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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Can AI Chatbots Really Help with Mental Health?

AI chatbots are becoming popular for mental health support. These chatbots use generative AI to talk to people. They aim to make mental health care more accessible. But how well do these chatbots work? That's a big question. Experts are trying to figure out how to measure their effectiveness. They

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Virginia Beach Welcomes New Finance Leader

Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Prices Slow Down, but Many Still Struggle

Prices are still going up, but not as fast as before. In November, the cost of living increased by 2. 7% compared to the same month last year. This is a bit lower than the 3% rise seen in September. However, prices did go up by 0. 2% from September to November. The government didn't track prices in

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Chicago's Wild Weather: A Sudden Shift from Rain to Snow

Chicagoans woke up to a surprisingly warm start on Thursday, with temperatures in the 40s and light drizzle. But the weather had a dramatic change in store. By mid-morning, a swift line of showers began moving in from the west, bringing steady rain and even some heavy downpours. The rain was accompa

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Costs of Health Care in Ghana

In Ghana, the government has been working to make health care more affordable. They set up a national health insurance program. The goal was to cut down on out-of-pocket spending. This way, people wouldn't have to spend so much money on health care. But, it's not working as well as hoped. Many peop

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Workplace Skin Reactions: What You Need to Know

Workplace skin reactions, often called occupational contact urticaria (OCU), happen when someone's skin reacts to something they touch at work. These reactions can be caused by chemicals or proteins. There are two main types: nonimmunologic (irritant) and immunologic (IgE-mediated). The immunologic

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Our Surroundings Shape Our Health

The way we design our neighborhoods has a big impact on our health. It's not just about building things quickly. We need to think about how these spaces affect people's well-being. Experts say it's not enough to just build parks or playgrounds. People need to be involved in the process. If they help

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

What Went Wrong with the Cleveland Browns?

The Cleveland Browns are in a tough spot. The team's struggles this season have been obvious, and it seems like the end of the road for their head coach, Kevin Stefanski. The trade for Deshaun Watson turned out to be a big mistake. It left the team with no good quarterbacks, too many rookies, and a

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Dec 18 2025LIFESTYLE

Divorce: The Reality Behind the Labels

Divorce is often talked about in different ways, like "power divorce" or "gray divorce. " These labels make it seem like some breakups are more dramatic or complex than others. But in reality, divorce is always tough, no matter the circumstances. One expert, Jenny Hutt, has seen many marriages fall

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