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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Big Tech's Unexpected Ally: The Story of Gaetz

Representative Gaetz has long been vocal about his critical stance on Big Tech power and has even partnered with Democrats to support regulation efforts. Despite his controversial past, including investigations for sex trafficking and misconduct, he was recently chosen as attorney general, causing q

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

What Would Happen if the Education Department Was Dismantled?

Imagine there’s no Education Department. Picture where all the money and rules would go. President Trump wants to shut it down, saying it’s filled with “radicals, zealots, and Marxists. ” He picked Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, to lead it. But closing the department isn’t easy. Congre

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Beliefs Stick Even When Money's on the Line

Politically charged misinformation is a tricky beast. People often reject or accept it based on their beliefs, not facts. Some think it's because folks don't really care about the truth. But what happens when you offer a reward for telling it like it is? Previous tests showed that people's bias dro

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

What Happens When ACL Surgery Includes Cartilage Repair?

Ever wondered how cartilage damage affects the outcome of knee surgery for an ACL tear? Researchers decided to find out. They looked at studies where people had ACL reconstruction and also had small cartilage issues fixed at the same time. The question was: how does this combo surgery affect recover

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

How a Young Designer Turned Unsold Bags into a Million-Dollar Business

Jenny Lei, a former UX designer, found herself with a problem. She had invested $30, 000 in handbags and couldn't sell them. Instead of giving up, she decided to design her own work totes. Her first prototype was a disaster, but she didn't let that stop her. She traveled to China and found a factory

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Exploring the Use of DASH Apps for High Blood Pressure Management in Saudi Arabia

These days, more and more people with high blood pressure are turning to smartphone apps to help manage their diets. But not all apps are created equal, especially when it comes to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. In a recent study, researchers in Saudi Arabia set out to find

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Checking How Patients Manage Their Chronic Illnesses in Singapore

Chronic diseases are on the rise worldwide, causing a surge in healthcare usage. How patients handle these conditions plays a big role in making healthcare more effective and improving patients' health. This study looked into a tool called the Partners in Health (PIH) scale. Researchers wanted to se

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Jon Stewart Sets the Record Straight on Joe Rogan’s Podcast

Joe Rogan’s podcast has always been a hot topic, especially after he endorsed Donald Trump. Some people think Democrats need their own version of Rogan’s show. But comedian Jon Stewart has something to say about that. Stewart believes Rogan isn’t easily defined by politics. He thinks Rogan has both

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Using Phones to Boost HIV Medication Use Among Youth in Uganda

Young people with HIV often struggle to stick to their medication routine. While face-to-face counseling is the norm, it doesn't always work well. Researchers in Uganda wondered if mobile health tools, like interactive voice response (IVR) calls, could help. They ran a trial to see if these calls co

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Nov 20 2024LIFESTYLE

Friendship & Business: Secrets from Long-Time Pals

Savannah James and April McDaniel have been friends for a long time—about 15 years. They've done something amazing: they've turned their friendship into a business partnership. In April, they launched the "Everybody's Crazy" podcast, and they also started Let It Break, a community for women to conne

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