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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Faith and Family Shape Teen Choices in Risky Areas

Teen substance use is a big worry. It hurts not just the teens but also the whole country. Two big things can help keep teens from using drugs: their faith and their family life. Faith, or religiosity, is about how much someone believes in a religion and follows its practices. Family life, or famil

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Closing the Gap: How to Improve Lung Cancer Care for Māori

Lung cancer hits Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand hard. It's the top killer among cancers for them. More Māori lose their lives to lung cancer each year than from the next five most common cancers combined. This is a big problem that needs attention. The story doesn't end there. Māori often get worse

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Jul 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Liam Neeson's Unexpected Rejection

Liam Neeson, known for his towering presence, once faced an unexpected hurdle in his acting career. In 1987, he tried out for the part of Fezzik in "The Princess Bride. " The director, Rob Reiner, had a clear vision for the role. He wanted someone much taller than Neeson. Neeson recalls the awkward

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Christchurch Hospital Handled Two Major Emergencies in 2019

In 2019, Christchurch Hospital faced two huge challenges. First, the mosque shootings shook the city. Then, the Whakaari volcano erupted. Both events brought many injured people to the hospital at once. This put a lot of pressure on the hospital's resources. The hospital had to quickly respond to b

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Why Do Some People Take Extremist Beliefs Too Far?

Extremist violence is a big problem. But why do some people with strong beliefs act violently? Not many studies have looked at this directly. A recent study tried to understand the link between extreme ideas and extreme actions. First, it's important to note that having strong beliefs doesn't alway

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Jul 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Too Much: A Fresh Take on Love and Life Across the Pond

Too Much, a new series on Netflix, follows Jessica, a woman in her early 30s, as she moves from New York to London after a tough breakup. The show starts with a funny line about how Americans and Brits see each other. Jessica thinks London will be like the movies, but it's not. She meets Felix, a mu

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Spin: Why Days Are Getting Shorter

Our planet is in a bit of a hurry lately. Earth has been spinning faster than usual, making some days shorter than the standard 24 hours. This isn't just a one-time thing. It's happening more often, and scientists are paying close attention. On July 9, 2025, Earth completed a full rotation in just

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Jul 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Paul McCartney's North American Adventure

Paul McCartney is hitting the road again. This time, he's bringing his Got Back Tour to North America in 2025. The tour starts in late September and will take him to cities like Atlanta, Montreal, and Chicago. He's also adding new stops in places like Albuquerque and Palm Springs. This isn't his fir

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Jul 10 2025POLITICS

Britain and France Team Up to Tackle Migrant Crossings

Britain and France have joined forces to address the growing issue of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. This new agreement, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to send some migrants back to France while accepting others with legitim

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Sleep Trend or Health Risk? The Truth About Mouth Taping

A new trend is circulating on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. It involves taping your mouth shut while sleeping. The goal is to improve sleep quality and boost athletic performance. But is it safe? Let's dive in. The idea behind mouth taping is simple. By taping your mouth shut, y

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