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Oct 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

How Bruce Springsteen Keeps His Band Happy and Together

Ever wondered how Bruce Springsteen has kept his band, the E Street Band, together for over five decades? Well, he spilled the beans at a recent event in London. The 75-year-old rockstar, who's worth over a billion dollars, admitted that paying his band members well is key to their longevity. "I pay

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Pfizer's New Treatment for Hemophilia Gets FDA Approval

Pfizer Inc. has shared some exciting news! Their new medicine, HYMPAVZI (marstacimab-hncq), just got the green light from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. This medication is designed to help people with hemophilia A and B prevent or reduce bleeding episodes. Hemophilia is a rare condition th

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

U. S. and Philippines Hold Joint Drills as China Flexes Muscle Around Taiwan

Recently, the U. S. and the Philippines kicked off their annual joint military exercises, known as Kamandag, or Venom. This happened just after China held massive drills near Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat. Taiwan's defense ministry reported a record number of Chine

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

India Mourns the Loss of Business Legend

On Wednesday, India lost a truly remarkable figure – Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86. Tributes flooded in from various quarters, highlighting his impact on both business and society. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Tata as a visionary business l

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Oct 10 2024HEALTH

Melinda French Gates Invests $250 Million in Global Women's Health

Melinda French Gates is setting aside an impressive $250 million to support women's health worldwide. This money will be distributed through an open call to nonprofit organizations. This step marks a new chapter in her individual philanthropy, following her departure from the Bill & Melinda Gates Fo

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Phillies' Castellanos Warns Mets: Avoid Game 5 in Philly

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has a message for the Mets: they don't want to face the Brotherly Love in Philadelphia again. With the Phillies on the brink of elimination, trailing 2-1 in the NLDS after Tuesday's 7-2 loss, Castellanos is urging his team to seize the moment. "We lose, we're goi

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Betting on Mets vs. Phillies Game 4: A Closer Look

Both the Mets and the Phillies have their backs against the wall in Game 4 of the NLDS. The Mets are looking to clinch their first divisional series win in nine years, while the Phillies want to avoid another elimination game loss. The odds are tight, with the Mets slightly favored. The key for bett

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Melinda French Gates: A New Fund for Women's Health

Melinda French Gates, a well-known philanthropist, has just announced a big plan to help women. She's starting a new fund called "Action for Women’s Health" with $250 million. This fund is part of her larger goal to support women's rights with $1 billion. The idea is to help women's health issues th

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Sean Manaea's Big Game Puts Mets on the Verge of NLCS

Imagine being the Mets, leading the National League Division Series 2-1 against the Phillies, with one game left to secure your spot in the NLCS. That's where they found themselves after Sean Manaea’s fantastic performance on the mound. A sellout crowd at Citi Field of 44,093 fans cheered as Manaea

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Carlos Yulo: Investing in Philippine Sports Future

Carlos Yulo, a hero in the Philippines for bringing home two Olympic gold medals, is now planning to give back. The President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., praised his incredible feat, noting that it’s a first for the country. While Carlos is celebrated, he has bigger plans. He wants to

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