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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Switching Foot Strikes: How It Shakes Up Your Run

You might think changing your foot strike while running is just about finding what feels right. But it turns out, it can also affect how much load your body takes. A study dove into this topic, observing how switching to a different foot strike impacts the load your body feels. Researchers had 27 yo

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Meta’s U-Turn: Fact-Checkers Face Uncertain Future

Meta, the company behind Facebook, recently decided to end its fact-checking partnerships. This shocked the journalists involved and could leave some jobless. Fact-checking is under fire from certain politicians and groups, especially those on the right. They often accuse fact-checkers of hiding unc

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Trouble in Transit: New York's MTA Boss Faces Criticism over Budget and Safety

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is under fire. The agency's CEO, Janno Lieber, is facing heat from lawmakers and the public over how he's handling the MTA's massive $20 billion budget. Some people, like Rep. Mike Lawler, think the MTA isn't doing a good job and wants Lieber ou

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Boosting Communication and Eating Skills in Kids with Cri du Chat

Cri du Chat Syndrome (CdCS) is a rare condition caused by a missing piece on chromosome 5. This often leads to troubles with swallowing, talking, moving, and thinking clearly. Kids with CdCS have odd larynxes and struggle with mouth movements. This study explored how speech therapy could help fix th

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

How Fear of COVID and Bias Impact Cancer Screenings for Asian American Women

Did you know that Asian American women might be skipping important cancer screenings due to COVID-19 fears and discrimination? A recent study took a close look at this issue. Instead of starting with the facts, let's first understand why this is a big deal. Cancer screening is key to early detection

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Fasting After Weight Loss Surgery: What Israeli Doctors Think

Imagine you've had surgery to help with weight loss. It's a big change, and now you're wondering if it's safe to fast for religious reasons. A group of doctors in Israel wanted to find out what other doctors thought about this. They sent a survey to members of the Israeli Society for Metabolic and B

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Jan 08 2025CRIME

Cracking Down on Crime: Everyone's Responsibility

It's no secret that property crime is a big worry for many people. But simply passing new laws won't fix the issue if the police, prosecutors, and courts aren't on board. Offenders need fair consequences and appropriate bail. Many have substance abuse problems, and drug treatment courts can help. By

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Jan 08 2025CRIME

The Case of David Chou: A Church Shooting and Its Aftermath

On Tuesday, an Orange County judge decided that a 70-year-old man from Las Vegas will stand trial for murder and attempted murder, including hate crime enhancements. David Wenwei Chou is accused of fatally shooting a doctor and wounding five others during a mass shooting at a Taiwanese church in Lag

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Jan 08 2025FINANCE

Fun Times Ahead? Investors Weigh Options

Are you thinking about investing in Six Flags, the theme park giant? A recent report by Steven Wieczynski from Stifel Nicolaus recommends buying FUN stock with a $64. 00 price target, even though it currently sits at $47. 88. Wieczynski’s track record shows he's reliable, with a 5-star rating, 14. 2

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Jan 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Service Max Removes The West Wing

Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, has proven that nothing lasts forever. Even popular shows like The West Wing, which aired from 1999 to 2006, are not safe from being removed. This drama, created by Aaron Sorkin, was a huge hit and won 26 Emmy Awards. It was known for its uniqu

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