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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Did Democracy and Christianity Grow Up Together?

David French, a long-time evangelical and political conservative, has been reflecting on American democracy and the part Christianity plays in it. He was taken aback by how strongly white evangelicals supported Donald Trump. He's been pondering if our democracy could falter without Christianity's in

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Nurses' Well-being at Work: The Role of Work Environment and Health Promotion

Working in healthcare can be tough. Nurses face many stressors on the job that can lead to psychological distress and sleep problems. In fact, these issues can get so bad that some nurses end up leaving the profession altogether. So, it's really important to figure out what in the work environment m

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Electrochemistry: Cleaning Up Seas

Scientists have been exploring a new way to fight climate change by removing carbon from the oceans using electrochemical systems. These systems use a process called alkalinity-swings to get rid of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC). This can be done in two ways: by releasing carbon dioxide gas or by

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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Missing Royals: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to Skip Sandringham Christmas

This Christmas, Sandringham House might feel a bit emptier than usual. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are set to miss the traditional Royal Family celebration for the first time since their marriages. Last year, the sisters and their husbands made a special appearance at the Royal walkabout followi

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Dec 18 2024FINANCE

Dow Dips: Investors Wait for Fed's 2025 Rate Cut Plans

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been falling for the longest stretch in over 40 years. Investors are losing hope that the Federal Reserve will quickly cut interest rates next year. The Fed is meeting this week to decide on another rate cut. But investors are unsure how aggressive the central ba

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

The First Europeans: A Story of Survival and Extinction

Imagine a world 45, 000 years ago, where small groups of humans, dressed in fur-lined clothing, roamed the chilly European tundra. These early Europeans, known as the Lincombian-Ranisian-Jerzmanowician (LRJ) people, left behind clues about their lives through fossilized remains and distinctive stone

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Seagate's Big Leap: HAMR Drives Finally Coming to Market

Ever wondered how to cram a massive amount of data into a tiny space? Seagate might have the answer with their HAMR drives. HAMR stands for Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording, and it's been in the works since 2002. The idea is simple: heat up the magnetic materials on a disk to fit more data in smalle

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Race: The International Film Contenders

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist of 15 movies vying for the best international feature film at the 97th Oscars. Over 85 countries submitted their films, but a few stood out and made the cut easily. These include French film Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard,

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Dominates, But Some Big Names Miss Out

Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not res

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Strength Training to Prevent Falls in People with Alzheimer's

A study recently explored whether resistance exercises could help lower the risk of falls among individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The focus was on how such workouts might improve muscle strength, reduce the fear of falling, and enhance the ability to perform daily tasks. Additionally, the study

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