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Dec 31 2025LIFESTYLE

Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions: A Smart Strategy

Setting goals for the new year is easy, but sticking to them is hard. Many people make resolutions but give up quickly. One way to make your goals stick is by using cues. Cues are triggers that help you remember to do something. For example, if you want to start exercising, you might tie it to an ex

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Who's Really to Blame? Minnesota's Governor Sparks Debate

In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz recently stirred up a storm with his comments on a big fraud case. He said that "a lot of white men should be holding a lot of white men accountable for the crimes that they have committed. " This was in response to fraud in the state's social services, where some peo

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Behavior Under Scrutiny

A nonprofit group has taken a bold step. They filed a complaint against a federal judge. The judge is accused of creating a toxic work environment. This is not the first time such allegations have been made against Judge Sarah Merriam. The Legal Accountability Project, a group that supports judicia

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Dec 31 2025LIFESTYLE

How 2026 Trends Are Reshaping Our Lives

In 2026, people are expected to make big changes in how they live, work, and connect. The focus is on being more real, taking care of health, and finding balance. Work is evolving with more people choosing to be their own bosses. Companies are starting to care more about keeping workers safe, especi

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Standing Strong: How Balance Exercises Speed Up Recovery After Heart Surgery

Heart surgery is a big deal, and recovery can be tough. But what if adding a few balance exercises could make a difference? A recent study looked at how early balance training, along with regular rehab, affects patients who had coronary artery bypass surgery. The study involved 60 patients, all ove

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

A Judge Under Fire: Clerks Speak Out Against Alleged Abuse

A federal judge is facing serious allegations of mistreating her law clerks. The Legal Accountability Project, a group that supports law clerks, has filed a complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This is a rare move, as such complaints are usually

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Dec 30 2025BUSINESS

Buying a Home: Easier Now, But Saving for a Down Payment Remains Tough

Home prices across the country are not rising as fast as they used to. In fact, they are almost the same as they were a year ago. Some cities, like Chicago and New York, have seen prices go up. But others, like Tampa and Phoenix, have seen prices drop. Mortgage rates have also gone down. The averag

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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's S26 Ultra: A Wobbly Camera Bump?

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is making waves, and not just because of its features. The latest talk is about its camera design. It seems Samsung is borrowing ideas from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with a camera module that stands out more than usual. This isn't just about appearance; it's a functional change

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Fasting Safely with Type 1 Diabetes: A Teen's Guide

People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) face big challenges when they go without food for a long time. A recent study looked at how well automated insulin delivery (AID) systems worked during a 25-hour fast, like the one observed during Yom Kippur. The goal was to see if these systems could keep blood sug

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Dec 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Reinvention Beats Resolutions

New Year's Day often brings a mix of regret and hope, pushing people to make resolutions. These resolutions are usually lists of habits people want to change. But, research shows that reinvention works better than resolutions. Reinvention is different from resolutions. It changes the way people see

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