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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

How Mental Agility Fights Drug Addiction

Psychological flexibility, that 'mental multitasking' skill, might really help people battling substance use disorder, or SUD. It's like having a superpower to handle stress better and tough it out when things get rough. But how does it all work? Nobody's quite sure yet. First, let's talk about str

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

Stray Kids Saves the Day: A Look at K-Pop's Third-Quarter Struggles

K-pop's big players, Hybe, SM, and YG, saw their profits dip in the third quarter this year. Why? Well, album sales are down, and superstars like BTS and Blackpink are taking a break. BTS members are serving their military time, and Blackpink won't be back until 2025. Streaming money isn't making up

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Lions' Big Win Sets NFL Record with Unique Score

Did you know that the Detroit Lions' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday was something special? The final score was 52-6, a combination that had never been seen in NFL history before. This unusual score is what's known as a "scorigami. " Scorigamis happen when a game ends with a score that's

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Get Ready for a Merger & Acquisition Surge!

With the Trump administration taking over, Wall Street is buzzing about a potential boom in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Banks and investors are eagerly looking at possible deals. Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission chair, has been tough on antitrust, making the last few years slow for busine

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Trimming the Fat: A Fresh Look at Federal Departments

Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), hinted at a significant change for the federal government. On a recent Sunday morning chat with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo, Ramaswamy, who is working alongside billionaire Elon Musk, disc

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Women in White Coats: Early Strides in Hungarian Medical Education for Women

Imagine a time when women couldn't be doctors. That's how it was in Hungary until 1895. That's when things started to change. A bunch of brave ladies decided to challenge the norms. They wanted to study medicine, just like men. The first to do so were Erzsébet Farkas and Flóra Volentik. They were th

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Flies: Unseen Carriers of Superbugs

Have you ever thought about flies as potential villains in the fight against superbugs? These tiny insects can spread dangerous bacteria that are resistant to our strongest antibiotics. One such group of bacteria, called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), is causing a lot of worry around t

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Transformations in Hand Surgery: A Decade in Review

Hand surgery departments have been navigating a complex landscape over the past ten years. One significant shift has been the move towards performing more procedures in outpatient settings. This change helps hospitals save money and create more space for patients needing overnight care. However, it

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Nov 17 2024SPORTS

Patriots’ Barmore Back After Blood Clot Scare

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is all set to make a comeback after dealing with a health scare. He was diagnosed with blood clots at the start of training camp, but doctors have given him the green light to play. Barmore is expected to make his 2024 debut against the Rams th

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Exploring Scottish Men's Social Climbs Over Time

Let's dive into how social mobility in Scotland changed for men between the late 1800s and the late 1900s. We're looking at new data that links the lives of young men in 1871 to their adult lives in 1901. This is then compared to men in their 30s and 40s in 1974 and 2001. The big surprise? Social mo

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