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May 19 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Impact of Spine Breaks on Our Future

Spine breaks, or vertebral fractures, are a serious health issue. They can lead to long-term disability and even death. Yet, many people don't realize how common or dangerous they are. Recent research has shed light on this problem. It shows that these fractures have been a growing issue since 1990.

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May 18 2025HEALTH

Finding Female Health Leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa

In Sub-Saharan Africa, finding the right people to lead health initiatives is tough. This is especially true when looking for women leaders in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, and nutrition (RMNCAH-N) and immunization. The usual methods for finding stakeholders don't wo

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May 17 2025SCIENCE

How Bad Times Shape Bad Behavior

Bad times can make people bad. That is the simple truth. People show different levels of nasty traits. These traits include selfishness and even psychopathy. It is a fact that how bad a society is can affect how bad the people in that society are. The study looked at many places. It looked at 1

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May 17 2025FINANCE

Music Investments Strike a High Note

The music industry is enjoying a strong performance in the stock market. This week, several key players in the music business saw significant gains. The Billboard Global Music Index (BGMI) reached an all-time high, reflecting the industry's robust growth. This index, which tracks 20 major music comp

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May 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fortnite's Fight: Apple Keeps the Game Off Stores

The battle between Epic Games and Apple is far from over. Epic Games is the company behind Fortnite. Epic Games has accused Apple of keeping Fortnite off the U. S. and EU App Stores. This is not the first time this has happened. The dispute started a few years back. It is a complex legal battle

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May 16 2025HEALTH

The Silent Crisis: Why Babies Die in Africa and Asia

The grim reality is that every year, 2. 3 million newborns do not survive their first month. Most of these deaths happen in two regions: sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The main killers are perinatal asphyxia and neonatal sepsis. These are medical terms for lack of oxygen at birth and severe i

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May 16 2025HEALTH

Money Talks: The Global Health Fund's Impact on Young Lives

The Global Financing Facility (GFF) is a big deal in the world of global health. It was set up in 2015 to get more money flowing into health and nutrition for mothers, babies, kids, and teens. But how well is it really doing? It is hard to say. The GFF has been around for a while, but not many peo

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May 16 2025FINANCE

The Global Game of Investment: Manufacturing and Power

Foreign investments often involve building new factories or power plants in other countries. This is known as greenfield investment. It brings fresh money and jobs to the host country. A recent study looked into how these investments spread across the globe in two big areas: making stuff (manufactur

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May 16 2025BUSINESS

The Hidden Market of Returned Goods

In the heart of Fort Worth, a massive warehouse sprawls across 250, 000 square feet. This is not your typical storage space. It is a hub for returned items, a place where televisions, laptops, power tools, and even fishing rods find a second life. These goods, worth millions, have been sent back by

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

Sun's Fury: Global Blackouts and More Solar Surprises Ahead

The sun has been quite active lately, and Earth is feeling the effects. A massive solar storm recently struck the daylit side of our planet, leading to widespread blackouts and radio signal disruptions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The event was triggered by a powerful X2. 7-class solar

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