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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Work Disability and Heart Disease in Young Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis: What's the Link?

Young adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) might face a higher risk of heart disease if they become unable to work due to their condition. A recent study looked into this idea by examining data from the CorEvitas registry. Researchers compared two groups of people under 65 with RA: those who develo

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

SNL's Hilarious Jab at Trump's Picks & Nelk Boys Podcast

Saturday Night Live pulled a funny one! In a recent episode hosted by Charli XCX, the show took a playful jab at President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. The sketch featured cast members Marcello Hernández, Andrew Dismukes, and Emil Wakim as the hosts of a podcast named "Banger Boyz. " They cla

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

SNL's Latest Skit: Trump and Biden Swap Stories

Saturday Night Live kicked off with a political skit, this time focusing on Donald Trump and Joe Biden. James Austin Johnson played Trump, visiting Biden, portrayed by Dana Carvey, as they prepared for the presidential handover. The skit poked fun at Trump's controversial cabinet picks, with Sarah S

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Politics and the Military: A Growing Concern?

Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin, soon to represent Michigan, recently highlighted an important worry: the military might be swayed by politics. She was questioned about President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, known for his tough stance on diversity progr

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Laughs and Politics Mix on SNL

This weekend's "Saturday Night Live" cold open was all about politics. Dana Carvey played Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson played Donald Trump in a sketch inspired by their recent meeting at the White House. The two sat by a cozy fireplace, discussing Trump's surprising cabinet picks. Biden was se

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

College Costs and Voter Divides: Why Education Matters More Than Ever

Have you ever wondered why some people don't see the value in a college education, even though it's getting cheaper? Paul Peterson, a professor at Harvard, says that people might feel like they're not getting enough back, but the data actually shows that a college degree is worth more now than ever

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Baby Guts and the Microbiome: A Mystery Unfolding

Ever thought about the tiny bugs living inside our bellies? These are our gut microbiome, and they have a big job to do! Meet NEC, a nasty sickness that hits premature babies. Scientists are eager to figure out why some babies get it and others don't. They've found that kids with NEC have different

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Transformations in Hand Surgery: A Decade in Review

Hand surgery departments have been navigating a complex landscape over the past ten years. One significant shift has been the move towards performing more procedures in outpatient settings. This change helps hospitals save money and create more space for patients needing overnight care. However, it

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Nov 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple Arcade's New Tricks: Hands-On with Four Upcoming Games

It’s been five years since Apple Arcade started, and it’s still going strong. Instead of fizzling out, the ad-free gaming service keeps adding new games every month. Some of them are even surprises, like a 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV. In 2025, the service will get even bigger. Recently, Apple reve

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's Pick for Intelligence Chief Sparks Controversy

Donald Trump's choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence has sparked a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers. They argue that Gabbard, a former House representative, is too cozy with Russia to lead the country's intelligence agency. Jason Crow, a House Democrat from Colora

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