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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Boston Councilor's Money Mishaps

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has been facing some heat lately for her campaign finance reporting. It turns out she made a few mistakes, like not reporting some deposits on time and accepting more money from contributors than the rules allow. She also had trouble explaining her camp

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Who Benefited from Backing Trump?

Some of America's wealthiest business leaders invested heavily in Donald Trump's presidential campaign, with each expecting different rewards. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, spent over $200 million to support Trump. Since Trump's win, Musk's net worth has skyrocketed. He used his social me

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Blood Pressure Meds: Should Nursing Homes Cut Back?

Have you ever wondered what happens when nursing homes reduce the number of blood pressure medications for their residents? It's a common practice, but the true impact on heart health is still a mystery. Let's dive in and explore this intriguing situation. Imagine you're in a nursing home. You migh

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Nov 25 2024WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel: Snow and Rain Alert in 14 States

Are you planning a Thanksgiving trip? Beware, multiple states are bracing for heavy snow and rain, which could disrupt your journey. States like Colorado, Idaho, and California are expecting up to 7 feet of snow in mountain areas. This snowfall is forecasted to cause travel chaos, especially since m

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Nov 25 2024CRIME

Florida Woman Faces Long Jail Term for Neighbor's Death

A Florida woman is about to find out her punishment for a fatal shooting. The shooting happened during a heated argument with her neighbor. The woman, who's white, shot her neighbor, who was Black. This case has stirred up some strong feelings in the local community. The woman could spend up to 30 y

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Trump's Public Health Picks: What's at Stake?

Health has gotten a lot better in the U. S. Over the last 50 years, life expectancy has increased by nearly 10 years. We're seeing fewer deaths from heart disease and cancer. Even the latest health threats, like opioids and COVID-19, are on track to cause fewer deaths. But change is coming. Presiden

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Why Are People Leaving Blue States?

In recent times, some blue state governors have been very vocal about their opposition to certain policies, even forming groups to resist them. California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts have been at the forefront of this movement. But there's a catch. People are leaving these sta

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

The Tree-Antenna Quest: A New Way to Spot Neutrinos

Neutrinos, tiny particles that zoom through your body every second, are tough to catch. They barely interact with anything, so detecting them requires lots of material. Scientists have tried heavy water tanks or ice cameras in Antarctica. Now, a scientist named Steven Prohira has a peculiar idea: us

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Religion and Old Age: How Beliefs Impact Depression

Imagine you're 76, living in the Netherlands, and part of a unique study. Every three years, you fill out a questionnaire about your feelings and your religion. Researchers found something interesting: feeling good about God can help keep depression away. But feeling anxious or let down by God, or u

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Tracking Viruses in Sewage: A Two-Year Study in India

Imagine if we could predict outbreaks of flu and COVID-19 just by looking at what's in our sewage. That's exactly what scientists did in Pune, India. They spent two years, from January 2022 to December 2023, collecting sewage samples from 11 different areas. They used a special technique called reve

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