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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

How a Pharmacy Program is Tackling Antibiotic Overuse

Antibiotics are becoming less effective due to overuse. This is a big problem worldwide. In places with fewer resources, doctors in primary care often prescribe antibiotics without proper oversight. This leads to unnecessary use. While big hospitals have made progress in using antibiotics wisely, sm

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Oct 11 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants Take Over U. S. Ads: What's Next for TV?

The U. S. advertising scene has seen a huge shift in the last ten years. Five tech giants now control most of the market. These companies are Meta Platforms, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent company), and ByteDance (which owns TikTok). Back in the day, these five only had a small part of

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Oct 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Salvador: Where African Roots Dance and Pray

In Salvador, Brazil, the heartbeat of Afro-Brazilian culture is strong. The city is a vibrant mix of African traditions, where religion, food, and art come together in a unique way. Candomblé, a religion that blends African and Catholic beliefs, is a big part of life here. In the temples, people wor

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Oct 10 2025OPINION

Minnesota's Leaders: Science, Sports, and Public Good

In Minnesota, leaders are taking a stand for science and public health. Governor Tim Walz and his wife recently got their COVID-19 and flu shots in public. This is a big deal because it shows they trust science and want to protect everyone's health. Meanwhile, some people still spread false informat

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

Investors Shake Up Stakes in Vanguard Financials ETF

In a notable move, Truist Financial Corp trimmed its investment in Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSEARCA:VFH) by almost 15% last quarter. This shift left them with 114, 044 shares, valued at approximately $14. 5 million. But Truist wasn't the only player making waves. Other big investors also adjusted t

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

Big Moves in the Bond Market: What's Happening with VCLT?

In the world of investments, things are always changing. Recently, Truist Financial Corp decided to sell a big chunk of its shares in the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF, known as VCLT. They sold 111, 585 shares, which is a lot! This means they now own a smaller piece of the pie, about 0. 14%,

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

Vanguard Large-Cap ETF: A Look at Recent Investor Moves

Investors are showing a lot of interest in the Vanguard Large-Cap ETF. PFG Investments LLC recently increased its stake in this ETF by 18. 5% during the second quarter. They now own 2, 195 shares, which are worth about $626, 000. Other big investors are also making moves. Wealthspire Advisors LLC b

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

The Hidden Gem of Dividend ETFs: TGLR Shines Bright

Dividend ETFs are often overshadowed by the flashy tech and growth stocks. But there is a small ETF that is making big waves. It is called the LAFFER TENGLER Equity Income ETF, or TGLR for short. It is not as well-known as the big names like Vanguard's VIG and VYM. But it is outperforming them and t

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Oct 09 2025FINANCE

Truist Financial Corp Makes a Big Move in Treasury ETF

Truist Financial Corp recently made a notable investment in the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL). They bought 108, 893 shares, worth about $8. 2 million, during the second quarter. This purchase makes them a small but significant stakeholder, owning around 0. 44% of the ETF. This isn't t

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Oct 08 2025EDUCATION

Sarasota's New Aquatic Adventure Awaits

A brand-new spot for marine lovers is about to make a splash in Sarasota. The Mote Science Education Aquarium, or Mote SEA for short, is set to open its doors on October 8. This isn't just any aquarium; it's a massive 146, 000-square-foot campus filled with creatures big and small, from manatees to

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