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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Research Gets a Boost from Everyday People

Breast cancer research is getting a helping hand from people who have experienced it firsthand. A new project called ShareForCures® is gathering information from patients to help scientists understand the disease better. This isn't just about collecting data; it's about giving a voice to those who h

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Dec 14 2025BUSINESS

A Plane's Close Call: Engine Trouble and a Safe Return

A plane heading to Tokyo had a rough start on Saturday. Right after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport, a piece of the engine cover broke off and caught fire. The plane had to turn back quickly, and luckily, everyone on board was safe. The flight, operated by United Airlines, w

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Dec 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Hidden Social Network: How Location Sharing is Changing Friendships

Young adults are increasingly using location-sharing apps to stay connected. This trend is not just about tracking people's whereabouts but has become a new way to interact socially. The Find My app, which comes pre-installed on Apple devices, allows users to share their real-time location with fri

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance: Happy but Not Perfect

Most people in the U. S. are content with their health insurance. A recent survey shows that 82% of adults are satisfied with their coverage. Older adults, in particular, are very happy, with 90% expressing satisfaction. Those on Medicare and Medicaid are also quite pleased, with about 9 in 10 sayin

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Dec 14 2025BUSINESS

AI Skills: The New Must-Have for Job Seekers

The job market is changing fast. Big companies now want people who understand AI. But it's not just about tech skills. They also want employees who can think for themselves and question AI's results. Some companies, like BlackRock, even ban AI use during interviews. They've caught candidates trying

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Predicting Second Cancers: A Closer Look

Colorectal cancer can sometimes come back. This is called metachronous colorectal cancer. It happens after the first treatment. Doctors want to find ways to predict this. They made a model to do just that. The model uses data from past patients. It looks at many things. Like age, health history, an

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Dec 14 2025FINANCE

Japan's Money Movers: A Shift in Strategy

Japan's financial leaders are hinting at a big change. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) might raise interest rates soon. This is a big deal because Japan has kept rates low for a long time. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said there's no big disagreement with the BOJ. This means the government is okay with

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

New Hope in Fighting Cancer: Tiny Molecules Take on Stubborn Stem Cells

Cancer is tricky. It hides and fights back. But scientists are on the hunt for new ways to beat it. They are looking at tiny molecules. These molecules might be able to target cancer stem cells. These are the cells that make cancer come back. The goal is to stop cancer from returning. Scientists ar

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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's Green Push: How Far Along Are They?

China is the world's top carbon polluter. It's also making big moves to cut down on emissions. The country has set a goal to become carbon neutral. This means it wants to balance out the carbon it emits with the carbon it removes from the atmosphere. A recent study took a close look at China's plan

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Dec 14 2025FINANCE

Solana ETFs: Investors Bet Big Despite Price Drop

Solana's price might be going down, but that isn't stopping investors from putting money into Solana ETFs. Last week, these ETFs saw money flowing in for seven days straight. The biggest day was Tuesday, with $16. 6 million added. So far, Solana ETFs have pulled in $674 million since they started.

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