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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Life After the Spotlight: Lilly Jay's Post-Divorce Path

Imagine going through a divorce. Now, picture doing it with millions of eyes watching your every move. That's the reality Lilly Jay faced. As the ex-wife of famous Broadway star Ethan Slater, her private life was thrust into the public spotlight. Right after her divorce and the birth of their son, L

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Giving Politics a Break: Why It's Okay to Step Back

After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

The Unusual Journey of Blood in the Brain

Meet John, a 54-year-old man who had a special map of his brain's blood vessels made. This map, called a computed tomography angiogram (CTA), showed something unique. John's left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) wasn't just getting blood from the vertebrobasilar system, like most people. It also had

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Microplastics in Compost: A Hidden Threat

You might think compost is all about turning waste into something useful, but there's a hidden problem lurking inside: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are sneaking into our compost from various sources like domestic trash, sewage sludge, and agricultural waste. Once they're in there, the

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Teens in Trouble: Mental Health Woes in Nigeria's Welfare and Justice Systems

In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (d

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Breathing Slowly Boosts Brain Power and Balance for Middle-Aged Women

Researchers set out to see if taking a few minutes to breathe slowly could help middle-aged women think better and stay balanced. They focused on postmenopausal women, as this stage of life can bring changes in both body and mind. The study was done in a single session, making it quick and easy for

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Michael Vick's New Role: Head Coach at Norfolk State

You might know him as the NFL's first 1, 000-yard rushing quarterback, but Michael Vick is stepping into a new role. He's set to become the head coach at Norfolk State University, a historically Black college. Vick, who's 44 now, didn't have any coaching experience before this. Instead, he's been a

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Cryoablation for Lung Surgery Pain: What's the Real Deal?

Have you ever heard of cryoablation? It's a method used to freeze nerve endings during lung surgery, like a lobectomy, to help manage the pain afterwards. But is it worth it? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how much it costs, the resources used, and how it impacts patients

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's HHS Nomination: A Stormy Path

Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

How Your Seating Posture Affects Your Head and Neck

Imagine sitting at your desk or in a classroom chair all day. You might not think much about your posture, but it can have a big impact on your neck and head. Some experts believe that the way you hold your upper neck can lead to neck pain and headaches. To understand this better, scientists used in

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