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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

A Night to Remember: Alexis Ohanian's Athlos Event

In New York City last month, something extraordinary happened at Icahn Stadium. Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian organized a track meet called Athlos NYC, focusing solely on women’s track and field. This wasn't just any ordinary event; it featured some of the world’s fastest athletes, including Olym

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

How Teamwork Got Gabby Thomas to the Top of Women's Sports

When Alexis Ohanian and Gabby Thomas crossed paths, something magical happened. Ohanian, famous for founding Reddit, has always been a champion of women's sports. He saw a great opportunity to bring something new to the track and field scene. Ohanian's connection with Thomas didn't happen by chance.

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Pinewood Studios Changes Course, Shutting TV Department

Listen up! Pinewood Studios, a name that's synonymous with blockbuster movies, has decided to close its TV unit. This move comes after they reviewed their business and found that the UK is seeing a slowdown in comedy and entertainment shows. Pinewood has three huge studios dedicated to TV shows like

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

A New Team-Up for Wound Care: Magle Chemoswed and I2Pure Join Forces

Imagine two companies, each with their own special sauce, coming together to make a big difference in wound care. Magle Chemoswed is known for its clever starch microspheres, while I2Pure has made waves with its safe and effective molecular iodine technology. What happens when these two meet? A powe

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Job Cuts Hit Kelowna’s QHR Technologies

In a surprising turn of events, some employees at QHR Technologies in Kelowna have been let go. The company, which specializes in electronic medical records, was bought by Loblaws in 2016 for a whopping $170 million through its subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. This week, the company underwent a ma

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

CPS Pauses School Closures: Union Wants More

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has decided to put a hold on school closings and sharing buildings until the end of the 2026-27 school year. They hope this will give students some stability. However, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) isn't so sure about CPS's plans. The union has a list of schools that

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

China's Online Fire: Anti-Japan Feelings and Video Shutdown

Have you heard about the recent online storm in China? It all started when a man did something disrespectful at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine. This sparked a wave of anti-Japan feelings among some people in China. Videos claiming that Japanese schools in China are spying have been shared widely, with some

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Why Are Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy So Expensive in the U. S. ?

Imagine a world where drugs cost differently based on where you live. That's what happened at a recent Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. Novo Nordisk's CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, was asked some tough questions about the high prices of two important medications: Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Chicago Schools Get a Reprieve Until 2027

In a big decision, the Chicago Board of Education voted to stop school closures until January 2027. This vote comes after a tough month where the district was accused of planning secret school closures. The fate of CEO Pedro Martinez's job was also questioned. On Thursday, the board focused on the p

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

State Superintendent Pushes for Big Changes in Public Education Funding

Last Thursday, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly gave her fourth State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. She focused on the need to invest more money into public education. She urged the state legislature to increase their support for special education costs. Currently, local

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