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Nov 09 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Showdown: Who's Really Fighting for You?

Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, recently criticized President Trump's idea to send Affordable Care Act (ACA) funds directly to people instead of insurance companies. Schiff believes this plan would weaken protections for those with preexisting conditions. Trump suggested that American

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

A Standoff Continues: Government Shutdown Hits Day 38

The government shutdown is now in its 38th day, and things aren't looking good. Senate Republicans have turned down a proposal from Democrats to reopen the government and extend healthcare subsidies for a year. They said it wasn't good enough. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer made the offer, b

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Nov 08 2025CRYPTO

Gaming for Cash: The Hidden Risks of Hamster Kombat in Iran

Hamster Kombat, a play-to-earn (PTE) game, has taken the world by storm, with over 300 million users since its launch in March 2024. But in Iran, where the local currency has lost value, the game's appeal is even stronger. A recent study looked at why so many Iranians are playing Hamster Kombat and

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

Who's Really Leading the Cheer? Fans or Stars?

Ever wondered who's really calling the shots in spreading national pride online? A deep dive into Chinese social media shows that fans, not celebrities, are the real trendsetters. Over 8 million posts and comments were scanned using smart tech to sort out the chatter. The surprising find? Fans have

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

Youngest Ever: Cambridge Elects a New Voice

In a surprising turn of events, Cambridge has elected its youngest councilor ever. At just 24 years old, Al-Zubi has made history, breaking records set by her predecessor, Burhan Azeem. She is now the youngest person to hold this office, beating Azeem by a narrow margin of eight months. Al-Zubi's j

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Crime and Immigration: The Numbers Behind the Headlines

Chicago has been in the spotlight for its crime rates and immigration policies. President Donald Trump has frequently criticized the city, claiming that its sanctuary policies attract undocumented immigrants with criminal records. However, data tells a different story. First, let's talk about crime

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

Stretching Smarts: How Different Techniques Affect Flexibility and Strength

Stretching is not just a warm-up routine. It's a science with different methods that can change how flexible you are and how strong you get. There are many ways to stretch, and each one has its own benefits and drawbacks. First, let's talk about static stretching. This is when you hold a stretch fo

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

The US Government Shutdown: A Standoff with No End in Sight

The US government shutdown is dragging on, with no resolution in sight. It has been going on for 38 days, making it the longest shutdown in US history. The Senate is set to vote for the 15th time on a Republican proposal to end the shutdown, but Democrats are not backing down from their demands. Th

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Nov 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Rhea Seehorn's New Role: A Grumpy Hero in a Happy World

Rhea Seehorn is stepping into a new character that's quite different from her previous roles. In the sci-fi series Pluribus, she plays Carol, a novelist who's not your typical hero. This show, which started on Apple TV, is about a world where most people are happy because of a virus. But there are 1

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

Violent Movies: What's the Real Cost?

Violence in movies and TV shows is everywhere. It's not just action films or crime dramas anymore. It's in the shows we binge-watch on our favorite streaming platforms. But what does all this violence do to our minds, especially to kids and teens? Think about it. When we see violence all the time,

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