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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Young Voices on Retirement Age: A Digital Debate

In late 2024, a suggestion to push back retirement age in China sparked heated talks online. The discussion was especially lively among young people on Zhihu, a popular Q&A platform. This study took a closer look at how these young users reacted to the idea. Over six days, researchers gathered 1, 2

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Dec 04 2025BUSINESS

The Ups and Downs of Finding and Keeping a Job After 50

Getting and holding onto a job is super important for people's money, social life, and feeling part of society. This review looks at what helps or makes it harder for workers over 50 to find and keep jobs. It checked out 244 studies and reports. The review used a theory called Human Ecology Theory.

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Sparks and Scars: The Hidden Cost of Fireworks Fun

Fireworks light up the sky during celebrations, but they also light up emergency rooms. This review looks at the growing problem of firework injuries in the U. S. and what can be done about it. First, let's talk about who gets hurt. Mostly, it's guys. And where do they get hurt? Mostly in the hands

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Aug 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wetlands at Risk: How a Court Ruling Impacts Illinois

A recent Supreme Court decision has changed the rules for protecting wetlands across the United States. The ruling in Sackett v. EPA has made it harder for wetlands to qualify for protection under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This is because the new rule says wetlands must be directly connected to lar

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Jul 17 2025FINANCE

Where Do the Rich Hide Their Money?

The wealthy from different countries have unique ways to hide their money abroad. This isn't just about having secret bank accounts. It's about how they use different strategies based on what's happening in their home countries. In places where corruption is high, the rich don't put all their money

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Jun 09 2025SCIENCE

Beijing's Invisible Threat: The Hourly Impact of Pollutants on Health

In the bustling city of Beijing, there's an unseen danger lurking in the air. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are a type of pollutant that can seriously harm people's health. These pollutants are so small that they hitch a ride on tiny particles floating in the air. Until now, measuring h

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May 23 2025POLITICS

What Might the UK Look Like After the 2024 Election?

The UK is gearing up for the 2024 general election. Political parties are rolling out their manifestos. These documents outline what each party plans to do if they win. They are a mix of concrete plans and hopeful outcomes. For example, a party might promise tax cuts. They might also claim that thes

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May 22 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Health Spending Patterns in Rich Countries

Healthcare spending is a big deal. It's not just about money. It's about how countries take care of their people. A recent study dug deep into this topic. It looked at 37 wealthy nations over 12 years. The goal? To find out what makes healthcare spending tick. The study used a fancy method called f

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May 14 2025FINANCE

Green Investments: A New Era of Market Dynamics

The green equity market has been growing rapidly, offering fresh investment paths. This growth has sparked interest in how green investments interact with traditional ones. To understand this better, a study looked at how information flows between different green sectors and how this affects inves

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Getting Back to Work: What Helps Injured Workers Recover?

Since 2022, South Korea has been working hard to make workplaces safer with the "Serious Accident Punishment Act. " However, serious accidents still happen, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made things worse. This has shown the need for better rules to stop accidents and help injured workers get the

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