat

When the heart's rhythm is off, it can be tough to fix. Normally, doctors use a special wire in the coronary sinus to help the heart beat in sync. But what if that path is blocked? That's where a new method comes in. Instead of going the usual route, doctors can now place the wire on the inside of t

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Nov 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mind and Machines: The Digital Dilemma

In our quest for progress, we are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to solve complex problems. But what happens when we start to depend on it for our mental well-being? This is not a distant future scenario but a reality that is unfolding right now. AI is already being used to de

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