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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Finding the Right Fix for Lame Sheep

Lameness in sheep is a big problem. It hurts the animals and costs farmers money. A big study in the UK once asked farmers lots of questions. They found 20 things that might cause lameness. But now, some people think those results might not be totally right. The issue is that the way they looke

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

How exercise and sleep affect older adults' mood

Sleep and exercise are key to keeping older adults happy and healthy. Many studies have looked at this, but few have focused on how sleep affects the link between exercise and mood. This study aims to understand how changes in physical activity and sleep duration over time impact depression in older

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Tech Giants and the Electricity Bill Debate

Three senators are digging into whether big tech companies are making regular people pay more for electricity because of their huge data centers. These centers use a lot of power, and the senators want to know if the companies are being fair about the costs. The senators, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Va

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Long Road Ahead: Highway 2's Big Repair Challenge

A big chunk of Highway 2, stretching about 49 miles between Skykomish and Leavenworth, is shut down. This isn't a quick fix. It's going to take months, maybe even longer. The damage is serious. Some parts of the road are completely gone. There's a bridge buried under tons of debris. And near Tumwate

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Senator Kelly Stands Up to Pentagon Probe

Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, recently faced a tough situation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth started an official investigation into Kelly. This all started after Kelly and other former military members made a video. They urged troops to not follow illegal orders. Kelly thinks this i

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Listening to Nature and Babies: How Noise Affects Sound Studies

Studying sounds in nature and from babies is super important. It helps in protecting wildlife and keeping newborns healthy. But, there's a big problem: noise. Background noise can mess up the data. This makes it hard to use this data for real-world problems. Scientists have been working on ways to

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Costs: What’s at Stake for Millions?

The end of January is a crucial deadline for millions of Americans. Without action from Congress, healthcare costs could skyrocket or coverage could disappear for many. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded tax credits during the COVID-19 pandemic, making healthcare more affordable. But these credi

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Gun Rights Clash in the Virgin Islands: A Legal Showdown

The U. S. Justice Department has taken a bold step by suing the Virgin Islands Police Department. The reason? They claim the department is violating the Constitution by making it too hard for people to get gun permits. This is the first big case since the Justice Department set up a new team to focu

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Six Flags Investors: Know Your Rights

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit. This legal action involves investors who bought shares between July 1, 2024, and November 5, 2025. The lawsuit is about the merger with Cedar Fair L. P. Investors have until January 5, 2026, to join as lead plaintiffs. Six Flags runs a

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Dec 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Patricia Heaton's Big Move: Why She Swapped LA for Nashville

Patricia Heaton, a well-known actress, recently shared her reasons for leaving Los Angeles and settling in Nashville. She pointed out that the high crime rates, homelessness, and taxes in LA were major factors in her decision. During a podcast chat, she mentioned that she and her husband were filmin

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