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Apr 15 2025SCIENCE

What Happens When the Brain's Social Compass Fails?

The amygdala is a small part of the brain that plays a big role in how people interact with others. Specifically, the basolateral amygdala (BLA) is thought to help figure out how close or distant someone feels to another person. This is important for deciding how generous to be. But does the BLA act

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Apr 15 2025HEALTH

The Impact of Relationships on Young Adults' Well-being

Relationships play a big role in how young adults feel about life. While they can be a source of comfort and support, they can also bring stress and tension. This is especially true for young adults from low-income backgrounds who face many challenges. The focus is often on the positive aspects of r

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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

Saving Sweden's Youth: The Power of Soccer

In the heart of Sweden, a unique battle is being fought against gang crime. It's not happening in courtrooms or police stations, but on soccer fields. Every Saturday night, a former soccer player turned pastor, Robert Wirehag, organizes night soccer games in Gottsunda, a suburb of Uppsala. This isn'

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Apr 15 2025HEALTH

Why Are Some Adults Skipping Their COVID-19 Booster Shots?

People have been advised to get booster shots to stay ahead of COVID-19 variants. These extra doses can help keep the virus from spreading. However, many fully vaccinated adults are still not getting their booster shots. This is a problem because the virus keeps changing, and boosters can help prote

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Apr 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

The US and TSMC's $1 Billion Chip Clash

The US government is taking a hard look at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). TSMC may have to pay a massive fine. The fine could be $1 billion or more. The reason? It's all about a chip that ended up in Huawei's advanced AI processor. This isn't a new story. It started bubblin

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Los Angeles' Film Scene Facing Tough Times

The film and TV industry in Los Angeles is currently experiencing a downturn. This is due to a mix of global production challenges and increased competition from other regions. The first three months of the year saw a notable drop in production across all categories compared to the same period last

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Apr 15 2025WEATHER

Shaking in Southern California: A Quick Look at the 5. 2 Quake

The ground shook in Southern California on a Monday morning. A 5. 2 magnitude earthquake hit the region. This was not a big surprise. The area is known for its seismic activity. The epicenter was in San Diego County, just a few miles from Julian. This small mountain town is famous for its apple

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Signals: What's the Deal with the Death Cross?

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both showed a "death cross" on a Monday. This is a technical sign that can hint at a change in the market's direction. It happens when an index's 200-day moving average goes above its 50-day moving average. This can be a warning that a previous trend might be reversing. In

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Tech Stocks Soar as Tariff Tensions Temporarily Ease

The global stock market saw a boost on Monday. This happened after a key figure in the U. S. government decided to relax some tariffs. These tariffs were on electronics. This move brought some relief to investors who had been worried about the impact of these tariffs. The S&P 500 index went up by 0

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's Path to Citizenship Hits a Roadblock

A student's journey towards becoming a U. S. citizen took an unexpected turn when he was detained by immigration authorities. Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian who has been living in the U. S. for nearly a decade, was taken into custody in Vermont. He had been attending a naturalization interview, a rou

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