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Oct 21 2025FINANCE

Brazil's Budget Puzzle: What's Next After Congress Drops the Ball?

Brazil's government is in a bit of a pickle. They need to figure out how to fill a hole in their 2026 budget. This happened because a plan to raise more money didn't get approved in time. The Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, said they'd make a decision by Tuesday afternoon. The plan was pretty st

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Speeding Up Prostate Cancer Treatment: A New Approach

Prostate cancer treatment is getting a makeover. A new trial called PROSEVEN is testing a faster way to deliver radiotherapy. Normally, this treatment takes a while. But now, doctors are trying to do it in just seven days. The idea is to use a special kind of radiotherapy called stereotactic body r

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Sleep Apnea and Restless Legs: What's the Real Deal?

Sleep apnea is a common condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The go-to treatment for this is CPAP, a machine that keeps the airway open. But what if you also have restless legs? Does that make things worse? Many people with sleep apnea also experience periodic limb mo

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Food Stamps in Jeopardy: What's at Stake for Millions?

A looming crisis is on the horizon for millions of Americans who depend on food stamps, also known as SNAP benefits. The federal government shutdown is threatening to disrupt these vital payments, leaving many families uncertain about their next meal. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), whi

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Oct 21 2025CELEBRITIES

Diddy's Legal Battle: The Fight for a Second Chance

Diddy is not backing down. He's taking his fight to the next level by appealing his recent criminal conviction and sentence. This move comes as no surprise, given his earlier promises to challenge the outcome. Legal documents recently filed in a New York federal court reveal that Diddy's team is gea

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Oct 21 2025FINANCE

Apple's Stock Surge: A Lesson in Smart Investing

Apple's recent stock surge, which saw a nearly 10-point jump, has sparked a conversation about the benefits of long-term investment over short-term trading. This surge had a ripple effect, boosting the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Analysts have been bullish on Apple, with some predicting continued grow

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Parkinson's: The Ultrasound Breakthrough

Parkinson's disease is a serious condition that affects movement. One of its main symptoms is muscle stiffness, which can make everyday tasks difficult. But there's a new way to measure this stiffness: ultrasound elastography, or UE for short. This technology uses sound waves to create images of the

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

WhatsApp Shuts Door on AI Chatbots

WhatsApp is making a big change. Starting next year, AI companies can't use WhatsApp as a chat interface. This move affects companies like OpenAI and Perplexity, which have been using WhatsApp to let users chat with their AI models. This change is interesting because WhatsApp has a huge user base—3

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Oct 21 2025EDUCATION

Maine's Labor Chief Joins Elite Group to Shape Future Workforce

Laura Fortman, Maine's Commissioner of Labor, has been chosen for the American Swiss Foundation's 2025 Innovation Fellows program. This group brings together leaders from the U. S. and Switzerland to discuss workforce development and labor innovation. The program kicked off with a forum at Harvard'

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Unveiling the Interagency Weaponization Working Group: A Closer Look

A secretive group of federal officials has been quietly working to support President Trump's fight against what he calls the "Deep State. " This group, known as the Interagency Weaponization Working Group, includes members from various government agencies, such as the CIA, FBI, and Department of Jus

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