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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Medicaid in the Crosshairs: Trump's Pledge vs. Republican Plans

The Medicaid program, a lifeline for many low-income Americans, finds itself in a political tug-of-war. President Trump recently made a bold statement, assuring viewers on Fox News that he would not allow cuts to Medicaid. He confidently declared, "Medicare, Medicaid — none of that stuff is going to

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Feb 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Gender Roles in UAE TV Shows: A Changing Picture

In the United Arab Emirates, TV dramas and movies have long been a mirror to society. They show us how people see themselves and each other. For a long time, men have been the stars of the show. They are often seen as the strong ones who take care of the family and lead the way. Women, on the other

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Fixing the Heart: A New Way to Repair Rheumatic Mitral Valves

Rheumatic mitral valve disease is a serious issue that mostly affects young adults. It's a progressive disorder that can cause severe health problems and even death. Traditional treatment involved replacing the damaged valve with a mechanical one. This can extend life, but it also requires major lif

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Biological Sex: The New Federal Guidelines

In a recent move, the Trump administration has rolled out new guidelines for sex-based definitions. This isn't just about semantics. It's about how the government and public will be talking about male, female, woman, and man. The new rules focus on biology. A male is someone who has a reproductive

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Standing Up for Science: Protesters Fight for Public Health

In the heart of Washington, a large crowd gathered to voice their concerns about recent government actions. The chilly weather did not deter hundreds of current and former federal employees from rallying outside the Department of Health and Human Services. Their mission? To protest the recent firing

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Putin's Actions: A Surprising Boost for NATO

In a surprising twist, a prominent U. S. Senator suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be the most influential figure in strengthening NATO. This bold claim was made during the Munich Security Conference, where the Senator highlighted that Putin's actions have led to significant chan

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Can Online Therapy Beat the Blues in Low-Resource Countries?

First off, let's talk about something called internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, or ICBT for short. It's a type of therapy that helps people with major depressive disorder, or MDD. This is a big deal because MDD is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Now, you mig

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Ease Your Knees with Ancient Chinese Wisdom

Knee pain is a common issue, especially for those with osteoarthritis. It can make everyday activities like walking or climbing stairs a challenge. But there's a natural solution that has been around for centuries: ancient Chinese exercises like Tai Chi and Qigong. These exercises focus on slow, con

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Government Shake-Up: A Look at Job Cuts and Changes

The new government administration has started making significant changes, with thousands of federal employees losing their jobs in the first month. This isn't just happening in Washington, D. C. More than 80% of the 2. 4 million civilian federal workforce lives outside the national capital region.

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Feb 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Strange Sea Creature Surprises Beachgoers

Imagine a fish that looks like a silver ribbon with bright orange fins. This is the oarfish, a deep-sea dweller that has a mysterious reputation. Recently, one of these unusual fish washed up on the shores of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. The locals were surprised, and some even feared that this

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