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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

How Education and Ethnicity Impact Tooth Loss

Tooth loss is a big deal. It affects how people eat, speak, and even feel about themselves. But why do some groups lose teeth more than others? A study looked into this, focusing on ethnicity and education. The study used data from the Health Survey for England between 1999 and 2005. It included adults aged 16 and older. The researchers checked how ethnicity and edu...

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Faces, Old Traditions: The Macy’s Parade Gets a Modern Makeover

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is turning 99, and it’s getting a fresh look. This year, say goodbye to Popeye and Olive Oyl, who have taken a backseat to newer, more trendy characters. Down Central Park West, spectators will see a giant Labubu and the Demogorgon floating by. Labubu is a popular plush toy, while the Demogorgon is a fearsome demon from a well-known...

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Nov 27 2025RELIGION

A New Pope's Journey to Turkey: Bridging Faiths and Cultures

Pope Leo XIV started his first international trip as pope in Turkey, a country where most people are Muslim. This visit is important because it shows that Leo wants to connect with people of different faiths and work together with other Christian groups. During his four-day stay, he plans to meet with Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and leaders from various...

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

NFL's Thanksgiving Threads and More: A Colorful Week Ahead

The Detroit Lions are bringing back their old-school Thanksgiving look. They will wear their silver helmets, Honolulu blue jerseys, and silver pants against the Green Bay Packers. This is a big deal because they didn't wear these uniforms last year. The Dallas Cowboys will also rock their classic white helmets, navy jerseys, and white pants against the Kansas City Ch...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Putin's Peace Plan Pause: Is Russia Stalling for More?

Putin seems to be playing a waiting game with the U. S. peace plan for Ukraine. He's not saying no, but he's not saying yes either. Analysts think he believes he can wait until Ukraine gives in to his demands. Putin's team has been sending mixed signals. They say the U. S. plan could be a starting point, but they haven't talked about it in detail. Meanwhile, Russia ...

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Faces Floating High: 2025 Macy's Parade Balloons

The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to dazzle with five new giant balloons, each representing beloved characters from movies, games, and TV shows. This year's parade will kick off at 8:30 a. m. with performances from a mix of country, pop, and Broadway stars, including Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, and HUNTR/X from the hit Netflix musical "KPop Demon Hunte...

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Nov 27 2025CRIME

Justice Delayed, But Not Denied: A Man's Fight for Freedom After 30 Years

For almost 30 years, Jimmie Duncan lived behind bars, sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit. But in a surprising turn of events, a judge recently overturned his conviction. The reason? The forensic evidence used to convict him was shaky at best. Back in 1998, Duncan was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter. Prosecutors said he rap...

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Nov 27 2025RELIGION

Pope Leo's First Big Test: Can He Make a Mark in the Middle East?

Pope Leo XIV is off to the Middle East for his first big trip as pope. Unlike his predecessor, who made waves early on, Leo is more reserved. But this trip might just show what he's really made of. First stop: Turkey. He'll meet with President Erdogan, who's been accused of not playing fair with democracy. Leo's got a tough job there—trying to mend a 1, 000-year-old...

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Nov 27 2025CRIME

Who Were the Shadowy Afghan Forces Linked to the National Guard Shooting Suspect?

The recent shooting involving National Guard members has sparked interest in a group called the "Zero Units. " This group, which the suspect allegedly worked with, was a secretive Afghan force. They were known for their close ties with U. S. and other foreign troops during the war in Afghanistan. An ID badge, widely shared online, suggests the suspect was part of th...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Guinea-Bissau's New Military Boss: What's Really Going On?

In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have named a new leader, General Horta N’Ta, after a sudden power grab. This move follows a tense presidential election, with the military now in charge for the next year. Before this, N’Ta was the army's top official and a close friend of the now-removed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Embaló's location is still a mystery. He told French ...

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