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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

How a Pharmacy Program is Tackling Antibiotic Overuse

Antibiotics are becoming less effective due to overuse. This is a big problem worldwide. In places with fewer resources, doctors in primary care often prescribe antibiotics without proper oversight. This leads to unnecessary use. While big hospitals have made progress in using antibiotics wisely, sm

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Oct 12 2025POLITICS

Why Gary Rairdon Could Be the Fresh Face Westbrook Needs

Gary Rairdon is stepping up to run for a spot on the Westbrook City Council. He's not just any candidate, though. He's someone who knows the city inside out and has a real passion for making things better. For years, Gary has been a regular at council meetings. He's not the type to just show up and

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Oct 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fashion and Feathers: A Night of Glitz and Grit at the NYC Ballet Gala

The New York City Ballet's fall gala was a dazzling display of fashion and drama. Stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Mick Jagger strutted their stuff on the red carpet, while the dancers chose to stay backstage. The event was a mix of glamour and tension, with the dancers boycotting the pre-show fe

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Oct 09 2025BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines: Flying High in Q3 2025

Delta Air Lines is soaring into the end of 2025 with a strong performance. The airline's third-quarter profits grew by 11%, reaching $1. 42 billion. This is a big deal because it's higher than what experts predicted. Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, is happy with how things are going. He thinks the company

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Oct 09 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Bottom Scraping: The Rock Hyrax's Quirky Habit

In the world of prehistoric creatures, the rock hyrax had some unusual habits. This small, furry animal, which lived in South Africa around 126, 000 years ago, had a knack for lounging on boulders and soaking up the sun, much like seals and walruses do today. But here's where it gets interesting: t

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

Investors Shake Up Stakes in Vanguard Financials ETF

In a notable move, Truist Financial Corp trimmed its investment in Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSEARCA:VFH) by almost 15% last quarter. This shift left them with 114, 044 shares, valued at approximately $14. 5 million. But Truist wasn't the only player making waves. Other big investors also adjusted t

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

Big Moves in the Bond Market: What's Happening with VCLT?

In the world of investments, things are always changing. Recently, Truist Financial Corp decided to sell a big chunk of its shares in the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF, known as VCLT. They sold 111, 585 shares, which is a lot! This means they now own a smaller piece of the pie, about 0. 14%,

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

The Hidden Gem of Dividend ETFs: TGLR Shines Bright

Dividend ETFs are often overshadowed by the flashy tech and growth stocks. But there is a small ETF that is making big waves. It is called the LAFFER TENGLER Equity Income ETF, or TGLR for short. It is not as well-known as the big names like Vanguard's VIG and VYM. But it is outperforming them and t

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

Truist Financial Corp Makes a Big Move in Treasury ETF

Truist Financial Corp recently made a notable investment in the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL). They bought 108, 893 shares, worth about $8. 2 million, during the second quarter. This purchase makes them a small but significant stakeholder, owning around 0. 44% of the ETF. This isn't t

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Oct 09 2025BUSINESS

South African Stock Market Set for a Big AI Fintech Debut

A new player is about to shake things up in South Africa's stock market. Optasia, a fintech company that uses AI, is planning a major move. They want to raise a lot of money by selling shares. The goal is to get 6. 3 billion rand, which is about $365 million. This would be the biggest IPO in South A

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