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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Tech Billionaire's Power Play: Musk Takes Over U. S. Treasury

Imagine Trump's circus act. He's busy barking about trade wars, Israel, and even tries to buy Greenland. Meanwhile, back at home, Elon Musk is busy with a more powerful plot. He does point out that the media can only focus on one thing at a time. And that is what he is exploiting. Musk has

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Telehealth Company Faces Flak for Super Bowl Ad

A telehealth company out of San Francisco is in hot water over a Super Bowl ad promoting a weight loss drug. This drug is not approved by the FDA because it's custom made by specialized pharmacies. Two U. S. senators and a pharmaceutical industry group are upset because they think the ad doesn't pro

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Mixing Medicines: How Many Pills Do Arthritis and Lupus Patients Swallow?

Polypharmacy, or taking 5 or more pills daily, are a big deal for those who are new to their arthritis or lupus diagnosis. The new diagnosis journey for these folks is similar, A study in Quebec gives new patients in RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) were trac

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

U. S. Steel Sale Faces a Surprise Twist

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump recently hinted that a big change might be coming for U. S. Steel. Instead of a straight buyout, he hinted at some kind of investment from a giant in the industry from Japan. The steel industry really matters. It is a big part of the identity o

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

What's on Your Plate? The Real Deal About Cultural Food Choices

How do you pick what's for lunch? It's not just about what's tasty. It's a mix of many things. People's choices depend a lot on what they like, when they eat, and who they eat with. But, there's more to it. Sometimes, it's what's cheap or what others expect. Think about where you eat too - at home

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Feb 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's War on Air Pollution: A Winning Strategy with Room to Grow

In the last couple of decades, China has been battling air pollution with a fierce determination. The Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan (APPCAP) was launched with a goal to improve air quality. The results were promising. From 2000 to 2023, the average annual concentration of PM2. 5 d

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

The Surprising Secret Weapon for Gums

Periodontal disease is a big deal. Your gums can get really inflamed and infected, making you cringe just from thinking about brushing your teeth. Traditional methods for clearing out bacteria try to clean out the pockets of your gums by scraping at the roots of your teeth. This is a cool term for

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Feb 08 2025FINANCE

Politics in the Bank: The Debanking Dilemma

Imagine a world where everyone needs a bank, but not everyone can get one. This is the world of debanking, where certain people or industries are left out in the cold by banks. It's a problem that has politicians on both sides of the aisle worried. Recently, there was a big discussion on Capitol Hil

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Feb 08 2025SPORTS

Crypto Craziness Hits Devin Haney

Recently, Devin Haney has been a hot topic online. Just days ago, the boxer’s upcoming fight with Jose Ramirez has boxing fans buzzing. However, the buzz around Haney has shifted away from his boxing skills. Haney’s latest drama happens to be his crypto announcement. His post about buying h

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Money Shutdown: Schools' Big Win

In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the

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