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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Music Age Gap: Why Spotify's Listening Age Might Not Be Accurate

Spotify's yearly feature, Wrapped, gives users a fun look at their listening habits. This year, it introduced "listening age, " which predicts how old someone's music taste is. Many users found this feature amusing, but some were surprised by the results. One user, aged 57, was told their listening

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Dec 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Spotify Wrapped 2025: A More Interactive Way to Share Your Music Taste

Spotify Wrapped is back, and this time it's more social than ever. After last year's mixed reviews, Spotify is focusing on what users love: personalized insights and fun interactions. The big news? Wrapped Party, a new feature that lets you and up to nine friends compare your listening habits live.

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Dec 03 2025OPINION

Slower Speeds, Safer Streets: A Fresh Look at Anchorage's Traffic Woes

Anchorage is facing a serious issue. The number of pedestrian deaths has reached a record high, with 15 lives lost in the past year. This is a stark reminder that our city's roads are not safe for everyone. The idea of adding more dividers, like the one on Minnesota Drive, has been suggested. But is

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Your Year on YouTube: A Look Back at Your Watching Habits

YouTube has launched a new feature called "Recap. " It's similar to Spotify's "Wrapped" but for videos. This feature shows users a summary of their viewing habits over the past year. The Recap uses your watch history to create up to 12 cards. These cards highlight your favorite channels, topics, an

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

A New Leader for U. S. Vaccine Policies

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services made a significant change recently. They picked Kirk Milhoan, a doctor who specializes in children's heart health, to lead a key group. This group gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines. The group is meeting soon t

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Nov 29 2025CRIME

Justice Takes a Turn: Charges Dropped in Case That Ignited Hate

In a surprising turn of events, prosecutors in Northern Ireland have decided to drop charges against two young Romanian boys. These boys were accused of a serious crime that led to violent protests and attacks on immigrants. The case involved an alleged assault on a teenage girl in Ballymena, a town

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Peru's Former Leader Faces Justice: A Tale of Power and Consequences

A former Peruvian president, known for his humble beginnings, has been given a significant prison term. Pedro Castillo, once called the \"president of the poor, \" was sentenced to over 11 years in prison. This was for his attempt to shut down Congress and rule without their approval. Castillo, a f

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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

Caring for Kids at the End: How Faith and Science Mix in Hospitals

Healthcare workers face tough challenges. They deal with science and emotions every day. But when kids are very sick, things get even harder. Many professionals turn to faith for strength. They find comfort in spirituality. This helps them care for their young patients. Not all doctors and nurses a

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Young Athletes and Face Injuries: How COVID-19 Changed the Game

COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study foun

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Understanding Hospital Blood Clots in Kids: A Closer Look

Hospital stays can be tough on kids, but one hidden danger is blood clots. These clots, known as hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE), can be serious. To figure out how often these clots happen, researchers looked at data from multiple hospitals. The CHAT risk assessment model had alrea

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