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Autoworkers learn sign language hoping connection with deaf colleagues improves work and lives
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One doesn’t need to know sign language to understand what Michael Connolly feels about his colleagues’ efforts to break down the barriers posed by his deafness.When asked what he thought of his teammates’ decision to learn British Sign Language (BSL), the 45-year-old autoworker at the Nissan plant in Sunderland, England, grinned and flashed a unive…
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She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use.
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“Very demure, very mindful” has become the latest vocabulary defining the internet’s summer. TikTok creator Jools Lebron is working to trademark the use of her now-viral words.Lebron filed to trademark “very demure, very mindful” for various entertainment and advertising services, including the promotion of beauty products, with the U.S. Patent and…
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Tennis attire is everywhere. Credit the pandemic, social media and pickleball
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While tennis fans savor the last matches of the U.S. Open, a subset of spectators and TV viewers have watched the year's final Grand Slam tournament as a source of fashion inspiration they can use to serve looks off the court.It may have escaped people who don't pay attention to clothing trends, but cities from Australia to America are awash in sho…
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US halts plan to remove iconic stray cats from a historic area in Puerto Rico’s capital
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The U.S. government has temporarily halted a plan to remove iconic stray cats that live in a historic district in Puerto Rico’s capital until a lawsuit opposing the project is resolved, a nonprofit announced in September.The ruling was cheered by those fighting a decision by the U.S. National Park Service to remove an estimated 200 cats that meande…
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Ticketmaster’s pricing for Oasis tickets is under investigation in the UK
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The U.K.'s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the way more than one million tickets were sold for next year's reunion concerts by iconic 1990s Britpop band Oasis.In a statement, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said its investigation into Live Nation Entertainment's unit Ticketmaster will look specifically at "dynami…
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Product sourcing a challenge for Canadian skincare maker
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“Clean beauty,” the idea of promoting healthy and environmentally friendly beauty products, is all the rage online and in big-box stores. But knowing exactly what’s in most of the soaps, creams and perfumes on shelves today can be nearly impossible, supply chain experts say, because even products that tout natural, sustainable ingredients are so fa…
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App offers Australian diners solution to restaurant background noise
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An Australian app is setting out to help diners tired of battling background noise when they visit restaurants. The app allows users to search and review restaurants based on noise levels.Open-plan kitchens and sparse furnishing are the modern hallmarks of a trendy restaurant. However, some restauranteurs fail to consider the auditory implications …
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High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location
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While many costs have come down for small businesses, rents remain high and, in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions.“Every time the rent goes up, we have to raise prices to keep up with the cost,” said Adelita Valentine, owner of HairFreek Barbers in Los Angeles. “But with the cost of living, it makes …
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Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek
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Japan, a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death, is trying to address a worrisome labor shortage by coaxing more people and companies to adopt four-day workweeks.The Japanese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea. The concept has been sl…
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Consumers should immediately stop using this magnetic game due to ingestion risks, agency warns
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The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning people to immediately dispose of a magnetic game because it poses serious ingestion risks for children.The CPSC posted a warning that "Magnetic Chess Games" sold by JOMO contain magnets that do not comply with U.S. federal safety regulations. As a result, the "loose, hazardous magnets pos…
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UK college class uses AI instead of human teachers
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A private college in the U.K. is about to start its first class taught using artificial intelligence instead of human teachers.David Game College in London is offering an alternative program of study for 20 GCSE students starting September. GCSEs are the general examinations that all students in the UK take at the age of 16.The platforms learn the …
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Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help
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Online reviews and testimonials are key ways that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products.But fake reviews and testimonials have been a persistent problem for small businesses, many of whom rely on recommendations for business. Fake reviews can make it harder for people to trust what they read online and ultimately hu…
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Stockholm sees rise in food waste recycling, following new national law
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A new law means that all Swedes are now legally required to recycle their food waste.Many cities across the country have been doing so for decades, but it means change in the capital, Stockholm.So, the question is: Has this new law made any difference?Stockholm resident Fabian Säll takes care to recycle his potato peel when he’s preparing a meal. H…
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Jumping lights, driving down one-way streets, Ugandan motorcycles provide employment and traffic chaos
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Cheap motorcycles in Uganda are both a blessing and a curse for the capital Kampala—they provide employment for the country’s young population but are also seen as an urban menace in the congested streets.It can look like a game of Russian roulette on these roads in the Ugandan capital Kampala. Motorcycles weave between traffic, jump red lights, an…
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Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber’s ride-hailing service
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Cruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that were once poised to compete for passengers.The alliance is the latest change in direction for Cruise since its California license to provide driverless rides was suspended in October 2023 after …
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‘Tiny forests’ spring up in urban areas to combat climate change
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They often cover just a few square meters of urban space, and now they’re growing across Australia to cool neighborhoods down on hot days.“Tiny forests,” as they are called, also mature in 10 to 20 years, rather than the usual 100 years, because of the way they’re generated. And that could be a big benefit for Australia’s suburbs.A school in Perth …
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Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs
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A pack of four-legged therapists got a break of their own when they were honored at the airport where they dutifully work to ease stress and calm travelers.The event at Philadelphia International Airport marked five years since the 23 members of the Wagging Tails Brigade began greeting people and serving as therapy dogs. Several of them were presen…
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Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?
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Oklahoma City’s police department is one of a handful to experiment with AI chatbots to produce the first drafts of incident reports. Police officers who’ve tried it are enthused about the time-saving technology, while some prosecutors, police watchdogs, and legal scholars have concerns about how it could alter a fundamental document in the crimina…
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Comic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
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The notion that online gaming could help players develop charitable habits seemed bold when the anti-poverty nonprofit Comic Relief US tested its own multiverse on the popular world-building app Roblox last year.As philanthropy wrestles with how to authentically engage new generations of digitally savvy donors, Comic Relief US CEO Alison Moore said…
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After a stroke, this musician found his singing voice again with help from a special choir
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In the 1980s and ’90s, Ron Spitzer played bass and drums in rock bands—Tot Rocket and the Twins, Western Eyes, and Band of Susans. He sang and wrote songs, toured the country, and recorded albums. When the bands broke up, he continued to make music with friends.But a stroke in 2009 put Spitzer in a wheelchair, partially paralyzing his left arm and …
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Can stunning landscapes and adventures tempt Western tourists to visit Mongolia?
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Trekking through this breathtaking scenery on horseback—this is the experience of Mongolia that the country thinks will tempt Western tourists to pay it a visit.One of the people hoping to show them what’s on offer is tour guide Egjimaa Battsooj. She and her assistant are sorting out saddles and riding gear for a small group of European clients who…
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White House says prescription drug deals will produce billions in savings for taxpayers, seniors
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Taxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the list prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs.But how much older Americans can expect to save when they fill a prescription at their local pharmacy remains unclear, since the list cost isn’t the final price people pa…
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Social media influencers descend on the White House, where Biden calls them the new ‘source of news’
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Social media influencers got the royal treatment at the White House on August 14 as President Joe Biden gave a nod to their ability to hold sway with millions of loyal followers.The White House played host to a group of more than 100 influencers, also known as content creators, across a range of media platforms—from chefs and makeup artists to fitn…
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Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year
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Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government announced water cuts that preserve the status quo. Long-term challenges remain for the 40 million people reliant on the imperiled river.The 1,450-mile (2,334-kilometer) river is a lifeline for the U.S. West and supplies water…
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Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo
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Swedish health officials said they have identified the first case of a person with the more infectious form of mpox first seen in eastern Congo, a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreaks there and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency.The Swedish public health agency said in a statement the patient recently sough…
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Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters’ gear
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters' protective gear.The chemicals—associated with health problems including several types of cancer, such as breast, kidney and testicular cancer—are used in gear to repel water and other substances when f…
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California town without addresses divided over plan to issue street numbers
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After more than a century of address-free living, Carmel-By-the-Sea, a California town known for its white-sand beaches is moving ahead with a plan to assign street numbers to homes and businesses. And many long-time residents aren’t happy about it.The town’s residents and visitors must navigate a woodsy 1-square-mile landscape where houses, stores…
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The soft and stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be implanted in humans to treat health conditions
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Soft and stretchable jelly-like strips could be the key to providing electric power on and even inside human bodies. Scientists at the University of Cambridge say the stretchability of their newly developed ‘jelly battery’ could be used in implants in our bodies where it was previously impossible.Stephen O’Neil, a PhD researcher at the University o…
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Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom
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The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school. With that in mind, Google’s philanthropic arm is directly financing high school well-being projects on a classroom crowdfunding platform.Google.org on August 12 flash funded all mental health-related listings on Donor…
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The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the ‘unsubscribe’ button
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In the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working to make it easier for Americans to click the unsubscribe button for unwanted memberships and recurring payment services.A broad new government initiative, dubbed “Time Is Money,” includes a rollout of new regulations and the promise of more for industries spanning from …
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Dolce & Gabbana launches a new perfume for dogs, but some vets and pet-owners are skeptical
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Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called 'Fefé' in honor of Domenico Dolce's poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it's safe or appropriate.The perfume costs 99 euros ($108) for 100 milliliters (3.4 ounces) and has been certified suitable for animal use. It follows a Safe Pet Cosmetics protocol d…
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Seniors prepare for a world altered by artificial intelligence
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Older adults find themselves at a unique moment in time with artificial intelligence revolutionizing the technology they use.Classes across the U.S. are now teaching seniors about AI’s ability to transform how they interact with the world—and the threat the technology might pose.Experts from the National Council on Aging in the U.S., an organizatio…
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FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions
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U.S. health officials approved a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it approved the spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. as an emergency treatment for adults and older children experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions kno…
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Azerbaijan’s rising luxury tourism: golf courses, high-end shopping and five-star hotels
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For a long time, Azerbaijan has attracted tourists with its exotic culture. But now, a new type of luxury traveler is being drawn to the country, located on the border between Eastern Europe and West Asia.A golf course, a rarity for the former Soviet republic, appeared on the slopes of Shahdag Mountain, 160 kilometers away from Azerbaijan’s capital…
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Smartphone app changes learning for Uganda’s visually impaired students
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Access to braille texts remains a major challenge for many visually impaired students in Africa. Slow progress in the advancement of assistive technology has led to many school dropouts. Now, a group of Ugandan developers has come up with a Blind Assistant app that helps read documents aloud.In the central Ugandan district of Mukono, Sir Apollo Kag…
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Plant or Paint? The London rooftops transformed to combat heatwaves
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A study by climate researchers at University College London has found that green roofs planted on the top of buildings are effective at cooling temperatures during the day, but then go on to make the nighttime warmer.In London, many rooftops have been transformed to help cool the city down as temperatures soar. Some are covered in gardens and wildl…
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Hong Kong hits back at Italy’s protest against fencer Cheung’s win with posts on pineapple pizza
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Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long’s victory over Italy’s Filippo Macchi at the Paris Olympics has sparked an exchange of insults on social media, with Cheung’s supporters celebrating his win with posts about pineapple pizzas—widely considered a culinary blunder in Italian cooking.Cheung made Hong Kong history in July by beating Macchi 15-14 in the me…
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TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
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TikTok has agreed to withdraw a rewards feature that raised concerns about its potential to encourage excessive screen time, particularly among children, the European Union's executive commission said.It was the first resolution of an investigation under the 27-country EU's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA), which went into effect in February and…
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Biodiverse ‘Wind Cave’ receives World Heritage status
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One of the most biodiverse caves in the world has recently received UNESCO World Heritage status. Tourists and scientists alike are celebrating the news as Bosnia’s Vjetrenica Wind Cave system now comes under the global spotlight.It is recognized as one of the most biodiverse caves in the world, formed beneath the unique karstic plains where solubl…
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Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu
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Turbulence is knocking a beloved instant noodle offering off Korean Air's economy menu.Cups of Shin Ramyun instant noodles, a favorite among Korean Air travelers over the years, are no longer available for economy-class passengers as of August 15, a spokesperson for the Seoul-based airline said."This decision is part of proactive safety measures in…
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Mind-bending optical illusions at new London museum
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A new museum has opened in London promising visitors one of the best selfie experiences in the capital.The Paradox Museum specializes in special effects and mind-boggling optical illusions, and visitors are actively encouraged to snap away to their hearts’ content. It is the brainchild of co-founder Miltos Kambourides, a Cypriot entrepreneur with a…
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They expected an Olympic boon, but some Paris businesses experienced an Olympic tourism bust
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On a typical summer day, tourists flock to the historic Marais district of Paris, wandering through charming medieval lanes dotted with ultra-chic boutiques, gazing at stunning private mansions and the elegant 17th-century Place des Vosges, and filling humming eateries and bars.But this summer was hardly typical, and those streets, shops, and cafes…
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Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
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The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms—and a surge in calls to poison control centers.At the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year, said Samantha Lee, the center's director. “The center took 90 calls for potential expos…
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White House says no need to restrict “open-source” artificial intelligence—at least for now
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The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence (AI) technology, arguing in a report that there’s no need right now for restrictions on companies making key components of their powerful AI systems widely available.“We recognize the importance of open systems,” said Alan Davidson, an assistant secretary of the U.S. Co…
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Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying, chemical fertilizers are partly to blame
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Planting vegetables, Benson Wanjala and his wife are working to cultivate their two-acre plot of land on the outskirts of Nairobi. This is a significant change from Wanjala's farming activities two and a half decades ago, when he farmed a 10-acre plot in his native western Kenya village, 370 kilometers away.Back then, Wanjala's land yielded a bount…
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Massachusetts governor says there’s nothing she can do to prevent 2 hospitals from closing
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Massachusetts has agreed to provide about $30 million to help support the operations of six hospitals that Steward Health Care is trying to turn over to new owners after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year, according to court filings.The latest update comes as Steward announced in July that it was closing two hospitals—Carney Hospital and Nashob…
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Spicy dispute over the origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos winds up in court
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A court case could soon settle a spicy dispute: Who invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos?A former PepsiCo executive is suing the company, saying it destroyed his career after questioning his claim that he invented the popular flavor of Cheetos snacks.PepsiCo said it has no comment on the lawsuit, which was filed on July 18 in California Superior Court. Acc…
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4000 My Little Ponies feature in an exhibition showcasing hobbies, alongside homemade banjos and customized Action Men
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Ever wondered how people spend their spare time?A new exhibition celebrating the U.K.'s hobbies opened on July 18 in Croydon, featuring over 14,000 items, including collections and creations. It's the idea of Hetain Patel, himself a dedicated hobbyist, and the organization Artangel who have taken over Grant's Entertainment Centre with the exhibitio…
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Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable
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It’s becoming a struggle for Australians to afford food which, in turn, affects their health.In Tasmania, a dietician is helping locals cook nutritious dishes at low prices. Enhancing the confidence to cook is what this community cooking class is all about. Cooking has always been a passion for Nalini Burge and, in the class, she’s being taught rec…
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West Virginia school will remain open for now amid toxic groundwater fears
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A small West Virginia school will remain open for now after a court temporarily blocked an effort to relocate classes due to the town’s contaminated groundwater being added to a national cleanup priority list.Last June, Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassandra R. Porter announced that students, faculty and staff at Paden City High School woul…
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