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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

China's Drug Breakthroughs: A Look at New Medicines and Their Challenges

China has been making big strides in the world of medicine. Since 2016, they've been approving new drugs at a faster pace. These drugs are called innovative because they are new and not sold anywhere else. The country's health authority, the NMPA, has been working hard to make sure these drugs get t

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Oct 09 2025BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines: Flying High in Q3 2025

Delta Air Lines is soaring into the end of 2025 with a strong performance. The airline's third-quarter profits grew by 11%, reaching $1. 42 billion. This is a big deal because it's higher than what experts predicted. Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, is happy with how things are going. He thinks the company

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

Noses: A Mix of Cultures and What It Means for Beauty

People with mixed heritage often have unique facial features. This includes their noses, which can be a blend of different shapes and sizes. A recent study looked at how noses vary across different ethnic groups and genders. It also checked how well artificial nose implants match these natural shape

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Oct 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Holiday Shopping: How AI and Mobiles Are Changing the Game

The holiday shopping season in the U. S. is set to be a big deal, with online sales expected to hit $253. 4 billion. That's a 5. 3% jump from last year. Cyber Monday is predicted to be the busiest day, with sales reaching $14. 2 billion, up 6. 3% from the previous year. Black Friday isn't far behind

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Oct 06 2025HEALTH

Navigating the New Covid Shot Rules: What You Need to Know

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its guidance on Covid vaccines. Now, shots are mainly recommended for people aged 65 and older, but only after consulting with a healthcare provider. This change comes after months of uncertainty and controversy. The CDC's de

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Oct 06 2025HEALTH

A Promising Breakthrough for Pulmonary Hypertension Patients

Pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition where blood pressure in the heart-to-lung system is too high, has long been a challenge to treat. But there's new hope on the horizon. A recent study has shown that a drug called sotatercept can make a big difference for people newly diagnosed with this co

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Oct 06 2025OPINION

Facing the Future: How the West is Learning to Live with Less

The West is going through a tough time. For a long time, people here believed that the future would always be better than the present. This idea was a big part of how societies in Europe and America saw themselves. But now, things are changing. Loss is becoming a big part of life. One of the bigges

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Oct 01 2025HEALTH

Alaska's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What's the Hold-Up?

Alaska is still seeing COVID-19 cases, but some folks might have to wait a bit to get their shots. The state's health team is still pushing for people to get vaccinated, but they've tweaked their advice to match what the big shots at the CDC are saying. They're now suggesting that everyone aged 6 mo

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

How News Reports on Suicide Miss the Mark

News stories about suicide can sometimes make things worse. They might even encourage copycat behavior, especially when famous people are involved. A recent study dug into Irish news reports to see how often they break the rules for responsible reporting. The study looked at almost 3, 000 articles

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Sep 30 2025POLITICS

California's Tribal Power Play: Who Wins in the Casino War?

California's Native American tribes are flexing their political muscles to shut down online gaming rivals. With a recent bill sailing through the state legislature without a single opposing vote, it's clear that tribes have a strong influence in Sacramento. This power comes from their deep pockets,

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