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opinion

Fasting After Weight Loss Surgery: What Israeli Doctors Think

January 8, 2025

Imagine you've had surgery to help with weight loss. It's a big change, and now you're wondering if it's safe to fast for religious reasons. A group of doctors in Israel wanted to find out what other doctors thought about this. They sent a survey to members of the Israeli Society for Metabolic and B

technology

Google Opinion Rewards Goes Dark: What's the Big Deal?

January 8, 2025

Have you ever wished you could use your Google Opinion Rewards app in the dark without straining your eyes? Well, your wish has come true! Google has finally rolled out a dark theme for its Opinion Rewards app. This server-side update doesn't come with many bells and whistles, but it does give you t

sports

Boston Fans Want Back a Star They Let Go

January 7, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a surprising win against the Boston Celtics, 105-92. The Thunder's strong defense in the second half limited the Celtics to just 27 points. Fans of the Celtics blamed their team’s poor offense for the loss. Key players like Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser, an

opinion

McDonald's New Eco-Straws: More Trouble Than They're Worth?

January 3, 2025

McDonald's is on a mission to go green, but their new "sustainable" straws are leaving customers unhappy. These flimsy plastic straws just can't handle the chain's famous milkshakes or sodas. Some folks even need to use two or three straws to get the job done. Isn't that kind of missing the point of

sports

Gilbert Arenas: From Critic to Supporter of NBA Analysts

January 3, 2025

Gilbert Arenas has been known to speak his mind when it comes to the media and how they shape player legacies. Recently, he caused a stir when he criticized sports journalists like Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania for relying on anonymous sources. But in a surprising turn of events, Arenas has

crime

California's New Crime Laws: A Balance Between Toughness and Reform

January 1, 2025

In the beginning of 2025, California is rolling out a set of new laws designed to tackle crime, especially retail theft. These laws come after a period where punishments had been eased. Experts note that while these new laws may make penalties stronger, they don't mark a return to the strict policie

health

HPV Vaccine After Cancer: What Doctors Should Know

January 1, 2025

Have you heard that doctors sometimes recommend HPV vaccines to patients who already have HPV-related gynecologic cancers? This practice is quite common, but is it backed by solid evidence? Let's explore what the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO) has to say about it. Women who devel

entertainment

Lil Uzi Vert Pauses for Perfect Tracks

January 1, 2025

Lil Uzi Vert has some advice for his fans who love to share and listen to unfinished tracks. During a chat with Pitchfork, Uzi made it clear that leaked music isn't ready for ears yet. "It's like catching me without my clothes on, " he said. His point is simple: you can't judge a song until it's com

politics

How Marc Elias's Legal Move Boosted Trump

December 31, 2024

In March, a significant change in campaign finance rules happened, thanks to a petition from Democratic lawyer Marc Elias. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) allowed political campaigns and outside political action committees (PACs) to work together on canvassing efforts to get out the vote. This

politics

How Jimmy Carter's Image Changed Over Time

December 31, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. President, has seen his public image shift dramatically over the years. When he left office in 1981, Americans were split on his presidency and many disliked him personally. They criticized his leadership, especially during tough times like the energy crisis and the Iran