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Mar 12 2025FINANCE

Recession Ready: Smart Moves for Your Money in 2025

The economic outlook for 2025 is causing some worry. The stock market is feeling the effects of recent tariff plans and government actions. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's latest GDP forecast shows a possible economic slowdown. The price of gold has gone up by nearly $300 since the start of

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Mar 12 2025SCIENCE

Sleeping Brains: Are Boys and Girls Wired Differently?

Sleep is a time when the brain is active and busy. Scientists have been studying how brains work during sleep. They have found that brains of boys and girls might work differently. But, there are many questions left unanswered. Researchers have been looking at brain activity during sleep. They are t

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

Violence in the Doctor's Office: Chengdu's Primary Care Physicians Share Their Stories

Chengdu, China, has a problem. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are facing workplace violence (WPV) at an alarming rate. This violence comes in many forms, from verbal abuse to physical assault. What's causing this? And what can be done to stop it? First, let's talk about the numbers. A rece

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's Big Showdown: What's Next for AI and Gaming?

NVIDIA's big event, the GPU Technology Conference, is just around the corner. This year, it's happening March 17-21 in San Jose. But don't worry if you can't make it in person—there's a liveblog and livestream for the keynote with CEO Jensen Huang on March 18. Mark your calendars for 1 PM ET/10 AM P

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Judges Speak Out Against Political Pressure

Judges are feeling the heat. Two senior judges, Richard Sullivan and Jeffrey Sutton, recently spoke up about the growing pressure on the judiciary. They warned that threats of impeachment against judges who rule against President Trump could disrupt the appeals process. This is a big deal because im

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak in the Southwest: A Wake-Up Call

The Southwest is facing a serious measles outbreak. Two deaths have been linked to the virus, both in unvaccinated individuals. One was a child in Texas, the other an adult in New Mexico. The outbreak began in late January and has since spread, with 223 cases confirmed in Texas and 33 in New Mexico.

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Mar 12 2025EDUCATION

Idaho's Education Funding: A Closer Look at the Shortfall

Idaho's public schools are facing a significant challenge. The state's funding model for K-12 education doesn't account for the extra needs of students with special requirements. This means districts with a higher number of these students are left with a substantial funding gap. The state's funding

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Mar 12 2025FINANCE

Scammers are Getting Smarter and More Successful

Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scamm

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Mar 12 2025OPINION

March 11, 2020: The Day the World Changed

March 11, 2020, was a pivotal day. It was the day when the NBA abruptly canceled its season. This was due to the growing concerns about a novel coronavirus that was spreading rapidly around the world. It was the day when Tom Hanks announced he had contracted the virus. It was the day when the World

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Mar 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Ben and Sara's Wedding Drama: A Clash of Values and Beliefs

Ben and Sara's journey on a popular reality TV show ended in a dramatic way. The couple, who had been dating for a while, decided to get married but Sara had some serious doubts. Ben's lack of interest in important social and political issues was a big concern for Sara. She found it strange that

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