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Dec 06 2025SPORTS

Blake Griffin Speaks Out: Clippers' Handling of Chris Paul Raises Questions

The Los Angeles Clippers' season has been a rollercoaster, but things took a turn for the worse when they decided to send veteran point guard Chris Paul home. This move has left many fans and players, including former Clipper Blake Griffin, shaking their heads. Griffin, who is now an analyst for Am

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

How Movement Patterns Show Gender Gaps in Surgical Training

In the world of surgical training, gender might play a bigger role than we think. A recent study looked at how male and female trainees are given independence during robotic surgery. The focus was on a specific measure called the ratio of economy of motion (rEOM). This ratio helps assess how efficie

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Dec 05 2025BUSINESS

Retailers Face Challenges: How Tariffs and Other Factors Are Changing Store Expansion Plans

Retailers are feeling the heat from tariffs and other economic pressures. The U. S. retail real estate market is still strong, with more stores opening than closing. But behind this stability, there's a growing sense of uncertainty. This uncertainty is making retailers think twice about expanding.

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Figuring Out the Right Measures for Fighting Bacteria

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a tricky bacteria that can make people sick. To tackle it, scientists need to know how well different medicines work against it. They tested eight medicines using a standard method. They did this in different labs and at two different temperatures: 35°C and 28°C. The resul

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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 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Spotify's Listening Age Feature: A Funny or Embarrassing Glimpse Into Your Music Tastes?

Spotify's yearly "Wrapped" feature has a new twist that's got people talking. This time, it's not just about the songs you've listened to the most. Now, it's also guessing your "listening age" based on your music choices. Some people are laughing, while others are feeling a bit embarrassed. For ins

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Teen Pregnancy: A Closer Look at Brazil's Mixed Progress

Brazil's teen pregnancy rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past 13 years. Between 2010 and 2023, the numbers first climbed and then started to fall. By 2023, the rate for girls aged 15-19 was 41. 6 births per 1, 000, while for those aged 10-14, it was just 2. 1 per 1, 000. These numbers sho

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Music Age Gap: Why Spotify's Listening Age Might Not Be Accurate

Spotify's yearly feature, Wrapped, gives users a fun look at their listening habits. This year, it introduced "listening age, " which predicts how old someone's music taste is. Many users found this feature amusing, but some were surprised by the results. One user, aged 57, was told their listening

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Leaders Chat on Trade and Crime

A recent phone chat between Brazilian President Lula and former US President Trump covered some big topics. Trade and fighting crime were at the top of the list. Lula was happy that Trump had decided to lower some tariffs on Brazilian exports like coffee and beef. He hopes to keep talking about othe

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Dec 03 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Are Millennial Men Struggling with Dating Apps?

Millennial men are falling short in the dating app game, and it's causing quite a stir. A recent study from Feeld, a dating app for open-minded folks, found that many straight millennial men aren't putting in the effort to keep their dating profiles up to date. Nearly 70% of them admit they rarely o

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