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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Days Getting Shorter: What's Happening?

Earth's spin is about to pick up speed, making some days shorter than usual. This change is due to the moon's position relative to Earth. On three specific days in the coming months, the moon's gravitational pull will cause Earth to rotate faster, making each day up to 1. 51 milliseconds shorter. N

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Jul 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Brex's Bold Move: How They're Winning with AI

Brex, a company known for its corporate credit cards, is tackling the challenge of keeping up with AI advancements. The issue? AI evolves too fast for traditional company processes. Brex's CTO, James Reggio, shared their solution at a recent conference. Initially, Brex tried using their usual, slow

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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 2025POLITICS

Khamenei Resurfaces After Iran-Israel Conflict

The leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, finally showed up in public after staying hidden during the 12-day fight between Iran and Israel. He appeared at a special event to remember a significant figure in Islam, Hussein, who died a long time ago. This event is a big deal for Shiite Muslims, who

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Fueling Recovery: A Look at Nutrition in Elderly Patients

Older adults in rehab need the right amount of energy and protein to heal. But how do they get it? A recent study dug into this question. It focused on patients getting special diet plans from dietitians. The goal was to see if these plans met the patients' needs. First, the study used a cool tool

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Jul 06 2025SPORTS

A Community Mourns the Loss of Two Talented Brothers

In a small town near Porto, Portugal, a heavy cloud of sadness hung over the community as they gathered to say goodbye to two beloved figures. Diogo Jota, a star player for Liverpool, and his brother André Silva, who played for Penafiel, were laid to rest after a tragic car accident in Spain. The ne

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Jul 05 2025SPORTS

A City Mourns: Football Family Says Goodbye to Diogo Jota and André Silva

A huge crowd filled the church in Gondomar on Sunday to honor Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. The two footballers died in a car crash in Spain just days earlier. The bishop of Porto led the service, and the church was packed. Many people had to listen from outside due to the large turnout.

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Jul 05 2025POLITICS

North Carolina Senate Race Gets a Shake-Up

Senator Thom Tillis' decision not to run again has changed the game in North Carolina's Senate race. This move has big effects on who might win control of the Senate in the next elections. Democrats need to win four more seats to take charge, and North Carolina is a key place for them to start. In

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Jul 05 2025POLITICS

Two Justices in the Spotlight: Transgender Sports and the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is set to tackle a big issue: whether transgender girls and women can compete in women's sports. This isn't just any case; it's a hot topic that has sparked debates across the country. The court's decision will likely hinge on two conservative justices, John Roberts and Neil Gorsuc

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Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Secrets of Premature Lung Damage

Premature babies often face serious lung problems. One big issue is bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), which happens when there's too much oxygen. Scientists are trying to understand how this happens at a tiny level, focusing on something called epigenetics. Epigenetics is like a switch that turns g

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