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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Growing Up and Thinking Fast: How Puberty Affects Brain Development in Teen Girls

Have you ever wondered how growing up affects how well you can focus and make decisions? Scientists recently explored this in a group of teenage girls. They found that girls who went through puberty earlier or later than their peers had different abilities in tasks that required quick thinking and f

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Nov 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Whindersson Nunes: From YouTube to Boxing, A Look at His Background

YouTuber turned boxer, Whindersson Nunes, is about to step into the ring against Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat. He was born in Palmeira do Piauí, Brazil, on January 5, 1995. Growing up, Nunes was surrounded by the cultural vibrancy of the northeastern region. His journey to fame started on YouTube, wher

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Uber Faces Ride Slowdown, Shares Dive

Uber saw a big drop in their shares, about 11%, after warning that their ride bookings might not grow as fast as investors hoped. This news came as the company said their ride bookings, a key way to measure how many people use their service, grew slower than expected in the third quarter. Shares of

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Pepper-Spray Attack on Praying Uber Driver Sparks Hate Crime Charges

In the heart of New York City, a young woman found herself in trouble with the law after an unexpected attack. The incident unfolded late at night on July 31st, when 23-year-old Jennifer Guilbeault allegedly pepper-sprayed her Uber driver, a 45-year-old Muslim man, as he prayed in Arabic at a red li

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Doctors Concealing Study Results: Puberty Blockers Aren't the Answer

A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Tuberculosis On the Rise: A Global Concern

You might be wondering why tuberculosis (TB) is making headlines again. Well, last year, the number of new TB cases hit an all-time high since 1995, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Let's break it down. Imagine a world map. Now, think about 8. 2 million new TB cases spread across i

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Oct 30 2024HEALTH

TB Cases Hit 8 Million in 2023: A Global Crisis

Last year, around 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), the highest number ever recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO). The death toll was staggering, reaching 1. 25 million people, which is almost double the number of people killed by HIV in the same year. This grim stati

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Oct 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Chalamet Look-alikes Gather: A Sunday Afternoon in Washington Square Park

On a sunny Sunday, Washington Square Park was filled with excitement. People flocked to see who would win the Timothée Chalamet Look-alike Competition. A QR code and signs directed folks to a Partiful page, where they learned about the $50 cash prize. More content creators than actual look-alikes sh

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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

Uber's Big Travel Move: Talking About Buying Expedia

Imagine Uber, the ride-hailing giant, making a big splash in the travel world. That's right, they've been chatting about buying Expedia, a company worth a whopping $20 billion! This deal could take Uber beyond cars and food delivery, opening up a whole new world of flights, hotels, and activities. B

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Oct 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Ride-Hailing Apps: Helping or Hurting Racial Equality?

In Chicago, researchers have been trying to figure out if ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are helping or hurting Black passengers. The study looked at rides before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that even though drivers might cancel on Black passengers more often, it doesn't really

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