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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Keeping Kids' Teeth Healthy Without Fluoride in Water

Some places have stopped adding fluoride to tap water. This is a problem because fluoride helps keep teeth strong. It fights off cavities by making tooth enamel tougher. Without it, kids might get more cavities. Experts say fluoride is safe and works well. Big health groups still support it. But so

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Power Shift: Trump's Move to Limit Investor Influence

The recent move by the White House to tighten regulations on proxy advisory firms is seen as a significant step in a larger effort to shift power dynamics in corporate America. These firms, which provide voting recommendations to large investors, have come under fire from the Trump administration fo

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

New Jersey's Weather Rollercoaster: Cold Snaps and Rainy Days Ahead

New Jersey is in for a wild weather ride this week. The state is currently gripped by an Arctic chill, with temperatures dropping into the teens and even single digits in some spots. This deep freeze is expected to stick around until Tuesday night, making it feel like the middle of winter, even thou

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Denmark's Big Move: What's Next for Copenhagen Airports?

Denmark's government has made a significant decision. They've wrapped up a mandatory offer to shareholders of Copenhagen Airports. This wasn't just any offer. It was a big deal. The Ministry of Finance delivered the final results. So, what does this mean? Well, it's a shift. The government is takin

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Tech and Jobs: What's Cooking in the U. S. ?

The U. S. is making big moves to boost its tech scene. The government is planning to hire 1, 000 specialists for a new "Tech Force" to work on AI and finance projects. This is a big deal because the U. S. has been falling behind in tech and shipbuilding since World War II. But now, companies from ot

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs Shakes Up Tech Teams for Digital Future

Goldman Sachs is mixing things up in its tech investment teams. They are merging their telecom and "CoreTech" teams to create a new group focused on digital infrastructure and AI deals. This new group, called Global Infrastructure Technology, will be led by Yasmine Coupal and Jason Tofsky. Coupal ha

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

Can Tech Help Parents Tame Tantrums?

Parents of kids with disruptive behavior disorders often feel lost. They struggle to manage outbursts. But what if technology could lend a hand? Researchers have been exploring this idea. They want to know if digital tools can help. Specifically, tools that give real-time feedback. These tools coul

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Dec 15 2025WEATHER

Bracing for the Big Chill: How to Stay Safe in Freezing Weather

Brace yourself! A deep freeze is hitting Central North Carolina. Temperatures are plummeting into the teens, and wind chills are making it feel even colder, dipping into single digits. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory, so it's time to take this seriously. Wind is maki

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Trouble Brews in Congo as Rebels Make Moves

The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has taken hundreds of Burundian soldiers prisoner during their latest attack in eastern Congo. This happened just days after Congo and Rwanda's leaders promised to keep the peace. The U. S. is not happy and has warned Rwanda to stop breaking the rules. M23 has taken

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

Vaccines Under Fire: Why Changing the Schedule Could Harm Kids

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is thinking about changing the childhood vaccination schedule. This is a big deal. Why? Because vaccines protect kids from serious diseases. But some people are spreading false information and making it political. This is dangerous. More kids are

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