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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Long-Term Care: A Costly Surprise for Many Seniors

Many people assume Medicare covers long-term care, but that's not the case. This mix-up could lead to big financial problems for seniors. Long-term care includes help with daily tasks like bathing or dressing. Over 80% of people will need this help at some point. The confusion is clear: 58% of adul

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Jul 06 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: A Tragic Summer Camp Disaster

In central Texas, a sudden and severe flash flood has left at least 70 people dead, including 21 children. The disaster has raised serious questions about preparedness and early warnings. Rescue teams are still searching for 11 campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summe

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

A Republican Lawmaker Steps Back from Congress

Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican known for his moderate stance, has decided not to run for re-election next year. At 61, he's had enough of the grueling two-year election cycles. Bacon, a former Air Force officer, has represented a swing district that includes Omaha and rural areas since 2016.

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Jul 06 2025WEATHER

Texas' Deadly Floods: Who's to Blame?

Texas recently experienced a devastating flood. It was a perfect storm of bad luck and poor planning. The Guadalupe River in Texas' Hill Country saw a massive flood. It was like getting four months of rain in just a few hours. The water rose so fast that many people couldn't get to safety in time.

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Life on the Edge: Health Hurdles in Thailand's Border Provinces

Life near the border can be tough. Tak and Mae Hong Son (MHS) provinces in Thailand know this well. These areas share a boundary with Myanmar. Many people cross over for work or medical help. But things have gotten harder lately. The COVID-19 pandemic hit these regions hard. It wasn't just a health

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Jul 06 2025SCIENCE

How Tiny Magnets Could Change Medical Treatments

Scientists have been exploring the use of tiny magnetic particles mixed with blood to improve heat transfer and potentially revolutionize medical treatments. These nanofluids, specifically Fe3O4/blood and CoFe2O4/blood, are being studied for their ability to enhance thermal conductivity and efficien

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Jul 06 2025WEATHER

Rethinking Safety: Lessons from Texas Floods

In Texas, a sudden and severe flood caught many off guard. The event, which happened near the Guadalupe River, resulted in many lives lost and people still missing. Among those unaccounted for are young girls from a summer camp. This tragedy has sparked questions about how well prepared authorities

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Hidden Players in COVID-19

The human body is a bustling city of tiny organisms. Some of these tiny organisms are bacteria that live in the upper respiratory tract. These bacteria can influence how the body reacts to infections like COVID-19. A recent study shed light on this complex relationship. Researchers looked at 123 pe

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer and Dreaming of Motherhood: A Tough Balance

Women facing gynaecological cancer often find themselves in a tough spot. They're not just battling a serious illness. They're also worried about their chances of becoming mothers. This struggle is real and can be overwhelming. It's like having to deal with a brick wall suddenly appearing in your li

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Jul 06 2025BUSINESS

China's Brandy Battle: New Tariffs and Trade Talks

Trade tensions between China and European countries are heating up. China has just slapped new anti-dumping duties on European brandy, especially French cognac. This move comes after a long investigation into whether European brandy was being sold too cheaply in China, hurting local producers. The

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