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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Why Black Women in Wisconsin Are Missing in Pelvic Floor Disorder Studies

Ever thought about why some groups are left out of health research? Let's talk about Black women in Wisconsin and urinary incontinence. You might be wondering, what's that got to do with anything? Well, it turns out, Black women are often missing from studies about pelvic floor disorders. Why is tha

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Walking Again: Can Exoskeletons Ease Spinal Cord Injury Pain?

Imagine you've had a spinal cord injury. You're one of the many who now live with neuropathic pain (NP), a debilitating condition that often doesn't respond well to medications. But what if there was another way to combat this pain? Enter exoskeletons: these robotic suits could help people with spin

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

NATO Eyes Russian Borders with Intense Surveillance

NATO members, including the U. S. , U. K. , France, and Sweden, ramped up surveillance near Russia's borders on Tuesday. This heightened activity comes amid worries about Russia's suspicious actions, like cutting undersea cables and moving shadowy oil tankers. But this isn't new; NATO has been keepi

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Day: Markets React to New Orders

It was a busy morning for U. S. Treasury yields, which took a dip at the start of Tuesday. Why? Investors were processing some big news: President Donald Trump had returned to the White House and signed a bunch of new executive orders. The 10-year Treasury yield was down by over 2 basis points to 4.

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump’s New Order: Easier Firings for Some Federal Workers?

Former President Trump brought back an old plan to make it simpler to fire federal employees who shape policies. He wants to take away their civil service protections and says it will make the government workforce more accountable. This isn't the first time Trump has tried this. He did it in 2020, b

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Jan 22 2025CRIME

Tragedy Strikes: Border Agent Shot in Vermont Near Canadian Border

A sad day for law enforcement and the community: U. S. Border Patrol agent David Maland lost his life during a traffic stop in Vermont, close to the Canadian border. This incident, which also claimed the life of a German national and injured another suspect, took place on a busy highway in Coventry.

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Early Orders: Power and Limits

On his first day in office, President Trump signed several executive orders, including controversial ones like pardons for the January 6th riots and delaying the TikTok ban. While these orders aim to shape policies in areas like immigration and the economy, their power isn’t unlimited. Executive or

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Jan 21 2025CRIME

Tragedy Strikes: Border Agent Dies in Vermont Shooting

Monday afternoon brought shocking news to Vermont. A U. S. Border Patrol agent lost their life in an unexpected shooting incident on Interstate 91 near the Canadian border. The event, which occurred around 3:15 p. m. , resulted in the deaths of both the agent and another individual. A second person

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Scottie Pippen's GOAT Claim Ignites Debate

Basketball legend Scottie Pippen recently caused a stir by calling himself the greatest of all time. In a podcast with Patrick Bet-David, the six-time NBA champ said his confidence in his game led him to this conclusion. While he's previously praised both Michael Jordan and LeBron James, things seem

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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Delaying the TikTok Ban: A 75-Day Reprieve

President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days. This move gives him time to assess the national security implications of the app's operations in the U. S. The ban, which makes it illegal to distribute TikTok because of its Chinese ownership, w

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