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Guns and Glamour: A Former Publicist's Perspective on Diddy

December 5, 2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, hip-hop royalty, was once the life of the party. But behind the glitz, there were guns and concerns about power and security. His former publicist, Rob Shuter, shed light on this. Shuter worked with Diddy from 2002 to 2004 and saw a different side of the mogul. According to Shute

crime

Subway Chokehold Trial: Matters of Safety and Justice?

December 3, 2024

The trial of Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, has grabbed attention due to his actions on a New York City subway in May 2023. Penny is accused of using a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man with known struggles with mental health, leaving Neely dead. Penny's lawyer argue

education

Newton's Mixed Classrooms: A Lesson in Inequity

December 2, 2024

Newton Public Schools tried something new in autumn 2021. They mixed students of different levels into the same classroom, hoping it would help them learn better. This was a big change during a tough time, right after COVID-19 shut down schools. But teachers and students are now saying it's not work

science

Plant-Spotter: A Smart Way to ID Medicinal Plants

November 29, 2024

These days, pharmaceutical companies are big fans of medicinal plants. Why? Because they are cheap and have fewer side effects than regular drugs. But, identifying these plants can be tough, time-consuming, and prone to errors. That's why researchers are excited about automatic classification of the

health

The Mystery of TAGLN2: Unveiling Preeclampsia’s Hidden Link

November 28, 2024

Preeclampsia is a big health challenge for expectant moms and their babies, yet we're still seeking effective treatments. Scientists have stumbled upon an intriguing clue: low levels of a protein called Transgelin-2, or TAGLN2. This discovery suggests that TAGLN2 plays a vital role in regulating a k

entertainment

Baldur's Gate 3's Big Update in 2025: New Subclasses and More!

November 27, 2024

Baldur’s Gate 3 is gearing up for a massive update in 2025, and it’s packed with exciting new features. Patch 8 will introduce 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a photo mode. Larian, the game's developer, plans to focus on new projects after this major update. One of the biggest additions to the ga

business

Emirates' New A350 Business Class: A Step Up, But Not a Leap

November 27, 2024

Emirates is finally giving us a peek at the business class cabin of their first Airbus A350, set to fly in January 2025. The airline is sticking with the same "next-gen" business class as their Boeing 777 refit, which has been called an "overdue yet underwhelming" upgrade. The new seats look a bit f

crime

Neighbor Dispute Turns Deadly: Florida Woman Gets 25 Years

November 27, 2024

In a sobering tale of neighborly conflict gone wrong, a 60-year-old white woman from Florida was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The incident stirred up a lot of emotions and questions. Susan Lorincz was found guilty of manslaughter after she shot and killed her Black neighbor, Ajike "A. J. " Owens

science

How EGFR Gets Wrapped Up: Different Paths for Different Ligands

November 26, 2024

The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci

health

A Rare Pineal Tumor: Unraveling Desmoplastic Myxoid Tumors

November 26, 2024

You might think all brain tumors are alike, but meet the desmoplastic myxoid tumor (DMT). It's a new kid on the block, recognized in 2021 by the World Health Organization. So far, only 10 cases have been reported worldwide. This rare tumor, found in the pineal region of the brain, has a unique featu