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Jul 23 2025SCIENCE

How Fear Spreads: Understanding the Ripple Effect of Terror Attacks

The October 7th Hamas attack on Israel sent shockwaves far beyond the immediate impact. A recent study dug into how fear of terrorism spreads, even among those not directly affected. Researchers looked at how people's sense of closeness to the victims influenced their fear. They found that the more

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Jul 22 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Nightly Drone Dilemma: A Closer Look

Ukraine faces a growing challenge from Russian drones, which now arrive in large numbers every night. These drones, often called Shaheds or Gerans, fly over Ukraine for hours, targeting various areas. Russia has increased its drone production and improved their design. They now use drones with bette

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Rabies on the Rise: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County, and health officials are concerned. Since last July, there have been 25 confirmed cases of rabies, the highest number in nearly a decade. The last time the county saw numbers like this was before they declared terrestrial rabies eradicated in 2016. Most

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Jul 22 2025POLITICS

Unveiling MLK Files: A Mixed Bag of Transparency and Controversy

The FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. are now out in the open. This happened even though King's family and the civil rights group he led didn't want it. The files, over 240, 000 pages, were kept secret since 1977. The King family got to see them first. They asked people to look at these files with

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Jul 22 2025POLITICS

Hunter Biden's Bold Words: A Look at His Recent Interviews

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, recently made headlines with his candid remarks about prominent Democrats and Hollywood figures. In two separate interviews, he didn't hold back his thoughts on George Clooney, Jake Tapper, and other Democratic figures. First, Hunter spoke with former Democ

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Jul 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Pokémon Game Lets You Solve Puzzles and Craft Plushies

So, there's this new Pokémon game out there. It's called Pokémon Friends, and it's all about solving puzzles and making cute plushies. The game is available on both mobile and Nintendo Switch, and it's free to download. That's right, you can start playing right away without spending a dime. The gam

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Jul 22 2025FINANCE

Managing Money Made Easy: A Fresh Take on Investment Tracking

Many people struggle with managing their finances because schools don't teach much about money. Things like savings, investments, and pensions are often left to individuals to figure out on their own. This is where tools like Ghostfolio can make a big difference. Ghostfolio is a self-hosted app desi

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Jul 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Blockchain Rules Game: How Algorithms Shape the Digital Money World

Blockchain is a big deal right now. It's the tech behind digital money like Bitcoin. Imagine a big, digital book that everyone can see but no one can easily change. This book, or ledger, stays safe and up-to-date because of something called consensus algorithms. These are like the rules that decide

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

How to Boost HIV Prevention in Women's Health Care

Healthcare providers in women's health are aware of PrEP, a medicine that prevents HIV. But they are not using it much. This is a problem because PrEP can help women stay safe from HIV. A recent study wanted to find out why this is happening and how to make things better. The study talked to doctor

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Smart Money Moves for Healthier Communities

Public health is a big deal, and it's not just about doctors and hospitals. It's about how money is spent across different areas of public policy. To make sure everyone gets the care they need, governments must figure out how to use their budgets wisely. But this is tricky. It often involves experts

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