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Nov 04 2025HEALTH

Sleep Aid Alert: Melatonin's Hidden Heart Risks

Sleep troubles are common, with over 30% of people in Pennsylvania not getting enough shut-eye. Many turn to melatonin, a popular sleep supplement, for relief. But new research from the American Heart Association suggests that long-term melatonin use might not be as safe as once thought. The study,

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Nov 04 2025CRYPTO

The Future of Crypto: A New Vision for America

David Sacks, President Trump’s advisor on crypto and AI, has a clear vision: he wants America to lead the world in digital innovation, with crypto at the forefront. He believes that clear rules are essential for this to happen. Sacks has been vocal about the need for the U. S. to set up proper regu

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Signs of Hope in the U. S. Government Shutdown Stalemate

After 34 long days, there's a glimmer of hope in the U. S. government shutdown. Both Senate Republicans and Democrats are talking about a possible way out. This shutdown has hit hard. Low-income families are struggling with food stamp cuts. Soldiers aren't getting paid. Airports are working with les

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Nov 04 2025HEALTH

Keeping Minds Sharp: A Simple Way to Help Older Adults

Older adults who are at risk of dementia can benefit from a structured lifestyle program. This program, which is more organized than doing things on their own, has been shown to improve brain function over two years. The program focuses on healthy habits. It includes things like eating well, stayin

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Nov 04 2025HEALTH

How Relationships Shape Our Minds: A New Look at Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis has changed a lot over time. At first, Freud focused on drives and fantasies. But later, others thought that relationships between people are more important. They kept some of Freud's ideas, like transference and the unconscious. But they added new things, like how culture, class, and

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Nov 04 2025FINANCE

Bigger U. S. Companies Borrow More, but Banks Stay Cautious

U. S. companies, especially the bigger ones, are borrowing more money. This is the biggest increase in loan demand in about three years. However, banks are still being careful about who they lend to. The Federal Reserve's latest survey shows that while large and mid-sized firms are asking for more

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Nov 04 2025EDUCATION

A Day to Honor Heroes: SLU's Veterans Week Kicks Off

Southeastern Louisiana University is gearing up for a big week of events to honor veterans. The highlight? A special lecture on Veterans Day, November 11th, at 11 a. m. in the Student Union Theatre. The guest speaker is retired U. S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, who's got a lot of stories to shar

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Nov 04 2025EDUCATION

Why the Education Department Might Be More Trouble Than It's Worth

The recent government shutdown has sparked a fresh debate about the need for a federal Department of Education. While schools have continued to operate smoothly without federal oversight, the shutdown has highlighted the redundancy of the department. Local schools have remained open, teachers have

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Nov 03 2025POLITICS

Food Aid in Crisis: Half Help and Hurdles

The government has restarted food aid payments, but there's a problem. They're only giving half of what people usually get. This is because they're using a backup fund that doesn't have enough money to cover the full amount. This all began when the government shutdown left food aid payments on hold

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Nov 03 2025CRIME

A Shocking Night on the Trains

A man is now facing serious charges after a violent night on a train in the UK. Anthony Williams, a 32-year-old from Peterborough, is accused of trying to kill 10 people during a stabbing spree. This happened on a train at Huntingdon station on a recent Saturday night. Police have also linked Willi

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