Troy Warren

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24
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Fountain of youth doesn’t exist — study says aging is inevitable

Fountain of youth doesn’t exist — study says aging is inevitable

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT A recent study has confirmed that you cannot stop aging or death. Researchers at Duke University and the University of Southern Denmark led the study. It offers new insights into the idea that all species have a relatively fixed aging rate. The findings were published in Nature Communications. Fernando Colchero is an associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He says no matter how much we exercise or the vitamins we take, we can’t outrun aging or death. “We were able to shed light on…
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24
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CNT: 5 budget-friendly ways to shape your backyard into an outdoor retreat

CNT: 5 budget-friendly ways to shape your backyard into an outdoor retreat

Home & Garden, ,
By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT There’s no reason to spend lots of money to transform your backyard into an at-home getaway spot. Better Homes and Gardens has two-dozen inexpensive ideas for how to make your backyard the perfect summer oasis. Even better, you can enjoy these ideas beyond the season. Check out the five DIY and easy-on-the-wallet options below. DIY a campground fire pit If you can’t make it to the campground this summer or would like to have that feeling year-round, you can build your own fire pit in the backyard. By Visit Lake Oconee ADVERTISER CONTENT…
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24
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U.S. jobless claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals

U.S. jobless claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals

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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week, a sign that layoffs declined and the job market is improving. The Labor Department said Thursday that jobless claims declined just 7,000 from the previous week to 411,000. The number of weekly applications for unemployment aid has fallen steadily this year from about 900,000 in January. The level of unemployment claims generally reflects the pace of layoffs. As the pandemic fades, states and cities are lifting more business restrictions — California just fully reopened June 15 — and the economy is…
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24
2021
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McAfee antivirus software creator dead in Spanish prison

McAfee antivirus software creator dead in Spanish prison

Digital, In The News, Technology,
By ARITZ PARRA, RENATA BRITO and BARRY HATTON, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT MADRID — John McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, has been found dead in his cell in a jail near Barcelona, a government official told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon's extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges. Security personnel at the Brians 2 penitentiary near the northeastern Spanish city tried to revive him, but the jail’s medical team finally certified his death, a statement from the regional…
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24
2021
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1 dead in Miami-area condo collapse; 35 rescued, 51 reportedly missing

1 dead in Miami-area condo collapse; 35 rescued, 51 reportedly missing

In The News
By Tim Darnell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT At least one person was killed early Thursday morning after a high-rise condo partially collapsed near Miami Beach, Florida. The collapse happened at Champlain Towers, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a 9:15 a.m. media briefing. The tower is a 12-story building, and Cava said 55 units of the building’s northeast corridor 130 apartments collapsed. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue department said 35 residents were rescued, with 10 treated for injuries and two taken to local hospitals. An unidentified county official told a local report that 51 people are unaccounted for. Around 8 a.m.,…
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24
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Britney Spears Tells Judge She Wants Out of Conservatorship: “I’m Traumatized”

Britney Spears Tells Judge She Wants Out of Conservatorship: “I’m Traumatized”

Celebrity
BY ASHLEY CULLINS | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT "I’ve lied and told the whole world I’m OK and I'm happy," said Spears, speaking publicly for the first time in the probate case that's been ongoing since 2008. Britney Spears is angry, depressed and has been lying to her fans about being OK. In a fiery speech, she told the judge overseeing her longstanding conservatorship, “It’s my wish and my dream for this to end.” News that Spears would appear virtually in court as part of her much-discussed conservatorship has sparked even more interest in the arrangement — even prompting one fan…
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24
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This App Will Pay You in Pizza to Eat Pizza

This App Will Pay You in Pizza to Eat Pizza

Foodie, ,
By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT Someone in every state will get $25 worth of pizza per week in return for documenting their meals. Working for pizza is surprisingly common: Offer it to friends to get them to help you move, toss it in the breakroom to bribe coworkers to a meeting, or serve it to the interns who were desperate enough to think your film shoot will look good on their resume. But what if the work is pizza? A pizza app is offering a year of free pizza to 50 people -- and all they have to do…
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24
2021
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NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY – Last Thursday in June

NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY – Last Thursday in June

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT    NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY The last Thursday in June is reserved for enjoying a summertime favorite on National Bomb Pop Day. Its rocket shape and vivid colors remind us of fireworks!  Patriotic and frozen into the shape of a star ready to rocket across the sky, the Bomb Pop came to fruition during the Cold War. Invented in 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri, Bomb Pops are also known as the red, white, and blue frozen treat. Having one of these icy sweets is a terrific way to kick off the upcoming 4th of July celebrations…
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