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Aug 10 2025FINANCE

Why the National Debt Should Worry Us All

The national debt is a hot topic, and for good reason. It's growing, and that's a problem we can't ignore. Mary Childs, a journalist from Planet Money, recently shared her thoughts on why we should be concerned about this issue. In a recent discussion, Childs joined a panel that included Felix Salm

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Aug 02 2025HEALTH

Waking Up to Insomnia's Hidden Struggle: More Than Just Nighttime Woes

Insomnia is often seen as a nighttime problem. But what about the struggles people face during the day? Fatigue, mood swings, and trouble focusing are big parts of the story. Yet, these daytime issues don't get as much attention in research or treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (C

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Jul 28 2025OPINION

Denver's Debt Dilemma: Who Really Pays for Our Parks and Roads?

Denver's leaders are pushing for more bonds to fund new parks, recreation centers, and roads. But bonds are not free money. They are loans that must be repaid with interest. This means that every time the city takes on more debt, it is the taxpayers who will ultimately foot the bill. Bonds are ofte

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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

Fed Official Sees Strong Economy as a Buffer Against Tariff Effects

Susan Collins, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, thinks the economy is strong enough to handle tariffs without needing quick action from the Fed. She believes businesses and households are in good shape, which might help soften the blow of higher tariffs. This gives the Fed time to caref

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Anorexia Nervosa: The RO-DBT Approach

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a tough condition to treat. It's not just about food; it's a complex mental health issue. A new therapy called Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is trying to change that. It focuses on something called "overcontrol, " which is a big part of AN. The idea is

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Jul 12 2025BUSINESS

Graduation Luck: How Timing Shapes Job Success for Young Adults

The job market for recent college graduates has seen a significant shift in the past few years. Those who graduated in 2021 and 2022 entered a booming job market with low unemployment rates. However, the situation has changed. By March, the unemployment rate for recent graduates had risen to 5. 8%.

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

When Beliefs Clash: Schools, Religion, and LGBTQ+ Rights

The recent Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor has sparked a lot of debate. The court sided with a group of parents who wanted to keep their kids from reading books about LGBTQ+ topics. They argued that these books went against their religious beliefs. The court agreed, saying that the books c

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Wisconsin Takes a Stand Against Conversion Therapy

In a big move, Wisconsin's highest court just said the state can ban conversion therapy. This isn't just about one issue, though. It's also about who gets to make the rules in the state. The court said a group of lawmakers can't just block rules they don't like. This gives the governor more power to

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

Helping Workers Tackle Student Loans: What Employers Can Do

The past few years have been tough for people with student loans. The hope for widespread debt forgiveness is gone, and the break for those who defaulted on their loans ended in May. Now, the government is taking money from wages, tax refunds, and benefits of those in default. This could hurt millio

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Jul 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ride Along for Justice: The K-Drama That Mixes Revenge and Real Life

In the world of Korean dramas, there's a show that's making waves by blending revenge tales with real-life inspiration. It's called "Taxi Driver, " and it's not your typical crime drama. This series is based on a webtoon, not a Hollywood movie, and it's been a hit with audiences in South Korea and b

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