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Jul 05 2025SPORTS

How Basketball Players Can Improve Their Game with Light Training

Basketball is a fast-paced team sport. Players must move quickly between offense and defense. This sport requires a lot of physical effort. Players need to react fast and make quick decisions. A new training method called FitLight is gaining attention. It uses lights to help players improve their r

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Jul 04 2025BUSINESS

Trade Tensions: U. S. and EU Race Against the Clock

The clock is ticking for the U. S. and the European Union. They're trying to make a trade deal before a big deadline. If they don't, things could get expensive. Right now, the U. S. is threatening to put high taxes on EU goods. This could happen as early as July 9. The EU might hit back with their

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Jul 04 2025POLITICS

What's Really Inside Trump's Tax and Spending Plan?

When President Donald Trump put his signature on the so-called big, beautiful bill, everyone talked about the big changes. Tax cuts, cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, and more money for border security. But there's more to the story. The bill also includes some lesser-known items that might surprise

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Jul 04 2025CRIME

The Idaho College Murders: A Guilty Plea and Lingering Questions

Nearly three years after the shocking murders of four University of Idaho students, Bryan Kohberger has admitted to the crimes. This sudden guilty plea, just weeks before his trial was set to begin, has left many people stunned and searching for answers. Kohberger, a criminology student, was arreste

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Understanding TGF-β's Role in Brain Tumors and How We Can Fight Back

Brain tumors, specifically glioma, are a big problem. They start in the support cells of the brain and can be very serious. Doctors have tried many treatments like surgery, drugs, and radiation, but these tumors often come back. So, what's going on? One key player in this is something called TGF-β.

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

How Faith Might Help Keep Minds Sharp

Ever wonder if going to church or temple could help keep your brain healthy? Some researchers decided to find out. They studied older adults with mild memory problems. They discovered that those who went to religious services more often had fewer issues with behavior and thinking. This was true at t

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Heart Help: How Rehab Can Make a Big Difference

Heart problems are not just about the heart. They affect the whole body. This is why heart rehab, or cardiac rehabilitation (CR), is so important. It's not just about getting patients moving after a heart attack. It's about helping people with heart disease live better lives. This includes exercise,

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Jul 03 2025FINANCE

Flying Cheaper, but Airlines Still in Turbulence

The July 4 holiday saw a lot of people flying, but airlines are still not sure what the rest of the year will bring. Many flights are cheaper now, but that doesn't mean things are going well for the airlines. Domestic flights this summer cost about $265 round-trip. That's a bit cheaper than last ye

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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

How Doctors Can Better Understand Patient Wishes

Healthcare providers aim to deliver the best care possible, especially for those with serious illnesses. This is called goal-concordant care, or GCC. It means treating patients in a way that aligns with their personal goals and values. However, measuring whether this is happening is not straightforw

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sorting Plastics Smarter: A New Way to Recycle

Plastic waste is a big problem. Sorting it correctly is super important for recycling to work well. Right now, most systems use fancy cameras or big computers that aren't very flexible. This makes recycling expensive and not very good at handling different types of plastic. A new study looked at a

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