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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Josh Brolin's Pledge: Quit Acting if Dune 2 Director Isn't Nominated for an Oscar

Josh Brolin has pulled back the curtain on a bold pledge concerning the upcoming Oscars. In a recent chat with Variety, the star of Dune: Part Two revealed that he would retire from acting if the film's director, Denis Villeneuve, doesn't get a Best Director nod. A drastic move, indeed! Brolin beli

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Texts to the Rescue: Fighting High Blood Pressure in Ethiopia's Northwest

Hypertension is a major health concern in Northwestern Ethiopia. Skipping meds can lead to severe issues. But a simple and affordable solution exists: text reminders. No Wi-Fi needed! Researchers in Gondar set out to see if these digital reminders could help patients stick to their hypertension meds

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jim Parsons' Old Sci-Fi Comedy Becomes Streaming Hit

Nine years after its release, a sci-fi comedy featuring Jim Parsons has made a comeback on streaming. You might know Parsons best from his role as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory, which he also narrated in the prequel series Young Sheldon. Parsons has dabbled in various genres, including drama

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

New Law Would Check Cabinet Picks' Foreign Ties

A newly elected senator from New Jersey, Andy Kim, has introduced a bill that would require high-ranking government officials to reveal their financial dealings with foreign governments. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump made some controversial Cabinet picks. Senator-elect Kim says the b

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Oxytocin and Exercise: What Happens at High Altitudes?

Have you ever wondered how our bodies handle physical activity in high-altitude conditions? It's a bit like trying to run a race while holding your breath. You might know that breathing becomes harder, and your heart rate goes up. This is due to a condition called hypobaric hypoxia (HH), which is wh

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Cheating No Longer a Crime in New York

New York has officially removed an old law that made cheating on your spouse a crime. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill to repeal this 1907 law, making adultery a misdemeanor. While charges weren't common and convictions even rarer, the law still existed. Governor Hochul found it ironic to sign

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Get Ready, Trump's Back: What Immigrants and Communities Need to Know

Being an immigration lawyer, I've seen it all under Trump's first term. From airports to churches, we've fought back. But day one of Trump's return is just around the corner. We can't wait for that day. The first Trump term was tough. Immigrant activists led the fight, but they paid a heavy price.

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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

Working in the Heat: How Does It Affect Construction Workers' Output?

Climate change is making the world hotter, and that's causing problems for people who work outdoors, like construction workers. These jobs need a lot of physical effort, so when it's hot, it can be tough to keep up the same pace. A recent study looked at many other studies to see how heat affects ho

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump's Late-Night Cabinet Picks: A Closer Look

On a Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump announced several key nominations for his administration. Among the notable picks were hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, outgoing Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) for Labor Secretary, and former Texas state Representativ

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Dr. Makary for FDA: A New Face, New Approach

President-elect Donald Trump has a new candidate for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Dr. Marty Makary. Makary, from Johns Hopkins University, is no stranger to controversy. He’s known for his views against some COVID-19 health measures, like vaccine mandates. His nomination comes as part of

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