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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Where Will Jobs Be in 2024? A Look at Trump's Second Term

In 2024, the job market might see a shake-up with Donald Trump's second term. Healthcare has been leading job growth, adding nearly a million jobs in both 2023 and 2024. This jump is partly due to Covid-related spending and an aging population. The government sector, meanwhile, created about 440, 00

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TikTok Ban: Music Industry's Next Challenge

Imagine a world without TikTok. For the live music industry, this could become a reality if a U. S. law banning the app isn't reversed by January 19. This would be a significant blow, especially during one of the industry's busiest marketing months. In recent years, TikTok has become a powerhouse fo

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

AI Simplified: Helping Doctors Diagnose Muscle Diseases

Ever wondered how doctors use MRI images to diagnose muscle diseases? One way is by looking at the amount of fat in thigh muscles, and that's where AI comes in. Models like U-Net help doctors do just that, but they can be complex. So, what if we make these AI models simpler? Could they still do thei

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Jan 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Altadena After the Fire: A Community's Resilience Tested

Nestled between the San Gabriel Mountains and the city of Pasadena, Altadena has long been known for its unique blend of solitude and community. This unincorporated town has drawn a diverse group of residents, from artists to families seeking a refuge from urban life. The recent Eaton fire, however,

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Who's Gonna Win? NFL Playoff Predictions

Alright, the regular NFL season is done and dusted, which means it's playoff time! Last week, I got 12 out of 16 game picks right, with a minor boo-boo on the Patriots/Bills game. For the whole season, I nailed 190 picks out of 272, that's about 70% accurate. Not bad, eh? Let's dive into my picks fo

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Fire’s Toll: LA Lakers Coach JJ Redick Loses Home, Shares Struggles

JJ Redick, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, recently faced a personal tragedy. His rental home in the Pacific Palisades was destroyed by a wildfire. Speaking with reporters after practice, Redick expressed his grief over the loss of possessions he couldn't replace. He and his wife had been rent

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's Mission: Music Education for All UK Kids

Ever since Ed Sheeran shot to fame, he's been sharing his love for music with a big goal in mind: helping kids in the UK get the best music education possible. He's launching a foundation to do just that. Why is this a big deal? Well, music education in the UK has been struggling with funding cuts.

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Why Are BC Kids Always Getting Sick?

This fall, BC kids have been hit hard by viruses. Schools reopened during a COVID surge, and since then, kids and their families haven't stopped getting sick. RSV and flu rates are high, and many parents feel like they're living on a sickness rollercoaster. Last year's "immunity debt" idea, blaming

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Jan 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities' Homes Facing the Heat of LA Wildfires

As California's wildfires rage on, a number of Hollywood celebrities have found themselves among the many residents whose homes have been destroyed. The fires, burning since 2025, have already taken lives and forced thousands to flee. One such celebrity is Paris Hilton, who lost her Malibu beach ho

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

America's View of Biden: Not So Great

As President Joe Biden wraps up his term, many Americans don't seem too happy with his performance. A recent poll shows that only about one-quarter of U. S. adults think Biden was a good or great president. That's not so hot compared to former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama. It's like peop

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