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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Walking with Weights: How Stroke Survivors Handle the Extra Load

You might think adding weights to your arms while walking is a good way to improve mobility after a stroke. But is it safe? Researchers tested this idea with nine stroke survivors. Each person walked under four conditions: no weights, weights on their stronger side, weights on their weaker side, and

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Antioch's New Mayor: Unity, Safety, and a Fresh Start

Meet Ron Bernal, Antioch’s new mayor. He’s stepping into the role with a clear vision to bring the city together and tackle some tough challenges. Antioch, with its diverse community of around 115, 000 people, has seen its fair share of division. Bernal believes that healing those rifts is crucial f

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

The Tariff Threat: What Trump's Plans Could Mean for the US Economy

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nation's economic future is uncertain. President-elect Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese goods. These moves could lead to "stagflation, " a nasty combination of slow

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Resigns as Trudeau Faces Critical Moment

Canada is in a serious political shake-up after its Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned from her role. This comes at a crucial time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who's facing one of the toughest tests of his political career. Freeland, who also served as deputy prime minister, stepped

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Eating Carbs Last: A New Trick for Better Blood Sugar Control

Imagine you're a diabetic, trying to keep your blood sugar levels in check. Would you believe that simply changing the order of your food intake could make a significant difference? Well, new research suggests that finishing your meal with carbohydrates might be the game-changer you've been looking

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Sports Fans, Meet Your New Companion: The Palmetto Sports App

Guess what, sports lovers? There's a new app in town, and it's all about South Carolina sports. Whether you're into college teams like the University of South Carolina or Clemson, or you follow the pros in baseball, hockey, or soccer, the Palmetto Sports and Entertainment app has got you covered. It

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

How Men's Workouts Affect Fertility

You might be wondering if a man's physical activity can influence his chances of having a baby. Scientists decided to find out. They studied a group of men and their partners who were trying to conceive. The researchers wanted to know if the men's workout routines had any effect on their ability to

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Steps Down Amid Political Turmoil

Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, is facing a big test in his political career. Chrystia Freeland, his long-time and powerful Finance Minister, has resigned. This has shocked the country and raised questions about Trudeau's future. Freeland said she and Trudeau had different views about a two

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Dec 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Stay Connected This Winter: Weatherproof Your Internet

As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

CBD and Breast Cancer Anxiety: A New Hope?

Imagine you're a woman with advanced breast cancer, constantly worried about your health. Scans are a regular part of your life, but they also bring a lot of anxiety. What if there was a way to ease that worry? That's where cannabidiol, or CBD, comes in. It's a compound found in cannabis, and some s

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