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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Medicaid Cuts: What's at Stake for Millions of Americans?

Imagine this: you're among the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Now, picture the Republican Party proposing major cuts to this lifeline, aiming to fund tax cuts and immigration policies. Democrats warn these changes could strip 22 million people of their health coverage, br

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Population Clustering in Xi'an: A Decade-Long View

Let's zoom in on the Xi'an metropolitan area in western China. From 2010 to 2020, researchers noticed an interesting pattern: the city's population clustering first went up, then came down. This was a bit different from other cities like Nanjing or Wuhan, which had higher clustering. All these citie

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Jan 30 2025RELIGION

How Catholic Values Pass from One Generation to Another

Did you know that Catholic religious values often continue from one generation to the next? Scientists have looked into this, focusing on how parents pass down their beliefs to their kids. They found that when children internalize their parents' beliefs, they are more likely to follow the same pract

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Jan 29 2025BUSINESS

Wall Street's Uneasy Wait: Fed Decision & Big Tech Reports

On Wednesday, U. S. stock indexes are floating around as traders anxiously await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate call and results from major tech firms. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Dow rose slightly. The Nasdaq, however, slipped a bit. This comes after a week of market shifts due to q

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Jan 29 2025BUSINESS

Building a Workplace for Tomorrow's Success

Imagine stepping into a workplace that's not just a cubicle farm, but a vibrant community where everyone thrives. This isn't some far-off dream; it's a goal many companies are striving for. The idea is to create an environment that's not only pleasant to work in today, but also sets a strong foundat

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Learning to Unlearn Fear: How Training Timing Matters

Ever wondered how we can really get over our fears? Turns out, the timing of our fear-facing sessions plays a big role. A recent study dug into how long-lasting our fearless memories can be. They tested different schedules like bunched-up (massed) and spread-out (spaced) training sessions. Guess wha

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Fixing the Spin: Treating Minor Rotation Issues After ACL Surgery

Have you ever had an ACL reconstruction? Some people still feel like their knee isn't quite right. They might feel a slight spin or rotation that's not normal. This study looked at people who had a simple ACL surgery but still had some minor rotation problems. The doctors tried an extra procedure to

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Jan 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

With Climate Change Looming, How Can Shipping Routes Be Made Safer?

Global shipping networks are in trouble. Extreme weather events are making it dangerous and unreliable for ships to travel their usual routes. Researchers have noticed that looking at each part of the network separately doesn't give a clear picture of the problem. So, they've come up with a new stra

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Stop the Presses: Student Loans Safe from Federal Aid Freeze

The White House put a halt on federal grants and loans on Monday, but don't worry, student loans are safe! The Department of Education clarified that the freeze won't affect college financial aid or student loans. The pause is a chance for the White House to review funding that doesn't match Preside

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Chatbots in Healthcare: Can AI Improve Patient Education?

Did you know that millions of surgeries happen each year, and sadly, some patients face health issues soon after? Teaching patients about their procedures is super important, but it can be tough due to pre-surgery stress. This is where big language models, often called LLMs, come in. They can explai

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