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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

A New Deal: Eliquis to be Free for Medicaid Users

In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. government has reached an agreement with nine major pharmaceutical companies. The most talked-about part of this deal is Bristol Myers Squibb's decision to provide its popular blood thinner, Eliquis, at no cost to Medicaid recipients starting next year. Thi

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Smart Feeding for Happy Chickens and Healthier Profits

Chickens are more than just farm animals; they're a big part of the food industry. A recent study took a close look at how different feeding plans affect chickens' growth, health, and the money farmers make. The experiment involved 1, 600 chickens, split into eight groups. Each group had a unique c

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

How Food Choices Influence Chicken Growth and Vitality

Chickens are what they eat, but how exactly does their food impact their growth and energy? A recent investigation dug into this question. Researchers were curious about how tweaking the energy and protein content in chicken feed affects their tiny powerhouses, known as mitochondria. They focused on

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Table Tennis Coaches Behind Chalamet's Stunning Performance

In Pasadena, California, a pair of table tennis experts, Diego Schaaf and Wei Wang, have been quietly shaping Hollywood's ping pong scenes for decades. Their latest project? Transforming Timothée Chalamet into a convincing table tennis prodigy for the film "Marty Supreme. " Schaaf and Wang run Alph

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

AI and Autism: A New Way to See Differences

AI is changing how we see autism in kids. It can look at videos or photos and find patterns that might mean a child has autism. These patterns could be in how they move, look at others, or react to sounds. The AI compares these patterns to what it knows from other kids who have autism. This is cool

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

How Eggs Stay Fresh: The Big Chill

Eggs are a big deal in the global food market. But not every country treats them the same way. In the U. S. , eggs get a bath and a chill before hitting the shelves. This can be a problem when sending them to other countries. So, what's the best way to keep eggs fresh for a long time? A study looke

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

A Jazz Concert Calls Off Over Name Change

A long-standing jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was called off this year. The reason? The venue's name was changed to include Donald Trump's name. Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, has been hosting the yearly event since 2006. He decided to cancel it after seeing the name change on the website and the

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Dec 26 2025WEATHER

New York City Faces Winter Storm Challenges

New York City is about to experience a significant snowfall, the largest in over three years. This storm is expected to bring between 5 to 7 inches of snow across the broader metropolitan area, including parts of southern Connecticut, North Jersey, and southeast New York. The National Weather Servic

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Dec 26 2025SPORTS

Fans, Players, and the Unwritten Rules of the Game

Football games are not just about the players on the field. They are also about the fans in the stands. But what happens when the fans cross a line? And what should the players do about it? Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, recently shared his thoughts on this issue. He beli

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Why Skipping Surgical Checklists Can Be Risky

Surgery is a high-stakes game. Every year, countless individuals undergo operations, placing their lives in the hands of medical professionals. But what if there's a straightforward way to enhance safety during these procedures? This is where the surgical safety checklist comes into play. It's akin

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