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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

New York City's Big Political Showdown: Who Will Win?

New Yorkers are gearing up for a major political event. On Tuesday, they'll vote in primaries for key city roles. The spotlight is on the Democratic race for mayor. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is back, trying to make a comeback. He's up against a strong field, including State Assemblyman Zohran Mam

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Jun 24 2025BUSINESS

Stocks Rise, Oil Dips After US-Iran Tensions

Markets had a strange day after the US attacked Iran. People thought stocks would drop and oil prices would shoot up. But that didn't happen for long. At first, overnight trading showed the usual reaction to bad news. Stocks fell, and oil prices went up. But then things changed. By morning, stocks

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Jun 24 2025HEALTH

Healthcare on the Chopping Block: California's Fight to Protect Medi-Cal

California's Democrats and healthcare experts are up in arms about a new Republican plan. They say it could slash Medicaid funding, leaving millions without care. This isn't just about numbers. It's about real people, real lives, and real consequences. At the center of the storm is a bill nicknamed

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

New York's Democratic Primary: A Tight Race with Big Stakes

In the New York City mayoral race, things are heating up. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, is giving Andrew Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor, a run for his money. A recent poll shows they're neck and neck, with Mamdani even pulling ahead when considering ranked-choice voting. Ranked

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Iran's Strait of Hormuz: A Risky Move?

Tensions in the Middle East are heating up, and Iran is considering a bold move that could shake up the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran, is a critical route for oil and gas shipments. About 20 million barrels of oil and a signi

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Health Insurers Aim to Simplify Coverage Approvals

Big health insurers are taking steps to make it easier for people to get the care they need. UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health's Aetna, and many others are working to cut down on the hassle of prior authorization. This is the process where insurers need to approve medical care, prescriptions, or services

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Nato Summit: Big Spending, Bigger Tensions

The upcoming Nato summit in the Netherlands is shaping up to be a tense affair, with big decisions on defense spending and global security hanging in the balance. US President Donald Trump, known for his tough talk on Nato members' contributions, is expected to attend, despite previous strains in US

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Navigating the Maze of Sexual Orientation Change

Sexual orientation change efforts, or SOCE, have sparked intense discussions. But the reality is that the evidence is scattered and confusing. Some recent findings hint at minor changes in sexual attraction and behavior among a group of religious men. However, these results are not groundbreaking. T

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

A Young Athlete's Unusual Pain Battle

Baseball is a sport that demands a lot from the body, especially for pitchers. One uncommon issue that can crop up is a condition called ossification of the ligamentum flavum. This is when a ligament in the spine turns into bone. It usually affects older folks, especially men from East Asia, and

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Medical Insights: How AI Can Spot Heart Trouble in French Notes

In the world of healthcare, understanding acute heart failure (AHF) is a tough nut to crack. Why? Because lots of important details are tucked away in unstructured text, not neat little boxes in electronic health records (EHRs). This is where large language models (LLMs) come into play. They can aut

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