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U.S. government may challenge concert business dominance of Live Nation and Ticketmaster

Two concert industry giants that merged in 2010 may have grown more dominant than the federal government can tolerate. Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster reportedly soon will face a federal antitrust lawsuit after years of criticism from...

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How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling


Cow cuddling is all the rage in the United States thanks to social media, but opening the barn door to the public faces a new risk after bird flu has been confirmed in dairy herds in nine states. One dairy worker tested positive for the virus. Chargi...

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This week's word in the news: CONSENSUS

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A generally accepted agreement, opinion, or decision among a group of people.

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“The scientific consensus has shifted due to the overwhelming evidence linking alcohol to over 200 health conditions, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases and injuries,” said Carina Ferreira-Borges, regional adviser for alcohol at the World Health Organization regional office for Europe
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Is our political divide really that bad?

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