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Aug 08 2025HEALTH

How College Students with Substance Use History Live Their Lives

College life is already tough, but what if you're dealing with a substance use history? This is a reality for many students, and their quality of life can vary greatly depending on whether they're in recovery or not. While there's plenty of research on quality of life for people with chronic health

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Aug 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Choosing the Right Data: A Closer Look at Simplifying Information

In the world of data, picking the right information is crucial. It's like selecting the best fruits from a basket. This process is known as column subset selection (CSS) in tech and choosing the most informative variables in statistics. Interestingly, both methods aim to achieve the same goal: findi

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Aug 05 2025POLITICS

Unveiling the Epstein Files: A Fight for Victims' Rights

The Epstein case has taken another twist, with victims speaking out against the government's handling of the situation. Two individuals, who wish to remain anonymous, have expressed their frustration with the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury transcripts. They feel that their voices

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Aug 05 2025CRIME

The Final Piece of the Bully Gang Puzzle

The Bully Gang, a notorious crew from Brooklyn, has finally been dismantled. The last member, Romeo Gonzalez, admitted his role in the gang's drug operations. He was caught trying to sell drugs in the Bronx after hiding for nearly five years. Gonzalez's job was to look after a stash house in Maine,

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Aug 05 2025BUSINESS

Vegas Vibes: What's Up with the Slump?

Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps, is feeling a bit drowsy lately. Tourists aren't flocking in like they used to. Social media is buzzing with posts showing empty airports, planes, and casinos. But there's more to the story. Numbers don't lie. In June, only 3. 1 million people visited Las Vegas

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Aug 04 2025FINANCE

Financial Struggles Across America: Bankruptcies on the Rise

The U. S. is seeing a big jump in bankruptcies, showing that many people and businesses are having a tough time with money. Over the last year, there were 542, 529 bankruptcies, which is 11. 5% more than the year before. This includes both personal and business bankruptcies. Some states are hit har

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Aug 02 2025POLITICS

Trump's Job Numbers Spat: What's Really Going On?

Trump's recent move to fire the top US labor market statistician has sparked a heated debate, even within his own party. The firing came after a report showing a significant slowdown in job growth, with only 73, 000 new jobs added in July—far below expectations. This news, combined with revised figu

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Aug 02 2025POLITICS

Nuclear Submarines on the Move: A Response to Tensions

The U. S. has taken a bold step in the ongoing standoff with Russia. Two nuclear submarines are now being repositioned. This move comes after some strong words from a high-ranking Russian official. The decision was made by the U. S. President. He mentioned that the submarines would be placed in "ap

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Aug 01 2025HEALTH

Breastfeeding Choices: What Influences Moms-to-Be?

Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy often face challenges with breastfeeding. This is a problem that needs more attention. It's important to understand what affects a mother's decision to breastfeed early in her pregnancy. This can help doctors and nurses give better support. Many factors p

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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

San Jose's Housing Plan: Is It Really Working?

San Jose is taking a close look at its housing plans. The city is reviewing its General Plan, which happens every four years. But there's a problem. The current plan might not be helping to build more homes. In fact, it could be making things worse. Before 2007, San Jose built about the same number

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