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Dangerous Mix: Drugs Found in Liam Payne's System After Hotel Fall

October 22, 2024

Liam Payne, a former member of the British boy band One Direction, was found to have several drugs in his system at the time of his fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Police reports indicate that Payne, 31, had consumed a mix known as "pink cocaine, " which includes methamphetamin

health

Polio Rises in Pakistan as Vaccination Campaign Approaches

October 21, 2024

Pakistan is facing a worrying increase in polio cases. So far this year, 39 new cases have been confirmed, compared to only six in all of last year. The rise comes just ahead of a major vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing at least 32 million children. The campaign, set to start on October 28, a

politics

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

October 19, 2024

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

politics

Dating Apps Make Politics a Swipe Right or Left Issue

October 18, 2024

Ever wondered if your date shares your political views? Now, popular dating apps are making it easier to find out. Tinder recently launched the "Take Action Center, " letting users show off their voting plans and important issues with profile stickers. Stickers like "Hot people vote (I’m voting)" an

business

Amazon's Tech Chief Says: Adapt or Leave

October 18, 2024

Matt Garman, the boss at Amazon Web Services, has a clear message for workers who aren't excited about Amazon's new office policy: find a new job. In a recent meeting, Garman told employees that if they're not comfortable with the five-day workweek in the office, they should look elsewhere. He belie

politics

U. S. Sends More Military Aid to Ukraine: What's Included?

October 18, 2024

The United States is sending Ukraine an additional $425 million in military aid to help fight against Russian aggression. This is the 67th aid package since August 2021, showing ongoing support. The aid includes a lot of different weapons and equipment. For example, there are munitions for High-Mobi

technology

Tesla's Optimus Robots: A Closer Look at Human Assistance

October 18, 2024

Tesla recently shared a video showing its Optimus robots navigating a facility, charging, and even handing out drinks to employees. This comes after their "We, Robot" event last week, where the robots seemed to impress the crowd by dancing and interacting with attendees. However, it was later reveal

health

Ozempic: A New Weapon Against Addiction?

October 17, 2024

Imagine if the medication you took for diabetes could also help you fight an addiction. That's what researchers are suggesting with Ozempic, a drug normally used to treat diabetes and promote weight loss. A recent study from Loyola University Chicago found that Ozempic might significantly reduce the

politics

Italy's New Surrogacy Ban: A Closer Look

October 17, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently signed a controversial ban on surrogacy, sparking immediate backlash. Meloni described the law as a rule of common sense, aimed at preventing the exploitation of women's bodies and children. She emphasized that human life is priceless and not a commodit

finance

Morgan Stanley's 2024 Q3: A Look at the Numbers

October 16, 2024

Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's giants, just dropped some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Ted Pick, while chatting on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shared the good news. The company's earnings and revenue both beat experts' prediction