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Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Flashes: The New Photo-Sharing App That's Taking on Instagram

A fresh face has joined the photo-sharing scene. Flashes, a new app, is giving Instagram a run for its money. It supports up to four photos per post and one-minute-long videos. But there's more to it than just photos and videos. Flashes is built on the same tech as Bluesky, a decentralized

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Feb 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Shocking Swastika Shirts on Ye's Website After Super Bowl Ad

The controversial rapper Ye, previously known as Kanye West, caught attention by using a Super Bowl commercial to direct fans to his website. If you visit his site, you'll find T-shirts with a swastika, a symbol that was used by Nazi Germany and is still used by far-right extremists today.

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Voices from the Arab World: What Tweets Reveal About COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, and the Arab region is no exception. Social media has become a lifeline for sharing news and voicing public thoughts during this tough time. Twitter, in particular, has been a hotspot for Arabic speakers to talk about COVID-19. By diving into Arabic tweets

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Testing the social performance rating scale: more than just anxiety

Have you ever wondered if the Social Performance Rating Scale (SPRS) is useful beyond just measuring social anxiety disorder? The SPRS is a tool that observations anxiety behaviours in social settings. Typically, it has been used to study social anxiety disorder (SAD). However, wha

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Do Our Surroundings Make Us Sick?

Imagine this: You're an adult living in a military community. Where you live matters. Not the scenery or the weather, but something else: the health of your neighbors. Researchers did a study. They looked at military families. These families get moved to different places. It's like a bi

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Can Checking Kids' Pasts Change Their Future?

In the world of pediatric care, there is a growing interest in asking children and teenagers about tough stuff they might have gone through in their lives. But what does this actually do for kids who need extra help? First, it is important to understand what these past experiences are. Word

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Axial Spondyloarthritis: How Your Life Affects Your Health

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an inflammatory condition that affects the spine and joints. It's not just about your body it's also about where you live, who you are, and how you live. This condition doesn't just show up randomly, it has a story behind it and that story is very complex.

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Hidden Choices: Women's Secret Journeys in Rural Pakistan

Women in rural Pakistan face a tough reality when it comes to abortion. It's a subject that's kept hushed, even when the law says it's okay. Society places a big emphasis on having kids and being a mother, but women still find ways to make their own choices. They often turn to induced abortions. Th

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Stress on the Frontlines: How COVID-19 Changed the Game for Healthcare Workers

COVID-19 has been a major challenge for healthcare workers. Health professionals have been under a lot of stress. This isn't a new thing during pandemics but it has been different this time, because it has been happening for so long. Healthcare workers have been dealing with a lot of stress d

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Older Adults Spill on What Really Helps Them Cut Down on Drinking.

What helps older folks drink less? Well, it turns out, they've got some thoughts on that. Let's jump right in. The serious stuff first. Older adults need clear facts. plain talk about what alcohol can do to their bodies is a big deal. It is not simply about finding out. It is about understand

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