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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

New Ways to Check for Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know

Cervical cancer screening just got a big update. Now, women have more choices. They can use a self-swab HPV test. This test is easier and less invasive than the old Pap test. The American Cancer Society says this change could help more women get checked regularly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How Do Older Arabs in Israel View Their Communities?

The world is getting older, and cities need to change to keep up. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) to make sure older adults have what they need in their neighborhoods. This includes things like safe sidewalks, easy-to-use public tra

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Unexpected Visit: Roof Repair Turns into Immigration Raid

Althea Vallotton had been through a lot. Her home in suburban New Orleans had taken a beating from Hurricane Francine. Every time it rained, water found its way inside, turning her floors into puddles. She had saved up and even moved into a mobile home on her front lawn while waiting for the funds t

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Press Freedom Clash: Times Challenges Pentagon's Media Rules

The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new media policy. This policy requires journalists to promise not to seek out information that the government has not okayed for release. The Times argues that this policy is a direct attack on their right to report freely. The lawsuit, fi

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Victim: Dawn Sturgess and the Salisbury Poisoning

Dawn Sturgess' death in 2018 was a tragic consequence of a much larger event. She was not the intended target, but she paid the ultimate price. A recent inquiry concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin bore moral responsibility for her death. The nerve agent Novichok, disguised as perfume, wa

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Dec 04 2025SPORTS

Unsigned Stars: What's Next for Top College Football Prospects?

After the big National Signing Day event, some top football players are still waiting to decide. Many schools have already signed their new players. But some athletes are taking their time. They might sign later this week or even next week. One big story is about LSU's defensive line recruits. LSU

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Bone's Hidden Spaces: How Blood Vessels Shape Tiny Cavities

Bone might seem solid, but it's full of tiny spaces. These spaces, called lacunae, house bone cells called osteocytes. Blood vessels also weave through bone, creating a complex network. Scientists wanted to understand how these blood vessels and lacunae are arranged together. They studied mouse bon

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Dec 04 2025CELEBRITIES

A Dancer's Legacy: Criscilla Anderson's Journey

Criscilla Anderson, known for her work with Britney Spears and her role in the Netflix show "Country Ever After, " passed away at 45 due to colon cancer. Her friend Lindsey Villatoro shared the heartfelt news on Instagram, revealing Criscilla's final message to her loved ones. Criscilla's message w

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Power of Four: How Sinners Women Stole the Show

The movie "Sinners" is more than just a vampire thriller. It's a story about people, their struggles, and their strength. Four women in the film stand out. They are not just side characters. They drive the story forward. Their performances are powerful. They make the film more than just action and s

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How Local Mental Health Policies Play the Blame Game

Mental health policies are not just about helping people. They are also about who gets to decide what help looks like. A recent study looked at how local mental health policies are put into action. It used some not-so-common ideas from a famous thinker, Pierre Bourdieu. These ideas are called doxa a

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