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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Faith and Health: How Communities Tackle Vaccines, Genes, and Cancer

Public health experts often team up with faith communities to boost health outcomes. This review looks at how these experts have reached out to these communities. It uses a specific theory to judge these efforts. The review focuses on three big topics: vaccines, genetic health, and colorectal cance

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Sleep Better, Think Sharper: Your Phone's Secret Weapon

Ever felt like you're dragging even after a full night's sleep? Your phone might be the sneaky culprit. But here's a surprising twist: by turning off your phone's internet connection, you might actually boost your sleep and keep your brain feeling younger. Let's break this down. First, let's tal

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

YMCA's Big Move: Bringing Fitness to Menomonie

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is making a big move. They are taking over Menomonie Health and Fitness. This takeover will happen on April 1. The new facilities will be called Menomonie East YMCA and Menomonie South YMCA. The YMCA has been planning this expansion since last year. They did a survey

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Feb 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Do We Keep Paying for Streaming Services?

Streaming services have exploded in popularity over the past few decades. But with so many options, why do people keep subscribing? This question was explored by looking at 35 studies from two big academic databases. These studies showed that our decisions to sign up or stick with a service are inf

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Feb 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

From Dock to Deep: The SS United States' New Life

Imagine a ship so big it's longer than the Titanic. That's the SS United States. It's been sitting in Philadelphia for nearly 30 years. But now, it's time for a change. The ship is moving to Florida. It will become the world's largest artificial reef. The ship left Philadelphia on 19th Febr

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Return of the Remains: A Nation's Grief

In a somber turn of events, Israel received the bodies of four hostages from Hamas. Among them were a mother and her two young children, feared dead since the October 2023 attack. The youngest, Kfir Bibas, was just nine months old when taken, making him the youngest captive. The other hostage was Od

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Feb 20 2025FINANCE

Palantir: A Tech Titan on the Rise

Palantir, a software giant, is making waves in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. Loop Capital, a financial firm, has given it a thumbs-up with a buy rating and a price target of $141. This means they think the stock could jump by more than 25% from its current price. The firm believes Palanti

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Feb 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Watch: Tracking Waterborne Threats in Ethiopia

The Akaki River in Ethiopia is facing a significant challenge: it's becoming a hotbed for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens and genes. These nasty little guys are spreading to other water sources, causing a lot of concern. The good news is that a plan is in the works to keep an eye on the wate

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Feb 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Score a New iPhone 16e for Less: What You Need to Know

The mobile world is buzzing with excitement as two major players, Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile, are offering a tempting deal. New customers signing up for their Unlimited Plus plans can snag a free iPhone 16e. But there's a catch: you need to trade in an eligible device. Unfortunately,

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Mental Health and Crime: Do Community Treatment Orders Make a Difference?

People with mental health issues have sometimes been linked to violent acts and other crimes. This has led to questions about how well community treatment orders (CTOs) work in managing these behaviors. CTOs are legal orders that require individuals to receive treatment in the community rather than

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