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Feb 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Cold Can't Keep Love Away in 2025

So, you'd think that the cold weather in Minnesota would make for more cuddly romance, but it isn't panning out that way. Maybe our stoic Scandinavian roots have something to do with it. What happened to the saying, "Cold hands, warm heart? " We have to pile on the flannel pajamas and hats to keep w

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Storm Warnings: What's Happening with America's Weather Service?

Imagine trying to track a hurricane when you're short on staff and facing major cuts. That's the reality for the National Weather Service (NWS). The agency, which helps keep Americans safe during storms, is facing big challenges. The NWS is dealing with low staffing levels. This isn't some

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Mother's Milk in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't k

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Faith at Work: How Beliefs Shape ICU Choices

Intensive care units (ICUs) are high-stakes environments where every decision can have life or death consequences. Imagine a team of doctors, nurses, and specialists working together to save lives. Now imagine that it's decision time. Should they continue treatment, or is it time to let go? This is

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Feb 06 2025SPORTS

Fair Play: Keeping Women's Sports Safe and Equal

The U. S. president is taking action on an issue that’s been causing a stir – the issue of who gets to play in women's sports. The world of sports isn't just about getting out there and having fun. It is about opportunities, being treated fairly, and staying safe, too. So, why is it so important to

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Can Help Teenagers Handle Stress better

Teenagers often face stressful situations that can take a toll on their minds and bodies. It is a well-known fact that physical activities greatly impact these stress levels--the more they engage in exercise, the less stressed they feel. However, how teenagers feel about exercise also plays

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Mistaken Buying Out of Departure Deals Stats?

Hundreds of many thousands accepted this unusual buyout program in the Department of Education. So if you are researching or interested in Fed Gov. Most people will be surprised, employees accepted the offer but don't know when their benefits will kick in. Even more, are unclear on this plan and d

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Bird Flu Jumps to Cows: What You Need to Know

Cows in Nevada are facing a new type of influenza. This is not like the one which has been around for a while. The virus, named H5N1, has jumped from birds to cows. This is not the first time this has happened. It is the second time in the past year. This shows that cows might be at risk from this

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Feb 06 2025FINANCE

Tariff Tussles Test Equity Markets

Have you heard about the wild ride in the equity market lately? The S&P 500, which is a popular way to track the performance of U. S. stocks, held steady. This is surprising because there's been this drama around tariffs. Tariffs are like additional taxes on goods coming into the country. It's l

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

What If We Could Read Lung Scans Like a Book?

First off, imagine trying to read a doctor's scan of a lung without any clues. Pretty tough, right? That's where new technology comes in. Usually, computers miss bits of lung infections because they vary so much in shape and size. To make a difference, scientists have tried pairing up text reports

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