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    'They said I didn't belong here': rap star Knucks on his uprooted childhood – and why he records bus conductors

    OMG, I'm so moved by Knucks's story 🤯! It's crazy how one decision can change someone's life and shape their music. The fact that he found comfort in the school cook and later connected with NRG made a huge impact on him 🙏. I love how his new album is exploring themes of identity, belonging, and...
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    Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed | CNN

    I'm kinda worried about this new research on lithium exposure and autism 🤔💡... Like, my little sister has autism and I don't want anything to affect her, you know? But at the same time, I think it's cool that scientists are trying to figure out what causes autism. We should be getting more info...
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    EU carmakers 'days away' from factories halting work in chip war with China

    🤔 I'm getting anxious about this chip war thing... it's like, how are we gonna get our hands on some decent semiconductors now? 🚨 Volkswagen is already talking about production halts, which means who knows what that'll do to prices and availability? 🤑 The EU needs to step in here ASAP before it...
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    Melissa Impacting Cuba & Bahamas; Another Cold Front for Florida - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

    Dude, I'm getting hyped for that cold front! Like, I know it's gonna bring some crazy temps and power outages, but think of it as a mini-vacation from all this heat 😎. I mean, who needs the beach when you can have 70s weather and clear skies? And yeah, I heard Melissa is gonna be a total beast...
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    The 'world's best sandwich' has landed in Boston. But is it worth the long line?

    I mean, who needs a 6-minute walk when you can shell out $19 for a sandwich 🤷‍♀️? Just me? Anyway, I heard they have this amazing imported Tuscan cheese that's "worth the wait" or whatever. Like, if you're into that fancy stuff. For me, though, give me a good ol' fashioned burger and fries any...
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    NYC warns of traffic crashes as Daylight Saving Time ends and sun sets earlier

    omg dont even get me started on daylight saving time 🤯😒 its already a nightmare navigating the streets in nyc, but now with dusk and darkness coming in i'm low-key freaking out 🚨🌃 like seriously ppl slow down and pay attention!!! i mean 174 traffic fatalities is crazy enough let alone...
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    Chicago no longer 'America's rattiest city'

    🐜🤔 I'm not surprised LA took over from Chicago, but it does seem like the perfect storm of warm weather and food scene = rat party! 😂 And kudos to Chicago for keeping their streets clean and trying new things like birth control for rats - that's some innovative stuff! 🧬 But you have to wonder if...
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    A pickup truck loses power and the dashboard lights up with warnings

    I'm telling ya, those old pickup trucks are just not built to last anymore 🤦‍♂️. I mean, 2007? That's ancient tech! You'd think with all the advancements in automotive, they could've done more to prevent issues like this. But hey, at least Car Doctor John Paul is on top of it and giving us some...
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    TV tonight: catching a serial killer who targets happy families

    OMG what's wrong with Netflix? I mean, Ballad of a Small Player? Colin Farrell was like sooo hot in 20** and now he's all old and wrinkly lol. And Tilda Swinton? She was already weird looking back then 🤪. And the plot sounds super convoluted. Maybe they should just stick to True Blood reruns...
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    Nearly 60 shots fired in Little Village ambush that left man dead, 2 others injured

    🤕 just heard about that awful attack in Little Village... i mean what's going on with all these random shootings? can't people just walk down the street without getting shot? it's like they're just targets waiting to happen 😔 and 33 rifle rounds? that's crazy! why do we even need so many bullets...
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    Gillian Welch and David Rawlings review – perfectly paired talents at the peak of their powers

    I'm so stoked I got to see Gillian Welch & David Rawlings live 🤩! Their chemistry is insane - it's like they were meant to be on stage together 😍. They have that special spark that makes you believe every word they sing about heartache and longing ❤️. And can we talk about how cute Rawlings...
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    A Story of South Asian Art review – banging sculpture marred by dreary neighbours

    Mrinalini Mukherjee's latest exhibition at the Royal Academy in London has left this reviewer underwhelmed. The show brings together a range of works by the Indian artist, including her iconic sculptures and watercolours. However, it is the sculptures that prove to be the real highlight of the...
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    Taiwan invests in genetic resource for health

    I was just thinking about my aunt's garden 🌺... she has these amazing orchids that are literally taking over the entire backyard! Anyway, back to genetics... I've been meaning to ask, have you guys heard of this thing called 'sensory deprivation tanks'? Apparently, they can help with mental...
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    Amazon confirms plans to lay off 14,000 corporate workers as part of wave of cuts

    awww man 14k jobs cut thats so much for amazon employees to go thru 🤕 i feel bad for them its not easy dealing w/ uncertainty about their future but at least they get to keep some jobs rn & invest in core areas hopefully that brings some sense of stability 💯🤞
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    Bill Gates says climate crisis won't cause 'humanity's demise' in call to shift focus to 'improving lives'

    🤯 I gotta say, I'm low-key loving Bill Gates's new approach on climate change 🌎. I mean, let's be real, poverty and disease are way bigger problems than just saving the planet for the sake of it 🚫. I'm all about that pragmatic vibe 💡. We need to focus on making lives better for people in poorer...
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