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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Wonder: A Glue for Social Bonds

Ever felt small when gazing at a starry night sky or a vast mountain range? That feeling is called awe, and it turns out it's not just about personal growth. Awe can change how we see the world and each other. Scientists have found that awe makes people think less about themselves and more about the

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Jan 02 2025EDUCATION

Students' Views on Teamwork in Medical Training

Healthcare is changing rapidly, which has highlighted the need for something called interprofessional education (IPE). While many people see the value of IPE, it’s not used everywhere and there’s debate about when and how to use it. A study at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain (RCSI Bah

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

How Pregnant Women With Urinary Leakage Can Improve Their Lifestyles

Urinary incontinence (UI) during pregnancy can be a hassle. It's not just about the leaks; it's also about how you deal with them. This study looked into how pregnant women with UI live their lives and what makes a difference. It's not just about how often they go, but also about what they do and ho

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Art Treasures for All: Kahlo, Matisse, and More Join the Public Realm

It's a new year, and that means a fresh batch of art, literature, and photography is now free for everyone to enjoy, use, and adapt. Say hello to the works of Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo, and Robert Capa, among others, as they enter the public domain. In the United States, works from 1929 and those

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Stops Russian Gas to Europe

Ukraine has put an end to Russian gas exports to European customers. The decision, revealed by Ukraine's energy minister Herman Halushchenko, was made with national security in mind. Halushchenko noted that this move aligns with Europe's plan to phase out Russian gas, causing financial losses for Ru

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Jan 01 2025FINANCE

2025: A Mix of Small Wins and Major Unknowns for Investors

As the calendar turns over to 2025, investors are crossing their fingers for a bright start. However, experts are cautioning that the stock market may not see the massive jumps seen in the past couple of years. Wall Street predictions suggest the S&P 500 could grow by about 15%, with a big boost fro

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

2025: Businesses Hopeful but Wary of Policy Shifts

As the year 2025 approaches, business owners, economists, and researchers are preparing for potential changes in economic policies under a new administration in Washington. The economy has been a hot topic during the recent election campaign, with the Biden Administration's handling of the COVID-19

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Who Was Debrina Kawam and Why Did This Happen?

Debrina Kawam, a 57-year-old woman from Toms River, New Jersey, was recently identified as the victim of a horrific crime in New York City. She was set on fire while sleeping in a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn. This tragic event has sparked conversations about s

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Jan 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Rumor Alert: Apple’s Next Budget iPhone Might Be Called iPhone 16E

Apple might be cooking up a new budget iPhone set to launch early next year. Instead of calling it the iPhone SE 4, sources suggest it could be named the iPhone 16E. Why the rebrand? Probably to make it more appealing to customers. Rumors point out that this new iPhone will have a design similar to

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Clothing Clues: Using AI to Guess the Temperature

Ever wished you could predict the weather just by looking at what people are wearing? Believe it or not, scientists have made that possible! They've created a smart system using artificial intelligence to figure out air temperature from pictures of people's clothing. This may seem like a fun game, b

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