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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

How Jimmy Carter's Image Changed Over Time

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. President, has seen his public image shift dramatically over the years. When he left office in 1981, Americans were split on his presidency and many disliked him personally. They criticized his leadership, especially during tough times like the energy crisis and the Iran

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Dec 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

People Want Tough AI Rules

AI is transforming our lives rapidly, and it's causing some concern. Recent surveys from Germany and Spain reveal that many people think strict regulations are needed to ensure AI safety. Factors like age, job security fears, and someone's openness to change can influence how tough they believe thes

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Care

Getting help for mental health issues isn't easy. People face real obstacles, like high costs, and attitudes, such as skepticism about treatment. Policymakers need to think about these hurdles when they make rules. While many people want the government to do more about mental health, their views cha

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Dec 23 2024CRIME

What Makes Us Think Tough Punishments Work?

You might think that showing people solid evidence about what actually prevents crime would change their minds. But does it really? This study went deeper to see if telling the public about the effectiveness of harsh penalties would make them want those punishments less. They already knew that facts

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Dec 23 2024SPORTS

The College Football Playoff: A New Format, Same Old Story?

The highly anticipated College Football Playoff (CFP) kicked off with a bang, but not in a good way. The first round was a yawn-fest, with average scores of 36 to 17 and not a single game closer than 10 points. Even worse, there was only one lead change across all four games. This new format aimed t

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Medical Lessons from the Silent Teachers

In the vibrant city of New Orleans, a novel teaching approach surfaced. Doctors discovered that the bodies of the deceased, often referred to as cadavers, could serve as invaluable learning tools for aspiring doctors. They introduced a method where both experienced professionals and students examine

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Football Spine Injuries: Experts Weigh In

Cervical spine injuries are a big deal in contact sports like football. But there's not much solid information about how athletes get back on the field after treatment. To get a better idea, researchers talked to specialist doctors from the National Football League (NFL). These docs shared their tho

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

How Friendships Shape Our Views

Ever wondered why opinions can be so hard to change? Scientists have been digging into this question, discovering that people often stick to their views, even when new information comes along. One reason might be the rules people have in their minds that make it tough to shift their stance. But ther

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Dec 17 2024CELEBRITIES

Yacht Captain Jason Chambers Fights Back with Second Skin Cancer Opinion

Recently, Jason Chambers, the star captain from "Below Deck Down Under, " announced he's dealing with skin cancer. He revealed this news through a video on Instagram, where he explained he had a biopsy during his vacation in Bali. The results showed he has melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer. M

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Dec 17 2024LIFESTYLE

Which Car Mimics Porsche's Luxury for Less?

The question of "Which car is the poor man's Porsche? " might bring up as many opinions as asking who the greatest baseball player of all time is. Online, some automotive fans think it's Porsche's own 914. In fact, a website focused on the 914 has a whole discussion about whether it or even the Karm

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