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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Lions' Big Win Sets NFL Record with Unique Score

Did you know that the Detroit Lions' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday was something special? The final score was 52-6, a combination that had never been seen in NFL history before. This unusual score is what's known as a "scorigami. " Scorigamis happen when a game ends with a score that's

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Sweating Out Stress: A Novel Patch for Cortisol Tracking

Cortisol levels change a lot when we're stressed. These changes help us understand how our hormones are doing. Too much or too little cortisol can signal serious health issues. Usually, checking cortisol involves complex steps and can be kinda painful. Scientists have created a clever patch that mak

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

What’s Up with Government Spending?

Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Early Diabetes Detection: A New Color and Light Method

Diabetes, a health condition marked by too much sugar in the blood, isn't always easy to spot early. Traditional signs like high glucose levels can change throughout the day or miss early warning signs. A team of researchers has come up with a clever tool that uses two different methods to catch dia

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Politics and the Military: A Growing Concern?

Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin, soon to represent Michigan, recently highlighted an important worry: the military might be swayed by politics. She was questioned about President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, known for his tough stance on diversity progr

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Neighborhood Deprivation on Cognitive Health in New Zealand

Did you know that where you live can affect how your brain ages? Researchers in New Zealand found that people living in poorer areas showed a decline in cognitive function over two years. They studied a group of people aged around 63, half of whom were women, and a quarter were Māori. Using a test c

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Uncle Luke Thinks Black Stars Are Made Out to Be Bad Guys

Uncle Luke, a well-known figure in hip-hop, recently shared his thoughts on social media about how successful Black people are often portrayed as villains. He believes there are systems in place that make it seem like these individuals are bad guys. He used examples like LeBron James, who has all-Bl

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Healing Together: Rwanda's Community Approach to Mental Health

Imagine a world where people come together to heal from traumatic experiences. This is what's happening in Rwanda, thanks to a unique model called Community-Based Social Healing (CBSH). Created by the Ubuntu Centre for Peace, this approach combines therapies that focus on breath, body, and mind, alo

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Six More Humans Catch Bird Flu in California and Oregon

Recently, the H5N1 bird flu has been making its way into more people. Six more cases have been reported, with five in California and one in Oregon. This is the first case in Oregon. There might be another case in California, but it's still being checked. All these cases are mild, and the people caug

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

90 Years of Fun: Community Favorite Party Supply Store Closes Doors

Imagine walking into a store that feels like Disneyland, where kids' eyes light up with the joy of a party zone. That's what Vine American, a beloved party supply store in Hollywood, has been for the past 90 years. This gem has been a go-to for every special occasion, but now it's time to say goodby

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