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Famous Leaders: How China's Celebrity CEOs Boost Innovation

November 7, 2024

You might think of celebrities as entertainers or athletes, but in China, CEOs are also becoming famous faces. A new study found that these celebrity CEOs are using their status to drive innovation in their companies. From 2015 to 2020, researchers looked at Chinese listed companies and discovered t

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The Power of Initial Opinions: How Social Networks Nudge Us Together

November 6, 2024

Ever been in a chat group where everyone starts with different views? Scientists used the Deffuant model to study this on a social media-like network. They found that over time, people's opinions tend to move towards the average of their starting points. This is known as "focusing. " Just like when

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North Carolina 2024: Voting, Results, and How to Keep Up

November 6, 2024

The 2024 General Election in North Carolina is coming up, and voters need to know what to expect. Polls will close at 7:30 PM, and anyone still in line by then can cast their vote. But how can you keep tabs on the results as they come in? There are several ways to stay informed. An interactive map

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Unlocking A New Era: Caitlin Clark's Influence in Women's Basketball

November 5, 2024

Ever since its launch in 1997, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has long been yearning for a spark to ignite mainstream interest. That spark was finally lit with the arrival of Caitlin Clark from Des Moines. Though numerous influential figures had paved the way, Carol Stiff stands

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Amazon's Big Election Night Experiment

November 1, 2024

Have you ever watched live election coverage on Amazon Prime Video? Well, get ready because it's happening! Veteran news anchor Brian Williams is leading the charge with a special called "Election Night Live. " This isn't your typical news broadcast. Williams is promising something unique, comparing

science

Mars' Moon Phobos: A Closer Look at an Odd Orbit

November 1, 2024

Did you know that Mars has a moon named Phobos? This little guy has a pretty weird orbit and shape, but that's not all. Scientists have found out that Phobos is getting closer to Mars over time. They think this might be because of the planet's gravity pulling it in. Isn't that cool? This discovery h

health

Medical Bills After Childbirth: A Struggle for the Middle Class

October 30, 2024

Being middle-class and insured doesn't shield you from the shock of medical bills after childbirth. Jessica, who gave birth at Hospital Sisters Health System, faced this reality. The hospital said they can't discuss individual cases but are committed to fair billing. After NBC News contacted SIU Med

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Mars Rover Perseverance Pauses to Snap Stunning Crater Photo

October 30, 2024

NASA's Perseverance rover, which landed in Mars' Jezero Crater in 2021, recently captured an amazing view of the crater from its western slope. After exploring the crater floor, the rover began climbing the rim. On September 27, it snapped 44 photos, which were combined to create a mosaic showing fa

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Amazon and Brian Williams' Unusual Election Night Experiment

October 29, 2024

Imagine this: a former NBC anchor, Brian Williams, partners with Amazon to cover the presidential election. No, we’re not in the future — it’s happening this November! Amazon is diving into live news for the first time, and they’ve picked a big name for the job. Williams, who’s covered elections bef

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Students' Vaccine Clinic Halted Due to OHIP's Budget Cuts

October 26, 2024

A planned drive-through vaccine clinic by the Frontenac Doctors was abruptly cancelled. Why? The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) refused to cover the costs. This isn't the first time OHIP's budget cuts have caused trouble, according to a local doctor. The clinic, organized by medical students,