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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Jackfruit & Soursop: New Twists in Kombucha Brewing

Ever imagined sipping kombucha made from jackfruit and soursop leaves? That's exactly what researchers experimented with! They blended green tea with soursop leaves, resulting in a drink richer in antioxidants like catechin and rutin. This unique mix, dubbed GTKS, was more acidic and had fewer solub

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

Cleveland's New Plan for Deshaun Watson's Contract

The Cleveland Browns have found themselves in a tricky spot with quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract. To tackle the final two years of his fully-guaranteed deal, they've decided to restructure it. This isn't the first time they've done this, but the latest changes are significant. Under the new t

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Dec 28 2024CRIME

Brazil Bridge Disaster: Search Continues for Missing Persons

In a tragic turn of events, a woman's body was discovered, raising the death toll to nine after a bridge in northern Brazil collapsed. The bridge, linking Maranhao and Tocantins states, gave way on Sunday, causing several vehicles to plummet into the Tocantins River. Authorities confirmed that four

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Dec 28 2024FINANCE

Reimagining Your Money Mindset in 2025

As 2024 winds down, it's time to think about your financial goals for the new year. Experts say to start by looking at your finances in 2024 and setting specific, realistic goals. Courtney Alev from Credit Karma suggests that a new year is a chance to see finances with fresh eyes. Ashley Lapato, fro

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

How Hotels in China and Britain Handle Negative Reviews Online

In the age of internet reviews, how a hotel responds to negative feedback can make or break its reputation. A recent study looked at how hotels in Beijing and London use language to deal with unhappy guests. It turns out, they have different ways of handling complaints. The study found that Chinese

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

Voting Tech Company Wants Secret Murdoch Docs

A company that makes voting machines is trying to get its hands on some secret documents. These aren't your average secret documents, though. They're part of a private court battle between Rupert Murdoch and his kids over who will lead his media empire after he's gone. But why does a voting machine

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

The Power of Pre-K: How Dallas ISD Defied the Enrollment Slump

Early childhood education is making a big difference in Dallas. The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) saw a surprising increase in enrollment this year, breaking a nine-year trend of decline. What's behind this positive change? The district’s pre-K program is a key driver. Many families are

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

Unlocking Black History: Florida Students Learn Beyond School Walls

Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Flor

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

The Changing Tide: Abortion Rights in 2024

2024 has brought significant shifts in abortion rights across the United States. After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022, many states moved to ban or restrict abortion access. As of the end of 2024, 12 states had total bans in place, while others limited access to early pregnancy weeks. On

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Boom in Births: A Year to Remember at Gundersen

Imagine a busy hospital in Wisconsin, where every day seems like a baby shower! In 2024, Gundersen Health System saw a record-breaking 1, 840 births. Among them was little Sophie, who arrived just after Christmas, making the Van Auken family even busier during the holidays. "It’s been hectic but to

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