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Nov 19 2024CELEBRITIES

Meet Asani Swann: The Visionary Behind Carmelo Anthony's Business Ventures

You might know Carmelo Anthony from his impressive basketball career, but do you know who's been helping him shine off the court? Meet Asani Swann, a business powerhouse who has been guiding Anthony's entrepreneurial journey. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Swann has always valued education, servic

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Six People, Including a Science Show Host, Set for Space Adventure

Get ready for an out-of-this-world trip! Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is gearing up to launch six people into space this Friday. Among them is Emily Calandrelli, also known as “Space Gal, ” who is thrilled about her upcoming journey. She’s an MIT engineer and a popular science show host known fo

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

The US and the Philippines Team Up on Military Secrecy

The Philippines and the United States have signed an important deal to share secret military information. This deal, signed on November 18, 2024, lets the two countries exchange top-secret details about their military plans and technology. The US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, and the Philippine D

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Revamping Drug Treatment: A New Approach in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the need for better drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation services has been growing. To address this, the Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a new residential treatment model called INTREPRET. This model has been integrated into 21 existing DOH-owned Treatment and Re

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Upcoming Handheld: A Long Wait Ahead

Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, has spilled the beans on an upcoming Xbox handheld device. But don't get too excited, as it might take a few years before we see it on store shelves. In a chat with Bloomberg, Spencer hinted that the company is in the early stages of developing a handheld

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Syphilis Drop: New Antibiotic Use by Gay Men May Be the Key

It seems like the tide might be turning for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). After years of seeing record highs, the top three bacterial STIs have started to drop since the Covid pandemic. Syphilis, which is one of the most infectious STIs, went down by 10% in 2023. This is a big deal, especi

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Nov 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

A New Storm Brews: Philippines Braces for Another Hit

It's been a rough few weeks for the Philippines, with four major storms already battering the country. Now, there's a fifth one on the way, and it's picking up speed. Tropical Storm Usagi is headed straight for Luzon, the country's largest island, and it's expected to make landfall in just two days.

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Fruit Flies and Human Health: A Surprising Connection

Ever thought fruit flies could help us understand human health issues? Well, they can! Scientists have found that a specific gene in fruit flies, called Clc-C, behaves a lot like a human gene called CLC-5. Both these genes play a big role in how our bodies handle certain nutrients. When these genes

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Nov 12 2024BUSINESS

Mat Ishbia: From Benchwarmer to Billionaire Sports Owner

Mat Ishbia's love for basketball started early, but his skills didn't match his passion. He was a walk-on point guard at Michigan State, rarely getting off the bench during their 2000 national championship. After graduating, he considered coaching but chose a different path. He joined his dad's smal

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Discovering Hidden Letters: De Raey and Clauberg's Secret Cartesian Correspondence

In the fascinating world of 17th-century philosophy, there's an intriguing tale of three unpublished letters. These letters, penned by the Dutch philosopher Johannes de Raey (1620-1702), were sent to his former student Johannes Clauberg (1622-1665) over a span of ten years, from 1651 to 1661. The le

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