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Apr 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tax Time Turned Into a Pokémon Adventure

In the realm of tax preparation, a fresh approach has emerged. A startup has released a new tool just in time for tax season. The tool is a game called PokéTax. It's designed to make filling out tax forms less of a chore and more of a fun challenge. Instead of dreaded tax forms, users encounter

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

The Power of Teamwork in Fighting Pandemics

The world is always at risk of pandemics, and being ready is crucial. One big challenge is mixing health data from humans and animals. This is especially tough at the basic healthcare level. Vietnam has made strides in health info systems and telehealth. Yet, there are gaps in using and sharing data

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

Gut Health and Immune Suppression: The Role of Microbes and Fat Metabolism

The gut is a hotbed of activity, teeming with microbes that play a crucial role in overall health. When the immune system is suppressed, it can throw a wrench into the body's metabolism, hormones, and general functioning. This disruption is often linked to changes in gut bacteria, but the exact conn

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Job Cuts Hit Key Health Agencies

The sudden job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent shockwaves through the public health sector. The news broke early Tuesday morning, catching many off guard. These layoffs are part of a larger plan to reshape the agencies

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Apr 01 2025SPORTS

The Patriots' Fresh Start: A Look at Their New Strategy

The Patriots have been busy this offseason, and their top brass had a lot to say about it. Mike Vrabel, the head coach, and Eliot Wolf, the executive vice president of player personnel, both sat down with a radio host to discuss their plans for the upcoming season and the NFL Draft. The Patriots ha

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Apr 01 2025SPORTS

A Coach's Exit and a School's Dilemma

Kevin Willard's time at Maryland was brief and tumultuous. He took over the team in 2022, but his tenure ended abruptly in 2025. Willard often compared Maryland's Big Ten conference unfavorably to the Big East, where he had previously coached at Seton Hall. He cited issues with scheduling, travel, a

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Apr 01 2025HEALTH

Health Agencies Face Big Changes

The nation's public health workers are on edge. Tens of thousands of employees are wondering if they will keep their jobs. This uncertainty comes after a major announcement by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Secretary plans to cut 20, 000 jobs from the department. This move is part o

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Frontline Workers' Views on Spotting Family Violence During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has made things tough for everyone, but it's been especially hard for those dealing with domestic and family violence (DFV). In Australia, nearly one in four women face this issue at some point in their lives. Emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals are crucial for spot

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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Double Life: Protests Hit Tesla Showrooms

The world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, has found himself in the middle of a storm. This is not about his companies, but his role in the Trump administration. People are not happy about it. They have started protesting outside Tesla showrooms across the United States and even in some European citi

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Health in Peril: The Looming Privatization of US Public Health Services

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is facing a significant overhaul. 20, 000 jobs are on the chopping block, which is nearly a quarter of its workforce. This move has sparked concerns from health experts and politicians alike. They worry that this shift could lead to a private sect

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