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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Zeldin's EPA Plan: Balance Economy and Environment

Lee Zeldin, nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a plan. He wants to cut back on federal regulations that he thinks are hurting the economy. But he promises to keep protecting the environment and people's health. Zeldin has experience working with both parties to pass law

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

How Physical Activities Help Manage Anger in People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

In the Netherlands, a special type of therapy called psychomotor therapy (PMT) is commonly used to help people with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning manage their anger and aggressive behavior. However, not much has been written about what these individuals think

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

State AGs Join Fight to Keep Biden's Gun Control Policies

On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Protecting Elderly with Intellectual Disabilities: A New Approach

Older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are especially vulnerable to maltreatment. Unfortunately, there aren't many solutions out there to address this problem. This study focuses on creating a new, research-based plan to lower these risks. As people age, those with intellectu

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Measuring Collagen Breakdown After Knee Surgery: A Comparison of Two Methods

Scientists are curious about how well two different tests measure the breakdown of collagen in urine after knee surgery. This study focused on patients who had their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed. The tests, known as ELISAs, are used to detect the levels of a specific collagen fragm

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Legislators Share Plans with S. C. Businesses

In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Veterans' Job Hunt: Turkey's Amputee Warriors Struggle in Civvy Street

Imagine leaving the military after losing a limb in battle. That's the reality for many veterans in Turkey. They face a tough time finding and keeping jobs in civilian life. This study talked to 24 amputee veterans about their experiences. The biggest hurdles? Being stuck in jobs that don't fit, hav

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Do We Keep Moving to Danger Zones?

Imagine a world where you're penalized for living in a place prone to natural disasters. That's what should happen according to basic economics. But our insurance system doesn't work that way. Instead, it encourages people to move to risky areas. This is a big problem, especially with climate change

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire Impact: LA Faces Billions in Wildfire Repairs

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, and the cost of recovery is a hot topic. Weather forecasters at AccuWeather have predicted a staggering $250 to $275 billion in economic losses, double what other estimates suggest. Some economists, however, dismiss these numbers

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Whoopi Goldberg and Carrie Underwood: A Performance and a Perspective

In a recent episode of "The View, " Whoopi Goldberg defended Carrie Underwood's decision to perform at Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration. Goldberg, aged 69, stated that everyone has the right to choose where they perform. She respects Underwood's choice, even though she won't be watching the even

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