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November 15, 2024
Mukhtar Babayev, the minister in charge of ecology and natural resources in Azerbaijan, has been chosen to oversee the U.N. climate negotiations later this year. By Sara Schonhardt 01/05/2024 02:50 PM EST Last month, an op-ed was written in the Los Angeles Times. After Babayev was chosen, Mann wrote on X: “It seems like the
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The current influenza season in the United States is becoming more severe, but it is currently too early to determine the extent to which holiday gatherings may have contributed to a potential increase in illnesses. Recent government statistics released on Friday for the previous week, which encompassed the holiday week spanning from Christmas to New
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According to a recent federal study, individuals who were prescribed the commonly used drugs Ozempic and Wegovy for diabetes and obesity had a reduced likelihood of experiencing suicidal ideation compared to those taking alternative medications for these conditions. The study, financially supported by the National Institutes of Health, was released on Friday and coincides with
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Brian Murphy from WRAL. Two major sports betting companies will now be able to operate in North Carolina thanks to partnerships with Charlotte Motor Speedway and NASCAR. BetMGM has reached a partnership with Charlotte Motor Speedway located in Concord, while Draft Kings has entered into an agreement with NASCAR. BetMGM and Draft Kings applied for
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The act of collecting signatures for a petition to add abortion rights to the Florida constitution has met the required number and has been declared eligible for the 2024 ballot, according to officials in Orlando, Florida. The Florida Division of Elections has confirmed over 911,000 signatures, exceeding the state’s requirement of 891,500 petition signatures needed
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The delay in FDA approval is being attributed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the actions of the Biden administration. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to Florida’s proposal to import drugs from Canada. This decision is a significant setback for pharmaceutical companies, who have expressed concerns about the potential
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Bianca Williams became frustrated with her search for a store that would accept federal food benefits for low-income mothers and their children, as well as provide high-quality produce. In November, the resident of Milwaukee, who has seven children, two of whom are currently breastfeeding, made the decision to rely on frozen Thanksgiving leftovers and food
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The minister of digital affairs in Poland proposed on Friday that President Andrzej Duda verifies the security of his social media accounts, following a strange tweet that was promptly deleted. The message shared on Duda’s personal Twitter account on Thursday read: “Inquire with his wife for the definition of ‘having balls’. She is aware!” The
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Louisville, Ky. — Freshman Oluchi Okananwa scored a team-high 14 points and grabbed five rebounds, but the Duke women’s basketball team (9-5, 1-2 ACC) dropped a 61-44 decision to No. 17 Louisville Thursday night at the KFC Yum! Center. Kennedy Brown, a senior, was the top performer in rebounding with 10 rebounds. Three Blue Devils, including
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According to The Associated Press. On Thursday night, North Carolina defeated No. 25 Syracuse 75-51, ending the Orange’s eight-game winning streak. Alyssa Ustby made history for the team by achieving its first ever triple-double, while Maria Gakdeng scored 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting. The game took place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ustby had a
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