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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Ups and Downs of Cohabitation: How Partnership Status Affects Lifespan

Ever wondered if being married really does make you live longer? Well, research has often shown that, yeah, it does. But what about folks who are in non-marital cohabitation—is their mortality rate somewhere in between married and single folks? Sweden, being a leader in family trends, decided to fin

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Jan 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck: A Quick Divorce

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially ended their marriage. Just over four months after filing for divorce, the couple has settled all matters. Lopez keeps the memorable green diamond engagement ring Affleck gave her back in 2021. Affleck has no claims to her personal belongings like clothi

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ashley Darby's Divorce and Dating Update

Ashley Darby, the star of Real Housewives of Potomac, recently opened up about her divorce and dating life on Watch What Happens Live. The 36-year-old filed for divorce from her 65-year-old husband, Michael, in November 2024. She shared that the divorce is currently in the hands of Virginia State of

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Why Are More Young Women Getting Cancer?

Cancer rates are changing in the United States. Women and younger people are now getting cancer more often than before. The American Cancer Society (ACS) found that women under 50 are 82% more likely to get cancer than men. This is a big increase from 2002, when the difference was only 51%. Breast

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why California Keeps Rebuilding in Fire Zones

California has a tough balancing act between addressing its housing crisis and managing wildfire risks. For decades, people have built homes in fire-prone areas, only to rebuild in the same spots after fires. This cycle repeats because of California's severe housing shortage. Despite the risks, more

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Evaluating Shoulder Health: A New Score for Fitness Athletes

You know how doctors use scores to check how well a joint like your shoulder is working? Turns out, general scores might not work that great for athletes, like those into functional fitness and weightlifting. That's because athletes have special needs. So, a team created a new score just for these a

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

Darien Schools Keep Gifted Program After Parents Speak Out

The Darien Board of Education has decided to maintain the Idea Program, which focuses on gifted and talented students, for the next school year. The vote was 7-2 in favor, following a meeting where parents, students, and alumni shared their positive experiences with the program. One former student,

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Jan 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Taylor Swift and Friends Lend a Helping Hand to LA Fire Victims

Taylor Swift took to social media to express her thoughts on the devastating Los Angeles fires. She shared that she had donated to several relief organizations and encouraged her fans to do the same. The singer, who is 35, listed charities such as the California Community Foundation Fund, Greater Lo

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Young Soccer Stars Who Surpassed Expectations

Every year, EA Sports predicts the next big names in soccer. Some players, like Neymar, Thibaut Courtois, and Raheem Sterling, went even further than predicted. Let's see how they and other wonderkids exceeded expectations. Gianluigi Donnarumma, for instance, was a goalkeeping prodigy. At just 16,

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

Soil Microbes: How They Handle Nitrogen in Lab vs. Nature

Ever thought about the tiny critters in soil that help plants grow? We're talking about microbes, and they love nitrogen (N)! Scientists have a nifty tool called qSIP to see which microbes are using N. Usually, this is done in a lab. But what about in the real world? Two sites were picked to compare

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