UNITED STATES

Apr 23 2025BUSINESS

Oil Prices Dip Despite Inventory Surprises.

Oil prices took a hit recently, continuing a downward trend that started with the announcement of new tariffs. This drop happened even though there was a significant decrease in U. S. oil inventories, as reported by the American Petroleum Institute. The API noted a large draw of 4. 565 million barrels in U. S. crude oil inventories. This drop was unexpected, given th...

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Apr 07 2025POLITICS

U. S. Steel Deal: A National Security Checkup

The U. S. government is taking a close look at a big business deal. Nippon Steel wants to buy U. S. Steel. This is a huge move in the steel industry. The President stepped in and said, "Not so fast. " He wants to make sure this deal won't hurt the country's safety. So, he asked a special group, CFIUS, to check it out. CFIUS has a big job ahead. They need to find out...

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Mar 20 2025POLITICS

Why are Americans feeling the blues?

The World Happiness Index is out, and it's not great news for the U. S. The country has hit a new low, dropping to the 24th spot. This is a big change from a decade ago when it was in the top 11. The report suggests that political fights and economic worries are making people unhappy. It's not just about money though. People are feeling lonely and unsure about t...

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Buprenorphine in Action: The Real Deal for EMS

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across the United States are facing a big challenge. They are trying to figure out how to use buprenorphine, a powerful drug to treat opioid addiction, before patients even reach the hospital. This approach, known as prehospital buprenorphine administration, is spreading, but there are some serious hurdles to overcome. First, there i...

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Feb 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

From Dock to Deep: The SS United States' New Life

Imagine a ship so big it's longer than the Titanic. That's the SS United States. It's been sitting in Philadelphia for nearly 30 years. But now, it's time for a change. The ship is moving to Florida. It will become the world's largest artificial reef. The ship left Philadelphia on 19th February 2025. It's heading to Mobile, Alabama, for final preparations. T...

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Ouch! The Shoulder Blues: A Look at US Emergency Room Visits

Shoulder injuries are a big deal in emergency rooms across the US. These injuries are a major reason why people end up in emergency departments (EDs). Imagine this: from 2006 to 2016, a lot of folks walked into EDs with shoulder issues. These injuries can happen in many ways, from sports accidents to just falling down. The goal was to see how these injuries changed o...

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plan: Gaza's Future as a Real Estate Venture

Trump has recently announced a new plan for the Gaza Strip. He thinks it will be transformed into '' a beautiful place''. Imagine this: more than two million Palestinians living in Gaza. According to Trump, they would be better off away from the strip. Trump claims that the destruction in Gaza means that Palestinians should leave and settle elsewhere. ...

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Russia nearing Donbas conquest? Putin claims another win?

Tensions are boiling in eastern Ukraine's industrial Donbas region, currently the focus of Russia's relentless attacks, intensifying the quest to conquer it. As Russia rages on, the finger points toward big changes - Ukrainian officials stayed mum on Russia's Friday announcement of seizing control of Toretsk - a strategic coal mine settlement. Worth noting, whi...

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

The Fairness Fight: Why Everyone Should Have Equal Health Chances

People have been discussing health equality in the United States for a long time. The issue is how to make sure everyone can have the best health possible. The US has been trying to figure this out for more than 60 years. This has been tagged as the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. The World Health Org...

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

El Salvador's Surprising Offer: Jail Time for Cash?

On Monday, the president of El Salvador made a surprising proposal to the US. He suggested taking in convicted criminals from the US to fill their prisons. This would include US citizens who are already serving time. This is not a free service! The country would charge a fee to keep these prisoners. Claiming it would make El Salvador's prison system sustainable. ...

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