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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's New Budget Target: Half the Ambition, Still Big

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has adjusted his goal for cutting the federal budget. Initially, he aimed for a massive $2 trillion reduction, but now he thinks achieving half of that, $1 trillion, would be a significant win. Musk, who is part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hulk Hogan's Unexpected Welcome

In a surprise twist, Hulk Hogan showed up at a recent WWE Raw event in California to talk about his new brew, Real American Beer. But instead of cheers, the crowd at the Intuit Dome booed him right off the stage. It seemed Hulk's return wasn't greeted with the same enthusiasm he was used to. Some fa

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Noisy Airports: A Silent Threat to Heart Health

Did you know living near airports can hurt your heart? A recent study found people exposed to high aircraft noise might face poor heart function, potentially leading to heart attacks, strokes, and irregular heartbeats. Scientists from the University College London discovered that those living close

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Elden Ring Nightreign: Console Players Get Early Access

Bandai Namco is throwing open the doors to Elden Ring Nightreign, but it's console players who get the first peek. Starting next month, they'll test the network on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. PC players, sorry, you'll have to wait. This isn't just a game preview—it's a technical test to make

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Caffeine’s Impact on Older Adults Before and After Pilates

Pilates has been shown to have numerous benefits for older adults, but recent research has also explored how these benefits might interact with something many of us start our day with: caffeine. Scientists decided to investigate how consuming caffeine affects the body before and after an 8-week Pila

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Exercising at High Altitudes: How It Affects People with Heart Conditions

More and more people with congenital heart disease (CHD) are getting active and might find themselves exercising at high altitudes. But how does this affect their bodies? This review looks into how short trips to high altitudes impact the heart and lungs of people with CHD during workouts. High alt

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Sheinbaum's Witty Reply to Trump's Gulf Name Change Suggestion

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum had a snarky response to a comment made by U. S. President-elect Donald Trump. Trump had proposed changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. During her daily press briefing in front of a world map, Sheinbaum jokingly suggested renaming North

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Texas Births: A Decade of Change

Over the past decade, Texas has seen a fascinating shift in its birth rates. The state’s population has been on the rise, but the number of babies being born has actually decreased. Experts point to the increasing number of people moving to Texas from other countries as a major factor. In 2014, Texa

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Zuckerberg's Washington Game is a Loss for Us

When you think about who's winning in the tech-politics game, you might first think of Elon Musk and his cozy relationship with Donald Trump. But hold up, let's talk about Mark Zuckerberg. This guy, the mastermind behind Facebook (now called Meta), has been playing the Washington game like a pro. B

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Helping Colombian Youth: Adapting a Mental Health Intervention

In Colombia, armed conflict has left a lasting impact on millions of people, with mental health services being badly needed. This study focused on adapting an effective mental health program called the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) to better suit young adults aged 18-28 who have experienced con

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