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Entertainment

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Sony Pictures Entertainment Reports Impressive Third-Quarter Earnings
Gabriel Rivera

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) recently announced a remarkable third-quarter performance, with profits soaring to $281 million, marking a 57% increase from the same period in 2022. Additionally, revenues climbed by 5% to reach $2.473 billion, demonstrating the company's robust financial growth.

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California Senate Seat Debate: Candidates Spar on Issues and Election Strategy
Morgan Gallagher

The four leading candidates for California’s open U.S. Senate seat faced off in a one-hour debate in San Francisco, engaging in fewer clashes than their previous meeting in January. The debate was moderated by Frank Buckley of KTLA and Nikki Laurenzo of Inside California Politics, who kept the candidates to their time limits and pressed them for specific answers.

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Usher's Electrifying Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show
Gabriel Rivera

Crafting a Super Bowl halftime performance is a challenge that requires artists to condense decades of music into a crowd-pleasing 13-minute show. The pressure to captivate the audience amidst the sporting event and high-stakes commercials can often result in lackluster performances.

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Martin Scorsese Honored by DGA and Acknowledges Osage Nation's Role in Killers of the Flower Moon
Avi Farah

Renowned director Martin Scorsese was honored by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) on Saturday night with a gold medallion, marking his 13th special medallion from the organization. The event saw Judd Apatow humorously remarking on the frequency of Scorsese's accolades, highlighting the significance of the director's contribution to the film industry.

Sports

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Ottawa Senators' Ridly Greig Speaks Out After Controversial Goal and Cross-Check Incident
Alex Patel

After being cross-checked to the face by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig expressed surprise at the fallout, stating that he 'didn't think it would get this far.'

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Victor Wembanyama's Historic NBA Triple-Double Feat Against the Raptors
Emily Turner

In a remarkable display of skill and athleticism, Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs rookie, achieved a historic triple-double feat against the Toronto Raptors. In just 29 minutes of play, he recorded 27 points, 14 rebounds, and an astounding 10 blocks, marking his first triple-double with blocked shots.

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Ivory Coast Clinches Africa Cup of Nations Title with Dramatic Victory Over Nigeria
Braden Hirschi

Ivory Coast secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to claim the Africa Cup of Nations title. The winning goal was scored by Sébastien Haller in the 81st minute, following excellent play from Simon Adingra on the wing.

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Jusuf Nurkic and Draymond Green's Ongoing Feud: A Clash of Titans
Owen Mitchell

During a recent game between the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors, tensions ran high as Jusuf Nurkic, the Suns' center, made a bold move by taunting Draymond Green, the Warriors' forward, with a 'too small' gesture after converting a hook shot over him. In retaliation, Green quickly backed Nurkic down and scored a basket before smacking the ground in response to Nurkic's earlier taunt.

Lifestyle

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Empowering Diversity: Jefferson University's Initiative to Increase Black Doctors
Morgan Gallagher

At Jefferson University, a student organization called Black Men in White Coats is making strides to increase the number of Black doctors. Second-year medical students at Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College are actively involved in this initiative.

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Empowering Diversity in Medicine: Black Men in White Coats at Jefferson University
Emily Turner

A student organization at Jefferson University, known as Black Men in White Coats, is dedicated to increasing the number of Black doctors in the medical field. These second-year medical students at Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College are part of this organization, aiming to address the underrepresentation of Black men in medicine.

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Empowering Diversity in Medicine: Black Men in White Coats Promoting Health Equity
Lauren Baxter

A student organization at Jefferson University, known as Black Men in White Coats, is on a mission to increase the representation of Black doctors in the medical field. These second-year medical students at Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College are dedicated members of this student organization, committed to addressing the underrepresentation of Black men in medicine.

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Empowering Diversity in Medicine: Jefferson University's Initiative to Increase Black Doctors
Lauren Baxter

Jefferson University in Philadelphia is taking a proactive approach to address the underrepresentation of Black doctors in the medical field. The student organization 'Black Men in White Coats' at Jefferson University aims to increase the number of Black doctors, recognizing the importance of diversity in medicine.