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The strange dark world of the for-profit blood industry

Donating blood is a charitable gesture that saves lives and conjures up images of Red Cross drives and good Samaritans doing their part. Selling plasma — ...

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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DeSantis spars with NBC reporter on late term abortion & infanticide

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a spirited exchange with an NBC over Democrat support for so-called late term abortion.

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's $300K/month home in Saudi Arabia

The Portuguese soccer star, now playing for the Al-Nassr club, is living a life of luxury in the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh’s Kingdom Tower.

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark on college realignment

Andrew Marchand and John Ourand discussed conference realignment with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark in their latest podcast.

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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Memorial Sloan Kettering scoops up piece of Lipstick Building

MSK’s 414,317 square-foot commitment is not a lease but a condominium purchase.

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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Starbucks winter holiday drinks and red cups are back

‘Tis the season for Starbucks red cups and holiday drinks.

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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NYC Burger King hit with $15M suit, accused of allowing 'open air drug bazaar'

“There are hours of the night where we no longer feel safe walking our dog. That’s a problem,” one frightened neighbor said of the Burger King crowd.

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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Philadelphia HS principal replaced after denying diplomas

The principal of a Philadelphia high school has been replaced after she went viral for denying at least two students diplomas over their on-stage celebrat...

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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Oscar-winner Diablo Cody says she struggled to make Barbie 'feminist girl-boss', quit movie: 'S--t the bed'

‘I couldn’t figure it out because that’s not what Barbie is,’ ‘Juno’ screenwriter Diablo Cody claimed in a recent interview.

Published: Aug 30, 2026

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Three shows help in Sandy rebuilding effort

It’s been nearly a year since Superstorm Sandy ravaged the greater New York City area — and the ongoing rebuilding effort is the focus of several special ...

Published: Aug 30, 2026