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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Pain: What's the Real Deal?

Pregnancy often brings a lot of joy, but it can also bring pain. Many expectant moms deal with musculoskeletal pain, but is it as common as people think? Research shows that most studies on this topic are not very strong. They usually don't have good control groups to compare results. This makes it

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Dec 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Add Spark to 49ers Game Night

Levi’s Stadium saw an unexpected star-studded audience during the Bears-49ers game. Among the crowd were Marvel actors Andrew Garfield and Simu Liu, along with Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles. Liu was there to promote his new show on Peacock, while Biles had a dual role as an NFL photographer an

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Long-Term Effects of Terrorism: How Parents' Mental Health Affects Their Kids

A recent study looked at how terrorism can shape a family's future. It focused on parents who went through a terrorist attack and their kids, who were children at the time. The study wanted to see if the parents' mental health struggles after the attack had any long-term effects on their kids. The

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

The Scientist Who Changed the Fight Against Leukemia

David Baltimore was a big deal in the world of science. He was born in 1938 and passed away in 2025. His work changed how we fight leukemia, a type of blood cancer. He was like an architect, but instead of buildings, he designed new ways to understand and treat diseases. Baltimore's work was all ab

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

Lululemon's Founder Shakes Things Up

Chip Wilson, the guy who started Lululemon, is making waves again. He's trying to shake up the company's board by nominating three new directors. This comes just after the company's CEO stepped down, leaving no clear plan for who's next in line. Lululemon's been having a tough time lately. Its stoc

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and Russia: Who's Telling the Truth About the Drone Attack?

A recent claim by Russia about a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence has sparked a heated debate. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine launched 91 drones at Putin's home in the Novgorod region. But Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called these claims "typi

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

How Estrogen Plays a Role in Muscle Growth

Muscles get bigger when we exercise, but the science behind it is not as straightforward as it seems. Hormones are key players in this process. For a long time, scientists focused on testosterone in men. But what about estrogen? A new study took a closer look at how estrogen affects muscle growth in

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Vermont's Icy Grip: State Offices Shut Down, Roads a Slippery Mess

Vermont's state offices took a day off on Monday. Why? Ice had turned roads into slippery slides. Workers swapped their offices for home, but not everyone got a break. Police, road crews, and those looking after the vulnerable were still on the job. Roads were a mess. Some interstates and state roa

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Smart Health Choices for 2026

Health goals can feel overwhelming. There's so much advice out there. It's easy to get lost in all the noise. Experts say the key is to keep things simple. You don't need fancy products or complicated routines. Food is a good place to start. Many people worry about getting enough protein. But if yo

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Holiday Snowstorm: A Look at the Numbers

Minnesota faced a serious snowstorm over the weekend. It left a lot of snow and made driving very dangerous. The weather service reported that Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport got 5. 8 inches of snow. Other places like Chanhassen had 5. 6 inches, Brainerd saw 3. 5 inches, and Eau Claire, W

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