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Mar 23 2025BUSINESS

Home Building Gets Pricier: What You Need to Know

Homeowners and buyers are in for a surprise. Prices for new homes and renovations are set to rise. Why? Tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico, and China are driving up the cost of building materials. This isn't just about lumber. It's about everything from appliances to steel. The National

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Mar 23 2025HEALTH

Why Women Are Left Out of Ankle Injury Studies

Ankle injuries are a big deal in sports. They can sideline athletes for weeks, sometimes even months. But here's a surprising fact: most of the research on these injuries doesn't include enough women. This is a problem because women might experience these injuries differently than men. First, let's

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

The Cultural Hurdles in Heart Health Recovery

Heart issues are a big deal for South Asian folks living outside the Indian subcontinent. They face higher death rates and more hospital visits due to heart problems than white people. Yet, they are not taking part in cardiac rehabilitation programs as much as they should. These programs are crucial

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Mar 21 2025FINANCE

The Twist in Trade and Tech: A Week in Financial Markets

The financial markets had a rocky week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average took a hit. People were worried about new tariffs from President Trump. These tariffs could slow down the economy and make things more expensive. The Federal Reserve might cut interest rates to help. But will that be enoug

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Mar 21 2025BUSINESS

Nike's Stock Takes a Hit: What's Behind the Drop?

Nike, a major player in the sportswear industry, saw its stock price dip after a recent announcement. The company warned that its sales might take a hit in the current quarter. This news came as part of Nike's efforts to turn things around and deal with new tariffs. The company's Chief Financial Of

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Mar 21 2025FINANCE

What Happens When Prices Rise and Jobs Vanish?

The economy is a tricky beast. Sometimes, it grows fast, and jobs are plenty. Other times, it slows down, and prices go up. But what happens when both bad things occur at once? This is what people call "stagflation. " It is a mix of slow growth and high inflation. It is a nightmare for the Federal R

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

City vs. Countryside: How Living Spaces Shape Aging in China

In China, where you live can greatly affect how well you age. A recent look into this topic showed clear differences between older adults in cities and those in rural areas. The study used a special measure called the Successful Aging Index (SAI). This index looks at many aspects of life, like socia

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Mar 20 2025CELEBRITIES

Aubrey Plaza's Silent Struggle: Unraveling the Final Days of Jeff Baena

In the quiet of October 2024, Aubrey Plaza reached out to a friend, asking for help to check on her husband, Jeff Baena. This call for assistance came amidst a storm of personal turmoil. Baena, a writer and director, was grappling with inner demons that would ultimately lead to his tragic suicide in

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Mar 20 2025FINANCE

The Euro's Struggle: Trade Wars and Economic Uncertainty

The Euro is having a tough time right now. It dropped to around 1. 0830 against the US Dollar. This happened because the European Central Bank (ECB) is worried about the trade war led by US President Donald Trump. The ECB's president, Christine Lagarde, thinks this trade war could slow down the Euro

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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

Racial Bias in Ovarian Cancer Screening

Ovarian cancer is a serious health issue that affects many women. One way doctors try to catch it early is by looking at something called cancer antigen 125, or CA-125. This is a protein that can be found in higher amounts in the blood of people with ovarian cancer. The problem is that the guideline

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