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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Stress, Depression, and Pregnancy: How Where You Live Matters

Pregnancy is a time of big changes, both good and bad. But did you know where you live can affect how you feel during this time? A study looked into this and found some interesting things. First, let's talk about stress. It's a part of life, but too much can be bad, especially when you're pregnant.

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Closing the Care Gap: How to Make Motherhood Safer for All

The U. S. is in a maternal health crisis. More mothers die here than in other wealthy countries. Black women and those in rural areas are hit hardest. The MEND plan steps in with a four-part strategy to fix this. First, it pushes for better teamwork among healthcare providers. Doctors, nurses, and

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Jul 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Space Burial Mission Goes Awry

A German space company is trying to figure out what went wrong with a mission that was supposed to bring back the ashes of 166 people from space. The Nyx capsule, part of the "Nyx Mission Possible, " was on its way back to Earth after orbiting the planet twice in late June. But something unexpected

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Cosmic Drifter: Unraveling the Mysteries of 3I/ATLAS

A new space traveler has caught the attention of astronomers. This visitor, named 3I/ATLAS, is the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. It was first seen on July 1, 2025, by a telescope in Chile. The object's unusual path quickly revealed it wasn't bound by our sun's gravity,

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

How Vaccines Are Changing the Game for Cows in Minas Gerais

Over the last decade, the rate of bovine brucellosis vaccines in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has been on the rise. This is big news for cattle farmers and their livestock. Researchers looked at data from 2011 to 2022. They found that certain areas had higher vaccination rates than others. Some areas had l

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Jul 06 2025BUSINESS

The AI Talent Gold Rush: Who Wins and Who Loses?

Big Tech is throwing massive amounts of money at top AI talent, creating a huge gap between the highest-paid workers and everyone else. Meta is reportedly offering up to $300 million over four years to lure top researchers from OpenAI. This is part of a broader trend where AI experts are being paid

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Why Some People Keep Going to the ER for Seizures

Healthcare in the U. S. isn't fair. Some people face more hurdles in getting proper treatment for epilepsy. This leads to more trips to the emergency room. Researchers wanted to see why this happens. They looked at data. They found a pattern. People without insurance or with public insurance often

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Jul 05 2025SCIENCE

A Cosmic Visitor from Afar

A mysterious traveler has been spotted heading towards our solar system. This object, now named 3I/ATLAS, is the third confirmed interstellar visitor. It's currently between the asteroid belt and Jupiter, moving at an incredible speed of about 130, 000 miles per hour. The object's origin is quite i

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Jul 04 2025POLITICS

What's Really Inside Trump's Tax and Spending Plan?

When President Donald Trump put his signature on the so-called big, beautiful bill, everyone talked about the big changes. Tax cuts, cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, and more money for border security. But there's more to the story. The bill also includes some lesser-known items that might surprise

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Move More, Live Better: The Heart of the Matter

People are built to move. But in today's world, many spend most of their time sitting. This lack of movement is a big problem. It leads to serious health issues. Things like heart disease, cancer, and even early death can be prevented with more activity. The good news is that moving more can help a

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