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Apr 08 2025SPORTS

Geno Smith's New Start with the Raiders and Pete Carroll

Geno Smith is ready for a fresh start. He is a quarterback who has played for four different teams in his 12-year NFL career. He was with the Seattle Seahawks until recently. Smith knew his time with the Seahawks was coming to an end. The team had new leadership and young players ready to take over.

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Social Security's Tech Troubles: A Closer Look

The Social Security website has been having frequent crashes and issues. These problems have been happening for several weeks, with outages lasting from a few minutes to almost a full day. Even when the site is up, users face problems like missing information or slow access. This is a big deal becau

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Apr 07 2025BUSINESS

Car Makers Hit the Brakes on U. S. Sales

The U. S. car market is feeling the pinch from recent tariffs. Several automakers are pausing or halting shipments to the U. S. This is a direct result of the tariffs. These tariffs are taxes on imported goods. They are making it more expensive for companies to bring in cars from other countries.

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Apr 07 2025HEALTH

The Missing Pieces in Eye Test Data

The world of healthcare is buzzing with talk about big data. It is the future. But there is a problem. There are gaps in the way we record and share data from a common eye test. This test is called standard automated perimetry. It measures a person's field of vision. It is crucial for detectin

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Apr 06 2025BUSINESS

Tariffs Trouble: Jaguar Land Rover Pauses U. S. Shipments

Car lovers in the U. S. might have to wait a bit longer for their new Jaguar or Land Rover. The British car giant has decided to hit the pause button on shipments to the U. S. for the entire month of April. Why? The company is trying to figure out how to handle the new tariffs that U. S. President D

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Apr 06 2025HEALTH

Femur Fractures: How Custom Nails Could Help

The femur, or thighbone, is the strongest bone in the human body. It is also one of the most commonly fractured bones, especially in older adults. One type of femur fracture happens in the upper part, near the hip. This is known as an intertrochanteric fracture. Doctors often use a metal rod, called

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Apr 06 2025HEALTH

Bone Healing Breakthrough: A Fresh Approach to Tough Infections

Chronic infections in bones, especially in the femur or tibia, can be a real headache. The main challenge is spotting the infected areas, as they don't have clear edges. Figuring out the best way to clean out the infection and rebuild the bone is still up for debate. A recent study took a close look

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Apr 06 2025HEALTH

Understanding Stroke Symptoms: A Fresh Look at Clusters

Stroke survivors often face a mix of symptoms that can be puzzling. These symptoms can be grouped into clusters. But how do these clusters form? And which symptoms stand out the most? First, let's talk about the study. It involved 656 stroke patients from a major hospital in Wuhan, China. The goal

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Apr 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star's Secret Battle and a Co-Star's Realization

Viola Davis was completely in the dark when she worked with Chadwick Boseman on "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. " She had no clue that he was quietly fighting cancer. She later found out that his girlfriend and makeup artist were helping him cope on set. They would rub his back and play calming music. Da

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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Downtown Eau Claire: Road Work Blues for Local Auto Shop

In the heart of Eau Claire, a significant road project is set to kick off, bringing with it a mix of necessary improvements and unexpected challenges for local businesses. The city is gearing up to overhaul Madison Street, a vital artery that will see road repairs, new traffic lights, and sidewalk f

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