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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Weed Wars: Alcohol vs. Marijuana

As access to cannabis grows, so does its fame for boosting health. Legal weed is spreading fast, and the effects are amazing! Studies from places like California, Canada, and now New Zealand show that legalizing marijuana can do a lot of good for our health. Unlike alcohol, which can cause liver pro

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Oz's Worst Betrayal: A Dark Promise Broken

Oz Cobb, played by Colin Farrell in HBO's The Penguin, has done many bad things. But one of his worst crimes isn't as obvious as you might think. It's all about a promise he made to his mother, Francis. In the show, Francis suffers from a disease that makes it hard for her to think or move. She asks

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Speed Up AI: Simple Tricks for Faster, Cheaper Models

Today, businesses are tackling a big problem: how to make AI faster and cheaper. Big AI models are expensive and slow, but they're great at tasks like threat detection and recommendation systems. To fix this, we can use techniques called model compression strategies. These methods make AI models sma

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Does Childhood Trauma Impact Brain Connectivity in Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia, known for its brain dysconnectivity issues, has puzzled scientists who wonder if childhood trauma (CT) affects this. A study looked at whether self-reported CT can explain the brain's wiring issues in these individuals. This study compared structural brain connectivity in people with

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Amazon’s New Cheap Shop: Meet Haul, Where Everything Is $20 or Less

Amazon has rolled out a new online store called Haul, designed to compete with super-cheap e-commerce giant Shein. The idea is simple: everything costs less than $20. Most items will be even cheaper, with some as low as $1. 79. You might find things like a set of jewelry for $2. 99 or an iPhone case

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sophie Turner: New Face of Lara Croft in Upcoming Series

The star of Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner, is in talks to star as Lara Croft in Amazon's new series based on the popular video game franchise Tomb Raider. The show is being helmed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who is known for her work on Fleabag. Turner, who played Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, is no

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Nov 15 2024WEATHER

Snowy Days Ahead: Travel Warnings for Multiple States

Get ready for some snowy roads! The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings and advisories for several states, expecting heavy snowfall and icy conditions. Washington is especially in the line of fire, with up to 18 inches of snow predicted for some areas. This could make traveling very t

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sylvia Plath's Lady Lazarus: A Poem of Rebirth and Struggle

Sylvia Plath, an American writer and poet, made a significant mark with her work, especially her novel "The Bell Jar. " Her poems, particularly those written near the end of her life, delve into heavy themes like mental illness and feminism. One standout piece is "Lady Lazarus, " which boldly confro

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Diamond Sports Group Emerges from Bankruptcy with Less Debt and New Strategy

Diamond Sports Group, owners of regional sports networks, has gotten the green light to emerge from bankruptcy. This happened at a recent hearing in US Bankruptcy Court in Houston. The company entered Chapter 11 in March 2023 with a massive debt of $8. 67 billion. Now, they are leaving with much les

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Teen in Canada's First Human Bird Flu Case: What to Know

In a surprising turn of events, a teenager from British Columbia has been hospitalized due to the H5N1 bird flu virus. The youngster has been in critical condition since Friday, as confirmed by health officials on Wednesday. This case is the first of its kind in Canada, and experts are trying to fig

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