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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

New Hampshire Restaurants Adapt to Dry January

Dry January is becoming a big deal, with nearly one-third of Americans planning to skip or cut back on alcohol. New Hampshire restaurants are taking note and finding ways to adapt. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has even jumped in, calling January "Mocktail Month. " Seventy businesses are offer

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Boosting Medicare Survey Responses: A Closer Look at Telephone Follow-Ups

Medicare patient surveys play a big role in understanding healthcare quality, especially for those who need it most. But there's a problem: not everyone responds, which can skew the results. This is especially true for underserved groups. Enter the telephone follow-up, a proven method to bump up res

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Jan 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Music Mogul Sean Combs Fights Back Against False Claims

Sean Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, has initiated a lawsuit against Courtney Burgess. Burgess has been spreading stories about possessing sex tapes involving Combs and celebrities, including alleged assaults on minors. Combs, currently awaiting trial for sex trafficking and rackete

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy S25: A Space-Age Messaging Revolution

Imagine sending a message from anywhere, even without cell service. That's what Samsung's new Galaxy S25 series promises with its game-changing satellite messaging feature. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy chip, these phones can connect directly to low-earth orbit satellites. This

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Will the Titans Skip a QB in 2025 NFL Draft?

The Tennessee Titans hold the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Many fans and analysts expect them to choose a quarterback, but there's a surprising twist in the air. The Titans recently hired Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager, and he's bringing a fresh perspective. During a recent

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Jan 23 2025LIFESTYLE

The Unseen Path: Hijras and the Rite of Castration

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a hijra, a member of India's 'third' gender community? In the bustling cities of New Delhi and its neighboring states, the journey to become a hijra starts with an apprenticeship in a commune, under the watchful eye of a guru. Over a decade of close stu

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Big AI's Role in Suicide Prevention: A Fresh Look

Suicide prevention is a pressing global health matter. Annually, about 800, 000 people die by suicide, with around 20 attempts for every death. Large language models (LLMs) could boost digital suicide prevention services, making them more accessible and affordable. However, this also raises importan

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Urban-Rural Blend: How It Affects Air Quality in Yangtze Cities

You might be wondering how urban and rural areas working together can make the air cleaner. Let's take a look at some cities along the Yangtze River. These cities are trying to blend urban and rural life. This blend can make a big difference in how clean the air is. Scientists are trying to figure

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

How Face-Space Properties Affect Our Face Recognition Skills

Ever wondered why some people are great at recognizing faces while others struggle? Scientists are exploring this mystery by looking at something called "face-space. " Imagine face-space as a map where each face has a spot. On this map, similar faces are close together, and very different faces are

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Measuring Leprosy Patient Stigma: A New Tool for Ambon

Stigma in leprosy patients is a serious issue, and measuring it accurately is crucial for effective interventions. The SARI Stigma Scale is a tool designed to assess stigma, but it's not available in all languages. Specifically, there's no version in Ambonese-Malay, the language of Ambon, an area wh

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