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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

Miami's New Luxury Condos: Fashion Meets Real Estate

Ever thought of living in a building designed by a famous fashion brand? That's what's happening in Miami! Dolce & Gabbana is teaming up with Elle magazine to create some seriously stylish condos. Let's start with Dolce & Gabbana's 888 Brickell project. This skyscraper will be a whopping 90 stories

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

How Elections and Political Power Affect Health: A State-by-State Look

Ever wondered how politics can impact your health? A recent study explored this connection by examining health outcomes across US states from 2012 to 2024. They looked at eight different health markers, like infant mortality and vaccination rates, and linked them to four political factors: the ideol

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Dec 10 2024BUSINESS

Macy’s Real Estate: A Hidden Treasure?

Macy’s might be in a pickle, but some investors think there's gold in them thar hills – or rather, in their real estate. Activist investment firm Barington Capital and private equity firm Thor Equities have a wild idea: shut down Macy's shops and sell everything off, including their prized real esta

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

A New Way to Zap Cancer: MRgRT After Surgery

Imagine getting targeted radiation therapy for prostate cancer, guided by a powerful magnet. That's exactly what researchers are exploring with magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) for men who've had their prostate removed. This study dived into the feasibility, safety, and early results o

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Dec 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Portnoy's Ex Still Has Bank Access: A Unique Post-Split Arrangement

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has a financial arrangement with his ex-wife, Renee, that might surprise many. Despite their split seven years ago, she still has access to his $150 million fortune through a joint bank account. Portnoy explained that he trusts her implicitly and wants to share t

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Dec 06 2024OPINION

Rebuilding the Democratic Party: A Grassroots Approach

Over the past few decades, the Democratic Party has been losing ground in so-called "red" states and rural communities. This is partly because national Democrats have been pulling support from these areas, leaving local parties feeling neglected. In 2022, Democrats didn't even run candidates in 51%

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Iowa State vs. Arizona State: Big 12 Championship Showdown Preview

The 2024 Big 12 Championship Game is set to happen this Saturday. Both Arizona State and Iowa State have been surprising teams this season, each boasting a 10-2 record. Arizona State was once the underdog, coming from a 3-9 season in the Pac-12. Iowa State, meanwhile, has been known for its top-notc

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Dec 05 2024SCIENCE

Quantum's Magic Trick: The Power of Shallow Circuits

Quantum computing holds the potential for super-fast computations compared to classical methods. The famous Gottesman-Knill Theorem suggests the real strength of quantum computing lies in something called "magic states. " However, it's still unclear if these magic states truly provide the quantum ad

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Dec 03 2024CELEBRITIES

James Van Der Beek Strips for Cancer Awareness Post-Diagnosis

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in "Dawson’s Creek, " is joining a special TV event called "The Real Full Monty. " This two-hour show aims to raise awareness about prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer screenings. James was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and he’s feeling stron

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Dec 02 2024EDUCATION

Squeezed Budgets: Pensions vs. Education in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, school budgets are feeling the pinch. While test scores still haven't bounced back from the pandemic, pension costs keep climbing. Back in 2015, 9 cents of every education dollar went to pension payments. Now it's 14 cents! That's a lot of cash going out, leaving less for things li

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