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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Changing Drinking Habits: What's Happening After COVID-19?

People drink alcohol for many reasons. Some drink to have fun, others to fit in, and some to deal with stress. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people started drinking more to cope with the stress and uncertainty. This was a big concern because drinking to cope often leads to more alcohol-related

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Uncovering the Truth: How Hispanic Adults See Prediabetes and the National Diabetes Prevention Program

Hispanic adults in the US are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is often due to prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes if left untreated. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a big deal. It's a program designed to help adults with prediabetes lower

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Feb 13 2025SPORTS

Racquetball Showdown in Vernon: Who Made the Team?

In the small town of Vernon, something big was happening. The Roster Sports Club was buzzing with excitement as the best racquetball players from all over Canada gathered for a major event. These athletes were competing for a chance to represent Canada in upcoming international tournaments. The even

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

A Surprising Pick for National Intelligence

The Senate recently confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as the new director of national intelligence. This decision came after a close vote of 52 to 48, showing how much influence President Trump has over Republican senators. Gabbard was sworn in just hours after the vote, in the Oval Office. Gabbard's

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

When Sun Flares Strike: Earth's Hidden Weaknesses

In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even sm

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Feb 12 2025BUSINESS

Fast Food Giants Serve Up Surprising Results

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) just dropped some numbers for their latest quarter. They saw a 2. 5% increase in same-store sales. This boost came from Burger King and Popeyes doing better than expected. Let's break it down. RBI's earnings per share were 81 cents, which is a bit more than the

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Tulsi Gabbard's Big Win: From Congress to National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, just got a big promotion. The Senate voted to make her the new director of national intelligence. This is a big deal because she was one of President Trump's most controversial picks. The vote was close, 52-48, with most senators voting along party l

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

Mind Over Matter

For years, the National Institute of Mental Health has been pushing for a shift in how we study mental health. They want scientists to focus on the brain's biology rather than just diagnosing problems by symptoms. This approach is called Research Domain Criteria, or RDoC for short. It's like looking

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Plan or Blunder?

A former President of the United States made some bold proposals. He suggested that the U. S. could take control of Gaza and move around two million Palestinians who call it home. This idea? A possible disaster for international law. More details came out, and it just got worse. Gaza is home to aro

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Feb 12 2025BUSINESS

Unpaid Bills and Job Losses: How the Trump Administration's Actions Affect US Businesses

The abrupt halt to the U. S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) operations has left both large and small businesses in the United States facing a serious cash crunch. The freeze on foreign aid has left critical contracts incomplete and unpaid. This halt has led to massive job cuts, wit

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