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Feb 19 2025EDUCATION

Texas' Child Care Dilemma: Can Tax Breaks Fix the Problem?

Texas is facing a big problem with child care. Many parents struggle to find affordable options, which forces them to cut back on work or even leave their jobs. This issue costs Texas a lot of money each year, around $11. 4 billion, due to lost productivity and revenue. One idea to help is giving t

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Kenya's Health Journey: What Can We Learn?

Kenya's push for universal health coverage during President Uhuru Kenyatta's second term, from 2017 to 2022, was a rollercoaster ride. The technical teams behind the reforms had to juggle a lot. They had to stick to the plan while considering past experiences and balancing technical needs with polit

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Feb 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Are YouTube Recommendations Really Polarizing Us?

YouTube's recommendation system has been blamed for creating "filter bubbles" and pushing people into "rabbit holes, " making them more polarized. But does it really have that much power? A study with nearly 9, 000 participants tried to find out. They created a fake YouTube with real videos and ma

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Feb 18 2025CELEBRITIES

Aubrey Plaza's Return to SNL: A Look at Her First Public Appearance Since Her Husband's Death

Aubrey Plaza stepped back into the spotlight recently, making her first public appearance since the passing of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. The event was the SNL50 anniversary special, where she introduced a musical performance. This marked a significant moment for Plaza, who had been schedule

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Feb 18 2025BUSINESS

Narrowbody Jets: The Surprising Choice for Transatlantic Business Class

Narrowbody jets are making waves in transatlantic travel. These smaller planes, with a range of six to nine hours, are becoming popular for business class trips between the US and Europe. Let's dive into the details. First, consider La Compagnie. This airline operates an all-business-class service

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Feb 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows: Your Secret Weapon Against Heat

Windows are more than just a way to see outside. Imagine if they could also keep your room cool and save energy. Scientists have made a smart film for windows that does just that. It's not your typical window film. This one is special because it lets natural light in while blocking out harmful UV an

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Feb 18 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Team Dynamics: A Fresh Look at Primary Care Networks

Imagine trying to understand how a group of people work together in a primary care setting. That's exactly what a recent study did, but with a twist. Instead of just looking at who does what, they dug deeper into the relationships and interactions between team members. The study focused on

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Feb 18 2025HEALTH

The Ups and Downs of Health Policy: What Orthopaedic Surgeons Need to Know

Imagine you're an orthopaedic surgeon. You've got a lot on your plate, and now you've got to deal with health policy changes. Where do you even start? First, let's talk about money. Medicare, the big health insurance program for seniors, has been cutting payments to doctors for years. Since

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Feb 18 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands: How Coaching Shapes Young Doctors' Journeys

Imagine this: young doctors, fresh out of school, diving into the intense world of medical training. It's a tough gig, right? Long hours, high stress, and a constant learning curve. But what if there was a way to make this journey a bit smoother? Enter coaching. It's not just about learning the rope

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Feb 18 2025HEALTH

Long-Term Benefits of Sports for Hip Surgery Patients

Sports enthusiasts who undergo hip surgery for a condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) may have better long-term results. This is according to a study that looked at patients who had hip arthroscopy (HA) and followed them for at least a decade. The study aimed to see if playing sports

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