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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

New York's Big Win for Small Businesses: How the City is Boosting Diversity in Contracts

New York City is making big strides in supporting small businesses owned by minorities and women. The city has set some ambitious goals to award billions in contracts to these businesses, known as M/WBEs. These goals are part of a larger effort to create more opportunities for these entrepreneurs, w

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

Why Being Nice at Work Actually Works

Leaders who care about others aren't just nice—they're smart. Science shows that when bosses focus on helping people, everyone wins. This isn't about forced kindness. It's about real actions that make work better for everyone. Leaders who act this way do things like listen well, treat people fairly

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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Doubt: A Growing Threat to Public Health

Canada recently lost its measles-free status after nearly 30 years, a direct result of declining childhood vaccination rates. This should be a red flag for the U. S. , which is also at risk of losing its measles-free status. However, the current climate is far from ordinary. Anti-vaccine and anti-sc

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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

Liver Cancer Risk After Hepatitis C Treatment in HIV Patients

People with HIV and severe liver damage face a significant risk of liver cancer even after successfully treating hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). This finding highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring for liver cancer in these patients. The study focused on individuals with H

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Nov 19 2025SPORTS

The Citadel's Final Showdown: Can They Bounce Back?

The Citadel football team is gearing up for their last game of the season against East Tennessee State (ETSU). After a tough loss to Wofford, the team is determined to finish strong. The Bulldogs are not happy with their recent performance. They had trouble starting strong and finishing plays, espec

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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Lumbosacral Plexus: A Closer Look at Nerve Issues and Advanced Imaging

The lumbosacral plexus is a crucial network of nerves that controls movement and sensation in the lower body. It can get damaged due to various reasons like injuries, diabetes, or infections. When this happens, people might feel constant pain, tingling, or even weakness. Doctors usually figure out

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

A Bakery's Pause: Facing Fear in the Immigration Crackdown

Cristina Rojas, a new U. S. citizen, has hit pause on her bakery in Charlotte. The Batchmaker is temporarily closed, not because of a lack of customers, but because of fear. Rojas became a citizen just this year, but that hasn't stopped her from feeling the chill of the current immigration climate.

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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

Friends and Fun: How Social Ties Boost Happiness for Seniors in Care Homes

Older adults in nursing homes often face loneliness. But social connections can make a big difference. A recent study looked at how friendships and activities affect their happiness. The study focused on seniors in Spain. It found that both formal and informal support networks play a big role in th

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

The Hidden Dangers Behind the Baltimore Bridge Crash

A small, overlooked detail led to a massive disaster. A loose wire on a cargo ship caused a power outage, making the ship lose control and crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. This accident killed six workers and shut down the port for months. The National Transportation Safety Board (N

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Texas' Redrawn Map Faces Legal Hurdles

A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has or

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