Category: Culture
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Israeli study shows doctors less likely to take women’s pain seriously
Pain management is one of the most critical challenges in health and is essential for patients’ physical health, quality of life, and mental well-being. A new study published in the prestigious journal PNAS reveals that pain treatment, like many… Continue Reading
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China launches first batch of ‘Thousand Sails’ Starlink satellite megaconstellation r
China has launched the first batch of satellites for its “Thousand Sails” constellation aimed at rivaling SpaceX’s Starlink network. The state-owned Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) plans to deploy over 14,000 low Earth orbit (LEO)… Continue Reading
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Russian disinformation targets Paris Olympics
Russia is engaged in a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting the 2024 Paris Olympics, utilizing advanced techniques such as AI-generated content, social media bots, and state propaganda outlets. The campaign aims to portray Paris as an… Continue Reading
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Atletico Madrid nearing record-breaking transfer deal to bring in Manchester City’s J
Julian Alvarez, a 24-year-old Argentine forward, is reportedly close to being transferred from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid for a record-breaking fee of around €75-95 million, with an initial payment of €75 million and additional… Continue Reading
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A film about the destruction of the Second Temple premiered in 2021. Oct. 7 gives it new resonance.
As the resident film impresario at Manhattan’s JCC, Isaac Zablocki specializes in screening movies that challenge, provoke and enlighten audiences. When he first heard of the Israeli feature “Legend of Destruction,” … Continue Reading
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Star Trek, Beef actress Patti Yasutake dies at 70
Patti Yasutake, known for her roles in the Star Trek franchise and the Netflix drama Beef, passed away at the age of 70 due to cancer in Santa Monica, California. Her manager, Kyle Fritz, confirmed her death and expressed gratitude for their long… Continue Reading
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Star Wars star Daisy Ridley reveals Graves’ disease diagnosis
Daisy Ridley, the 32-year-old Star Wars actress known for her role as Rey, revealed she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder causing an overactive thyroid and hyperthyroidism. Before her diagnosis, Ridley experienced symptoms… Continue Reading
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French pole vaulter receives $250,000 adult content offer
An adult film website called CamSoda offered French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati a $250,000 for an explicit webcam show. Ammirati went viral after an incident during his Olympics routine where his genitals made contact with the crossbar, leading… Continue Reading
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BTS member Suga admits to riding electric scooter after drinking, has license revoked
Suga (Min Yoon-gi), a member of the K-pop group BTS, was involved in a traffic incident where he fell from an electric scooter near his house in Seoul’s Hannam neighborhood on Tuesday, after having drinks. The singer was fined and his license was… Continue Reading
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Simone Biles opens up on family plans
Simone Biles discussed her family plans in an appearance on the Today Show. The 27-year-old gymnast said she and her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, “always” talk about a family, and that she “most definitely” sees herself as a mom. Owens,… Continue Reading