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Feb 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Taylor Lautner: From Twilight to Wolf Hunter

Taylor Lautner, known for his role in the Twilight Saga, is stepping into a new role. He is set to star in a new TV show called "Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter. " The show is being made by Amazon MGM+. The creator of the show is Daisy Gardner. She will be working with Lautner and a group called Rad

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

The Power Struggle Over Federal Funds

The Senate's confirmation hearing for the new education secretary, Linda McMahon, turned into a heated debate over who controls federal funds. Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington, questioned McMahon about how she would handle a situation where the president or a powerful businessman lik

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Feb 14 2025CELEBRITIES

Emilia Perez: A Movie Caught in a Storm

Netflix has finally spoken up about the scandal surrounding its highly anticipated film, "Emilia Perez. " The controversy centers around the star of the film, Karla Sofía Gascón, whose past racist tweets have resurfaced, causing a stir. Gascón, who is the first openly trans actress to receive an Osc

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Feb 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Shift from Diversity to Team Dynamics

OpenAI has quietly removed a webpage that highlighted its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This page, once found at "https://openai. com/commitment-to-dei/", no longer exists. It has been replaced by a new page titled "https://openai. com/building-dynamic-teams/". The new page f

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Kansas City Mayor's Travel Perks Spark Controversy

The Kansas City mayor, Quinton Lucas, is in hot water. A whistleblower, Tom Keating, who has worked on ethics compliance for political campaigns for two decades, has accused the mayor of using a nonprofit to fund lavish travel and entertainment. Keating revealed that the Mayors Corps of Progress for

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Feb 14 2025EDUCATION

Glued to Screens: How Social Media Affects Students' Anxiety and Grades

In today's world, social media is everywhere. It's become a big part of how we connect and share our lives. But what happens when we spend too much time on it? Especially for students, this can be a real problem. Researchers in Saudi Arabia wanted to find out how social media addiction affects

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Feb 14 2025WEATHER

Boston's Weekend Weather: A Mix of Snow, Ice, and Rain

Boston is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. After a chilly Thursday, with temperatures hovering around the lower 40s, things will get interesting. Friday will see strong winds, gusting up to 50 mph in some areas, making driving a bit tricky. So, be careful on the roads. Valentine's Day might

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Feb 14 2025WEATHER

More Snow on the Way: Brace for a Chilly Weekend

Winter is not done with us yet. More snow is on the way for Friday afternoon, and it's going to be brutally cold. The National Weather Service has warned that windchills could drop to 5 to 15 below zero on Friday night. This is not a joke. If you live in north central and northeast Illinois, or nort

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

When and Why Young Adults Should Exercise

Young adults, aged 18 to 35, are a unique group. They're not kids anymore, but they're not quite adults either. This makes them different from older adults in how they behave and what they need. A recent study looked into how the time of day young adults exercise affects their overall activity level

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Feb 13 2025EDUCATION

Wrestling with the Past: Linda McMahon's Controversial Path to Education Leadership

Linda McMahon is in the spotlight as she prepares for a confirmation hearing to lead the Education Department. This is not just any hearing. People are worried about her commitment to protecting children and enforcing Title IX, a law that guards students against discrimination. Why? Because there ar

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