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Weed Shops Deserve Due Process, Says Judge

Let the weed bodegas be! A recent crackdown by New York City authorities on stores selling marijuana without a license led to the shutdown o...

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Fucking necessary: 10 horror films where sex actually moves the plot forward

“There are certain rules one must abide by to survive a horror movie,” explains Randy (Jamie Kennedy) in Wes Craven’s 1996 post-mo slasher revival Scream. “Number one: You can never have sex.” Sex ...

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Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo referred to DOJ for prosecution by House subcommittee: report

A Republican-led House subcommittee on Wednesday referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the Justice Department after he was accused of lying to Congress about a report on his involvement in ...

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Arizona man allegedly stashed his father’s body inside freezer to avoid losing home: police

A Tempe, Arizona, man allegedly stashed his father’s corpse inside a freezer that sat in his backyard for several years to prevent reporting his dad’s death, fearing he may lose his house, accordin...

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Best Money Making Apps: Uncover Profitable Opportunities

If you are searching for ways to supplement your monthly income, money-making apps are dependable options. And the best thing is you don’t have to make any investments. You can use your smartphone ...

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Alexa, thank you for the music

Image: Mojo Wang for The Verge When dealing with an aging parent, Alexa was a great help — in both practical and emotionally important ways. About two years ago, I go...

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“It’s Pretty Awesome”: 50 Childfree People Share How They Feel About Never Starting A Family

Some people spend their entire lives dreaming about starting a family. I had a friend in high school who already had a list of baby names saved on her phone and who would scroll through nursery ins...

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I'm Tammy Baldwin: This is why I want Wisconsin's vote for Senate

During our U.S. Senate debate, my opponent, megamillionaire California bank owner Eric Hovde, was asked his thoughts on the Farm Bill, a crucial piece of legislation for the tens of thousands of fa...

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These AI-powered textiles are designed specifically for people with dementia

Anyone who visits Wong Tai Sin, a healthcare center in the northern part of Hong Kong, will be welcomed by a curious sight. At first glance, the three illuminated panels hanging on the wall appear ...

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Four Reasons to Consider a 'Strategic Divorce'

Sometimes it might seem like everything about relationships is alternative and unexpected these days, but human beings remain pretty traditional in one sense: We tend to still get married when we l...

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The big idea: how games can change your life

To get the most out of play, we should embrace it for what it is, not as way to hone skills or train our brains A 93-year-old woman sits in a hospital bed. Facing her is a figure in a full hazmat s...

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R.I.P. Jeri Taylor, Emmy-nominated Star Trek: Voyager co-creator

Jeri Taylor, co-creator of Star Trek: Voyager, has died. Her son, Andrew Enberg, confirmed her death to The Hollywood Reporter. Taylor died Wednesday at the assisted living facility where she resid...

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Online Communities for Seniors: How to Find Friends Online

There’s a great new trend emerging among older adults: the growing embrace of online communities and virtual meetups. Once hesitant to adopt new technologies, many seniors like you are now turning ...

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Watch as this "A Place for Trump" ad puts Trump in his place

In a reasonable and logical reality, this ad by Rep. Eric Swalwell is how the world would regard the confused former President Trump. Instead, 46% of our country thinks this befuddled old Nazi is t...

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How Elderly Dementia Patients Are Unwittingly Fueling Political Campaigns

A stunning investigation reveals how deceptive political fundraising—urgent appeals in texts and emails that seem to come directly from candidates, pre-checked boxes for recurring donations, promis...

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What a Kamala Harris Win Would Mean for the Economy

On the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris is pitching herself as a champion of the middle class, arguing that her economic policies will provide relief as inflation and risi...

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50 questions on Active Assisted Living technologies. Global edition

arXiv:2410.16733v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This booklet on Active Assisted Living (AAL) technologies has been created as part of the GoodBrother COST Action, which has run from 2020 to 2024....

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Heartbreaking Report Reveals How Republicans Prey on Dementia Patients

Some of the country’s largest grassroots political donors are handing their money over to Republicans—but they don’t seem to be aware of it.Hundreds of elderly dementia patients are fueling America...

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Top Republicans accuse FTC chair of Hatch Act violations over 'campaign-style events' with Dems

Top Judiciary Republicans are accusing a controversial Biden-Harris administration official of violating the Hatch Act by touring the country with Democratic politicians ahead of the pivotal Novemb...

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Welcome Seniors into Holiday Celebrations: 6 Tips for a Joyful Season

The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and togetherness, but it can also be a challenging period for many older adults. For seniors, the holidays might bring feelings of loneliness, especial...

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How to prepare for growing older if you don’t have kids

My husband and I have been married for five years. During that time, a battalion of well-meaning relatives — starting with my parents and extending all the way to aunts and uncles — have...

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