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North Koreans Mandated to Adopt Kim-Jong-un’s Signature Hairstyle
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is at it again, ordering the country’s long-haired citizens to cut their hair — in his own signature style. When surveyed, 25% of women in the U.S. reported that they wanted to change their hairstyle to reinvent themselves. The new mandate put forth by Kim, however, doesn’t provide as much of…
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Newborn Baby Left at Oklahoma Urgent Care Center
Having a child is an incredibly demanding and monumental change to one’s life. Whether it be by accident, ignorance, or a change of heart, some people just aren’t ready or prepared to make the commitment. That seems to be the case in Tulsa, OK, after a woman left a newborn baby at the Access Urgent…
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The Holiday Shopping Season Cometh: How to Strategize
For many across the nation, only one holiday stands between them and the year’s biggest shopping season. According to the National Retail Federation, people will spend about $630.5 billion this holiday season on Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa gifts. New “shopping holidays,” such as Gray Thursday (Thanksgiving), Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Free Shipping…
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Genetic Testing for Autism? It May Be Possible Sooner Than You Think
What if there was a way to provide parents with a better way of determining whether their child had a cognitive impairment like autism? That’s exactly what a group of researchers in Canada were wondering, and they believe they may have finally found an answer. Dr. Bridget Fernandez and a group of researchers at the…
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New Government Study Finds Direct Link Between Alternative Healing Techniques and Overall Well-Being
Alternative healing techniques continue to grow in popularity, and a recent study has found that three of the most popular complementary approaches can inspire adults to adopt healthier habits outside of these practices. According to MinnPost.com, the government-funded study focused on chiropractic care, yoga, and natural supplements, which are three of the most widely-used alternative…
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Now That Kenney Has Been Elected Mayor, What Key Issues Will He Likely Address First?
Jim Kenney ended his career as City Councilman four years ago, when he was on what the Inquirer describes as “the brink of political extinction.” On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the residents of Philadelphia elected Kenney to be their 99th mayor, starting on Jan. 4, 2016. After 98% of the votes were counted, Kenney, 57, was leading by…
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U.S. Economy Shows Small But Positive Growth in Third Quarter Report
Amidst a general narrative that America’s economy is still recovering from the last recession, a recent report has shown minor but considerable growth due to an increase in personal consumption. According to The New York Times, a report from the Commerce Department found that the American economy grew 1.5% in the third quarter of 2015,…
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Paralympic Athlete Convicted of Manslaughter Could Face Murder Charges Instead
On Valentine’s Day of 2013, South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was at home when he thought he heard someone breaking into the bathroom of his home. He grabbed his gun and went to investigate. After shooting what he thought was an intruder four times through the bathroom door, then 27-year-old Pistorius opened it to…
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Anti-Fracking Activists Release Giant Banner During Televised NFL Game on Nov. 2
Monday night football games usually aren’t considered crazy events, but two environmental activists made sure that the Nov. 2 game between the Carolina Panthers and the Indianapolis Colts was out of the ordinary. The activists rappelled from the press box at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, and proceeded to unfurl a…
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Heavy Flooding in New Brunswick Collapses Basement, Leaving Family Homeless
Many homes across North America come equipped with basements, those beloved underground spaces that can be used for storage, recreation and many other possibilities. Unfortunately, these basements can sometimes be more of a pain than they’re worth. It’s estimated that over 98% of homes with basements will incur some amount of water damage, which can…