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Young Man Arrested for Mall Fire Over TikTok Ban Talks

January 20, 2025

Early Sunday morning, a 19-year-old man was arrested for setting a fire at a strip mall in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The mall, which was unoccupied at the time, houses the district office of U. S. Representative Glenn Grothman, a Republican who has criticized the video app TikTok. The police linked th

sports

UFC 311: Big Payouts and Little Surprises

January 19, 2025

The UFC 311 event in Inglewood, California, was a big night for many fighters, with 12 of them taking home hefty six-figure paychecks. Leading the pack was bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili, who earned a cool $500, 000. His opponent, Umar Nurmagomedov, wasn't left out either, pocketing $100, 000.

technology

Tech Treasures: Amazon Deals You Don't Want to Miss!

January 19, 2025

Looking to spruce up your home with new tech? Now's your chance! Amazon's throwing a massive sale on their popular devices. You could be saving big bucks, with some discounts going up to 61%! This isn't just about getting new gadgets; it's about making your home smarter and more fun. So, what are yo

technology

Big Savings on Beats Gear: Grab Discounts on Speakers & Headphones!

January 19, 2025

Feeling the beat? Amazon is offering some awesome deals on Beats audio devices this week. Let's start with the super portable Beats Pill. Normally priced at $149. 95, you can now snag it for just $99. 99 in a sleek Champagne Gold. That's a massive 33% off! But wait, there's more! The Beats Solo Bud

health

Racial Discrimination in Childhood: How It Shapes Behaviors in Young Adults

January 19, 2025

Imagine growing up in a world where you face racism and discrimination. How does this affect you as a young adult? Scientists wanted to find out. They studied 96 young people, around 20 years old, to see how early experiences of racial/ethnic discrimination can shape habits and affect their health. ...

environment

How Green Talk Boosts Dirty Factories' Wallets

January 18, 2025

Climate change is a massive global problem, and China's got a plan: the "dual-carbon" target. This means companies that pollute a lot, especially in the heavy industry, have to cut down on their carbon emissions. Sounds tough, right? But there's a twist. When these companies reveal info about their

crime

Who's Causing Chaos in Prisons?

January 18, 2025

Did you know that in prisons across the U. S. , a small group of inmates is responsible for most of the trouble? According to a recent study, around 20% of prisoners cause about 90% of all rule breakings and write-ups. This is similar to the 80/20 rule, where 80% of outcomes come from just 20% of in

science

Leptin's Discovery: A 30-Year Milestone in Fighting Obesity

January 18, 2025

Imagine a tiny protein that could revolutionize the way we understand obesity and metabolism. That's exactly what leptin did thirty years ago. Discovered by chance, this little molecule has since become a big deal in the world of health and science. So, what's the story behind leptin? It all starte

politics

Trump & Xi Chat: TikTok's Fate & More

January 17, 2025

Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping chatted for the first time since 2021. The topic? TikTok! This call happened just hours before the Supreme Court was set to decide the app's fate. A US law about to take effect would have banned TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDa

business

PepsiCo Faces FTC Lawsuit Over Alleged Price Discrimination

January 17, 2025

You might know PepsiCo as the company behind your favorite soda, but did you know they're in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)? The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing them of something called price discrimination. This means PepsiCo is alleged to have given one big ret