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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Link: Gut Health and Mental Disorders

Ever thought that your belly could be chatting with your brain? Well, our instincts matter, and Its being discovered very important. Recently, scientists have been making some cool discoveries about some serious conditions: anorexia nervosa and depression. Science is realizing that our intestines,

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Charging Ahead: Political Spat Halts EV Charging Initiative

The government's latest move involves pausing a massive EV charging infrastructure program. This $5 billion initiative has already been a big deal, with Tesla snagging at least $31 million from it. And here’s the twist, this isn’t just about the money; it’s a political tug of war. Tesla isn

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Land, Lies, and Leadership: A Messy South African Story

The mess began when Trump took action against South Africa for treating a small group of white farmers unfairly. The U. S. President halted all South African aid, accusing the government of allowing violence against Afrikaners. Wim Envin, a white farmer, has lived in South Africa for decade

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Showdown of the Stars

The 30th Critics Choice Awards kicked off Friday at Los Angeles' Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The event, delayed twice due to the devastating L. A. wildfires, is a big deal in the entertainment world. Chelsea Handler will host the festivities. Conclave, a Focus Features drama, and Universal's Wick

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Loving Hands and Different Roles:How Spouses and Adult Kids Help LTC Residents

In Ontario, Canada, family support doesn’t stop when a loved one moves into long-term care (LTC). A recent study looked into how spouses/partners and adult children pitch in to care for LTC residents. Spouses, with an average age of 76, tend to focus on practical tasks, like mealtimes and personal c

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Overcoming Hurdles: A New Tool for Care Partners

The COVID-19 pandemic has been pretty tough on everyone. Now imagine how it has affected people with loved ones in long-term care (LTC), especially those living with dementia. When a loved one moves to LTC, caregivers suddenly have many responsibilities pulled away from them. This creates a new set

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Hostages To Be Freed

The war in Gaza has reached a pivotal moment. Hamas has finally disclosed the names of the next three Israeli hostages to be freed in the next cease-fire exchange. But the road to peace is not smooth and full of bumps. The hostages, Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami, are set to be released

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Feb 07 2025EDUCATION

Liberty Hill's Old Diner: A New Spot for History and Community

In the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina, leaders have their sights set on breathing new life into an old diner, Al's. The diner sits on East Montague Street and has been a landmark for generations. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, has a rich history and the community is look

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Impact: Breastsfeeding's Connection to Partner Violence

Let's dive into a topic that's not often discussed. Breastfeeding helps tiny humans grow big so that they reach their developmental milestones. But what happens when a mother experiences physical and emotional abuse? The challenges faced by new moms are already monumental. Now, let's imagine a

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Feb 07 2025BUSINESS

Sun Country's Big Cargo Plan

Sun Country Airlines has a major plan. They want to double their money from cargo in just one year. This will happen after they add eight more Boeing 737-800 freighters to their fleet. These planes will be provided by Amazon. This is a big deal. The company wants to finish integrating these air

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