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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

How Weather, Lockdowns, and Holidays Affect Hospital Visits

A study looked at how weather, lockdowns, and holidays changed the number of people going to a big hospital in the UK for emergencies, especially those related to cancer. Over seven and a half years, researchers found some interesting patterns. First, bad weather like storms and heavy rain made few

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Russia's Economy: Can Sanctions Really Change Putin's Mind?

Russia's economy is facing tough times. Inflation is high, the budget deficit is growing, and oil and gas revenues are dropping. But don't expect Putin to stop the war in Ukraine anytime soon. Experts say Russia can keep fighting for years, even with Western sanctions. The Kremlin is managing the e

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Dec 20 2025LIFESTYLE

Finding the Perfect Retirement Spot: Why Albuquerque is a Top Pick

Retirement planning is not just about saving money. It is also about finding a place where you can live comfortably and have access to good healthcare. Albuquerque, New Mexico, is becoming a popular choice for retirees. Why? Because it has over 1, 500 healthcare facilities. This includes 22 hospital

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Dec 20 2025LIFESTYLE

Pennsylvania: A Smart Choice for Retirees

Pennsylvania is a great place to retire. It has many benefits. Three towns stand out: Hermitage, Johnstown, and Altoona. These towns offer a good life for retirees. Pennsylvania is known for its tax benefits. It does not tax pensions, Social Security, or retirement savings. This is a big plus for r

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Dec 20 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Market on the Rise: What's Driving the Surge?

The crypto market is seeing a boost today, with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies climbing in value. Bitcoin has reached $88, 000, while Ethereum is up at $2, 935. Tokens like Zcash, Aptos, and Virtuals Protocol are among the top performers. One big reason for this rise is the optimism among Polym

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Dec 20 2025CRIME

Unraveling True Crime: A Fresh Look at Chilling Stories

True crime stories have always fascinated people, and Netflix has a bunch of documentaries that dive into some of the most shocking cases. One of these is "Predators, " which revisits the controversial TV show "To Catch a Predator. " This show, which ran from 2004 to 2007, was known for setting up a

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Dec 20 2025LIFESTYLE

Feeling Stuck in a Lonely Marriage

A woman in her 60s finds herself in a tough spot. She's still working full time, while her husband, a few years older, is retired but dealing with serious back problems. His health issues make it hard for him to move around, sleep well, or enjoy outings. When she comes home from work, she takes care

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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

Holiday Scents: Enjoying Them Safely

During the holidays, many people love filling their homes with festive scents. Candles, fireplaces, and incense can make a space feel cozy. However, these sources of warmth and fragrance can also affect the air quality inside homes. People often spend more time indoors during the colder months. Thi

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Belarus's Growing Economic Ties with Russia: What's Really Happening?

Belarus is becoming more tied to Russia's economy. This is happening in many important areas. These include energy, trade, money, investments, and even defense. Trade is a big part of this. Most of Belarus's exports go to Russia. Some also go to other countries. But they use Russian roads, ports, a

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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Shifts: A Look at This Week's Big Moves

This week, the stock market saw some big changes. Let's start with the tech world. IBM made a huge move by buying Confluent for $11 billion. Meanwhile, Medline's IPO was a big hit, raising $6. 26 billion and seeing its stock jump over 40% on its first day of trading. Now, let's talk about the major

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