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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Friendships vs. Fortunes: A Billionaire's Dilemma

You might think a billionaire has it all. But a recent chat with someone close to a newly minted billionaire revealed a surprising truth. This wealthy individual spends most of his social time with coworkers. That's right, business buddies join the fun for birthdays, nights in, and even vacations.

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Why Frailty Hits Some Older Indonesians Harder Than Others

Old age brings its own challenges, but for some seniors in Jakarta, the combo of multiple health issues and depression can make everyday problems feel much tougher. Scientists from the Indonesia Care Networks Study took a close look at how common frailty is among older folks living in several distri

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Jan 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Discovering Voices of Informal Settlements: A Glimpse into Khan Road, South Africa

Let's zoom in on Khan Road, a bustling but under-resourced informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A team of local researchers, armed with mobile phones and a structured survey, talked to 159 residents between August and September 2022. Their goal?

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Lights Are Back On, But Challenges Remain

Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Rethinking Recurrence: PIK3CA Mutations in HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer

Early-stage breast cancer patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) tumors face a big challenge: disease recurrence. This kind of cancer is diverse and tricky to manage because a quarter of these patients will see their disease come b

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Jan 02 2025OPINION

Let's Talk: Fresno Readers Weigh In on Police Chief Scandal

When Paco Balderrama, Fresno's police chief, found himself in a scandal, readers had plenty to say. Some, like James C. , worried the issue would be swept under the rug. Bill K. , however, wondered if the affair really mattered. "Is it affecting his work? " he asked. Suesan O. called the coverage me

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Exploring African Culture and Beliefs in End-of-Life Choices

The subject of euthanasia brings to light many issues about culture and personal beliefs. One aspect often ignored is how African cultural knowledge and Afro-Caribbean religions impact these debates. These belief systems have a unique perspective on life, death, and the role of community. In many A

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Jan 02 2025WEATHER

Icy Blast Ahead: US Braces for Extreme Cold

Get ready, folks! Mother Nature is dishing out a massive dose of Arctic air, and it's heading straight for the eastern two-thirds of the United States. This isn't your average winter cold; we're talking dangerously low temperatures that will affect over 70% of the country's population. The cold spel

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Jan 01 2025WEATHER

Get Ready for a Chilly Start to 2025

As we kick off 2025, the weather is taking a cooler turn. High pressure is moving in, bringing dry and breezy conditions. Expect temperatures to peak in the mid-to-upper 50s today, but don't get too comfortable—it's going to get colder. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the upper 20s to lower 30s

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Mayor Bowser and Trump: A New Era of Cooperation in DC?

Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, and she called it "great. " This is a big change from Trump's past statements about the city. During his campaign, he threatened to take over the district because of high crime rates. But now, it seems they have fou

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