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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

A Man's Shady Dealings with an Iranian Agent

In a surprising turn of events, a man from Rishon Letzion has been charged with serious offenses related to national security. The charges include communicating with a foreign agent and sharing information with an enemy state. The prosecution has asked the court to keep the man in custody until the

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Relationships Shape How We Feel About Aging

The way we view aging is not set in stone. It can change over time and is influenced by the people around us. A recent study looked at how support and stress from family and friends affect how older adults see themselves aging. The study followed over 22, 000 adults for twelve years, from 2008 to 20

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Trade Talks: A New Deal with China?

Trump has been talking about a new trade agreement with China. He mentioned this deal during a recent interview, but he didn't share any specifics. The Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, also confirmed that a deal was signed earlier in the week. However, neither Trump nor Lutnick gave any details a

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Shape Matters in Measuring Skin Heat During Workouts

Researchers wanted to know if the shape used in software affects skin temperature readings during exercise. They tested two shapes: boxes and ellipses. The study involved 42 male runners. Their skin temperature was checked in three different situations: when they were resting, after dipping in cold

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Timing Can Boost Brain Power

Exercise is great for the body and mind, but how much and when you do it matters. The usual way to think about exercise is by looking at how often, how hard, how long, and what kind of activity you do. This is called the FITT principle. But there's more to it. Density is a new factor to consider. I

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Nurses See Their Workplace in Public Hospitals

In Hong Kong, nurses' views on their work settings in public hospitals were recently studied. Over a year, nurses from 71 different wards in four hospitals shared their thoughts. They filled out surveys every three months, and the number of participants varied from 604 to 865 each time. The surveys

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Cost of Pushing Limits: Rowing and Heart Health

Heart troubles can pop up in athletes who push themselves too hard. A recent study dug into why former top-level rowers might face a higher chance of a heart rhythm issue called atrial fibrillation (AF). The big question: is it the intense training or something in their genes? Rowing is no joke. It

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Jun 26 2025FINANCE

Mixing Money: Mastercard's New Way to Pay

Mastercard is shaking things up in the world of payments. They're teaming up with Fiserv to add a new type of digital money, called FIUSD, to their payment system. This means users might soon be able to pick from cash, credit, or this new digital money when they pay for something. The goal? To give

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

How Faith and Stress Mix in Nurses' Daily Lives

Nurses in primary care face a lot of pressure. Their job is tough. They deal with sick people every day. This can be really stressful. But, what if having a strong spiritual life helps them handle this stress better? Researchers wanted to see if there's a link between how spiritually healthy nurses

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Understanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica: A Fresh Look at Treatment

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition in older adults, often linked to giant cell arteritis. It's the second most frequent inflammatory rheumatic disease in this age group, following rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, guidelines for treating PMR have been updated, focusing on

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