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Concerns About Vaping Grow as Hospitalizations Increase

E-cigarettes, once thought to be a safer alternative to cigarettes and a tool for helping smokers quit, are drawing criticisms after a spike in vaping-related hospitalizations. While most people who use e-cigarettes as their preferred method of nicotine delivery experience little to no detrimental health effects, the consequences of vaping can be serious.
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Real Estate Prediction

Drew Scott: From Successful Realtor to Reality TV Star

You may recognize Drew Scott from HGTV’s hit program Property Brothers, where he and his twin brother Jonathan find fixer-uppers for their clients and turn them into the homes of their dreams. But you probably don’t know about the long journey that brought Scott from his childhood home in Vancouver to celebrity realtor status.
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Recession

The Political Impact of Recession Fears

Though the economy is still by all accounts quite strong, Democratic presidential hopefuls are already incorporating talks of a recession into their political strategy for 2020.
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Glued To Your Phone? There’s A Reason…

Parental controls have been around for a while now, however, as technology has continued to grow and expand, it seems these restrictive tools have done the opposite. Focusing specifically on the popular brand Apple, in 2018 they released their own feature on all of their phones and tablets that would allow parents or an individual to set limits on how long they spend on their devices or a certain app/program. 
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A Teen Pacifier? How Nicotine Infiltrated A Smoke-Free Generation

According to thetruth.com, one of the most reputable sources for all nicotine and cigarette related statistics, electronic cigarette and vape use has created the same level of addiction and dependence on nicotine as previous generations. The unsettling part of that statistic is the level of addiction is present in a generation that was statistically unlikely to start smoking nicotine products in the first place.
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Randall Munroe’s “How To” Proposes Ridiculous, yet Scientific Solutions for Common Problems

Munroe’s playful approach to serious subject matter shows us the value of being playful: when we look at things from a silly or absurd point of view, we contemplate these things in different and unique ways, leading to a fresh understanding
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A Journey From Humble Beginnings to Multi-Venture Success in San Francisco’s Hospitality Scene | Tiffany Pisoni

In the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant culinary scene, where tastes, trends, and traditions converge, a remarkable individual has carved an extraordinary path to success. With a determination fueled by passion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to her dreams, Tiffany Pisoni has risen from humble beginnings to owning two thriving restaurants, a flourishing catering business, and a successful dishware company. Her journey is a testament to the power of hard work, resilience, and an unyielding love for hospitality.

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France Is Banning Students From Wearing Abayas In Schools

The French government announced this week that the nation's schoolchildren will be banned from wearing abayas, a long robe-like garment often worn by Muslim women, to class, sparking major pushback and conversations regarding Islamophobia.

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At Least 55 Individuals Dead In Maui Due To Wildfires 

The wildfires in Maui have killed at least 55 people and wiped out one of their most historic towns. Hawaii emergency management records have shown that there was no indication that warning sirens sounded before individuals started running for their lives. 
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President Joe Biden States NATO Won’t Consider Ukraine Membership Until War With Russia Ends

President Joe Biden was recently interviewed by CNN, where he discussed how Ukraine is not going to be able to get a membership with NATO until the war with Russia ends. 
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Thousands Of Citizens Evacuate Philippines As Mount Mayon Volcano Begins Spewing Lava And Sulfuric Gas 

Nearly 13,000 Philippine residents in the southeast of the country’s main island have been evacuated as the Mount Mayon volcano began spewing lava and sulfuric gas on Sunday, according to authorities. 
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Climate Change Activists Dump Charcoal In Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Climate change activists in Rome, Italy turned the blue water of the Trevi Fountain black with diluted charcoal this past Sunday. 

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Healing Is Not Linear: A Multifaceted Approach To Therapy | Kaitlyn Kenealy, LPC

As licensed professional counselor Kaitlyn Kenealy says, “Healing Is Messy AF!” Her multidimensional approach to therapy is the epitome of what mental health treatment should look like, and she’s slowly changing the field with the goal of having mental health treated at the same level as physical health.

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Thousands of Flights Canceled as Storms Sweep Across the East Coast

Thousands of flights were delayed or canceled due to severe storms that pummeled the East Coast over the weekend. According to FlightAware, more than 330 flights were canceled, and another 1,400 were delayed as of Tuesday morning.
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Florida Just Recorded The Hottest Ocean Temperatures In History 

This summer has been breaking heat records all over the world. Most recently, Florida saw an ocean temperature reading of 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, and 100.2 degrees on Sunday. The previous world record for hottest ocean temperature was 99.7 degrees in Kuwait Bay, according to a study from 2020. 
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‘The Good Doctor’ Actor Hill Harper Announces Candidacy For Open US Senate Seat In Michigan 

Hill Harper, a Detroit native and actor best known for his TV roles on “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor,” announced on Monday that he intends to run as a Democrat for Michigan’s open US Senate seat in 2024. 
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Sarah McBride Announces Run For US House Seat, Would Become First Trans Member Of Congress 

Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride announced her candidacy on Monday to become Delaware’s next sole congresswoman.

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Anil Saini Saini Express Inc. Pooja Trucking

Hauling the Nation: The Crucial Role of Trucking and Intermodal Drayage in the US Economy | Anil Saini

In the vast expanse of the United States, where commerce stretches from coast to coast and heartland to metropolis, a silent but mighty force keeps the nation’s economic engine humming. The American trucking industry, often operating behind the scenes, is the unsung hero of modern commerce. Anil Saini, CEO and owner of intermodal drayage companies Saini Express Inc. and Pooja Trucking, knows how trucks are the connective tissue binding together the diverse tapestry of American industries and regions.

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Elon Musk Says X ‘May Fail’ 

Elon Musk said in a post on X, formally known as Twitter, that the social media may fail after a glitch caused pictures posted before December 2014 to be deleted.
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Wholesale Inflation In The US Rose More Than Expected In July 

According to reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, US wholesale inflation rose more than it was expected to throughout the month of July, reversing the yearlong trend of cooling. 
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JPMorgan Reaches $290 Million Settlement For Jeffrey Epstein Victims 

JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $290 million in settlement money for a class-action lawsuit from Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse victims. The victims had accused the company of enabling sex trafficking from Epstein when he was a client, according to one of the victims’ attorneys David Boies. 
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LGBTQ+ Activists Want Better From Companies Who Promote Equality During Pride Month

After Target announced that it would be removing products from their Pride collections and moving the displays in other stores throughout the South, LGBTQ+ activist groups have been calling out large companies and corporations to establish campaigns without caving to anti-LGBTQ+ groups. 

Culture News

Activist Author Mikaela Loach Stages Walkout At Edinburgh Book Festival Over Sponsor’s Fossil Fuel Links

Activist and author Mikaela Loach staged a protest walkout at the Edinburgh Book Festival over the event’s sponsor’s link to fossil fuel companies.

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Greta Gerwig Responds To Rightwing ‘Barbie’ Critics

Greta Gerwig, director of current box office smash ‘Barbie,’ has responded to the wave of rightwing criticism of the movie, stating that the movie itself is an “invitation for everybody to be part of the party.” 
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Christopher Nolan Hopes Oppenheimer Will Act As A Warning For Silicon Valley And The Power Of Technology 

After a screening of Oppenheimer at The Whitby Hotel, Christopher Nolan joined a panel of the authors from the book the movie is based on, American Prometheus. During the panel, Nolan discussed wanting technology moguls and Silicon Valley audiences to take the film's messaging regarding not knowing the power of one’s creation to heart. 
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Author Joanne Harris Says Boys Need To Be Encouraged To Read Books With Female Stories 

“We have to stop girls being apologetic when they have done nothing wrong. We have to stop boys being entitled when they’re actually not entitled to have more than anybody else. We’ve got to stop teaching them differently as teachers, that will help a lot.”
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Ed Sheeran And Marvin Gaye Copyright Trial Begins In New York 

The copyright trial between Ed Sheeran’s ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ is beginning today in New York with jury selection and opening statements. 

Entertainment News

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Burning Man Attendants Trek Home After Storm Flooding Left Tens Of Thousands Stranded

Major flooding caused by a summer storm at this year’s Burning Man Festival left tens of thousands of attendants stranded for days. Finally on Monday, conditions improved enough for event goers to begin their trip out of the Northern Nevada desert.

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Leonard Bernstein’s Family Defends Bradley Cooper’s Portrayal In New Film ‘Maestro’

 “We were touched to the core to witness the depth of his commitment, his loving embrace of our father’s music, and the sheer open-hearted joy he brought to his exploration. It breaks our hearts to see any misrepresentations or misunderstandings of his efforts.”
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Entertainment Industry Could Collapse If Writer And Actor Strike Isn’t Settled By September, Says Barry Diller 

Barry Diller, the chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group and former Hollywood studio chief, was recently interviewed by CBS’ ‘Face The Nation’ where he stated that Hollywood executives and top-paid actors should take a 25% pay cut to narrow the gap between their salaries and those on the lower end of the pay scale. 
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‘Barbie’ Movie Receives Amazing Reactions And Reviews Following Early Screenings And Premiere 

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie has received an amazing initial response after early screenings and the star-studded Los Angeles premiere of the film. 
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Broadway Makes Inspiring Statements Against Antisemitism At Tonys, ‘Leopoldstadt’ and ‘Parade’ Win In Major Categories 

During Sunday night’s Tony Awards, Broadway made a defiant statement against antisemitism, as two major shows that thematically embodied the subject pulled in major categories: “Leopoldstadt” and the musical revival “Parade.”

Health News

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Covid-19 Is Still A Part Of Our Reality: How The Virus And Our Immunity Has Changed

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 97% of people in the US have some level of immunity against Covid-19 through vaccination, infection, or both. Covid-19 infections are now on the rise again, and with the government slowing down on health and safety measures since the public health emergency was declared over in May, many individuals are wondering what to do as we enter this next wave of infections.

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US Experts Warn Of New Covid Variant, Eris

This summer in the US, a new Covid-19 variant has become the dominant strain currently spreading throughout the nation, according to infectious disease experts. Experts are warning Americans to remain diligent about their Covid-19 safety procedures and vaccine boosters to keep themselves protected from this spike. 
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Cases of Leprosy Spike in Central Florida

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an increase in leprosy cases across central Florida. Growing evidence suggests that the region has become an “endemic location for leprosy,” accounting for one-fifth of all cases nationwide.

New Study Offers Explanation As To Why Some Covid Patients Never Felt Symptoms 

In a new study published in Nature this month, scientists have estimated that over 20% of people who were infected with Covid-19 never had any symptoms, and now believe that their genetics are the reasoning behind why they never felt sick. 
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Scientists Discover New Way To Potentially Slow Down The Progression Of Dementia 

Scientists at the University of Helsinki have successfully demonstrated a new way to potentially slow down the progression of dementia, and other memory disorders. 

Lifestyle News

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UK To Ban American XL Bully Dog, According To Prime Minister

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that the American XL Bully dog is “a danger to communities” and will be outlawed in the UK by the end of the year.

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Study States 8 Lifestyle Habits Can Add Up Over Two Decades To Your Life 

According to a new unpublished study that analyzed data from US veterans, adding eight healthy lifestyle habits to your life between the ages of 40 and 60 could extend your life by up to 24 years, depending on what age you begin implementing the habits. 
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Hard Water: What Is It, What Does It Do To Your Hair, And How Can You Fix It?

In many parts of the world, hard water is what’s released through showers and sinks. Hard water refers to water that contains higher levels of minerals, metals, and other mainly harmless contaminants, which in turn can impact the hair and skin when one showers. 
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British Vogue Releases First Braille Edition In Publication’s 107-Year History 

British Vogue has released a braille edition of its magazine for the first time in the publication’s 107-year history. 
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Luxury Designer Brands Are Investing In Sustainable Bags Made From Leather Scraps And Unconventional Materials 

Luxury brands are shifting their focus to create bags made from recycled materials as a form of up-cycling, and reducing the carbon footprint/environmental impact that comes from traditional designer bag production. 

Real Estate News

Americans Are Moving Further Away To Afford Homes

Americans are moving further away from their original homes in order to find properties that are more affordable, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Real Estate Developer Evergrande’s Bankruptcy Could Lead To Housing Crisis In China 

Evergrande was known for decades as one of China’s most successful real estate developers, however, as China’s economy struggled within the past few years, the developer acquired debt, leading to their bankruptcy in the US. 
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The Netherlands Introduces Restrictions On Investors, Making Homeownership More Accessible 

As a means of making homeownership more accessible for middle-income households, the “Opkoopbescherming” (purchase protection) law strongly discourages investors from buying real estate, and states that any property with a value below a cap set by municipalities can’t be leased for four years after its purchase. 
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LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Celebrates Pride Month 

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is celebrating 2023 Pride Month with a wide variety of events, meant to educate the community on home owning opportunities, as well as showcase the community within the real estate industry.
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Virtual Real Estate In The Metaverse Is Declining In Value 

Decentraland is known as one of the most prominent virtual real estate platforms in the metaverse. While it was once valued at $1 billion, revenues have been on a major decline within the past year, according to reports from The Block. 

Science News

European Space Agency Make Plan For First Ariane 6 Launch

The European Space Agency is planning on returning to space with the first launch of their Ariane 6 spacecraft, which they’ll be target launching in October, and ideally officially launching in 2024.

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Defense Of Advanced Research Projects Agency Exploring Technology For Moon-Based Economy 

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is embarking on a seven-month study to analyze the infrastructure and baseline technology that would be needed to develop a moon-based economy within the next 10 years. 
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‘Mind-Controlling’ Parasitic Worms Are Missing 30% of Genes Found in All Other Animals

Parasites known for “mind control” abilities are missing 30% of genes that are found in all other animals, scientists say. The thread-like worms are notorious for compelling their insect hosts to jump into water and drown.
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FAA Approves First Flying Car Known As ‘Model A’ 

This week, the company Alef Aeronautics announced that their “Model A” flying car was granted legal permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to test run the vehicle on both the road and the sky. The vehicle will need to run through testing before it can be made available and released to the public.
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Asteroid Orbiting With Earth, Known As ‘Quasi-Moon,’ Will Be Around For Hundreds Of Years, Scientists Say 

Astronomers have recently discovered an asteroid that joined Earth’s orbit around the sun. The asteroid has been named 2023 FW13, and is also referred to as a “quasi-moon” or “quasi-satellite” since it orbits the sun in a similar time frame as the Earth does.

Sports News

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Columbus Blue Jackets Coach Mike Babcock Resigns Amid Privacy Invasion Allegations

Mike Babcock, the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, has resigned after allegations of invading the privacy of other coach Boone Jenner; allegations that both Babcock and Jenner call a “misrepresentation.”

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NFL Broncos’ KJ Hamler To Step Away For Treatment Of Heart Issue 

KJ Hamler of the Denver Broncos’ announced this week on his Instagram account that he has been diagnosed with a “mild heart irritation” known as pericarditis. He will be missing some time with his team while he receives treatment with medication, but fully intends on coming back this season. 
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UFC’s Robbie Lawler Says He ‘Just Felt It Was Time’ To Retire After 22 Year Career 

Robbie Lawler will be competing for the final time on Saturday night at UFC 290, marking his 47th match over a long and successful 22 year career. 
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Paris Olympic Organizers Being Investigated On Suspected Corruption Case 

According to officials, French investigators searched the Paris Olympic organizers’ headquarters on Tuesday as a part of corruption investigations into contracts linked to the Games.
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Kevin Durant Signs Lifetime Endorsement Deal With Nike

Kevin Durant and Nike have come together for a lifetime endorsement contract, making Durant just the third NBA player to receive a deal of this size; Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the other two players with deals. 

Technology News

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China Looking To Limit Phone Time For Minors To Two Hours A Day 

China is proposing new measures that would limit that amount of time minors spend on their phones as a part of their initiative to curb internet addiction and “cultivate good morality and socialist values."

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China To Relax Their Internal Migration Rules To Kickstart Their Economy 

China is moving to relax its rules on internal migration to make it easier for people to settle into smaller cities in an attempt to increase their ailing economy and provide growth, according to a government announcement this week. 
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Police Halt Elon Musk’s Attempt to Remove Twitter Sign From HQ After Rebranding

Elon Musk’s efforts to rebrand Twitter as X are not going as smoothly as planned. While workers were trying to remove the company’s old name and famed bird logo from the front face of its headquarters, police intervened.
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Scientists Utilizing Artificial Intelligence To Find New Hit Songs And Musicians

According to new research from scientists in California, a robot utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) could be the next step in identifying hit pop songs and artists in the music industry. The scientists said that by utilizing the technology, they’ve been able to identify hit songs with 97% accuracy.  
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Apple Unveils Augmented-Reality Headset, ‘Vision Pro’ 

Apple unveiled a new augmented-reality headset known as the Apple Vision Pro at its annual software developer conference this Monday. This marks the first new product category since the company introduced the Apple Watch nine years ago. 

Travel News

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American Airlines Suing Travel Company For ‘Bait And Switch’ Sales Tactic

American Airlines is suing Skiplagged, a travel company, claiming that they’re deceiving customers with a “bait and switch” tactic on ticket pricing.

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NASA Planes Could Lead To More Sustainable Air Travel By The 2030s

“If we are successful, we may see these technologies in planes that the public takes to the skies in the 2030s.”
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Inside The World’s Smallest Restaurant In Italy, Which Only Takes Two Guests At A Time 

Solo Per Due, “Just For Two” in Italian, is making headlines as the world’s tiniest restaurant, as it only accepts two guests at a time for a truly unique and intimate experience. 
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NAACP Issues Advisory Warning Black Americans And People Of Color Not To Travel To Florida

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson recently spoke with CNN to defend the organization's decision to issue an official travel advisory to Florida for Black Americans and people of color. 
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Australians Experience 50% Rise In Airfare Travel Costs To Europe 

According to data collected by travel booking site Kayak, Australians looking to travel to Europe are seeing fares around 50% higher than what they cost last year, despite the fact that there’s also been an increase in available seats this summer and fuel prices improving within the past few months.