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Nov 01 2025WEATHER

Nature's Spooky Side: When Weather Gets Creepy

Weather can be downright scary, even without Halloween decorations. Ever thought about how lightning strikes the earth around eight million times a day? That’s a lot of electricity! Most of the time, it’s harmless, but about 20 to 30 people in the U. S. aren’t so lucky each year. So, while the odds

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Local Lenders Struggle as Funding Dries Up

In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump a

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Joke on Health Sparks Mixed Reactions

Trump's recent joke about his health at a Florida rally has sparked a mix of laughter and concern. The 79-year-old president made light of online rumors about his energy levels, joking, "People keep asking if I'm okay — I've got the shakes! " This quip quickly spread across social media, with suppor

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Dangers of Gum Disease: How Your Mouth Affects Your Whole Body

Gum disease is more than just a dental issue. It's linked to serious health problems like cancer and heart disease. The main culprit? A bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum. This sneaky germ loves to hang out in your mouth and can cause big trouble if it spreads. Here's how it works. When you do

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

How Faith Can Help Nurses Cope with Work Stress

Nurses today face a tough job. They deal with advanced tech and growing responsibilities. This can lead to burnout and unhappiness at work. But there's a factor that might help: spirituality. Research shows that the work environment affects how nurses feel about their jobs. But what about the role

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Oct 31 2025FINANCE

Mortgage Rates Take a Surprising Turn After Fed's Move

The Federal Reserve decided to lower its interest rate this week, but mortgage rates didn't follow suit. Instead, they went up. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased by 20 basis points after the Fed's announcement and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, according to Mortgage

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Oct 31 2025SCIENCE

Mind's Bounce-Back: How the Brain Handles Distractions

The brain is pretty good at dealing with interruptions. Scientists looked at how monkey brains work when they are doing memory tasks and get distracted. They found that the brain's activity in the prefrontal cortex (pFC) can return to normal after a distraction. When something distracts the brain,

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Food Assistance Fight: Judge Steps In

A federal judge in Boston has decided to step into a heated dispute over SNAP food assistance funds. The issue revolves around the Trump administration's decision not to use billions in emergency funds to cover food stamp benefits for millions of Americans in November. The judge, Indira Talwani, ex

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Oct 31 2025WEATHER

Jamaica's Coastal Towns Face Widespread Damage After Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, has left a trail of destruction across Jamaica, particularly in coastal areas. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but satellite images provide a clear picture of the devastation. In Black River, a port town in the southwest, the im

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Oct 31 2025CRYPTO

Smart Money for Smart Minds: A New Way to Value Knowledge

In a world where knowledge is power, a new way to value and use intelligence is emerging. Hetu 3. 0, a project built on Ethereum, is changing the game by turning verified intelligence into a form of money. This isn't just any money—it's a new kind of currency that rewards understanding and aligns wi

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