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Feb 20 2025SPORTS

The Secret of Squat Jumps: Unweighting for Better Performance

Squat jumps are a common exercise used to measure an athlete's power and strength. But how do you know if you're doing them correctly? Traditionally, coaches and scientists have used their eyes or force-time graphs to check for an unweighting phase before the jump. This method can be unreliable and

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Measles Making a Comeback in the U. S.

Measles is spreading across the country. The CDC has reported cases in five different states so far this year. Texas is seeing the biggest problem, with 58 cases in just the last three weeks. This is a big deal because, in 2000, measles was considered gone from the U. S. But, it's been coming back.

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Lifestyle Check-Up: Experts Weigh In

Health experts are putting their heads together to figure out how to measure our lifestyles in a more comprehensive way. This isn't just about counting steps or tracking calories. It's about understanding the big picture of our lives and how it affects our health. The goal is to create a tool that

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Measles: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious problems, especially for young children. It can lead to blindness, pneumonia, or even brain swelling, and in some cases, it can be deadly. This is especially true for kids under 5 years old. In fact, about 1 in 5 unvaccinated people with

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Feb 19 2025CRIME

Swiping Left on Safety: The Hidden Dangers of Online Dating in Spain

In Spain, a troubling statistic has emerged: nearly a quarter of women who met someone on Tinder reported being raped. This figure is alarmingly high compared to other social settings. But what's causing this issue? First, let's consider the setting. Tinder is a platform where strangers mee

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Feb 18 2025BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines: A Big Change in the Air

Southwest Airlines is making some big changes. They are saying goodbye to 1, 750 corporate workers. That's about 15% of their corporate staff. This is a big deal for a company that has over 72, 000 full-time or full-time equivalent workers. The CEO, Bob Jordan, said it was a tough decision. He know

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

Pig Health Check: New Insights for Companion Pigs

Let's talk about pigs, but not the ones on farms. We're talking about the ones living in our homes as pets. You might be surprised to learn that most of the health data we have for pigs doesn't really apply to these companion pigs. This is because the data comes from farm pigs, which can be quite di

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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

Pig Farmers and Disease Prevention: A Corsican Challenge

Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean, is home to many free-range pig farmers. These farmers face a big challenge. New diseases, like African Swine Fever, are a real threat. To keep their pigs safe, farmers need to use biosecurity measures. These are steps to stop diseases from spreading. But, how

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: What's Happening in West Texas?

In the heart of West Texas, a concerning trend is unfolding. The measles virus, a highly contagious airborne disease, is making a comeback. The situation is particularly alarming in Gaines County, where the majority of the 48 reported cases are concentrated. The neighboring counties of Lynn, Terry,

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Team Under Fire: Government Watchdog Steps In

The US Treasury's payment system is under scrutiny. A government watchdog is launching an audit to check if Elon Musk's team, known as Doge, had inappropriate access to sensitive data. This comes after a 25-year-old associate of Musk, Marko Elez, was briefly given edit access to the system. This acc

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