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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 19 2024HEALTH

Sedatives in Brain Surgery: A Look at Dexmedetomidine

Traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering, and when surgery is needed, doctors turn to certain medications to help. One of those is dexmedetomidine, often used during craniotomies - that's a surgical procedure to remove a part of the skull to treat brain injuries or trouble. It's a type of sedat

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

House Democrats Keep Top Leaders, Gear Up for New Challenges

In a no-drama leadership election, House Democrats have decided to stick with their top brass from the previous term. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York, along with his team—Minority Whip Katherine Clark from Massachusetts and Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar from California—faced zero

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Hong Kong's Democracy Leaders Face Long Jail Terms

More than 40 of Hong Kong’s prominent democracy advocates have been sentenced to prison in the city’s largest ever national security trial. This includes well-known figures like Joshua Wong, who led pro-democracy protests and shouted “I love Hong Kong” before his sentence. The sentences range from 5

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Staying Vigilant: How Democracy Faces New Challenges

Throughout history, authoritarian leaders have used similar tactics to undermine democracy. Recently, concerns have been raised about potential policies that mirror these authoritarian actions. However, the United States has a strong tradition of protecting human rights and democratic institutions.

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Nov 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Jared Isaacman: Aviation Enthusiast and Globe-Trotter

Jared Isaacman, a passionate entrepreneur and aviation lover from New Jersey, has made waves in both technology and air travel. After studying at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, he founded United Bank Card in the 1990s, which handles billions in transactions yearly. Isaacman's interest in avia

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Streamlining Government: A Business Approach

Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the leaders of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, has made a bold statement. He said that entire government agencies could be "deleted. " This was shared during an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures. Ramaswamy, who is a busin

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Nov 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Fire from the Sky: Meet the US's Top Aerial Firefighting Companies

Imagine a job where your office is the sky, and your mission is to save lives and land from raging wildfires. That's the world of aerial firefighting. While some wildfires are a natural part of nature's recycling process, others pose serious threats. To tackle these blazes, specialized aircraft and

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Democrats Debate: Economy or Identity?

The Democratic party is in a pickle. After their latest loss, they're wrestling with what to do next. Some are shouting, "Economy first! " They think helping people with their wallets should be the top priority. Others are saying, "No way, it's identity issues that matter most. " They believe that f

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Musk and Trump's Plan to Shake Up US Government

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has been tapped by Donald Trump to lead a project aimed at cutting waste and inefficiency in the US government. The project, nicknamed "Doge, " is inspired by Musk's approach to streamlining Twitter after his takeover. Musk, who has been vocal about government reg

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