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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Instagram's New Tune: Say Hello to Politics on Your Feed

Hey there, Instagram users! Brace yourselves, because political content is about to hit your feed by default. Yep, you heard it right. Meta, the parent company, is flipping the script from their previous policy of keeping political stuff out. Mark Zuckerberg seems to be shaking things up again. Why

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: How Doctors Talk About Invisible Chronic Pain

For a long time, doctors have relied on finding physical damage to understand and treat pain. But chronic pain is different. It often doesn't show up on scans or tests, and it's a personal experience that no one else can feel. This makes it tough for doctors to talk about with their patients. This p

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Watching Movies to Spot Eye Problems: A New Way

Ever thought that your eyes' reaction to movies could help doctors spot visual issues? Well, it's possible! Traditional methods for checking if you can see well in all parts of your vision (called visual field) involve complex tests that might be hard for kids or people with thinking challenges. But

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

BlackRock Reconsiders Green Alliance

BlackRock, a major player in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, is mulling over leaving the Net Zero Alliance, a group aiming for zero-carbon emissions by 2050. Larry Fink's firm, the world's largest asset manager, was once a champion of ESG investments. However, a growing politi

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Mystery of Long COVID: What Causes the Lasting Effects?

Long COVID, often called the aftermath of COVID-19, affects a significant chunk of people who had the virus. We're talking about 10-20% of those who initially got sick. This condition can show up as lingering symptoms or new ones that pop up months later. Since it's a relatively new phenomenon, scie

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Jan 10 2025FINANCE

How Trading Volumes Impact Price Predictions

Have you ever wondered how the volume of trades affects the prices of assets? Let's dive into the fascinating world of market-based asset pricing. Imagine you're looking at the volume weighted average price (VWAP), which is like the first market-based statistical moment. This helps us understand how

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Evolution of Electronic Health Records: Ups and Downs in 25 Years

Electronic health records, often just called EHRs, have been around for a while now, making it easier for doctors and nurses to access a patient's information. This helps them work together better and give faster, more effective care. But it hasn't been all smooth sailing. Over the last 25 years, EH

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

City Mayor Faces Heat Over Fire Response

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire for her absence during the city's worst fire on record. Critics have compared her to Nero, the Roman emperor who allegedly played music while Rome burned. Bass was away at Ghana's presidential inauguration when the Palisades fire hit, and she faced tough qu

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Judge Scraps Biden’s LGBTQ+ Student Protections

A federal judge in Kentucky has struck down nationwide rules put forward by President Biden’s administration that aimed to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in education. The 1, 500-page regulation, which extended Title IX’s scope to cover gender identity and sexual orientation, was found

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Former President Jimmy Carter: A Life Honored by All

The nation's leaders are coming together to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, in a weeklong event that culminates in a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. All five living U. S. presidents will attend, setting aside their political differences to pay respects to a leader wh

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