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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

The Skin and Blood Flow: Testing Air Mattresses

In the world of medical tech, there is a tool that is becoming more and more popular. It is the alternating pressure air mattress. These mattresses are designed to prevent pressure injuries, also known as bedsores. A recent investigation focused on how well these mattresses work by looking at skin r

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Apr 17 2025CRIME

Montgomery Township's New Traffic Cameras: A Mixed Bag of Success and Controversy

Montgomery Township has been using new traffic cameras for about a month now. These cameras are part of an automated red light enforcement system. This system is designed to catch drivers who run red lights. It has been quite busy, issuing over a thousand violations in just its first month. The came

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Apr 16 2025BUSINESS

Workers Just Doing the Bare Minimum

The idea of workers doing the least amount of work possible to keep their jobs has been getting a lot of attention lately. This behavior, known as "Quiet Quitting, " is when employees only do what is absolutely necessary to avoid getting fired. It is a big deal for companies because it can hurt thei

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Hospitals Under Fire: Gaza's Health Crisis Deepens

The recent surge in violence in Gaza has pushed the healthcare system to its limits. Hospitals, meant to be safe havens, have become targets. The Kuwaiti field hospital in al-Muwasi, near Khan Younis, was struck by an Israeli missile on Tuesday. A medic lost their life, and nine others were hurt. Th

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Apr 15 2025HEALTH

How Neighborhoods Shape Health for Medicaid Users

The health of people relies heavily on their surroundings. This is especially true for those on Medicaid. The places where people live can greatly affect their well-being. This is because neighborhoods offer a broader view of the challenges people face. It is important to understand the difference

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Apr 15 2025WEATHER

Shaking in Southern California: A Quick Look at the 5. 2 Quake

The ground shook in Southern California on a Monday morning. A 5. 2 magnitude earthquake hit the region. This was not a big surprise. The area is known for its seismic activity. The epicenter was in San Diego County, just a few miles from Julian. This small mountain town is famous for its apple

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Sumy Under Siege: The Truth Behind the Missile Strike

The city of Sumy, nestled near Ukraine's border with Russia, found itself in the crosshairs of a deadly missile strike. This event, which took place on Palm Sunday, left a grim toll: 34 lives lost, including two young children, and 119 people injured. The attack was not an isolated incident but part

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Apr 14 2025WEATHER

A Sudden Shake in Southern California

A morning jolt in Southern California made hearts race. On Monday, around 10am, a 5. 2 magnitude earthquake struck the area. The epicenter was Julian, a small town in San Diego County. Julian is known for its apple pie and is home to about 2, 000 people. It is located 35 miles northeast of San Diego

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Apr 14 2025SCIENCE

How Visuals Boost Speech Understanding in Noisy Spaces

In spaces filled with noise, grasping spoken words is tough. Listeners often rely on visual cues to make sense of what is being said. This is why lip-reading is a thing. The Audiovisual True-to-Life Assessment of Auditory Rehabilitation (AVATAR) is a tool designed to test how well people understa

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Measuring Men's Views on Sexual Aggression: A New Tool

The ASAW scale is a new way to measure how men feel about sexual aggression towards women. It's designed to help understand the role of these attitudes in sexual violence. The scale was created by asking men to judge how wrong it would be to act aggressively in various sexual situations. The goal

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