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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How Do Older Arabs in Israel View Their Communities?

The world is getting older, and cities need to change to keep up. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) to make sure older adults have what they need in their neighborhoods. This includes things like safe sidewalks, easy-to-use public tra

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Costs Could Shake Up Elections

Voters might hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming midterm elections if the Affordable Care Act's expanded subsidies end soon. These subsidies, which help lower health insurance costs for millions, are set to expire this month. Without them, many people could see their health expenses rise by

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Political Parties and Priorities: A Closer Look

Politics in America often seems like a game where parties put their own interests first. Both Democrats and Republicans have been accused of this, and it's not hard to see why. The recent debate about party loyalty versus national interest has sparked some heated discussions. One letter from Novemb

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Why We Believe the Unbelievable

Believing in the unbelievable is not new. People have always had ideas that seem strange to others. Think of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and supernatural beliefs. These ideas are everywhere. But why do people believe them? One big reason is experience. Experience plays a huge role in shapin

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A-List Chats: Who's Talking to Who in Variety's New Season

Variety's Actors on Actors series is back with its 23rd season, and it's packed with some serious star power. This time, the show is moving to CNN, giving viewers more ways to catch these exclusive interviews. The season kicks off with a bang on December 5, featuring Ariana Grande and Adam Sandler.

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Dec 04 2025EDUCATION

Why Slashing Special Education Funding is a Bad Idea

Special education has been a bipartisan priority since 1975. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was a big deal. It meant that kids with disabilities would get the support they need. But now, there's talk about cutting funds. That's a problem. Kids with disabilities need proper e

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Dec 04 2025CRYPTO

Wall Street Giant Challenges Crypto's Wild West

Citadel Securities, a major player in traditional finance, has asked the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a closer look at decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. They believe some DeFi platforms, especially those dealing with tokenized U. S. stocks, might be doing things similar

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Dec 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Devil Firefish: The Silent Invader of the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean Sea is facing a stealthy invader. The devil firefish, also known as Pterois miles, is causing quite a stir. This fish is not from around here. It's an alien species that's been causing trouble. It's growing fast and reproducing like crazy. This is a big deal because it's me

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Gabapentin Rules: A State-by-State Look

Gabapentin is a drug that more and more people are using. It's often prescribed for nerve pain and other conditions. But there's a catch: some people might misuse it. This has led to different states making their own rules about gabapentin. From 2016 to 2024, half of the states and territories in t

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery of Tau Protein Tangles

Brain diseases like Alzheimer's and CTE have something in common: clumps of a protein called tau. These clumps are a big deal in these diseases. Scientists have been trying to figure out how to stop these clumps from forming. One thing they've noticed is that when a specific spot on the tau protein,

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