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Jan 02 2026WEATHER

Chilly Weekend Ahead: New Jersey Braces for Light Snow and Biting Winds

New Jersey is in for a frosty weekend, with light snow and strong winds making their presence felt. The light snow expected today is set to wrap up by mid-morning, but the cold air will stick around. Friday will see clear skies, but the wind will be a major player, with gusts ranging from 20 to 30 m

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

How a Tiny Gene Change Can Affect Your Pet's Health

Cats and dogs have a special protein called MDR1. This protein acts like a bouncer, controlling which drugs can enter the brain. It's crucial because it keeps harmful drugs like ivermectin out of the brain, preventing toxic reactions. In some pets, a tiny change in the MDR1 gene can cause big probl

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

Can Fun Video Games Help People with Parkinson's?

People with Parkinson's disease often struggle with movement and balance. A new study looked at a fun, video game-like therapy called Strolll. This therapy uses augmented reality to help with walking and balance. The goal was to see if Strolll could also be a good workout. First, researchers wanted

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

The Testosterone and Aggression Puzzle

In the wilds of East Africa, a young male baboon attempted to challenge the alpha male's position. The alpha male, however, remained unfazed. This scene was observed in 1983. The young baboon displayed aggressive behaviors, such as flashing eyebrows, baring canines, and making vocalizations. Yet, th

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Trump's Health Under Scrutiny: What's Really Going On?

Donald Trump, now 79, has been spotted with a slight limp recently. This happened while he was walking with his wife, Melania, at Mar-a-Lago. People started talking about his health after he mentioned using compression socks for his swollen ankles and makeup to hide bruises on his hands. These bruis

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Federal Workers Fight Back Against New Health Policy

Federal employees are pushing back against a recent policy change that affects healthcare coverage. The new rule, effective January 1, removes support for gender-affirming treatments from federal health insurance plans. This decision has sparked a legal challenge from the Human Rights Campaign Found

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

Keeping Feet Healthy: A Simple Program for Seniors with Diabetes

Many older adults struggle with diabetes. They need to take care of their feet to avoid big problems. A small study tried a new way to help. It was a short program to teach seniors about foot care. The program had two parts. Each part was one hour long. Seniors watched videos and practiced using fo

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Jan 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Left a Bad Taste: Megyn Kelly's Honest Take

Megyn Kelly has been in the spotlight for a long time. She has met many famous people. Some of them were not very nice to her. She shared her thoughts in a recent interview. Kelly mentioned Jane Fonda first. She said Fonda was upset with her in 2017. Kelly was working on Today at the time. She trie

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Jan 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Sweat It Out: The Sauna Trend Taking Over

Saunas are becoming a hot topic among celebrities, with many stars swearing by their health benefits. From supermodels to actors, everyone seems to be hopping into saunas for some serious self-care. But why are saunas suddenly so popular? Julianne Hough, for instance, is a big fan of contrast thera

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Crisis: When Politics Meets Parenting

Minnesota is in a tough spot. The federal government has put a freeze on child care funding. This is a big deal. It affects thousands of families and their kids. The freeze came after a video went viral. The video claimed fraud in Somali-run day cares. The Trump administration took this seriously.

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