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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

New York's Governor Proposes Tax Cuts for Middle-Class Families

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently revealed her plan to reduce income taxes for many state residents, aiming to ease financial pressure. Her proposal, part of an affordability agenda, is set to be detailed in her upcoming State of the State address. The tax cut would benefit joint filers earnin

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

Hitchhiking Dangers: A Closer Look at Sexual Homicides

Hitchhiking is often depicted as dangerous, especially when it comes to sexual homicides. But have you ever wondered why? Researchers have just started to dig into this topic, comparing hitchhiking victims with those involved in sex work. The results? Offenders see hitchhikers as easy targets for ab

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building a Voice Database for Hindko Digits

Ever wondered why Hindko, a language spoken by nearly eight million people in Pakistan, doesn't have a voice recognition system? Well, that's about to change thanks to a new public voice dataset. Hindko, mainly spoken in the Northwestern parts of Pakistan, is the seventh largest language in the coun

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

Beneil Dariush: From Iran to UFC, Faith as His Guide

Beneil Dariush, a 35-year-old UFC fighter, has seen his fair share of ups and downs in his career. After a period of losses and a draw, he bounced back with eight consecutive wins. Many wonder what helped him turn things around. Dariush credits his Christian faith for his success. Born in Iran to an

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Back to the Field: Collecting Data in Italy During COVID-19

Italy was one of the earliest European countries to be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The regions of Northern Italy, especially Lombardy, faced severe impacts. In September 2021, the team behind the project "AIS, the digital turn" (AISdt) decided to resume in-person data collection. Their missio

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Staffing Standards for Nursing Homes: A Big Change

On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced new rules for long-term care facilities. These rules aim to enhance nursing home care quality by setting minimum staffing levels. Facilities must now provide at least 3. 48 hours of daily care per resident. This include

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Front of Pack Labels: FDA's New Plan to Fight Chronic Diseases

Imagine opening a bag of chips or a bottle of juice, and seeing right there on the front, in plain language, whether it's high, medium, or low in stuff like saturated fat, sodium, or added sugar. That's what the FDA is proposing for packaged food and drinks to help Americans make healthier choices q

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Jan 15 2025RELIGION

Pope Francis's Honest Revelations: Unveiling the Church's Past

Picture this: a small, secret box, tucked away and passed down through generations of Popes. Inside, hidden stories of wrongdoings, abuse, and corruption within the Catholic Church. This box was discovered by Pope Francis, a man known for his love for football and tango, hailing from a large family

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Boosts and Hazards: A Closer Look at Alcohol’s Impact on Health

Ever wondered how that daily glass of wine affects your health? Well, a recent review by a scientific panel has some interesting insights. For both men and women, even just one alcoholic drink a day can raise the risk of liver cirrhosis, esophageal cancer, and oral cancer. Women especially need to w

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed SNAP-Ed: Lessons Learned

COVID-19 hit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) hard. Implementers had to deal with unexpected challenges. Some found ways to adapt, while others faced roadblocks. Looking back, there were certain things they wish they had known or done differently to prepare. Every

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