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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Warm Weather and Storms Hit Gap's Sales, but Holiday Season Looks Bright

Gap, the well-known apparel brand, had a bit of a rough third quarter. Hurricanes and unseasonably warm weather really took a toll on their sales. But, despite these challenges, they still managed to do better than expected. In fact, they even raised their annual sales guidance for the third time th

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Nov 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Artful Dodger Sneaks Back for Season 2

Did you know that a show on Disney+ and Hulu just got renewed for season 2? This show is called "The Artful Dodger" and it's an unexpected hit. It's based on a classic story by Charles Dickens, but with a twist. The show follows the life of Jack Dawkins, the famous thief from Oliver Twist, and gives

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Nov 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Pomeranian's Sudden Death After Crypto-Fueled Mayor Race Scandal

Bertie, a beloved Pomeranian known for his adorable looks and nearly 400, 000 Instagram followers, has passed away. He was 11 years old. Bertie became the center of a surprising event when cryptocurrency enthusiasts tried to rig an online dog mayor election in New York City. A mysterious tech geek c

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

How Religion Shapes Music Therapists' Work

Imagine you're a music therapist. Your faith isn't just something you do on Sundays—it's a big part of who you are. But how does that faith influence your work? A study in Canada set out to answer this question. They talked to music therapists who are trained and certified. What they found was inter

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Duct-Taped Banana: A $6. 2M Art Mystery

Ever heard of a banana duct-taped to a wall selling for $6. 2M? That's exactly what happened at Sotheby's New York. The piece, called "Comedian" by Maurizio Cattelan, sparked a seven-minute bidding war and sold for a whopping $6. 2M—far more than its estimated $1M to $1. 5M value. A Chinese collecto

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Making it Personal: Early Psychosis Treatment with ACT and Mobile Tech

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promise in helping people with early psychosis. To make this treatment even more effective, researchers are exploring how to use mobile technology to complement face-to-face sessions. The idea is to help patients apply what they learn in therapy to t

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: New Treatments and Guidelines in Asia-Pacific

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a big problem in the Asia-Pacific region. It causes more than 600, 000 deaths each year, making up over 70% of global cases. Doctors face two major challenges: preventing HCC from coming back after surgery, liver transplants, or local treatments, and slowing down th

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trump's Education Pick Faces Sex Abuse Allegations

Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Meet Caleb Martin: The NBA Star With Roots in Resilience

Caleb Martin, a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, is known for his fierce play on the court. But his story isn't just about his basketball skills. Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he's biracial—his dad is African American, and his mom, Jenny Bennett, is white. Not much is publicly known abou

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

How Heat Can Help Heal: A Warm Approach to Anorexia Treatment

More than a century ago, a physician named William Gull made a notable suggestion. He proposed applying heat to patients with anorexia nervosa (AN), a serious eating disorder. Gull was inspired by the work of Charles Chossat, a Swiss physiologist who accidentally discovered that heat had therapeutic

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