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May 24 2025POLITICS

Medicaid's Political Battle: States vs. The House

The House has passed a budget bill that could significantly impact states offering health coverage to immigrants without legal status. This bill, dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill, " aims to reduce federal Medicaid funding for these states. The affected states, mostly led by Democrats, provide healthca

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May 24 2025HEALTH

The Double Whammy: Alcohol and Metabolic Health

The liver is a tough organ. It handles a lot of stuff. But even it has its limits. Metabolic dysfunction-associated alcohol-related liver disease, or MetALD, is a new health problem. It happens when alcohol and metabolic issues team up to mess with the liver. Unlike the usual alcoholic liver disease

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May 24 2025HEALTH

Strange Sleep Behaviors: What's Happening and How to Handle Them

Sleep can be a wild ride for some people. REM sleep behavior disorder or RBD is a condition where people act out their dreams. This can lead to injuries for the person with RBD and their sleeping partner. The causes of RBD can vary. In adults, it often comes before a serious brain condition. It

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May 23 2025SPORTS

Notre Dame's Big Break: How New Rules Boost Their Playoff Chances

Notre Dame football is riding a wave of good fortune. The College Football Playoff has shaken things up for the 2025 season. The new rules mean the Fighting Irish could get a big advantage. Before, Notre Dame was left out of the opening-round bye, even if they were a top-four seed. Now, the selectio

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Power: A Legal Puzzle

The topic of tariffs has stirred up quite the debate. A court case in Florida recently made waves by suggesting that the president has the power to impose tariffs on his own. This isn't just any president, but Donald Trump, who has been quite active in this area. The case in question was brought by

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and Russia's Biggest Prisoner Swap Since the War Began

A significant event unfolded in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine started a major prisoner exchange. This was the biggest swap since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It happened over three days. The first day saw 390 people returned to Ukraine. This deal was made during talks

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May 23 2025SPORTS

MVP Shai's Thunderous Performance

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a fantastic night, winning big against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This victory puts them up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals. The star of the show was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who just got the MVP award. He scored 38 points, which is his best in the playoffs so far

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May 23 2025HEALTH

Measles Strikes Anchorage: What You Need to Know

In Anchorage, a young person has been diagnosed with measles. This news has sparked concern among health officials. They worry that more people might have been exposed to the virus. The infected individual, who had not received the measles vaccine, visited several public spots while possibly spreadi

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May 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Hottest Tech at Computex 2025: What's New and Worth Buying

The tech world is buzzing with the latest from Computex 2025 in Taipei. AI is the star of the show, with big leaps in processing power and efficiency. Nvidia and AMD are leading the charge with new GPUs, and Intel is teasing its upcoming "Panther Lake" processors. The spotlight isn't just on laptops

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May 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Coding's Future: Why Learning to Code Still Matters

The future of coding is a hot topic. Some people think that coding is becoming outdated, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence. However, not everyone agrees with this perspective. The idea that coding is dying is not accurate. In fact, coding is evolving. Just as programming languages

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