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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

College Athletes: Strong Bodies, Strong Minds?

LSU is taking a proactive approach to athlete well-being by bringing in mental health professionals. Dr. Lakeitha Poole, the Assistant Athletic Director of Psychology and Counseling, works with athletes to improve their mental game. She emphasizes that athletes today face unique pressures compared

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Sep 08 2024BUSINESS

Downtown Joliet's Parking Predicament: Free Valet or a Band-Aid Solution?

Downtown Joliet is facing a parking headache thanks to ongoing construction. Businesses like CUT 158 Chophouse are feeling the pinch, reporting a 60% drop in customers. In a bid to entice diners back, the owner, Bill Dimitroulas, is offering free valet parking not just for his restaurants but for

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Sep 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Could Qualcomm Be Intel's Unexpected Lifesaver?

Qualcomm, the company known for its ARM chips in smartphones, is reportedly eyeing a major move: buying Intel's struggling PC business. This shakeup could rewrite the rules of the PC game, giving Qualcomm a foothold in the x86 world while Intel refocuses on its AI and chip manufacturing ambitions.

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mafia: The Old Country - A Slow Burn

Picture this: It's 1900s Sicily, and you've just gotten your hands on the hottest new toy in town - a horseless carriage! But don't get too excited, because these babies top out at a whopping 46 mph. That's right, slower than most people's morning commute. Why would anyone want to drive so slow? We

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Master of the Trade: Can Metallica Really Rock the Skilled Labor Workforce?

Metallica, known for their heavy metal music, is now supporting welding programs nationwide through their foundation All Within My Hands. Front Range Community College (FRCC) in Colorado received a $100,000 grant from Metallica Scholars. This funding has greatly benefited FRCC's welding program and

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Can a Side of Beef Change the Face of Fine Dining? A Look at NYC's Culinary Inclusion Efforts

Imagine this: a side of beef bigger than a classroom desk, and a group of high school students wielding sawblades, ready to tackle it. This isn't just a scene from a cooking show; it's the Food Education Fund in action, aiming to inject diversity into the world of fine dining. But are these hands-

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

First Responders, Family Drama, and Fiery Feelings: Will 'Ten House' Ignite Our Screens?

CBS is adding another blaze to its lineup with 'Ten House', a new firefighter drama set in the iconic FDNY Ten House. But this isn't just another procedural about brave firefighters battling blazes. 'Ten House' dives into the personal lives of two rookies, both children of 9/11 first responders. Ima

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Data-Driven Dragons: 8 Lions Takes on the Kids' Entertainment World

A new entertainment company, 8 Lions, is roaring into the world of kids' and teens' content. Founded by Moonbug veterans Jiella Esmat and Karine Ahton, 8 Lions promises to use a data-driven approach to develop and grow new intellectual properties (IPs). But does relying on data really capture the

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

From Board Games to Brews: Dragons Brew Aims to Be Your New Nerdy Obsession

Dragons Brew, the latest indie darling taking Kickstarter by storm, is a Stardew Valley-inspired management sim with a twist: you're running a board game café. But does this mashup of inspirations and real-life experiences add up to something truly special or just another derivative title? Let's div

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Winter's Coming, But We Can Stop It with Engineered Intelligence

Winter is coming, and not just for Game of Thrones fans. The AI industry is on the brink of a fourth 'AI winter' - a period where faith in artificial intelligence's ability to produce enough tangible value to justify its cost wavers. Research institutes like Goldman Sachs are sounding the alarm wi

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