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Jan 15 2025FINANCE

Seeing Color in Mortgages: A Tale of Inequality

Homeownership has long been a dream for many. But for some, this dream is harder to achieve. Research has shown that racial and ethnic inequalities in wealth can have big effects on our lives. Buying a home is a big part of this. It can affect how safe we feel, the schools we go to, and the jobs we

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Five Nights at Freddy's 2: New Pizzeria Location Sparks Debate

Five Nights at Freddy's fans got a sneak peek at a new location in the upcoming sequel, which might shed light on a popular Easter egg from the first movie. If you watched the first film, you know the pizzeria didn't fare so well. But fear not, because a new pizzeria has been spotted in the latest p

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

What If Detroit's Lions Won: Where Would It Rank?

Imagine for a moment that the Detroit Lions, a team known for years of struggles, finally won the biggest game in football. How would that compare to other city teams that have tasted victory? Let’s take a look at some of Detroit's happiest sports moments to see where a Lions championship would fit.

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Rates Falling: A New Worry for Parents

Once a shining example, Tennessee's high childhood vaccination rates are now slipping. Parents like Jen Fisher in Franklin, Tennessee, are feeling the heat. Her 12-year-old son, Raleigh, has a weak immune system due to a congenital heart condition. Vaccines are his best protection against serious il

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Wholesale Prices: A Surprising December Slowdown

You might be surprised to learn that wholesale prices didn't jump as high as expected in December. This is good news for those worried about inflation. The Producer Price Index, which tracks changes in what producers pay, only went up by 0. 2% month-to-month and 3. 3% over the year. However, expert

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Moon Missions: New Players and Old Challengers in 2025

Are you ready for a busy year on the moon? Several companies are planning to land spacecraft on the lunar surface in 2025. First up are Firefly Aerospace and Ispace, who will launch their landers using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January. Ispace is hoping for a better outcome this time, after an uns

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth: Veteran, Controversy, and a Pentagon Nomination

Pete Hegseth, a decorated veteran and former Fox News host, is set to face the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Pentagon. His nomination comes with a trail of controversies, including allegations of sexual assault and misconduct in the workplace. Despite denyi

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Protecting the Unseen: NATO's New Mission in the Baltic

Imagine the Baltic Sea, a place where many don't realize that the lifelines of our digital world - undersea cables - lie hidden. NATO has just launched a new mission to protect these vital cables. This isn't just about internet traffic, but also $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. The miss

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Jan 14 2025RELIGION

Pope Francis' Memoir: 'Hope' Now Available in 80 Countries

Pope Francis' new autobiography, 'Hope, ' has just hit bookstores in 80 countries worldwide. This book, co-written with Italian writer Carlo Musso, offers readers a firsthand look into the Pope's life, from his Italian roots and family's journey to Latin America, through his childhood and early adul

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

How Nepal's Political Parties Get Their Report Card

Political accountability—it's like a report card for political parties. This study dug into what makes citizens in Nepal think political parties are doing a good job or slacking off. Using a big survey with 4, 191 people from 43 out of 77 districts, collected between December 2017 and March 2018, re

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