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Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.




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WATCH: This rescued gray seal pup takes her self-care bubble baths very seriously

After being found underweight and injured by Seal Rescue Ireland, Honeycomb Worm's wounds have healed and she is thriving!




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Trump transition live updates: Trump considering lawyer for deputy AG, sources say

Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House.




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Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.




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Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior

A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical treatments such as wound healing, cancer therapy and even organ regeneration, according to a research team at Penn State.




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Penn State supports military transition through DOD SkillBridge Program

Penn State University has launched a University-wide partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, offering active-duty service members internships across various departments to help them transition to civilian careers.




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Penn State Altoona professors edit new Northern Appalachia literary field guide

Todd Davis, professor of English and environmental studies, Carolyn G. Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies, and Noah Davis, are the editors of “A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia,” published by University of Georgia Press.




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2024 Transgender Day of Remembrance event to be held on Nov. 15

The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will hold its annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil on Friday, Nov. 15, honoring the trans lives lost this year to violence.




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2025 Benefits Open Enrollment ends Friday, Nov. 15 

Benefits-eligible employees have until Friday, Nov. 15, to login to Workday and elect their benefits for 2025.  




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Holiday Heat Reduction Program aims to save energy during winter break

At the conclusion of the fall semester, Penn State will once again institute a Holiday Heat Reduction Program at University Park, aimed at lowering building temperatures during the holiday break. This annual energy savings initiative saves the University energy costs and has proven to be an important factor in helping the University pursue its energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction goals.




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Persistent racial disparities in vascular surgery outcomes

Non-white patients are at twice the risk of dying within 30 days of a carotid endarterectomy, a common surgical procedure performed to reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new study led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine. The study highlights persistent differences in medical outcomes based on race, despite advances in research, education and clinical practice.




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Nittany Ballet unwraps fresh ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 14–15 at Eisenhower Auditorium

Centre County’s pre-eminent classical ballet school’s annual production of "The Nutcracker" will transport audiences to a magical world where life-sized toy soldiers fight giant mice, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes all to the Nutcracker’s Kingdom from the Land of Sweets. 




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Great Valley hosts art exhibit celebrating women's voices and experiences

Penn State Great Valley is hosting a special exhibit through Jan. 6 in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts, featuring a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women's voices and experiences.




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New members join Penn State Beaver Advisory Board  

Penn State Beaver has welcomed two new members to its advisory board, Julia McDowell and Scott Mayhew. McDowell, a Penn State Beaver alumna, is vice president of the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence for Highmark. Mayhew is the maintenance, turnaround and construction director for Shell Polymers at the company's Monaca site.




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Penn State undergraduate Nate Carey named Marshall Scholarship finalist

Penn State student Nate Carey, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2025 Marshall Scholarship. 




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Emeritus faculty member to discuss federal study on long freight trains. Nov. 20

Peter Swan, associate professor emeritus of supply chain management at Penn State Harrisburg, will hold a presentation on Nov. 20 to discuss the findings of a Transportation Research Board study he helped compile on the impacts of long freight trains.




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News24 Business | Telkom wins order to raid company it says used stolen data to 'poach' clients

A source says over 1 300 customers have been lured away using data allegedly harvested by a franchise employee.




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News24 Business | SA data centre giant taps Absa for R8bn loan to build AI-ready facility

Teraco Data Environments hired Absa to syndicate an R8 billion loan as the company gears up for a new facility to meet rising demand from artificial intelligence applications.




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News24 Business | Prosus unlocks R36bn through Swiggy's India IPO, eyes PayU in 2025

Prosus, the consumer internet behemoth and Naspers subsidiary, says it unlocked $2 billion (about R36 billion) in value after the listing of Indian food delivery giant Swiggy on Wednesday.




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News24 Business | TFG's Bash buys Zando online domain

TFG's Bash platform, which is set to break even or be profitable two years earlier than forecast, has bought the South African domain name of the now-defunct online fashion retailer Zando.




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News24 Business | Virgin Active owner Brait gets investee boost, but NAV halves after hefty shareholder lift

Investment holding company Brait reported a boost from its underlying portfolio on Wednesday, including a 6% rise in Virgin Active membership.




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News24 Business | Suspended Lotteries company secretary loses again in court

Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them.




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News24 Business | Emira still avoiding new SA deals as it eyes massive Polish payday

Emira Property Fund's partnership with Poland-focused DL Invest Group includes redemption clauses that could yield it up to R4.2 billion in five years, more than 70% of Emira's current market value on the JSE.




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News24 Business | Business brief | Southern Sun sees earnings rise; China boosts its property market

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.




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News24 Business | Union says ArcelorMittal strike to start on Thursday, picket planned for Vanderbijlpark

South Africa's metalworkers' union said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers.




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News24 Business | Brait eyes riding off into the sunset by end 2027 as it guns for New Look, Virgin Active sales

Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down.




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News24 Business | Postbank turns the tide: Profits rise, fraud down as cleanup pays off

Postbank has said that it has reached a profit in the first two quarters of the financial year, with reported cases of fraud down 80% year-on-year.




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Did You Know? Sushi Was Not Meant to Be Eaten Initially! Uncover Its Surprising Origins

The Story Of Sushi: From its humble beginnings as a way to save food to becoming a global sensation, sushi has come a long way.




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5 Ways Your Body Tells You Your Gut Health Is Improving

Gut health is crucial for feeling great and staying healthy. Check out these 5 signs to see if your gut's heading in the right direction.




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Study Reveals Over 77 Percent Of Indian Children Lack WHO-Suggested Dietary Diversity

The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity in children's diets.




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Study Suggests Genetic Mutation May Help Control Sugar Cravings

The study showed that people without the SI gene may have a hard time digesting sugary foods, making them dislike it.




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"Mrs And Mrs": Celebrity Chef Ritu Dalmia Gets Married In An Intimate Ceremony In South Africa

Chef Ritu Dalmia, one of India's most celebrated chefs, tied the knot on November 5, 2024.




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"Two Types Of Girls": Alaya F And Manushi Chhillar Bond Over Different Drinks

On Tuesday, Alaya posted a picture on her Instagram Stories, enjoying a day out with her BFF Manushi Chhillar.




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Viral: Internet Impressed By 14-Year-Old Boy Making Golgappa "Faster Than A Machine"

Viral Video: A 14-year-old street stall vendor made waves on the Internet with his superfast golgappa-making speed




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Moong Dal Chilla Wrap: This High-Protein Wrap Recipe Will Make Your Morning Meals More Nutritious

Who said wraps can only be made of maida? This high-protein, nutritious wrap will make you forget all those store-bought wraps in just a few minutes!




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Love Sipping Soup? Don't Miss Trying This South Indian Bonda Soup This Winter

Soup Recipes: Bonda soup is a popular lentil-based soup hailing from Karnataka. To make it, medu vadas or urad dal bondas are soaked in a moong dal soup.




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5 Facts About Soy Milk You Bet You Didn't Know

Did you know that soy milk did not originate in the Americas or it is a preferred milk dairy-free option for baking? If you are everything about Soy milk, then you have landed on the right page.




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Palak + Black Chana = The Cosy Curry You Need This Winter

Spinach (palak) is a winter wonder vegetable, and if you haven't yet tried it in all its delicious forms, now's the time.




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World Diabetes Day 2024: 10 Diet And Lifestyle Changes A Diabetic Should Make For Healthy Living

World Diabetes Day 2024 reminds us of the importance of breaking barriers and bridging gaps to ensure that everyone with diabetes has access to the resources and care they need.




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World Diabetes Day: One-Fourth Of People Living With Diabetes In India In 2022: Lancet Study

The figure of 82.8 crore is over four times the number in 1990, with the largest increase in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), researchers forming the Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor Collaboration




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Ranveer Singh's Anniversary Post For Deepika Padukone Proves She Loves Desserts - See Pics

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrated their 6th marriage anniversary




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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Launch Date Leaked; Might Land Earlier Than Usual

Samsung usually launches its latest Galaxy S series phones in late January or February. The South Korean tech giant is yet to reveal a possible date for the launch of the Galaxy S25 lineup, but a newly leaked survey suggests that we may see the phones earlier than usual this time. Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series in January this year. Last year's Galaxy S23 series was unveiled in mid-February.




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Microsoft to End Support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People Apps This Year to Prioritise Outlook

Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.




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Slack Is Reportedly Working On an AI-Powered File Summary Feature

Slack, the work management and productivity platform, is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature. As per a report, the new feature is called AI file summary, and it can summarise documents uploaded to the platform. The new feature is said to be able to summarise text-heavy files to help users quickly get a gist of the topic. This is an under-development feature, so it might not be visible to current users.




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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which is Better?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are available at a starting price of Rs 1,21,999 and Rs 1,44,900, respectively. Both models offer premium design language and come equipped with the latest hardware. In this comparison, we will discuss both models in depth and recommend which one you should consider.




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New Fire-Resilient Dicliptera Polymorpha Discovered in India’s Western Ghats

In a significant botanical breakthrough, scientists from Pune's Agharkar Research Institute have documented Dicliptera polymorpha, a dual-blooming plant thriving in the fire-prone grasslands of the Northern Western Ghats. With blooms triggered by both post-monsoon rains and fires, this species represents a rare adaptation to its unique environment.




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Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study

A Penn State University study published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air reveals that airborne microplastics may influence the climate by affecting cloud structures and weather patterns. The study found that microplastics act as ice nucleating agents in clouds, potentially altering precipitation. Professor Miriam Freedman highlights the need for more research into how these particles interact within atmospheric systems to better understand their effects on climate.




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iQOO Neo 10 Series Alleged Schematics Show Design, Tipped to Get 6.78-Inch Display

iQOO Neo 10 series is confirmed to debut in China soon as a follow-up to last year's Neo 9 family. We have heard multiple rumours regarding the processor and fast charging capabilities of the iQOO Neo 10 and iQOO Neo 10 Pro. A newly leaked schematics offer us a good look at their design. The leak also reveals the display details of the iQOO Neo 10 lineup.




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Apple Reportedly Working on 'AI Wall Tablet' With Smart Home Controls and Apple Intelligence

Apple is said to be developing a new product that could function as a wall-mounted display, according to Bloomberg News. This display is expected to provide controls for smart home devices, as well as support for voice commands through Siri and will reportedly offer Apple Intelligence features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming device.




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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with Viasat, a California-based communications technology company. It is aimed at offering seamless connectivity to users even in the remote and isolated corners of the country.