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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

How Faith Helps People Fight Addiction

People often lean on their faith when life gets tough. Studies show that how someone uses their beliefs can affect their health and happiness. The Brief Religious Coping Scale, or Brief RCOPE, is a popular tool to measure this. But how well does it work for people struggling with addiction? A recen

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Is PFA the Safe Bet for Heart Patients?

Pulsed field ablation, or PFA, is making waves in the medical world. It's quickly becoming the preferred treatment for atrial fibrillation. The reason? It appears to be safer than other treatments. It has a lower risk of causing issues like esophageal injury, pulmonary vein stenosis, and phrenic ner

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Dec 14 2025POLITICS

A Shelter's Struggle: Faith, Funding, and Federal Rules

In Texas, a migrant shelter run by the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is in hot water. The shelter, part of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), is accused of mishandling federal grants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the shelter used funds incorrectly. Specificall

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Time's Ticking: How to Slow It Down for Each Age

Aging isn't a steady race; it's more like a rollercoaster with big drops around ages 44 and 60. Science now backs this up, showing that our bodies change a lot during these times. So, what can we do? Well, it turns out that taking care of ourselves in specific ways for each decade can make a big dif

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Dec 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Brent Spiner: From Star Trek's Data to Batman's Baddies

Brent Spiner is a familiar face to many sci-fi fans, thanks to his iconic role as Data in "Star Trek: The Next Generation. " But did you know he's also played Data's evil twin, Lore, and Data's creator, Dr. Soong? His talent doesn't stop there. Spiner has also appeared in "Star Trek: Enterprise, " "

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Dec 14 2025EDUCATION

Celebrities Teaching at University of Michigan: What They Earn

The University of Michigan has a star-studded faculty, with celebrities from various fields sharing their expertise. Their salaries, however, tell a different story. First, there's John Cameron Mitchell, known for directing and starring in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch. " He joined the university as a

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Dec 14 2025LIFESTYLE

The Clutch Bag That's Everywhere Right Now

This winter, a new bag style is stealing the spotlight. It’s not the usual big, bulky bags. Instead, people are going for sleek, long clutches. These bags are popping up everywhere, from Hollywood to royal outings. Stars like Shay Mitchell, Jennifer Lopez, and even Kate Middleton have been seen with

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Affects Your Kidneys: What You Need to Know

Exercise is good for your heart and kidneys, but too much can cause problems. The kidneys work hard to keep your body balanced during physical activity. They adjust blood flow and filter waste. But if you push too hard, especially in hot weather or without enough water, your kidneys can get stressed

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Border Tensions: Thailand and Cambodia Ignore Trump's Call for Peace

Trouble is still brewing on the Thailand-Cambodia border. Even after U. S. President Trump said both countries agreed to stop fighting, the shooting hasn't ceased. Thai officials say they never agreed to a truce, and Cambodia hasn't said anything about Trump's claim. Instead, Cambodian media reporte

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Dec 13 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Worms Make a Big Discovery in Utah's Great Salt Lake

In a surprising turn of events, scientists have found a new type of tiny worm in Utah's Great Salt Lake. This worm, named Diplolaimelloides woaabi, is not like any other worm found in the world. It's part of a group of worms usually found in salty places like oceans, but this one is different. The

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