Should people be criminalized for being homeless?
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Should people be criminalized for being homeless?

This year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published their investigation report following two deadly incidents coming from the same restaurant in Montana. According to the CDC investigators - the victims ate morel mushrooms that weren't cooked at a sushi restaurant. Dr. Danish Ali breaks down everything we need to know about consuming shrooms.

How to figure out if someone is using you for money

How to figure out if someone is using you for money

With the assistance of artificial intelligence, scammers are increasingly exploiting online platforms to ensnare victims in long-distance romance scams, culminating in requests for money or valuables, a trend that has surged amid the pandemic. According to a report by the Federal Trade Commission, in 2022 alone, nearly 70,000 individuals fell prey to such schemes, resulting in losses totaling $1.3 billion.

The vaping epidemic in teens

The vaping epidemic in teens

In response to the alarming rise in teen vaping, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initiated a public service campaign in 2023 to dissuade students from vaping in school, as health officials and doctors continue efforts to mitigate the widespread health issues associated with teenage vape usage.

Pranks gone wrong

The prevalence of over-the-top pranks on social media is fueled by their high engagement potential, competitive platform dynamics, and the allure of virality and monetization for creators.

A rise in Black unemployment

A rise in Black unemployment

For over 50 years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has documented a persistent gap in employment rates between black and white Americans, with no signs of improvement in sight. David Lee, Chief Evangelist and Visionary for Tech Diversity, joins The Factor to discuss the underlying causes of this disparity and whether the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) movement plays a role in addressing it.

How to figure out if someone is using you for money
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How to figure out if someone is using you for money

Scammers, aided by artificial intelligence, are luring victims online into long-distance love before asking for money or valuables. These types of scams have been on the rise since the pandemic. A report by the Federal Trade Commission finds in 2022, nearly 70-thousand people were conned out of one-point-three-billion dollars.

The vaping epidemic in teens
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The vaping epidemic in teens

In 2023 the centers for disease control and prevention launched a public service campaign to try and steer teens away from vaping in school. Currently, health officials and doctors are trying to lower the number of teens using vapes due to vast health problems.

Pranks gone wrong
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Pranks gone wrong

More than likely it is rare for someone to not see an over the top prank while scrolling on social media. It seems to be the only content a lot of creators like to make. But why Is that?

A rise in black unemployment
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A rise in black unemployment

In the over 50 years that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has been keeping track, the share of black Americans who are employed has consistently been lower than the share of white Americans with paid jobs. And there are still no changes in sight. David Lee, chief evangelist and visionary for Tech Diversity joins the factor to talk about what is the cause of this disparity and if the DEI movement plays a role.

Ozempic costs and its impact on insurance

Ozempic costs and its impact on insurance

In this segment we talk about the popular weight loss drug: Ozempic. The drug isn't cheap, but there could be a loophole to get the medication for less.