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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Trump's Truth Social Faces Criticism and New Directions

Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is pushing back against a recent Washington Post article. The article suggested that the company is struggling, even though Trump recently won the election. Most of TMTG's 650, 000 shareholders are small investors who believed in

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Unpacking Teen Smoking: What's Happening in India?

Tobacco use among kids and young women is a serious issue worldwide. Let's dive into what's happening in India. Researchers looked at data from the National Family Health Survey-5 to explore how common tobacco use is among Indian adolescent girls and young women. They also wanted to figure out what

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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 2024SPORTS

Kicking It with the Brain: How Fitness Affects Teens' Thinking

Ever wondered how playing football can boost your brain power? Well, a recent study dove into this question. They found that while a single soccer game didn't instantly make teens smarter, regular fitness did. The teens who ran more laps during a fitness test were quicker at solving brain puzzles bo

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Help for Teens: How A-CRA Tackles Cannabis Use in Iran

Cannabis use among teens is a growing concern, especially in places like Iran. The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, or A-CRA, is a technique that's shown promise in helping teens kick the habit. A recent study in Tehran put A-CRA to the test. Researchers looked at 40 male teens, aged 15

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Sports Scene Showdown: How Does St. Cloud Compare?

When we think about cities with big sports scenes, places like Los Angeles, Boston, and New York typically come to mind. But what about smaller cities? WalletHub decided to find out which cities are the best for sports fans across the nation. They looked at various sports like football, basketball,

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Rethinking Rabies Diagnosis: Is It Time to Upgrade Our Tools?

Rabies is a deadly disease that kills around 60, 000 people worldwide each year. One big problem in fighting rabies is that we don't have enough good data or reports about it, especially in poorer countries. This is because they don't have the right tools to diagnose the disease. The World Health Or

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Nov 19 2024BUSINESS

The Spooky House License Denied

In the quiet town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, the famous “The Conjuring House” might lose its entertainment license. This 18th-century farmhouse, known for its supposed hauntings and supernatural experiences, draws thousands of visitors each year. The Town Council unanimously voted against renewi

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Rethinking Raman Spectroscopy: A New Way to Clean Up Noisy Data

Raman spectroscopy is a great tool for analyzing samples, but sometimes the data gets messy with noise and background interference. Especially annoying is the fluorescence background, which can be way stronger than the Raman signals we care about. This makes it hard to study the data. One clever met

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Keeping Bulimia in Check: Can Apps Really Help After Therapy?

When people finish therapy for bulimia-spectrum eating disorders, like bulimia nervosa, they often struggle to keep up the skills they learned. Despite going through an intense treatment called CBT-E, many see their condition worsen again. This is a big problem, and one possible solution is using di

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