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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Questioning the Vaccine Faith

In a world where vaccine support is often treated as unshakable belief, a legal expert is calling for a shift from blind trust to informed scrutiny. The new book, "Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines, " suggests that discussions around vaccines have taken on a religious tone, where doubt is met

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Aceh's Vaccine Dilemma: When Local Beliefs Clash with Global Health

In 2018, a significant number of people in Aceh, Indonesia, refused to get vaccinated during a national measles-rubella campaign. The reason? Many believed the vaccines contained traces of pork, which is forbidden in Islam. This refusal was not just a personal choice; it was backed by the local gove

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Oct 20 2025OPINION

Life Goes On: Why Government Shutdowns Aren't as Bad as They Seem

Government shutdowns happen. The news makes it sound like the end of the world. But is it really? People still go about their daily lives. Families take care of their kids. Workers go to their jobs. Musicians play music. Life doesn't stop just because the government isn't functioning. The media lov

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Oct 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's AI Dilemma: Actors vs. Algorithms

The entertainment world is in an uproar over Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress. SAG-AFTRA, a major actors' union, is furious. They say Tilly is a threat to real actors' jobs and livelihoods. The union claims Tilly was created using actors' work without permission or pay. They argue that AI can'

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Flu Facts: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy

Flu season is here, and it's important to know how to protect yourself and others. The flu can be serious, causing millions of illnesses, hospitalizations, and even deaths each year. In New York City alone, thousands of people lose their lives to the flu and pneumonia combined every year. Last year,

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Oct 20 2025FINANCE

Pound in Peril: Experts Predict a Rocky Road for the UK Economy

The UK's economic future is looking shaky, and investors are taking notice. Many fund managers are placing bets that the pound will drop in value. This is because the UK is facing slow growth and some tough financial decisions are coming up. Rachel Reeves, the Finance Minister, has a big task ahead

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Oct 19 2025HEALTH

Could Covid Vaccines Help Fight Cancer?

Scientists have found something interesting. Covid vaccines might help cancer patients live longer. This is not their main job. But they might boost the immune system. This can help fight tumors. The news came from a big meeting in Berlin. Researchers shared their findings. They looked at cancer pa

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Oct 19 2025SPORTS

Chiefs and Raiders: A Must-Watch AFC West Clash

The Kansas City Chiefs are on a roll, and they're aiming to keep it going. After a shaky start to the season, they've won their last two games, including a big victory over the Detroit Lions. Now, they're set to face the Las Vegas Raiders at home, hoping to secure their fourth win of the year. The

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Oct 19 2025CELEBRITIES

Luxury in the Skies: Who Owns the Gulfstream G650?

The Gulfstream G650 is a top-tier private jet that can fly high and fast, reaching 51, 000 feet and speeds close to the speed of sound. It can travel up to 8, 000 miles, making it a favorite among the super-rich. In 2025, the last G650 was made, marking the end of an era as it was replaced by the ne

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Oct 19 2025LIFESTYLE

From City Lights to Lake Nights: A Family's Big Move

Life can throw curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs lead to unexpected adventures. For one family, turning 40 sparked a big change. They swapped city life for a rural town, and guess what? They haven't looked back since. The big city had been their home for 18 years. Great schools, awesome re

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