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Biotech Moves: Layoffs, Deals, and Drug Concerns

October 18, 2024

Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L

lifestyle

Glowbirds: A New Generation’s Take on Snowbirding

October 18, 2024

Ever heard of glowbirding? It's a new spin on the classic snowbird trend, where young people, mainly Gen Z, travel to warmer climates during winter. But why do they do it? It's all about mental health and wellness! Gabby Beckford, a Gen Z content creator, says it's more than just a travel plan. It's

entertainment

Remedy's New Co-Op Adventure: FBC Firebreak

October 18, 2024

Remedy Entertainment, known for the game Control, has a fresh surprise for fans. They've announced a new game called FBC Firebreak, which isn't a sequel or extra content, but a standalone cooperative first-person shooter set in the same universe. Players will step into the shoes of Firebreak, a spec

celebrities

Tragic Incident: Liam Payne's Final Hours in Argentina

October 17, 2024

It was a chilly call that revealed the troubling final moments of One Direction star Liam Payne's life. A manager at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires spoke with emergency operators, detailing the singer's alarming behavior. Payne had reportedly been drinking and using drugs, causing damage

politics

Nine Trump Voters Weigh In on Kamala Harris for President

October 17, 2024

In May 2023, a group of 12 women voters from swing states who had supported Donald Trump in the 2020 election were interviewed to gauge their stance on a rematch between Trump and President Biden. They were enthusiastic about Trump, with 11 out of 12 predicting his victory. However, half of them als

education

Columbia Professor Faces Campus Ban After Anti-Israel Protest Clash

October 17, 2024

Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member

health

Health Nuts Protest Kellogg's: Ditch the Dyes!

October 17, 2024

Imagine a bunch of health-conscious folks and parents gathering outside Kellogg's HQ in Michigan. They're not happy with the colorful stuff in their kids' cereal. We're talking about artificial dyes and preservatives in Froot Loops and Apple Jacks. They've got over 400,000 signatures on petitions, d

science

Exploring Europa: Jupiter's Ocean Moon

October 16, 2024

Imagine a place with more water than all of Earth's oceans combined, hidden beneath a thick layer of ice. This isn't some far-fetched dream; it's Europa, one of Jupiter’s many moons. NASA's exciting journey to this icy world started with the launch of the Europa Clipper from Florida's Cape Canaveral

politics

Georgia Sees Massive Voter Turnout on Day One of Early Voting

October 16, 2024

On Tuesday, Georgia made history with a record-breaking number of voters hitting the polls on the first day of early voting. Officials reported over 300,000 ballots cast, easily surpassing the previous record from 2020, which was a little over 136,000 votes. This surge in voter turnout is fascinatin

politics

Michelle Obama's Atlanta Rally: Boosting Youth and Minority Voter Turnout

October 16, 2024

Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to lead a rally in Atlanta, just before the November 5 election. The event, hosted by her nonpartisan group When We All Vote, aims to energize young voters and voters of color. Atlanta was chosen for its diversity, with a significant Black population and growi