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Sep 19 2025HEALTH

What's the Deal with Choking Trends on TikTok?

TikTok is full of trends, but one that's been causing some concern is the #chokekink trend. This trend involves videos about sexual choking, which has become quite popular among young people. In a recent study, researchers looked at 96 videos related to this trend over two days. They found that most

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Fed Governor Lisa Cook: A Legal Battle Over Firing

The Trump administration made a bold move, asking the Supreme Court to step in and allow the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This request came right after Cook took part in a Fed meeting where they decided to lower interest rates. The administration's argument? They believe the courts

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Media Giants Back Down: Was It Fear or a Deal?

House Democrats are upset. They think media companies showed weakness. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show. This happened after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr made threats. Democrats say Carr abused his power. They think media companies might have made a secret deal. Democrats say Carr bullied ABC. They want

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Sep 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Billionaire's Deep-Sea Mission: Saving Science One Discovery at a Time

In the vast, mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface, a billionaire is making waves. Wendy Schmidt, wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is on a mission to save science. She's not just throwing money at the problem. She's creating opportunities and supporting researchers who might otherwise

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Sep 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who Will Step Into Molly Qerim's Shoes on ESPN's First Take?

Molly Qerim's sudden exit from ESPN's "First Take" has left a big void. Her departure came as a surprise to many, especially her co-star Stephen A. Smith. Smith shared that Qerim's resignation was abrupt and happened during contract talks. He also hinted that he might know why she left but respected

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Sep 17 2025SCIENCE

Breeding Smarter: How Inbreeding Helps Sheep Farmers

In the world of sheep farming, especially with Karakul sheep, breeders are always looking for ways to improve their stock. One method that has gained attention is inbreeding, but not just any inbreeding—controlled inbreeding. This approach involves carefully selecting sheep with desirable traits and

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Sep 17 2025CRYPTO

Dubai's New Money Market Fund: A Step Towards Digital Finance

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced its first regulated tokenized money market fund, named QCD Money Market Fund. This fund, represented by units in QCDT, is a joint effort involving QNB Group, Standard Chartered, and DMZ Finance. QNB Group, the largest bank in the Middle

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Sep 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Buzz: What's Next After the Big Film Festivals?

The film world is buzzing with excitement as the dust settles on major film festivals and the Emmy Awards. Everyone's eyes are now on the Oscars. Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" is leading the pack after winning big at Toronto, but "Frankenstein" and "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" are also making wa

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Sep 17 2025HEALTH

What Happens to Kids' Brains After a Mild Head Injury?

Kids can get hurt playing sports or just being kids. Sometimes, they might bump their heads and get a mild brain injury. But what does this mean for their brainpower? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at kids who had these mild brain injuries. They checked how well these kids did on tests

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Sep 17 2025BUSINESS

Lachlan Murdoch: The Media Heir Apparent Faces a Digital Dilemma

Lachlan Murdoch is now at the helm of a media empire that his father, Rupert, built from the ground up. This empire includes Fox Corp. , which is home to Fox News, Fox Broadcasting, and Fox Sports. These divisions are the main sources of profit for the Murdoch family business. Newspapers are not La

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