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Dec 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

2025's Top Games and Awards: A Fresh Look

The gaming world is buzzing with the latest EDGE awards and top 10 games of 2025. This year, Nintendo fans have plenty to celebrate, with multiple nods in both the awards and the top games list. Hades 2 took home the title of Nintendo Game of the Year, but it wasn't the only Nintendo game to shine.

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

A New Friendship Raises Eyebrows

Israel and Somaliland made waves recently. They decided to be friends officially. This is big news. It's the first time any country has done this with Somaliland. Somaliland is a region that wants to be its own country. It broke away from Somalia a long time ago. But most countries still see it as p

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

A Deadly Day in Northern Israel: What Happened and Why It Matters

A shocking event unfolded in northern Israel on a recent Friday. A Palestinian man drove his car into a crowd, killing one person and injuring a teenager. He then sped off, stabbing a young woman to death and wounding another person near the city of Afula. The attacker was shot and taken to the hosp

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Smart Medicine: How Gene Testing Could Save Lives and Money in Thailand

Healthcare in Thailand might get a big upgrade with a new idea called pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing. This test looks at a person's genes to figure out the best medicine for them. It's like a roadmap for doctors to pick the right treatment. Right now, doctors in Thailand often give a medicine called

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Dec 25 2025HEALTH

Mind Over Matter: How Spiritual Practices Might Sharpen Your Mind

People have long believed that meditation and yoga are great for relaxation. But recent studies suggest these practices might also be good for your brain. Researchers from North America and Asia have been looking into this. They found that activities like meditation, tai chi, and yoga could improve

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Dec 24 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Stress of Holiday Planning

Holiday planning can be a lot more stressful than it seems. Many people feel overwhelmed by the endless lists of things to do, from buying gifts to preparing meals. This stress doesn't just come from the tasks themselves but also from the mental effort required to keep track of everything. The brai

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

How Food Choices Affect Brain Power in Older Adults

The way people eat might be changing their brain power as they age. Scientists looked at what older adults in the U. S. eat and how it affects their memory and thinking skills. They found that eating lots of processed foods with added nutrients, instead of whole, natural foods, might make it harder

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Snakes: Smarter Than You Think?

Snakes have often been seen as simple, brainless creatures, but recent studies show they are much more intelligent than we thought. They can learn, remember, and even solve problems in ways that help them survive. For a long time, scientists thought snakes weren't smart because they couldn't do wel

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Link Between ANGPTL4 and Cancer Risk

ANGPTL4, a protein made by the liver, plays a role in how the body handles energy and fights inflammation. It has been linked to cancer growth, but its exact connection to cancer risk in humans is still a mystery. A recent study aimed to shed light on this by examining the levels of ANGPTL4 in the b

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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

How Neighborhood Safety Shapes Teen Brains and Minds

Teenagers' mental health and brain development can be heavily influenced by their surroundings. A recent study dug into how real neighborhood violence and how safe teens feel in their area affect their minds and brains. The study looked at both actual crime rates and how safe teens think their neig

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