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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Flags over Flavours: What the Media Has Got Wrong About Vaping

In 2023, Australia tightened vaping device sales to tackle youth use. The news media has been keeping an eye on vaping since 2018. Australian newspapers showed a lot of interest in it but were often more exciting than accurate. Every publication is different though. News Corp put out 242 articl

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Navigating Pregnancy: Early vs. Late Cholestasis

Cholestasis of pregnancy, or ICP, is a condition that affects the liver and can happen at different times during pregnancy. Understanding the timing is crucial because it impacts both mom and baby. This situation isn't unusual and happens to more people than you might think. When ICP shows

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Feb 11 2025SPORTS

Eagles' Big Win: What's Next?

Are you ready for some real world learning? The Philadelphia Eagles are landing a major victory and they aren't wasting anytime to celebrate a win. The Eagles are geared up for a parade post their recent triumph at Super Bowl LIX. Despite the city's weather forecast not looking its best, rumors are

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Feb 11 2025OPINION

Why Shutting Down USAID Could Be a Huge Mistake

USAID, a key player in global development, has been facing potential shutdown talks. Recently, employees went to their offices only to find they couldn't enter. It turns out billionaire Elon Musk wants USAID to close its doors. And apparently, President Trump is on board with this. USAID ha

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

The Role of a Mother's Gut in Preventing Autism

Think about how what a mother eats and how happy she is could affect her baby. New research shows that moms-to-be who take probiotics may help their unborn children avoid autism. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are good for the body. This is because probiotics can be passed from mothe

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Shielding Sensitive Data

In a bold move, a bunch of labor unions are taking legal action to stop billionaire Elon Musk from getting a peek at private data in key U. S. government agencies. The draft lawsuit is in a Maryland court and accusing the former administration of breaking federal privacy rules. The drama started wh

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Back Pain Relief: New Device Promises to Change the Game

Imagine living with constant back pain, struggling with everyday activities like walking or lifting objects. This is the reality for many people dealing with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). It happens when the soft center of a spinal disc bulges out, pressing on nearby nerves and causing issues like s

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

COVID-19: Women's Struggle and UN's Response

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of problems for women globally. Women's roles in healthcare, caregiving and vulnerable industries made them more at risk to infectious diseases. This was a massive struggle for women world wide. Women, during this time, had to deal with care burdens, job losses,

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Storm Alert: Los Angeles Braces for Floods and Debris

A massive storm is heading towards Los Angeles. The National Weather Service has warned that this storm could bring heavy rain, leading to significant flooding, especially in areas recently affected by fires. The concern is highest for places like the Eaton and Palisades burn areas. Forecasters have

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers Win a Brief Respite from Unclear Buyout Scheme

The Trump administration has been trying to shrink the federal workforce. A federal judge recently stepped in and paused the deadline for federal employees to accept a buyout offer. This offer, dubbed the "Fork in the Road, " was seen as rushed and unclear by many unions, who argued it was causing s

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