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Bill Nye Blasts RFK Jr. ’s Proposed Fluoride Ban

November 21, 2024

Bill Nye, the famous engineer and TV personality, has criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his controversial plan to eliminate fluoride from the nation’s drinking water. "I think he's lost his way, " Nye commented recently. Kennedy, nominated for the secretary of health and human services position,

health

Picking Your Birth Spot: Homes vs. Hospitals in Kenya's Baringo and Nakuru

November 20, 2024

Imagine you're a mom-to-be in Kenya's Baringo or Nakuru. Where you decide to give birth makes a big difference, but it's not just about location. Researchers sat down with local women, asking about their home or hospital birth stories. They found that the setting, gender equality, and even politics

health

Kenya's Health Revolution: A Closer Look at Universal Health Coverage

November 20, 2024

Imagine a world where everyone can access healthcare without worrying about costs. That's what Kenya aimed for when it launched a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) pilot in 2019. This project, active in four counties—Isiolo, Kisumu, Machakos, and Nyeri—focused on removing user fees and boosting health

weather

Weather Alert: Rain and Snow Coming to Boston

November 20, 2024

Boston is bracing for some much-needed rain this week. After enduring droughts in 2016, 2020, 2022, and now in late 2024, the city is eager for some relief. However, it's important to manage expectations. The rain expected on Thursday won't be enough to end the drought altogether. We're looking at a

crime

A Son's Twisted Journey: From Luxury Homes to Prison

November 19, 2024

Meet Kenneth Kimes, a young man who got entangled in his mother’s web of crime. Their story starts in New York City, where they rented an apartment from an elderly woman, Irene Silverman. Little did she know, they were wanted for numerous crimes across different states. One day, Silverman vanished,

finance

Billionaire Ken Griffin Sells Chicago Penthouse at a Loss

November 18, 2024

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has sold his luxury penthouse in Chicago's No. 9 Walton condo tower for a big loss. The deal closed at $19 million, which is a whopping 44% less than the $34 million he paid in 2017. This sale is part of Griffin's plan to leave Chicago, following Citadel's

technology

Speeding Up Multi-Vector Retrieval with CITADEL

November 18, 2024

Ever wondered why it takes so long to find the exact information you need? Multi-vector retrieval methods, which mix the best of both worlds from sparse and dense search techniques, are incredibly effective but slow and space-hungry. Enter CITADEL, a new way of thinking about token routing that make

crypto

Beyond the Hype: Why Serious Tokens Might Outperform Memecoins

November 15, 2024

Memecoins have been riding high, but the party might not last. Alkesh Shah, an analyst at Bank of America, thinks the market is growing up. He expects tokens with real value, like ETH, AVAX, and SOL, to outperform memecoins soon. These tokens power blockchain networks, similar to how Microsoft Windo

entertainment

Leonardo da Vinci: The Man Who Knew Everything

November 15, 2024

Ken Burns, a well-known American documentary filmmaker, has just released a four-hour film about Leonardo da Vinci. Burns is known for his work on American history, but this time, he's exploring the life of the famous Italian polymath. The film delves into da Vinci's incredible achievements in art,

weather

Let's Talk Weather: Rainy Thursday, Sunny Weekend

November 15, 2024

Hey there, weather watchers! Today's forecast is a bit gloomy as we've got cold air hanging around, bringing scattered showers and cooler temps. Blame it on something called "cold-air damming" – it's like nature's way of saying, "Bundle up! " Expect rain and drizzle, especially north of I-20, with t