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People are now betting on everything. Prediction markets are amplifying those signals. The timing of the U.S. government shutdown. The likelihood of Taylor Swift canceling a tour date. The exact day ...

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Those who have been prescribed omeprazole are being warned of the potential risk of serious side effects that may necessitate a 111 call or an urgent GP appointment. Omeprazole, a proton pump ...

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During an Oct. 9 event presented by the Personal Development StudioLab, Sheila Gujrathi (’92, MD ’96) told the audience that she’s repeatedly taken the road less traveled. But why? “For the most part, ...

About 20 years ago, a neuroscientist named David Eagleman strapped a bunch of students into harnesses, hoisted them to the top of an imposing metal tower, and then, without warning, dropped them 150 ...

Which is more challenging, big explosions or unnoticeable details? How do the different departments work with each other to tell stories on TV? Why is it sometimes lonely in the visual effects ...