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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Measuring Blood Pressure: Are You Following the Right Steps?

You might think you know how to measure your blood pressure, but did you know there's a precise way to do it? According to health experts, taking an accurate reading involves more than just wrapping a cuff around your arm. First, ensure you're relaxed and haven't eaten, drunk, exercised, or smo

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Oct 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Remembering Benjamin: A Mother's Unique Tribute

After losing her son Benjamin, Lisa Marie Presley made the unusual decision to keep his body at home for two months. She wanted to honor him and decide on a final resting place. California law allowed this, and a helpful funeral home made it possible. She turned one of her home's guest rooms into a

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Oct 08 2024CELEBRITIES

The Unique Story of Lisa Marie Presley and Her Son Benjamin

When Lisa Marie Presley lost her son Benjamin in 2020, she faced an incredibly challenging time. Benjamin, who was 27, died by suicide. Presley, who passed away in 2023, shared her experience in her posthumous memoir “From Here to the Great Unknown.” She revealed that she kept Benjamin’s body at her

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Oct 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Sarah Jessica Parker's Unease with Fans' Touch

Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, has had a long and successful career in Hollywood. While she enjoys the attention from fans, there's one thing that still makes her uncomfortable. In a chat with the Herald Sun in 2019, she revealed that being touched b

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Kids Learn Finance at Knock Knock Museum's Fun Weekend

Want to know how kids can learn about money? Head over to Baton Rouge's Knock Knock Children's Museum. They recently held their 'Earn and Learn' financial literacy weekend, where kids got hands-on experience with earning, saving, and spending cash. The best part? It was free! Kids worked in a prete

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Sky Watch: The Draconids Are Coming!

Get ready for a celestial show! The Draconid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky. Unlike other meteor showers, this one's a bit sleepier but still exciting. You don’t need any special gear, just your eyes and a clear view of the sky. While it might not produce as many meteors

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Cristiano Ronaldo: Why He Avoids Late-Night Calls and Prefers Unconventional Sleep

Are you a night owl? Well, Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t! The soccer superstar has a unique sleep routine that might surprise you. Recently, during an Instagram Live interview with Whoop, a health and fitness brand he invests in, Ronaldo revealed his biggest pet peeve: late-night calls. He doesn’t like ta

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Universities Face Hurdles in Diversity After Supreme Court Decision

Imagine a world where university doors don't open as widely for certain groups. This is the reality facing many colleges and universities after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that considering race in admissions is against the law, leaving schools like MIT and UNC with fewer non-whi

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Which Candidate Will Best Serve Texas Students?

Voters in State Board of Education District 12 have a tough decision. Both candidates, Republican Pam Little and Democrat George King, are knowledgeable and experienced educators. Little has been on the board since 2018 and is currently vice chair. She's proud of the board's work in strengthening ca

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jurassic Park's Science: Not Quite Right, But Still Fun!

In 1993, Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park hit theaters. It told a thrilling tale of dinosaurs brought back to life from ancient DNA. While the movie is loved by many, there's a big problem with how it shows science at work. Ben Lamm, who leads a company trying to bring back woolly mammoths, recently

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