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Oct 26 2024HEALTH

Innovation Spotlight: Healthcare's Big Ideas Get a Chance to Shine

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) is launching an exciting new event called Discovery Den. Think of it as a health-care version of Dragon's Den, where professionals can pitch ideas to improve patient care. Three finalists from Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will present their i

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Oct 26 2024HEALTH

Gut Bacteria and Alzheimer's: Is There a Connection?

Scientists in Florida found something interesting about Alzheimer's disease. They think it might be linked to what's happening in our gut. Let's break this down. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that makes it hard to remember things and think clearly. It affects millions of older adults in the U. S. a

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

Rapper Lil Durk Faces Murder for Hire Charges in Florida

Lil Durk, a 32-year-old rapper from Chicago, was arrested in Florida on Thursday. The U. S. Marshals booked him on a murder for hire charge. He's being held without bail in Broward County jail. This arrest comes after five people linked to his hip hop collective, "Only the Family, " were arrested in

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Election Tight Race: Harris and Trump Neck and Neck

As the 2024 presidential election draws near, a new poll by CNN shows a close race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Both candidates are backed by 47% of likely voters. This poll, conducted by SSRS, finds that the race has been consistently tight throughout the

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Peeking Inside Apple's Cloud Fortress: A Security Adventure

Have you ever thought about how Apple keeps its AI processing safe in the cloud? Welcome to Private Cloud Compute (PCC), Apple's secret weapon for protecting your data's privacy and security. Today, Apple is opening up its PCC system to security researchers, inviting them to test and ensure the end-

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Oct 25 2024WEATHER

Preparing for Rain: North Vancouver Faces Another Wet Weekend

Picture this: the District of North Vancouver is bracing itself for another round of rain, but don't worry, it won't be as intense as last weekend's storm. The North Shore mountains are expecting about 75 millimetres of rain this weekend, which is a lot less compared to the nearly 350 millimetres th

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Transforming Old iPhones into Kid-Friendly Starter Devices

Ever wished you could turn an old iPhone into a safe learning tool for your kids? Meet Screenable, an app designed by a family for families. This smart tool can transform any Apple device into a digital playground tailored to your child's age. Imagine turning your iPhone into a classic flip phone w

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Trump's Kitchen Adventure: A Boost for His Campaign?

These days, many Americans think their country is going in the wrong direction. That's a big reason why Donald Trump, who used to be president, might win the upcoming election. But why is that? Let's look at some events. Trump made a surprising visit to a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania. Inst

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Legal Troubles: Why Trump Can't Serve Burgers

Ever thought about Donald Trump serving up burgers at McDonald's? It's an odd picture, isn't it? The truth is, he can't do that job. Why? Well, he's been convicted of many serious crimes. Over 90 charges and 34 felonies, to be exact. These legal issues make him a risky hire for McDonald's, which has

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Revival: A Second Chance for Antares

Ever heard of the Antares rocket? It's not as famous as some others, but it has an interesting past. Ten years ago, an Antares rocket crashed just seconds after liftoff in Virginia. The blast was so strong, it shook the ground. Now, companies like Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace are working o

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