Category: United States
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Is the Suicide Prevention Phone Number Working After a Year?
It has been a year since the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States underwent a transformation, changing its 10-digit number to 988, but many people are unaware of the change or even what the hotline offers. The three-digit number aims to make it easier for people to seek help when they are having…
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Biden Announces New Plan to Forgive Student Debt
Just over two weeks have passed since the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a student loan forgiveness plan proposed by Joe Biden’s administration. However, the Department of Education wasted no time and introduced new measures to alleviate student debt. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court’s rejection of the previous plan has caused skepticism and led beneficiaries to wonder…
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This Controversial Swimwear Piece Is Back in Style
The sunga, a divisive swimwear piece, is making a comeback, with sales skyrocketing and celebrities embracing the style.
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Want to Watch Lionel Messi’s Debut in Miami? It Could Get Quite Expensive!
Tickets for Lionel Messi’s debut match with Inter Miami are being sold for up to $110,000, making it one of the most expensive in MLS history.
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Can Airbnbs Have Hidden Cameras? How to Know If Someone Is Spying on You?
Rental properties may have security cameras in many areas, but not everywhere. Furthermore, if you are being watched, you have the right to know. In other words, the answer to the question in the title is no. Airbnbs cannot have hidden cameras or any other concealed recording devices. The rental platform allows hosts to install…
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Hollywood is on Strike
The union representing over 150,000 television and film actors is on strike, joining the writers who, in May, initiated the first industry-wide work stoppage in Hollywood in 63 years.Why are actors and writers on strike?Salary is usually the main reason for work stoppages, and this is the case here. The growth of streaming services and…
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For WHO, Aspartame Is ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’
The World Health Organization declared on Thursday (13) that aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in diet drinks and low-sugar foods, may cause cancer. However, a committee from the organization claims there is a safe level of aspartame consumption. According to the group’s calculations, a person weighing 150 kilograms can avoid a higher cancer risk…
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Airfare Prices Are Falling in the U.S.
Airfare prices dropped 18.9% in the year up to June, or 8.1% between May and June, even as passenger traffic reached record levels. Airfare prices surged last summer when Americans began planning vacations that were put on hold during the pandemic. At the same time, airlines struggled to provide seats because they had grounded planes…
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From Friends to the Internet: Who Knows You Better?
The other day, while talking to Professor Jillian Dunn from UCLA, one of her statements left me deeply reflective. According to her, with just a piece of information, the internet can know more about you than your acquaintances. With two pieces, it knows more than your own family. With three pieces, the internet knows more…
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From Friends to the Internet: Who Knows You Better?
Recently, while talking to Professor Jillian Dunn from UCLA, something she said left me deeply reflective. According to her, with just a single piece of information, the internet can know more about you than the people you know. With two pieces, it knows more than your own family. With three pieces, the internet knows more…