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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Physiatrists and Lifestyle Medicine: A New Path for Residents?

Lifestyle habits, like smoking or lack of exercise, can lead to health problems. Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a way to prevent and treat these issues by changing habits. Doctors who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) focus on helping people live better lives after injury or illn

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Saving Energy at Home: A New Way to Control Heating Bills

Ever thought about managing your home's heating in a smart way? Well, one cool project did just that in Québec! The idea was to use models—called gray-box models—to figure out the best times to heat a house based on new electricity rates. First, let's talk about the place. It was a two-story resear

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Nov 09 2024EDUCATION

The Impact of Education Policies on Girls' Schooling in Rural Benin

Education is a powerful tool, and its effects ripple through generations. Research in rural Benin uses a unique approach to explore how education policies influence parents' decisions to educate their daughters. The study found that educated parents are more likely to send their daughters to school,

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Special Counsel Jack Smith: Trump Case on Hold Until December

Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump, told a federal judge that he might have a decision by December 2 on how to handle Trump's criminal case. This comes as Trump is set to become president again. Smith asked the judge to remove upcoming deadlines so he can think about the best

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Winning Streak: The First in 40 Years

In a historical twist, Donald Trump has become the first presidential candidate in four decades to sweep all seven key swing states. These states - Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina - have played a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the president

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Health Coverage in Jeopardy: What Trump's Win Means for Insurance Subsidies

Millions of Americans could soon find themselves without crucial health insurance subsidies. These financial aids, set to expire at the end of 2025, were boosted by the 2021 American Rescue Plan. The plan made more people eligible for assistance, including many middle-class individuals. With Republi

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

South Asian Americans: Pride and Grief After Harris's Loss

South Asian Americans are feeling a mix of emotions after Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 presidential race. While they're disappointed that she won't be the first Black woman and South Asian person to hold the nation's highest office, they're also proud of her journey and what it

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Legal Woes: What Happens Now?

Donald Trump's win might change how his legal battles play out. As president, he could dodge federal prosecution, though state cases might stall. His team hopes to halt all cases, arguing they should stop due to his new role. The presidency might help in ongoing civil suits too. But Trump will still

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

California Gears Up to Protect Policies in Anticipation of Trump's Return

California's governor, Gavin Newsom, is preparing for a possible new Trump presidency by calling for a special session of the legislature. This move comes just after Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race. Newsom wants to safeguard California's progressive policies on

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Election Night: Nancy Pelosi’s Reaction and What’s Next

On Wednesday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was spotted looking emotional at Howard University in Washington D. C. She was waiting for Vice President Kamala Harris to give her concession speech. In the meantime, Pelosi and Democratic strategist Donna Brazile seemed to be in a heated discussion.

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