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Jul 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Love, Lies, and a Looming Doom

A new indie movie called "Love Hate Hunt Kill" has just finished filming. It's a story about a woman named Luna who thinks she's going on a romantic trip with her fiancé, Drew. But things take a dark turn when secrets come out and a mysterious hunter starts chasing them in the desert. The movie has

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Jul 25 2025BUSINESS

Media Merger Gets Green Light

A huge media deal just got the thumbs up from the FCC. Paramount Global and Skydance Media are set to join forces after a long wait. The FCC approved the transfer of 28 local TV stations, clearing the last hurdle for this $8 billion merger. The FCC voted 2-1 to approve the deal. The only no vote ca

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Jul 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

itch. io's Sudden Shift: What's Happening to Adult Games?

itch. io, a popular spot for indie games, has started removing adult-themed games. This move comes after pressure from a group called Collective Shout. They wanted payment companies like Visa and MasterCard to stop supporting these games. Users noticed that adult games were missing from search resu

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Rabies on the Rise: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County, and health officials are concerned. Since last July, there have been 25 confirmed cases of rabies, the highest number in nearly a decade. The last time the county saw numbers like this was before they declared terrestrial rabies eradicated in 2016. Most

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Jul 21 2025BUSINESS

A CEO's Concert Embrace Sparks Big Questions

At a recent Coldplay concert, a CEO and his colleague found themselves unexpectedly in the spotlight. The moment, captured on the jumbotron, quickly went viral, sparking a wave of memes and discussions about privacy. The incident happened during a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. Chris

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Jul 21 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Week: A Boost for Digital Currencies and What It Means

Cryptocurrencies saw a significant surge during what was dubbed "Crypto Week" by House Republicans. This week was marked by the approval of several pro-crypto bills, which seemed to give a confidence boost to the market. Ethereum, for instance, hit a six-month high on Friday, climbing up to $3, 675.

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Jul 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Molly White’s Tech and Reading Habits: A Peek into Privacy and Literature

Molly White, known for her work on Web3 technologies and her Citation Needed newsletter, shares her tech preferences and reading habits. She uses a Pixel 7, which she considers relatively new for her, as she tends to use devices until they are no longer functional. Her phone wallpaper is a picture o

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

Making Sense of Cancer Treatment Choices

In the field of health economics, decisions hold significant power. When it comes to assessing treatments for metastatic breast cancer, the choices made during these evaluations can greatly influence outcomes. These assessments are vital for organizations like NICE, which determine the availability

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

How Tiny Tech Could Change Diabetes Care Forever

Insulin resistance is a big deal. It messes with how our bodies handle glucose, leading to a bunch of health issues like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and even heart problems. For many people, this resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, often lingering for years before diagnosis. So,

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

Hearing Loss: The Time of Day Matters More Than You Think

Researchers have found that the time of day can make a big difference in how badly noise hurts your hearing. They looked at cells in the inner ear and found that immune cells called macrophages play a big role in this. When the ear is exposed to loud noises, these macrophages get more active, espec

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