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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Research in Jeopardy: Columbia's Medical Center Faces Funding Cuts

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are facing a tough situation. The federal government has decided to cut $400 million in funding. This move has led to the cancellation of 232 research grants. These grants were a big part of the center's research work. The National Institutes

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Working While in Labor: The Price of Ambition

A former employee of a tech giant shared a shocking story about her time working under a high-ranking executive. The woman, who worked as a director of public policy, revealed that she was asked to draft talking points for her boss while she was in labor with her first child. This incident occurred

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Mar 12 2025SPORTS

“Glove Controversy: Justin Gaethje’s UFC 313 Fight Gloves”

Justin Gaethje's fight at UFC 313 was a thrilling event. However, it wasn't just his performance that grabbed attention. Gaethje's gloves were missing the UFC logo, which sparked a lot of debate among fans. The gloves were official UFC gear, but the logo got rubbed off during taping. Gaethje decided

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Mar 12 2025FINANCE

Scammers are Getting Smarter and More Successful

Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scamm

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather Update: New Features, New Issues

Google's Pixel Weather app just got a fresh update, but it's not all smooth sailing. The latest version, 1. 0. 20250127, introduces a new "Save" button. This button is supposed to save your current location. But, there's a catch. When you tap it, your current location ends up being duplicated in the

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Sunless Tanning Salon Coming to Westfield

Westfield is about to get a brand new sunless tanning salon. The salon is called goGLOW. It will be opening its doors on March 20th. The salon will be located at 500 Central Ave. The owners of the salon are a married couple, Kyle Healy and Mary Claire Choplin. They are both from Westfield. The

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Mar 11 2025CRIME

Missing Student: A Beach Mystery

The disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old pre-med student from the University of Pittsburgh, has left authorities and her family with more questions than answers. Konanki was on a spring break vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with friends when she vanished early in the morning

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Mar 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why John Mulaney's Suit Game is More Than Just Fashion

John Mulaney, a comedian known for his sharp wit and observational humor, has a signature style that goes beyond his jokes. He's famous for wearing suits on stage, a choice that might seem odd at first. But there's a story behind this fashion statement. Mulaney's suit-wearing journey started in Atl

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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

Balancing Act: Ghanaian Nurses Juggle Family, Work, and Studies

Ghanaian nurses and midwives pursuing graduate degrees face a tough challenge. They must balance work, family, and academics without the luxury of study leave. This isn't just about managing time; it's about finding support and coping mechanisms to stay afloat. These women rely heavily on t

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Powering Up: How Smart Tech Boosts Green Energy Reliability

Power systems need to be tough. They have to handle all sorts of challenges, from weather to wear and tear. This is especially true for systems that rely on renewable energy sources like solar and wind. These systems use batteries and inverters to store and manage energy. But these components can be

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