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Jan 17 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Booms as Trump Mulls Crypto Push

Bitcoin's price jumped on Friday, following reports that President-elect Donald Trump might issue an executive order to prioritize cryptocurrency. This comes after a Bloomberg report suggested Trump could form a crypto advisory council, giving the industry a voice in his administration. Shares of Co

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Secret Weapon of Injury-Free Running: A Positive Mindset and Friendly Support

Ever thought about how your brain and friends can help you avoid injuries while running? Research shows that staying injury-free isn't just about physical strength. It's also about your mindset and the people you run with. Runners who tend to avoid getting hurt often share certain traits. They're ge

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Why Are More Young Women Getting Cancer?

Cancer rates are changing in the United States. Women and younger people are now getting cancer more often than before. The American Cancer Society (ACS) found that women under 50 are 82% more likely to get cancer than men. This is a big increase from 2002, when the difference was only 51%. Breast

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Need a New Mattress? Use Your Health Funds!

Ever tried sleeping on a rock? A bad mattress can be just as comfy. It can cause serious pain and worsen health issues. That’s why the IRS lets you use your pre-tax dollars from a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) for certain health-related items. But not everyone can u

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Why Women Under 50 Face More Cancer Than Men

Cancer rates are changing in the US. Women under 50 are now 82% more likely to get cancer than men, according to a new report. This shift is partly due to increases in breast and thyroid cancers, which affect women more. Young men, on the other hand, are seeing fewer diagnoses for cancers like melan

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Jan 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Justin Baldoni Takes Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds to Court

Actor Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, claiming they tried to take control of his film "It Ends With Us" and falsely accused him of sexual harassment. The lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges that Lively and Reynolds used their fame to spread lies and damage

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Jan 16 2025EDUCATION

New Chicago School Board Takes Charge Amid Union Contract Talks

A new era has begun for Chicago Public Schools with the swearing-in of a hybrid school board. This board, made up of elected and mayoral-appointed members, faces immediate financial challenges and tense negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for a new contract. The power struggle has bee

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Asthma in South Asia: What's Changing from 1990 to 2021?

Asthma has been a growing health concern in South Asia over the past three decades. While the global trend shows a decrease in age-standardized prevalence rates, South Asia is witnessing an increase in both incidence and mortality. This study aims to shed light on these trends by examining data from

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

How French Sign Language Handles Mistakes

Ever wondered how well people who use French Sign Language (LSF) can understand signs that are not perfectly pronounced? Researchers decided to find out. They created a little experiment where LSF users watched videos of signs that were slightly off. These signs had changes in how the hand was shape

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Firearm Injuries in Kids: What's Changed in EMS Responses?

Over the past five years, emergency medical services (EMS) have seen some shifts in how they respond to kids with firearm injuries. We're talking about kids and teens aged 0-19. Let's break down what's changed from 2018 to 2022. First off, EMS crews are dealing with more firearm injuries among kids

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