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House GOP subpoenas Citibank over alleged Jan. 6 ‘back-channel’ cooperation with the FBI
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New Chick-fil-A creation may spark another sandwich war
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Lyft and Uber say they could leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers
Lyft and Uber threatened to stop doing business in Minneapolis after the city council adopted a new rule Thursday that would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers.
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Two research teams detail advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, marking key steps on path to clinical trials
New advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, detailed by two separate research teams on Wednesday, mark key steps forward in the evolving field of xenotransplantation, the use of non-human tissues or organs to treat medical conditions in humans.
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Blue-light glasses don’t help with eye strain, major study says
Adding a blue-light filter to your eyeglasses may not ease eye strain from computer work, protect the retina or help with sleep at night, according to a new review of existing research.
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A new study finds that there may not be any short-term advantages to wearing eyeglasses with blue-light filters. Mandatory Credit: Vadym Plysiuk/iStockphoto/Getty Images/FILE
Published on August 18, 2023
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Three respiratory viruses could make you sick this season – but for the first time, there are vaccines against all of them
Last year’s respiratory virus season in the US was a bad one. After two years of extraordinarily light flu seasons, which infectious disease experts attributed to Covid-19 pandemic precautions like social distancing and masking, influenza came roaring back, hitting early and hard.
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Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached record highs in middle-aged adults, survey finds
Last year, more middle-aged adults were binge drinking, using marijuana or consuming hallucinogens than ever before, according to a new report. Cannabis use surged among young adults under 30, alongside historic rates of vaping, as well.
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Philadelphia Eagles players carted off after suffering neck injuries have ‘movement in all extremities’
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland and defensive lineman Moro Ojomo both have “movement in all extremities,” the team announced Thursday after both suffered neck injuries on separate plays.
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Joey King wants people to understand what the SAG-AFTRA strike is really about
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Sam Asghari breaks silence on divorce from Britney Spears, says ‘asking for privacy seems ridiculous’
Sam Asghari, husband to Britney Spears since June 2022, has made a statement on social media after filing for divorce from the pop singer on Wednesday.
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Latto has big energy for her bright future: ‘Once you work with Mariah Carey, anything is possible’
Being one the hottest female rappers in the game doesn’t shield you from a healthy bout of nerves. Just ask Latto, who at the age of 24 can already count herself among the new wave of hip-hop queens while also enjoying crossover success in reality TV.
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Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr come together on her ‘Let It Be’ cover
Only country music icon Dolly Parton can manage to get Beatles legends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr together to record a new rendition of one of their band’s most iconic songs.
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Inaugural Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference Announced in Houston
The Latina Leadership Podcast is bringing its first ever Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference to Houston on Friday, October 13, 2023.
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Eric Braeden, ‘Young and the Restless’ star, says he’s now cancer-free
Actor Eric Braeden shared a positive health update. The “Young and the Restless” star, who has played Victor Newman for over four decades, took to Facebook Live to share news on his cancer battle.
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Jay-Z-themed library cards spark increase in Brooklyn Public Library memberships
If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it’s Jay-Z, apparently.
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Keke Palmer stars in Usher’s music video ‘Boyfriend’
Keke Palmer is having fun as a fan of Usher. Weeks after grooving with the R&B singer at one of his Las Vegas residency shows, Palmer is starring in a video for the his new single, “Boyfriend.”
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Keke Palmer is starring in an Usher's video for his new single, “Boyfriend.” Mandatory Credit: Getty Images
Published on August 17, 2023
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Jamie Foxx says he’s finally feeling more like himself following hospitalization
Jamie Foxx is sharing an update on his health. The Oscar winner posted a few photos of himself on Instagram, writing that he is starting to feel more like himself following a recent health scare that landed him in the hospital.
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Jamie Foxx, here in March, is sharing an update on his health. Mandatory Credit: Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images/FILE
Published on August 17, 2023
