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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

From Uganda to New York: How Zohran Mamdani's Early Life Shaped His Bold Vision

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected official in New York, has always been passionate about fairness and standing up against corruption. This drive comes from his early days in Uganda, where he interned at a newspaper and learned to think about how big issues affect regular people. Born into a well-of

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Nov 06 2025HEALTH

How Quickly Can You Stand Up? The Five-Time Sit-to-Stand Test Explained

The five-time sit-to-stand test, or 5TSTS, is a simple but effective way to check how well someone can move around. It measures the time it takes for a person to stand up and sit down five times in a row, as fast as they can. This test is often used to see how well older adults or people with certai

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

GOP's Midterm Missteps: A Look at the Aftermath

Republicans faced a tough reality check after recent elections. Voters clearly favored the opposing party, raising concerns about the impact of President Trump's low approval ratings on Republican candidates. The aftermath saw Republicans pointing fingers at various factors, from their candidates to

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Nov 05 2025SCIENCE

The DNA Link to What We Study

Ever wondered why some people lean towards science while others prefer arts? It turns out, our genes might have a say in this. Recent research has found that our DNA can influence the educational paths we choose. Scientists looked at the genes of over 463, 000 people from Finland, Norway, and the N

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Nov 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Shreveport's Big Bet: Can 50 Cent's Vision Revive a Struggling City?

Shreveport, Louisiana, is getting a major makeover thanks to rapper and businessman Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent. He's been buying up property in the downtown area, with around 20 buildings now under his belt. His goal? To turn Shreveport into a hotspot for movies, TV shows, and entertain

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Nov 05 2025BUSINESS

Smart Ways to Make Influencer Marketing Work for Your Business

Influencer marketing can be a tough nut to crack for many businesses. It's not just about finding the right people to promote your products; it's also about making sure that those promotions actually lead to sales. Sometimes, businesses spend a lot of money on influencers only to see little engageme

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Alaska's Investment Venture Raises Questions

Alaska's former Revenue Commissioner, Adam Crum, made a significant move in July by taking $50 million from the Constitutional Budget Reserve and placing it into a partnership with DigitalBridge. This action has sparked a debate about the need for better oversight of state investments. Governor Mike

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Do Celebrities Really Move the Needle on Voting?

Jennifer Lawrence, a well-known actress, recently shared her thoughts on whether celebrities influence voters. She questioned if her political statements actually make a difference, especially after supporting specific candidates in past elections. Lawrence pointed out that celebrities don't seem to

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Nov 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Titans: A New Era of Influence

The United States and China are locked in a high-stakes race to control the future of technology. Both nations are using their tech industries to expand their influence around the world. The U. S. is using its advanced AI and data systems to create dependencies on American networks. China, on the ot

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Nov 04 2025HEALTH

What's Really Being Said About Tobacco Harm Reduction Online?

The conversation around tobacco harm reduction (THR) has been heating up online. It's not just health experts and activists talking anymore. Big tobacco companies and their supporters are also joining in, trying to influence what people think. Social media has become a key battleground for these di

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