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Mar 22 2025BUSINESS

Wall Street's Brief Win: What's Next for the Market?

The stock market ended the week on a high note, breaking a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all saw small gains, with the S&P 500 up 0. 1% for the day and 0. 5% for the week. However, the market is still down 4. 8% for the month. This small victory comes after weeks of unc

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

Standing Up To The Super Rich

The Front Range saw a surge of political energy recently. Two prominent figures, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, drew massive crowds in Colorado. Over 34, 000 people gathered in Denver's Civic Center Park. This was just one stop on their "Fight the Oligarchy" tour, which aims to challen

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Bridges in Danger: Why Some U. S. Bridges Need Urgent Checks

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a tragic reminder that some bridges in the U. S. might be at a higher risk of collapsing than we think. This bridge, which fell apart after a cargo ship hit it, was found to be 30 times more likely to collapse than it should have been. This shocking fact

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

The University's Big Shift: Columbia's New Deal with the Trump Administration

Columbia University has made significant changes to its policies in response to demands from the Trump administration. The goal is to restart talks about restoring $400 million in federal funding that was taken away earlier this month. This move by Columbia, one of the oldest and most respected univ

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Efforts Behind OPAT Programs

Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) is a medical treatment. It involves giving antibiotics to patients outside of a hospital setting. This treatment requires a lot of work that doesn't get billed. It is a complex process that needs coordination from different medical professionals. This

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

The Shift in Epilepsy Surgery: A New Approach

Surgery is often the go-to solution for people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication. For a long time, doctors have been removing a part of the brain called the anterior temporal lobe to control seizures. This method, known as anterior temporal lobectomy, has been quite effective. However

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

The Cultural Hurdles in Heart Health Recovery

Heart issues are a big deal for South Asian folks living outside the Indian subcontinent. They face higher death rates and more hospital visits due to heart problems than white people. Yet, they are not taking part in cardiac rehabilitation programs as much as they should. These programs are crucial

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Mar 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Green Cities Boost Health Spending

Low-carbon initiatives in cities appear to have a positive effect on how much residents spend on their health. This conclusion comes from a study that looked at data from China in 2018 and 2021. The study used a statistical model to figure out if there was a link between green city projects and heal

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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

Political Powerhouses Unite to Challenge the Status Quo

In a bold move, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez embarked on a joint tour across key western states. The duo aimed to ignite a fire under the American public, urging them to question the influence of big money in politics and the growing power of billionaires. Sande

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Mar 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Snow White's Big Box Office Debut

Disney's live-action Snow White movie has made a strong start at the box office, despite facing a lot of controversy. The film raked in $3. 5 million during its Thursday previews, which is quite impressive. This puts it ahead of other live-action remakes like Cinderella and Dumbo, which earned

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