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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Fighting HIV in Black Communities: A Closer Look at New Jersey's Efforts

In New Jersey, the fight against HIV is getting a boost, especially in Black communities where the impact is felt the most. Gene Huffman, a 34-year-old from Paterson, knows this struggle well. He's been living with HIV for years but has managed to keep the virus under control with daily medication a

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Dec 13 2025WEATHER

Chicago Braces for a Chilly Weekend

Chicago is about to get really cold. A weather alert has been sent out for many areas around the city. This alert covers parts of Illinois and Indiana. It starts Saturday night and lasts until noon on Sunday. During this time, the wind will make it feel like it's -20 to -25 degrees outside. This kin

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Helping Black Women Stick to Breast Cancer Treatment

Black women facing money troubles often struggle to keep up with breast cancer meds. A recent study tried to find better ways to help them. The goal was to make sure these women take their pills as prescribed. The study focused on Black women with lower incomes. These women often have a hard time s

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

A Cosmic Burst That Lasted for Days: What Caused It?

Astronomers have made a big discovery. They found a cosmic explosion that lasted for seven hours. This is the longest gamma-ray burst ever seen. It was detected by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope on July 2, 2025. The burst, named GRB 250702B, is different from others. It had repeating explosi

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

How Tech Savvy Can Keep Hearts Healthy in Black and Hispanic Groups

In the U. S. , Black and Hispanic adults often deal with more heart problems than other groups. This is a big issue. One thing that might help is how well people use technology for health. This is called digital health literacy. But we don't know much about how this works in these communities. Hear

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Dec 06 2025SPORTS

Blake Griffin Speaks Out: Clippers' Handling of Chris Paul Raises Questions

The Los Angeles Clippers' season has been a rollercoaster, but things took a turn for the worse when they decided to send veteran point guard Chris Paul home. This move has left many fans and players, including former Clipper Blake Griffin, shaking their heads. Griffin, who is now an analyst for Am

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Dec 06 2025WEATHER

Chilly Surprise: U. S. Faces Early Winter Freeze

The U. S. is in for a wild ride this December. A sudden Arctic blast has swept across the central and northeastern parts of the country. This isn't your average cold snap. It's a whopper, with temperatures plunging way below what's usual for this time of year. Meteorologists say it's all thanks to a

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Dec 05 2025CRYPTO

Big Players Move Bitcoin's Price: BlackRock's Bold Bet

Bitcoin's value got a big boost recently. The reason? BlackRock, a huge investment company, has been buying up a lot of Bitcoin. They now own a big chunk of it. This isn't just any investment for them. It's their most profitable one right now. BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust, called IBIT, is a way for re

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Costs Could Shake Up Elections

Voters might hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming midterm elections if the Affordable Care Act's expanded subsidies end soon. These subsidies, which help lower health insurance costs for millions, are set to expire this month. Without them, many people could see their health expenses rise by

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

How a Volcano Might Have Brought the Plague to Europe

A long time ago, in the 1300s, a terrible sickness called the Black Death spread across Europe. It killed a lot of people and changed life there forever. Now, scientists think a big volcano explosion might have helped the sickness reach Europe. They say the volcano explosion made the world colder f

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