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Feb 13 2025CELEBRITIES

R. Kelly's Legal Battle: A Long Road to Justice

The legal saga of R. Kelly, the once-renowned R&B singer, took another turn when a federal appeals court in New York upheld his convictions and 30-year prison sentence. This decision came after a lengthy process that included a trial in Brooklyn federal court in 2021, where Kelly was found guilty of

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Feb 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Fish: Hidden Dangers in Your Dinner

Imagine biting into a crispy fillet, savoring the taste of fresh fish. But did you know that your meal might be hiding more than just flavor? Fish from the upper reaches of the Pearl River Basin are being tested for dangerous metals, and the results are eye-opening. Seven types of fish were

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Baton Rouge's Crime fighting Rise in 2024

On a Tuesday, officials from East Baton Rouge Parish, led by Edwards, announced new efforts to enhance public safety. The first move involves reactivating retired police officers for part-time work with their benefits This is the middle of a project the police have been doing for a

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Just Drop It: Why The Feds Let New York Mayor Off The Hook

Yikes! The Justice Department recently got involved, telling federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This is a big deal because the Justice Department usually doesn't let powerful people off the hook, even if they are doing important work like helping w

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Feb 10 2025BUSINESS

Super Bowl Ads 2024: The Big Game Superb Ads

The Super Bowl isn't just about football. While the Eagles celebrated victory, the real challenge was winning over viewers with ads. "They were racing against time that cost millions. " 50 brands on the field, each looking to grab attention from around 120 million eyeballs. Each ad spot during

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Feb 10 2025SPORTS

Eagles Soar in New Orleans, Mahomes' Night Turns into a Nightmare

The Super Bowl, an annual showdown of NFL giants, saw the Philadelphia Eagles soar to victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. It was a night of triumph for the Eagles, and a disappointing collapse for the Chiefs. The Eagles' star quarterback, Jalen Hurts, led his team to a commanding wi

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Feb 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Super Stars or Super Flops: The Super Bowl 2025 Ads Reviewed

The Super Bowl 2025 gathered over 100 million viewers between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs for a night of grand entertainment. Advertisers paid up to $8 million for a 30-second ad slot. The ads included Hollywood stars like Glen Powell, Antonio Banderas, Channing Tatum, and Ch

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unspoken Impact: Trump and the Whiplash of Chinese Imports

US shoppers are faced a surprise with some purchases online. The prices went up, and some products were nowhere to be found on two gigantic ecommerce platforms, Shein and Temu. These two sites, owned by China, make the shopping convenient for some consumers. As of this ye

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Young Star's Call for Fairness in the Music Industry

A 17 year old woman received a Grammy and used the moment to draw attention to a long-time issue in the music industry. During her acceptance speech, the artist, who had been signed at a very young age, expressed her disappointment. She would have appreciated if her record label had given her a pro

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Ghrelin and Exercise: What's the Deal for the Heavier Folk?

First, let's talk about Ghrelin. It's a hormone that messes with your hunger pangs, telling you it's time to eat and eat some more in order to figure out how that regulates weight. Of course, ghrelin goes along with many other people to find out more about what happens to ghrelin levels of long-te

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