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Jeremy Allen White Joins 'The Mandalorian' Movie as Jabba's Son

December 11, 2024

Get ready for a new face in the Star Wars galaxy! Jeremy Allen White, known for his roles in 'The Bear' and 'Shameless', is set to voice Rotta the Hutt, the son of the notorious crime lord Jabba the Hutt, in the upcoming 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' movie. Rotta first made an appearance in the 2008 ani

entertainment

Streaming Giants Up Their Sports Game

December 11, 2024

Imagine this: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, two big names in the streaming world but newcomers in the TV industry, are making waves in the sports-content scene. According to Luminate, these platforms have been boosting their original sports programming over the past four years. Netflix alone now m

sports

Juan Soto's Mega Deal: A Sports Money Shocker!

December 11, 2024

Juan Soto just signed a whopping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. That's a lot of money! Let's break down how this deal stacks up against other sports numbers. First off, Soto's contract is more than the combined payroll of all teams in the AL and NL Central divisions for 2025

education

Playground Upgrade: A Boost for Kids at San Jose Day Nursery

December 11, 2024

At San Jose Day Nursery, children play on a dark rubber mulch playground that doubles as a cat toilet at night. The daycare needs help to replace this with a better surface. Kids deserve a safer, more imaginative outdoor space to learn and grow. Angela Gomez, the director, explains that improving th

weather

Snowstorms Hit 13 States: Up to 10 Inches Expected

December 10, 2024

Get ready, folks! A massive snowstorm is sweeping across 13 states in the U. S. , with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing warnings and advisories. This isn’t your average snowfall; some areas could see up to 10 inches! The storm is causing travel headaches, with roads becoming dangerously sl

health

Unexpected Differences: How Nail Diseases Show Up in People With Darker Skin

December 10, 2024

You might think nail issues are the same for everyone, but that's not always true. Nail psoriasis and nail lichen planus can look different on people with darker skin. This makes it tough for doctors to spot these diseases. It's a problem because people with darker skin aren't often studied. So, let

politics

The Power of Words: How Russia's Authoritarian Regime Stays Strong

December 10, 2024

Ever wondered how some countries maintain their grip on power? Let's dive into how Russia's regime does it. French philosopher Jacques Rancière has a theory about this. He says that when people stop caring about politics, it's easier for authoritarian leaders to stay in control. This is what we call

science

The mTOR Pathway's Role in Psoriasis: A Closer Look

December 10, 2024

Have you ever wondered how certain cells in our body go haywire and cause conditions like psoriasis? One key player in this puzzle is the mammalian target of rapamycin, or mTOR for short. This pathway is like the body's metabolic traffic cop, controlling how cells grow and divide. Recent research h

health

Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Psoriasis: Can Anti-IL-17/23 Drugs Help?

December 10, 2024

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and psoriasis are both long-term inflammatory conditions that share similar immune system pathways. Both diseases involve cytokines like tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin (IL)-17, and IL-23. Currently, treatment choices for HS are limited, with only adalimumab an

crime

Melbourne Synagogue Attack: A Closer Look at Growing Antisemitism

December 9, 2024

Last week, a shocking arson attack took place at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. It's being looked into as a possible terrorist incident, according to Australian officials. The synagogue, a major Jewish center in Australia, caught fire early on Friday morning, forcing worshippers to flee du