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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Russia's Take on Trump's Greenland Bid: A Closer Look

In a surprising twist, Russia's Kremlin has weighed in on U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's idea to buy Greenland. This semi-autonomous island, part of Denmark, is home to a U. S. Space Force base and has a population of about 56, 000. Trump believes acquiring Greenland would benefit U. S. nation

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Jan 15 2025FINANCE

How JPMorgan Predicts the Market Will React to Inflation News

On Wednesday, all eyes are on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' inflation report. JPMorgan has weighed in on how the stock market might respond. The report, due at 8:30 a. m. ET, is expected to show monthly gains of 0. 3% for both headline and core consumer price index (CPI), with annual inflation rat

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Canada's Premiers Face Off Over Trump's Tariff Threats

As the clock ticks down to Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada's provincial leaders are at a loss over how to handle the president-elect's tariff threats. They're scrambling to protect their economies, but they don't agree on the best way to do it. Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, met with Trump a

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed SNAP-Ed: Lessons Learned

COVID-19 hit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) hard. Implementers had to deal with unexpected challenges. Some found ways to adapt, while others faced roadblocks. Looking back, there were certain things they wish they had known or done differently to prepare. Every

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Tremor Types: Seeing the Difference in the Brain

Essential Tremor (ET) is a common condition where people experience shakiness, especially during movement. Some people with ET also have tremors when they're resting, which is known as resting ET or rET. While we know ET changes the brain's white matter, we don't know much about the differences betw

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Lifelong Quest for Heart Health

Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Early Exits: Why Patients Leave U. S. Emergency Departments Before Doctors Say So

Leaving an emergency department (ED) before medical advice is given, often called early exits, is a major concern in the U. S. healthcare system. It can lead to worse health outcomes and higher costs. While past research has explored this issue, studies using recent nationwide data over multiple yea

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Vernon Schools Achieved Success in 2024 Despite Challenges

In Vernon, Connecticut, the year 2024 was filled with unique challenges for students and educators alike. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the district's superintendent, Joseph Macary, shared some inspiring news about the accomplishments achieved during the year. The schools'

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

De Niro's Double Act: A Gangster Tale

Ever wondered what it would be like to see Robert De Niro play two mob bosses in one movie? Well, get ready because that's exactly what's happening in Barry Levinson's upcoming film, "The Alto Knights. " De Niro will be starring as both Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, real-life crime family leader

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Equity in Education: Why It Matters

As a new administration vows to scrap federal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, public education faces a big shift. Some people think DEI hurts merit, but it's crucial for fairness. Schools can't stop this work, especially when students' futures depend on it. At Evanston Township Hig

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