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Nov 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Rashida Jones Honors Late Dad Quincy at Governors Awards

On Sunday, Rashida Jones stood on the stage of the Governors Awards, surrounded by her siblings. She delivered a speech written by her late father, Quincy Jones, who was set to receive an honorary Oscar before his passing two weeks prior. Quincy Jones, a legendary music producer with seven Oscar nom

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

The Science Behind Jon Jones' Kick That Knocked Out Stipe Miocic

Jon Jones created a sensation when he finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick at UFC 309. The question on everyone's mind was, what made this kick so powerful? Dr. David Abbasi, an orthopedic surgeon, gave some insight. He explained that when the kick hit Stipe's left abdominal area, it trig

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Nov 18 2024FINANCE

China’s 2025 Plan: Front-Load Bonds for Infrastructure Boost

You might have heard that China has a big plan. They’re thinking about giving local governments some cash early for big projects. This money comes in the form of special bonds. Normally, the government decides how much debt these local folks can take on in the fourth quarter. But this time, they mig

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Tropical Depression Sara Hits Belize & Honduras

Imagine waking up to find your home flooded, again. That's what residents in Belize and Honduras faced when Tropical Storm Sara hit. After pounding Honduras' northern coast for days, Sara weakened to a tropical depression upon reaching Belize. Experts warned of heavy rain causing flash flooding and

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Russia's Largest Strike in Months: Ukraine Faces Blackouts and Loss of Life

Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Russia's Biggest Attack Yet: Ukraine's Power Under Fire

Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the

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Nov 17 2024WEATHER

Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Easing Liver Surgery Pain: A New Block Technique

Open liver surgery is still the go-to for complex liver operations and transplants. But managing post-surgery pain remains a big challenge. A new method called the ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal (EOI) plane block is showing promise. It's a way to provide regional anesthesia, which co

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Red Sox's Meeting with Juan Soto: More Than Meets the Eye

The Boston Red Sox recently sat down with star free agent Juan Soto. Insiders like Jon Morosi hint that this meeting was about more than just wooing Soto. The Red Sox might be eyeing other top players represented by Soto's agent, Scott Boras. This includes pitchers like Corbin Burnes and Blake Snell

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Bike Helmets: Do They Save Lives?

In South Korea, bicycles are a common sight, with around 3. 3 million people riding daily. However, bike crashes are not uncommon, with about 13, 000 incidents reported annually, leading to 190 deaths. While it's well-known that helmets protect against head injuries, there's not much research showin

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