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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Depression Over Time: Refugee Youth in Kampala

Did you know that many refugee teenagers in Kampala, Uganda, are dealing with depression? But what’s really interesting is that these feelings of sadness change over time. Some teens feel better, others worse, and a few stay the same. A study was done to figure out why these changes happen. The res

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Guantanamo: 11 Yemeni Men Freed After 20+ Years Without Charge

Imagine spending over two decades in prison without ever being charged with a crime. This is the reality for 11 Yemeni men who were recently released from the U. S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. They were among the last detainees held there since 2002, when the base became a detention site for

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Jan 06 2025CELEBRITIES

Meet the Stars at the 2025 Golden Globes

Every year, the Golden Globe Awards kick off with a thrilling red carpet event. In 2025, fans got to see their favorite celebs in stunning outfits. The event was all about celebrating the best of film and TV. This year, there were nominations for big hits like Wicked, A Complete Unknown, and Gladiat

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Jan 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Golden Weekend: Kicking Off 2025 with Glitz and Glamour

Hollywood is starting the year with a bang! The Golden Globes are back, and so are the celebrations. The party scene might not be as wild as before the pandemic, but there's still plenty to enjoy. Let's dive into the exciting events planned for the first awards weekend of 2025. On Friday, January 3

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Jan 03 2025EDUCATION

Green Spaces & School Success: How Trees Can Boost Grades

Believe it or not, trees can actually help students do better in school. Let's look at Chicago for a moment. A tiny beetle called the emerald ash borer destroyed many of the city's ash trees. When schools in wealthier neighborhoods lost their trees, test scores dropped, especially for students from

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Why Americans Are Loving Butter and Cheese More Than Ever

It's no secret that Americans are eating more butter and cheese than they have in decades. In 2023, the average person gobbled up 6½ pounds of butter and over 40 pounds of cheese, shattering 50-year records. While health experts suggest cutting back on saturated fats, taste and price often win out.

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Meet the Referee: Who's Calling the Penn State-Boise State Fiesta Bowl Showdown?

On December 31st, at 7:30 PM ET, a significant matchup is set to take place in the Fiesta Bowl. No. 6 Penn State will face No. 3 Boise State, marking the first-ever College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at this venue. The game will be broadcast by ESPN, with Penn State as the favored team. But

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Tech in Care Homes: A Pandemic Perspective

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in how technology was used in long-term care (LTC) homes across the globe. To curb the spread of the virus, governments introduced various protocols and policies. These changes affected not only residents but also their families, friends, and t

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Dec 24 2024BUSINESS

Walmart and Branch: Are Drivers Paying Unfair Fees?

The U. S. consumer finance watchdog, also known as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and Branch Messenger. Why, you ask? Well, they claim that over a million delivery drivers were forced to use accounts that charged them way too many fees. We're tal

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Helping Syrian Refugees Through Therapy: What Works?

Syrian refugees, displaced by ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, often face severe mental health issues like post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and grief. A group of researchers reviewed 22 studies from different databases to understand what psychotherapeutic interventions work best. These s

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