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Senator Menendez's Corruption Trial: A New Jersey Story

October 7, 2024

Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is set to face jury selection next Monday for his federal corruption trial. Alongside him will be two co-defendants, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes. They're all charged with engaging in a bribery scheme involving Egypt and Qatar. Menendez claims he was ac

business

Stealing Millions for Luxury Life: Ex-Facebook and Nike DEI Manager's Shocking Fraud Revealed

October 7, 2024

Ever wondered how a successful employee could turn into a thief? Let's talk about Barbara Furlow-Smiles, who worked as a diversity program manager at Facebook and later Nike. She got caught red-handed stealing over $5 million! This was no small theft; she planned it meticulously with fake vendors, b

politics

Why Are U.S. Weight Loss Drug Prices So High?

October 7, 2024

Lawmakers have been questioning Novo Nordisk, the company behind popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The Senate wants to know why these medications are priced so much higher in the U.S. compared to other countries. For example, Americans with diabetes pay $969 per month for Ozempic, while

education

Alarming Absenteeism: What New York's Schools Are Hiding

October 7, 2024

Imagine if you could just wipe out all the bad stuff that happens at your school. That’s kind of what New York State’s education department is trying to do with absenteeism rates. Recently, the state comptroller sounded the alarm: too many kids are missing school since the pandemic hit. The solution

education

Bunsen Burners: A Missing Piece in Somerville's New High School

October 7, 2024

Three years ago, Somerville opened a shiny new high school. Parents and students were thrilled to explore the state-of-the-art facilities during an open house event. However, there was a surprise waiting in the science labs. The Bunsen burners, essential tools for chemistry experiments, couldn't be

politics

Former Singapore Minister Gets Jail Time for Accepting Gifts

October 7, 2024

A former minister from Singapore has been sentenced to one year in prison. The 62-year-old, Subramaniam Iswaran, was found guilty of accepting gifts worth over $300,000 while he was the Transport Minister. These gifts included things like tickets to sporting events and private jet travel. The court

entertainment

Flying and Movie Drama: A Mixed Bag for Passengers

October 7, 2024

Ever wondered if you should watch a movie about plane crashes while on a flight? Well, it depends. Some airlines say no way, others are more chill about it. Let's dive into what makes the difference. Take Delta Air Lines, for example. They steer clear of movies like "Flight" and "Sully". Why? B

business

Betting on Flutter: Why Barclays Likes This Stock

October 7, 2024

Barclays has given a thumbs-up to Flutter Entertainment PLC, setting its sights high at $275 per share. The stock closed last Friday at p17,920. Brandt Montour, the analyst behind this call, is no stranger to success. With an average return of 11.1% and a hit rate of 56.28%, he knows what he’s talki

technology

Vintage Cameras and CCD Sensors: Why They're Back in Style

October 7, 2024

In recent years, something surprising has happened. People, especially young ones, have started to dig out old digital cameras. Not just any cameras, but those with CCD sensors. You might be wondering what's so special about these vintage gadgets. Let's take a step back and understand their story.

politics

Discussing Political Divides: A Conversation with a Gay Conservative

October 7, 2024

In a recent conversation, Guggenheim, who identifies as left of center politically, expressed his concerns about the progressive movement's approach to inclusivity. He feels that some progressives are silencing alternative views within the LGBTQIA+ community, including his own. Guggenheim is critica