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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Exploring the Impact of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Pain and Movement

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a treatment that sends mild electric pulses to the spine. It's mainly used to help people with nerve pain, also called neuropathic pain. But how does it affect how much people move around and how confident they feel about managing their pain? That's what researchers

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Jan 08 2026SPORTS

Manchester United's Next Boss: Who Can Steer the Ship?

Manchester United is in a tough spot. The club needs a new manager who can fix things fast. The last few managers didn't work out. Now, the board wants someone who can make an instant impact and build a strong future. There are three managers who could fit the bill. First, there's Thomas Tuchel. He

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Local Loyalty or Lowest Bid: A City's Dilemma

A recent decision by the Naples City Council has sparked discussions about where local governments should draw the line between cost savings and community support. The council awarded a $7. 5 million fleet services contract to an out-of-town dealership, despite a local business, Tamiami Ford, offeri

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

Ancient Hunters' Clever Trick: Poisoned Arrows

A group of researchers made a big find. They found poison on old arrowheads. These arrowheads are really, really old. They are 60, 000 years old. This is a huge deal. Before this, the oldest poisoned arrows were from 35, 000 years ago. So, these new arrows are much older. The researchers were led b

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Béla Fleck Steps Back from Kennedy Center Shows

Béla Fleck, a famous banjo player with 18 Grammy Awards, has decided to cancel his upcoming shows with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He shared his decision on social media, explaining that performing there has become too political. Fleck believes the Kennedy Center should fo

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Pittsburgh's News Landscape Takes a Hit

Pittsburgh is about to lose a major part of its news scene. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city's biggest newspaper, is shutting down in May. The Block family, who own the paper, say they've lost over $350 million in the last 20 years. They regret the impact but say they're leaving with their head

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

New York's Mayor Stands Firm Behind Housing Chief Amid Controversial Past Posts

In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing his newly chosen housing leader, Cea Weaver, despite some people being upset about her old social media posts. Weaver, known for her work helping renters, was picked to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Her job is to take strong action agai

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Oregon's Governor Changes Course on Transportation Bill

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has had a sudden change of heart about the transportation bill she recently pushed through. After a lot of effort to get it passed, she now wants to scrap the whole thing. This comes after Republicans successfully blocked the tax hikes that were supposed to fund the Oregon

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Small Molecules, Big Impact: Lilly's Bold Move to Tackle Inflammation

Lilly, a big name in medicine, is making a big move. They're buying Ventyx, a smaller company with a promising lineup of drugs. Ventyx's focus? Inflammation. They're working on small molecules that could treat a wide range of diseases caused by chronic inflammation. Think heart disease, brain disord

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

A Reality Star's Bold Bid for L. A. Mayor

Spencer Pratt, a familiar face from reality TV, has thrown his hat into the ring for L. A. mayor. This move comes exactly a year after the devastating Palisades fire, which destroyed his home and many others. Pratt has been vocal on social media, blaming Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom fo

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