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May 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Measuring Everyday Digital Skills

In today's world, digital tools are everywhere. They help with all sorts of tasks that people do every day. These tasks are often called instrumental activities of daily living, or IADLs. IADLs include things like managing money, using a computer, or handling medications. But how do we know if someo

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May 28 2025HEALTH

Heart Failure and the Tricuspid Valve: A Hidden Danger

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It often starts with issues on the left side of the heart. This can lead to a problem called tricuspid regurgitation, or TR. TR happens when the tricuspid valve doesn't close properly. This allows blood to flow backward

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May 28 2025HEALTH

Can Computers Predict Cancer Spread?

In the world of medicine, there is a big push to use computers to predict how diseases will behave. One area where this is happening is with a type of cancer called nasopharyngeal carcinoma. This cancer starts in the upper part of the throat, behind the nose. Doctors often struggle to tell if it has

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May 28 2025HEALTH

Hispanic Elders and Exercise: A New Approach to Brain Health

The Hispanic community in the United States is at a higher risk of dementia compared to non-Hispanic whites. This is a serious issue that needs to be tackled. One way to help reduce this risk is through physical activity. However, there is a problem. The exercise programs that are available do n

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May 28 2025SCIENCE

Marine Mud's Hidden Power: The Discovery of Aspergillicin I

In the vast world of marine life, there are countless tiny organisms that hold big secrets. One such secret is a newly found compound called aspergillicin I. This compound was discovered in a fungus called Aspergillus uvarum. This fungus was found in a sample of marine mud. It is not alone. Ten othe

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Public Radio Fights Back

A significant legal battle unfolded when several public radio stations, including three from Colorado, took a stand against the Trump administration. They filed a lawsuit in federal court, challenging an executive order aimed at cutting off federal funds to NPR and PBS. The order, issued in early Ma

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May 27 2025POLITICS

A Day of Political Drama and Surprises

In the world of politics, a lot happened recently. It started with a surprising moment in France. Brigitte Macron, the president's wife, was caught on camera pushing her husband, President Emmanuel Macron. This incident quickly went viral, sparking conversations about the dynamics of their relatio

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May 27 2025POLITICS

A Controversial Pardon: Trump Frees Convicted Sheriff

A former sheriff from Virginia, Scott Jenkins, found himself in the news again. This time, it was because he received a pardon from former President Donald Trump. Jenkins, who was 53 years old at the time of his conviction, had served as the sheriff of Culpeper County for over a decade. He was first

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May 27 2025SCIENCE

A Fingerprint From the Past

In Spain, a rock with a fingerprint and a red dot has sparked excitement among scientists. This rock, found in a shelter, is believed to be around 43, 000 years old. The red dot is thought to be a nose, making the rock look like a human face. This discovery raises questions about the artistic abilit

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Drones and Diplomacy: Ukraine's Push for Peace

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia shows no signs of slowing down. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been vocal about his frustration. He believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is deliberately delaying peace talks. Zelenskyy has been urging the United States to appl

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