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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Republicans Propose Big Changes to Medicaid and Medicare: What You Need to Know

Okay, so there’s a big plan from some Republicans in Congress to make some major changes to Medicaid and Medicare. The goal? To save money. Sounds simple, right? It’s not. These programs help a lot of people, especially those who are low-income or have certain health issues. Here’s the deal: Some R

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Parents' Job Stress: How It Impacts Teens

Ever wondered how your parents' job issues might affect you? Swedish researchers explored this, finding that it's not just about job loss, but also who's facing it. When dads deal with job insecurity, teens tend to feel the heat more. But if it's moms facing the storm, teens seem to handle it better

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Jan 23 2025CRYPTO

The New Crypto Scandal: Donald Trump’s Surprise Meme Coins

It was a night of celebration at the inaugural Crypto Ball. Yet, everything changed when Donald Trump announced his new $TRUMP meme coins, catching crypto enthusiasts off guard. The meme coins were a far cry from the serious currency they expected. As the weekend went on, cryptocurrency loyalists wo

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Leaders in Davos: Listening First, Talking Later

In Davos, Switzerland, the 2025 World Economic Forum brought together top minds to discuss the future of agriculture and climate change. Newsweek hosted an event called "Aligning Agriculture With Global Climate Goals, " focusing on the role of sustainable farming. Amit Shah, Newsweek's EVP Internat

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

AI Judges at X Games in Aspen: Future of Scoring?

This week, the X Games in Aspen is taking a revolutionary step by incorporating artificial intelligence to judge halfpipe runs. Jeremy Bloom, the X Games' new CEO and a former freestyle skier, has partnered with Google founder Sergey Brin to develop this technology using Google Cloud tools. Bloom be

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Jan 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chris Brown Fights Back Against Controversial Documentary

Chris Brown, the popular R&B singer, has taken legal action against Warner Bros. Discovery and Ample Entertainment. He claims they defamed him in a 2024 documentary called Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The movie alleges that Brown has a long history of sexually abusing women. Brown's lawsuit,

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires Strike Again: LA Faces New Blazes Amid Santa Ana Winds

Santa Ana winds are wreaking havoc in Southern California, fanning new wildfires and threatening the progress made in containing previous ones. These powerful winds, with gusts reaching over 100 mph, have sparked fresh concerns about more fires breaking out. Although the 80-acre Lilac Fire is now 10

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump Pushes for More Executions: Is It Fair or Vengeful?

Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that doubles down on the use of the death penalty. The order instructs the attorney general to seek death sentences for certain crimes, like murders of law enforcement officers and crimes by undocumented immigrants. Trump also wants to over

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

A Man, a Border, and a Truth Revealed

In the mid-1980s, Europe was divided into two worlds: the East, governed by communist regimes like the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Soviet Union, and the West, home to democracies such as Austria. A heavily guarded border, known as the Iron Curtain, separated these two blocs, preventing E

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Why Suicide Prevention for AAPI Veterans Needs a Cultural Touch

Suicide rates among U. S. veterans are high, but Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) veterans face an even bigger challenge. Experts say that culturally sensitive strategies work best, but there's a lack of knowledge among clinicians on how to help. To fill this gap, we talked to experts abou

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