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November 1, 2023

Overnight news that one of the more fastest-growing co-working spaces, WeWork, is filing for bankruptcy shouldn’t negate the benefits of remote working. That’s true especially for working from home, according to a new study; Israel’s retaliation in Gaza trying…

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October 31, 2023

It seems the MAGA Republicans have finally achieved their incursion into mainstream US politics and culture. From the Speaker’s position in the House to our local school boards, people who cling to ultra-conservative views and want everyone else to…

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October 30, 2023

A nonprofit can help dying babies in Gaza and is trying to get its portable baby incubators into Israel and Gaza; As wars combust around the planet, the natural consequence is more people will become immigrants. They will stream…

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October 27, 2023

The anguished faces of the sisters, fathers and neighbors of those who died are all the same. Whether their loved ones died in a mass shooting in Maine or in Florida or Colorado or Texas, etc, all died at…

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October 26, 2023

What would the world be like without weapons? News of the overnight senseless rampage of a mentally unstable man in Lewiston, Maine to the continuing bombardment of Gaza homesteads and the Russian assault on Ukraine, amid many others, underscore…

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October 25, 2023

There’s no denying that Americans love deals, coupons and Black Friday sales. A new study finds the best deals in the country to buy a new car. So, how many will make the trek?; Cubans are still leaving their…

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October 24, 2023

A new university study looked at which neighborhoods police in major cities spend most of their time patrolling. Not a big surprise; Over 2,000 children have been killed in Gaza. They, and others, are the innocent victims of Hamas’…

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October 23, 2023

The war in Israel is like quicksand — any country siding with either Israel or Hamas is sliding deeper into being involved. Could this be World War III? Whether or not it is, it’s clear that a new World…

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October 20, 2023

We know a healthy lifestyle staves off many diseases. Unfortunately, the desire to ‘enjoy life’ many times supersedes the practical. Yet, a new study finding a link between red meat and a common disease should give everyone a pause…

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October 19, 2023

When it comes to volatile situations, like where much of the world finds itself today, it’s been long known that women have the ‘cooler heads.’ So, it’s not surprising that a new study finds a definite difference between how…

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October 18, 2023

The world may be a scary place these days but another kind of scary is fast approaching — Halloween! Store shelves are emptying quickly of the staple handed out to trick-or-treaters. (Note: If you really want to be scared…

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October 17, 2023

The world waits anxiously to see when Israel will strike Hamas, how strongly, which countries will retaliate against Israel and how many innocent victims will die in both Israel and Gaza. Iran and Hezbollah both are threatening Israel, President…

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October 16, 2023

It was recently reported that children dying from gun violence had spiked 87% in the last ten years. Though I don’t recall if one particular state was highlighted as having the most deaths, a new study pinpoints the most…

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October 13, 2023

Israel issued an unattainable ultimatum to Palestinians living in Gaza — leave. With the Gaza Strip blocked on all sides, except for the Mediterranean coastline, how can they comply? And Hamas is warning residents not to flee. Why? Their…

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October 12, 2023

Hate, hostility and harm to each other are on the rise. Abroad, it’s easy to see. In the US, we have only to channel surf past certain talk channels to hear manufactured anger spewing to accomplish one thing —…

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October 11, 2023

It’s only Wednesday and yet this week feels more like a month has passed since news of Hamas’ invasion of Israel. News reports, and kudos to the reporters risking their lives to bring us coverage firsthand, of Hamas’ behavior…

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October 10, 2023

Studies have correlated the rise in temperature with rising violence among people. With trends continuing, it seems we all need to learn to keep our cool. A new study shows that will get increasingly difficult; The atrocities being committed…

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October 9, 2023

Another heinous invasion commands our global attention and it’s heartbreaking to see the needless deaths occurring. The fact that Americans are among the dead and wounded brings this war closer to home, and it highlights the global unrest that…

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October 6, 2023

The International community was surprised with the news of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient (see the first headline link). Overwhelming expectations were that it would be Ukraine’s battle-fatigued, camo-wearing President Zelenskyy. Maybe the Nobel Peace Prize committee is…

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October 4, 2023

October 3, 2023 was a day that put the failings of our Congressional political system on full display for not just the nation to see, but the world. The ouster of GOP House Speaker McCarthy by a small faction…

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October 3, 2023

Covid is coming back with a vengeance, along with the flu and colds. Treating Covid, like we do the flu, with yearly booster shots should be a no-brainer. However, people are opting out of Covid booster shots and a…

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October 2, 2023

School repayment loans begin and everyone is wondering how it will go: Will it cause thousands of struggling consumers to fall back even further in their bills? Will the US economy suffer? Will more opt to not pay back…

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September 29, 2023

Is it REALLY any surprise that the government is on track to shut down Sunday morning at 12:01 am? For anyone who watched the chaos that ensued when current House Speaker Kevin McCarthy compromised his way to secure House…

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September 28, 2023

Family. Family values. The list continues with how the nation has traditionally described US society — that people live in ‘traditional’ families with a mother, father, and children. However, like many scenarios, it’s only half true. We’ve always known…

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September 27, 2023

September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s the time of the year that the Latino experience is celebrated, scrutinized and compared to the greater US society and the world. For example, every year the Latino buying…