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Regina Frye is a news writer for Axe News Room. She writes about sports, health, and everything in between. When she's not writing, Regina loves to play tennis, watch Netflix with her dog, and read dystopian fiction. She grew up in the American South but now lives in New York City with her husband, who she met while they were both working at Axe News Room.

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Forget the celebrities. Meet L.A.'s small businesses that depend on the Oscars

For more than 20 years, Sherman Oaks florist Mark’s Garden has designed the towering greenery and blooming displays seen at the Oscars. Getting that Hollywood awards-season work is key, particularly during the business’ typically slow first quarter of the year. And the free advertising that comes with your floral arrangements gracing the year’s biggest stage? […]

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Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test

Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of mortality, comprising 32% of all deaths. But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help reduce the risk. In addition to adopting healthier lifestyle habits, getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score

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Peppa Pig's Mummy is pregnant, with the baby piglet expected in Season 11 of the preschool program

Peppa Pig is about to become a bigger sister — and little brother George will finally be a big bro. Seems Mummy Pig is pregnant. The cartoon British pig family, which hit TV screens as “Peppa Pig” more than 20 years ago, before the books, merchandise, movies and theme parks, shared the news Thursday through

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VFX giant Technicolor lays off more than 200 workers in Culver City

Technicolor Group, the storied visual effects, motion graphics and animation company behind some of Hollywood’s most memorable films, is shuttering operations, including in California. The company is laying off 217 workers and permanently closing its Culver City studio on Lindblade Street, according to a notice filed with California‘s Employment Development Department on Feb. 24 .

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Thought Leader Q&A: Exploring AI-Powered Learning And Workforce Upskilling With Ryan Cooper

Expert Insights: Discussing Personalized Learning At Scale And AI Conversations Ryan Cooper is the Director of “Off-the-shelf” Content at Learning Pool, which specializes in creating data-driven digital learning solutions that help optimize employee performance and empower teams. Today, he’ll speak with us about how organizations can make the most of AI in L&D, personalize learning

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Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'

A new study examining the top films of 2024 has found that Hollywood is backsliding on its diversity efforts. The 2025 edition of the UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report, released Thursday, has determined that the proportion of people of color working in key entertainment roles dropped compared to their white counterparts in every area between 2023

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Scalable Immersive Learning Solutions Without VR Or Wearables

Scalable Immersive Learning Solutions Without VR Or Wearables

Scaling Immersive Learning: Beyond Devices Traditional learning methods are losing effectiveness as today’s workforce—especially digital-native employees—demands experiential, tech-driven learning. Organizations are recognizing the power of immersive learning to enhance knowledge retention, build critical skills, and improve learner engagement. But does immersive learning require expensive VR headsets and wearables to scale? The answer is no. With

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Former ABC News executive Tom Ciabrowski tapped as president of CBS News

Tom Ciabrowski, who oversaw ABC’s “Good Morning America” during one of its most successful eras, is joining CBS News as president and executive editor. The storied news division, which has been reeling over its legal battle involving President Trump, announced Thursday that Ciabrowski will oversee newsgathering and programming. Ciabrowski will report to Wendy McMahon, president

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Francis Ford Coppola, George Takei and others honor Gene Hackman: 'One of the true giants of the screen'

From Francis Ford Coppola to Antonio Banderas, actors and directors across Hollywood on Thursday mourned the death of actor Gene Hackman. The 95-year-old, best known for his Oscar-winning roles in 1971’s “The French Connection” and Clint Eastwood’s “Unforgiven,” was found dead, alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog Wednesday in their New Mexico home.

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