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Dec 14 2025SPORTS

A Chat With the Secretary of War Before the Army-Navy Showdown

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, took a moment to talk with CBS Sports before the Army-Navy game. He shared his thoughts on why this game is so unique. "Football is great, but this day is special, " he said. "It's not just about the game. It's about the people who serve. They are the true elite o

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: The Link Between Weight, Diabetes, and Heart Rhythm Problems

Heart disease and irregular heartbeats often go hand in hand. Why? Because they share common risk factors like being overweight and having diabetes. These conditions can lead to serious heart problems, like heart attacks, strokes, and even heart failure. Let's break it down. Being overweight and ha

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Is PFA the Safe Bet for Heart Patients?

Pulsed field ablation, or PFA, is making waves in the medical world. It's quickly becoming the preferred treatment for atrial fibrillation. The reason? It appears to be safer than other treatments. It has a lower risk of causing issues like esophageal injury, pulmonary vein stenosis, and phrenic ner

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Heart Surgery and Rhythm Troubles: A Clash of Ideas

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm problem. It shows up in 10-20% of people who get coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This condition can make recovery from surgery harder and riskier. Doctors have a way to fix it during surgery. It's called surgical ablation (SA). Many studies s

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Dec 11 2025SPORTS

Patriots and Bills: A Clash of Titans in the AFC East

This Sunday, football fans are in for a treat as the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills face off in a high-stakes AFC East battle. The Patriots are on a mission to reclaim their division title after six long years, while the Bills are fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. The Bills are slight f

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Helping Elders Stay Independent: A Smart Idea?

Older people often struggle to live on their own after leaving the hospital. This is a big problem. A new idea is getting attention. It's called a geriatric helpline. This service helps doctors and nurses take better care of older adults. The goal is to stop problems before they start. This can keep

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Florida's Hidden Detention Camp: What You Need to Know

Many people think the Alligator Alcatraz detention camp in Florida is closed. It's not. This place has been running since July 2025, despite legal challenges. A judge ordered it to shut down in August 2025 because it didn't do the right environmental checks. But an appeals court blocked that decisio

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Dec 09 2025SPORTS

New Coach, New Traditions: Vrabel's Patriots Take a Different Path

Mike Vrabel, a former Patriot player, is now leading the team as head coach. He has brought changes to the team's culture and traditions. One of these changes is the end of the "Hat and T-shirt Game. " The "Hat and T-shirt Game" was a tradition where players would receive special gear after winning

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Mixing Up Moods: When Doctors Get It Wrong

Doctors who aren't mental health experts often mix up depression and delirium. This can lead to people being unfairly labeled as depressed when they're not. It can also mean that real cases of delirium get overlooked. A study looked at medical records from different places to see how often this happ

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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smarter Movie Picks: How Math Can Make Recommendations Better

People often struggle with getting good movie recommendations. The usual way to suggest movies is by using math to find patterns. But this method has a big problem: it can't handle complex requests. For example, it can't easily find a movie that is both a comedy and an action film but not a romance.

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