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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Young Politician Gets a Big Boost from Obama

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old New York mayoral hopeful, got a surprise call from former President Barack Obama. This chat happened just days before the big election on November 4. Mamdani is leading in the polls, leaving his main rival, Andrew Cuomo, far behind. Obama offered to be a sounding board

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

The Penny Pinching Problem: Retailers Scramble as U. S. Stops Making Pennies

The U. S. has stopped making pennies, and retailers are feeling the pinch. Gas stations, fast-food chains, and big-box stores are struggling to adjust prices and handle cash transactions. This sudden change has left many businesses frustrated and scrambling for solutions. Retailers are facing a tou

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Nov 02 2025HEALTH

A Mom's Journey and the Autism Misconception

Pregnancy can bring a lot of pain. Some moms try different things to feel better. One mom tried snorting Tylenol. She heard about it at a party. Pregnant women used mirrors and rolled-up bills to snort the medicine. It made them feel good fast. Soon, she did this often in her third trimester. This

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Nov 02 2025HEALTH

The Next Big Health Crisis: Are We Ready?

A health expert warns that another pandemic is not a question of if, but when. The world is still recovering from the last one, but many countries are already cutting back on health funding. This is a big problem because it means we might not be ready for the next big health crisis. The expert, who

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Nov 02 2025HEALTH

Colorado Springs Gets a Boost in Mental Health Care with New Treatment Option

Mental health care in Colorado Springs just got a significant upgrade. Serenity Mental Health Centers has introduced a new, faster treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This treatment, called accelerated Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS™), is cleared by the FDA. It's a big d

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Nov 02 2025HEALTH

Living with HIV in Dar es Salaam: The Hidden Struggles

In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, living with HIV comes with a heavy burden. Stigma is a constant companion, making life harder for those affected. Between December 2021 and June 2022, a study shed light on how this stigma impacts their daily lives. The study involved 33 participants from Ilal

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Nov 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

North Carolina's First Gas Well for AI: What's the Plan?

A new player in the energy game is eyeing North Carolina for a big project. Deep River Data, a company with ties to the crypto world, wants to drill for natural gas near the Deep River in Lee County. This could be the first commercial well in the Triassic Basin, a gas-rich area under North Carolina

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Nov 02 2025CRYPTO

Why Big Money is Shying Away from DeFi and What It Means for You

In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), there's a big issue called maximal extractable value (MEV). It's when miners or validators reorder transactions to make extra profits. This is a problem for everyone, especially big financial institutions, because they don't want to risk their trades bei

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Nov 01 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering the Secrets of a Dinosaur Mummy

In the vast, rugged landscapes of eastern Wyoming, a remarkable discovery was made over a century ago. A dinosaur mummy, preserved in clay, offered a glimpse into the past. Recently, a team of researchers, led by paleontologist Paul Sereno, set out to uncover more about this ancient creature. The j

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor Race: Who's Winning and Why?

In the race for New York City's mayor, Cuomo, an independent candidate, is playing a risky game. He's trying to win over voters from both sides of the political spectrum. To do this, he's using tactics that some people find controversial. He's trying to convince voters that his opponent, Mamdani, is

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