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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Man's Best Friend's Impact on Human Society

It's good to think about how controlling dog numbers can help the economy and well-being of both humans and dogs. As well as trying to lessen the problem of stray dogs, successfully ensuring the wellbeing of dogs and humans so they can get along is a challenge that is often overlooked. When planning

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cicada Season: A Boon for Nature

Something magical is about to happen in Pennsylvania's south-central region. While we humans start to think about warmer days ahead, it's not just us. There's something else stirring beneath the earth. Cicadas! These cicadas have been living underground for seventeen long years!

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Why Your Meds Might Not Be Working: The Surprising Role of Your Environment

Your environment isn't just about where you live. It's also about the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the people you interact with. These factors play a huge role in shaping who you are and how well your medications work. Your genes might determine your physical traits, but your environment

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

Sweet July: A Bitter Goodbye to Oakland

Here is a story of a woman who had a dream to open a boutique shop and cafe. With hope in her heart and a vision in mind, she chose a vibrant city. As days passed, it became clear it wasn't a safe place. The city had a big problem with crime. A break-in happened in 2022. People worried. The

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Scars of the 7th October Attacks on Holocaust Survivors

For the Holocaust survivors who had been through hell and back, the October 2023 terror attacks in southern Israel brought back old ghosts. The mental toll on these survivors was the focus of a global study. It was a chilling reminder that the scars of the past are not always visible. These survivo

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming in Trouble: How New Taxes Could Affect Your Favorite Pastime

Gamers might soon face higher prices for their favorite hobby. This isn't just about enjoying a new video game after a long day. It's about understanding how taxes could impact the gaming industry. It all started when the president decided to impose new taxes on imports. The Entertainment Software

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

The Upside and Downside of Urban Greens

Green spaces in cities are often praised for their positive effects on health. People living in urban areas are increasingly looking for ways to connect with nature. In urban settings, green spaces are commonly known to provide health benefits. These benefits have been documented for a long time.

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Feb 04 2025WEATHER

Storms Rolling In: What SoCal Needs to Know

Big changes are coming to Southern California's weather. A strong atmospheric river is headed to Los Angeles County on Tuesday. But this isn’t the first storm. Another storm already hit Northern California on Monday. It is a powerful one. Flood watches cover a large area of Northern California fr

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

Women and HIV: Liver Health and New Treatments

Let's talk about the liver health of women living with HIV. They have been prescribed a type of medicine that is not invasive, also known as integrase strand-transfer inhibitors, or INSTIs. These medicines are used to treat HIV by blocking an enzyme that the virus needs to replicate. They have be

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

The effect of Video Games on teenager's Brain Performance, Can They Make You Smarter?

You know how video games have become the go-to activity for many teenagers? Everyone plays video games these days. The games range from simple puzzles to complex games with many players interacting on a screen. The real question is how are they affecting teenagers? Besides they are interac

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