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Victoria Monét’s ‘Jaguar II’ Lands Top 10 Debut on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart
Read more: Victoria Monét’s ‘Jaguar II’ Lands Top 10 Debut on Billboard’s R&B Albums ChartVictoria Monét’s debut album, Jaguar II, has achieved a top 10 debut on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. The album opens at No. 6 this week with 15,000 equivalent units sold. Jaguar II not only appears on the Top R&B Albums chart but also on the following charts: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (No. 22); Top Album Sales (No. 53);…
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The FDA is now fast-tracking new drug approvals — why that’s so worrying
Read more: The FDA is now fast-tracking new drug approvals — why that’s so worryingThe Food and Drug Administration is now regularly approving new drugs after just one or two clinical trials — a significant departure from the more rigorous vetting process the agency was previously known for, newly published research reveals. Furthermore, the authors say, there’s now less information available to the public about the results of all trials.…
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Paper straws contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ — could be worse than plastic: study
Read more: Paper straws contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ — could be worse than plastic: studyIt could be the straw that broke the eco-worrier’s back. Paper straws might not be the “eco-friendly” drinking tube they’ve been promoted to be: Belgian researchers found that these so-called “green” utensils are toxic and therefore potentially worse for the environment than their much-vilified plastic counterparts, according to a new study published in the journal Food Additives &…
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Parkinson’s may originate in the gut: New study reveals warning signs
Read more: Parkinson’s may originate in the gut: New study reveals warning signsTrust your gut, as they say. Parkinson’s Disease, the cause of which has long remained a mystery, could originate in the gastrointestinal system. New research, published Thursday in the journal Gut, suggests that certain gastrointestinal conditions — such as irritable bowel syndrome, difficulty swallowing and constipation — could be early warning signs of Parkinson’s. The disease, which actor Michael…
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Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Wasteland’ Gets Certified Platinum
Read more: Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Wasteland’ Gets Certified PlatinumBrent Faiyaz has achieved eight new awards from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, Wasteland, is now certified platinum for selling one million equivalent units. It marks Faiyaz’s first platinum-selling album to date. It was first certified gold in November 2020 after tallying 500,000 equivalent units. Faiyaz’s Drake-assisted single “Wasting Time,” produced by The…
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Elon Musk says Twitter, now X, is moving to small monthly subscription
Read more: Elon Musk says Twitter, now X, is moving to small monthly subscriptionElon Musk discussed his plans for Twitter, now called X, on Monday during a livestreamed conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Among other things, Musk said the social network is “moving to having a small monthly payment for use of the X system” in order to combat “vast armies of bots.” Musk did not…
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Top Democrat says House Republicans are in a ‘civil war’ as government shutdown looms
Read more: Top Democrat says House Republicans are in a ‘civil war’ as government shutdown loomsHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Sunday that Republicans are “in the middle of a civil war” as both parties wrestle for an agreement to avert a government shutdown when funding expires at the end of the month. In an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” Jeffries said: “Let’s be clear: House Republicans are in the…
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Russell Brand accused of raping, sexually assaulting 4 women — including 16-year-old he called ‘the child’: report
Read more: Russell Brand accused of raping, sexually assaulting 4 women — including 16-year-old he called ‘the child’: reportRussell Brand was accused of raping, sexually assaulting, and abusing four women over the course of seven years — and one victim was a 16-year-old he allegedly called “the child,” according to a bombshell report the British actor and comedian denied prior to its release. The allegations against the 48-year-old stem from the height of…
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Tory Lanez is heading to state prison after judge denies motion for bail during appeal
Read more: Tory Lanez is heading to state prison after judge denies motion for bail during appealLATimes.com Tory Lanez’s latest attempt to avoid being sent to a California prison has failed. The hip-hop star’s motion for bail was rejected Thursday by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, a court spokeswoman confirmed. Lanez is facing a 10-year prison sentence for shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The Canadian hip-hop artist, whose legal…
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What is OASDI tax on my paycheck? Here’s why you and your employer pay this federal tax
Read more: What is OASDI tax on my paycheck? Here’s why you and your employer pay this federal taxUSAToday.com Have you ever looked at your paycheck and wondered why so much money gets taken out? If you look more closely at it, you’ll likely notice a slew of acronyms that, without any explanation, lowered your take-home pay. For most workers, one of the biggest culprits is called “OASDI.” It can be frustrating to…
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