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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Tulsi Gabbard: Vine to Shine?

One this Tuesday, a lengthy decision was made. The Senate Intelligence Committee had the final say and voted to endorse the new director for the nation's intelligence programs. The committee members took a long time to make their decision. This vote was to decide the fate of Tulsi Gabbard. The

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

What's the Damage? How Bad Calcification Makes Coronary Stenting Tricky

Imagine a heart clogged with cholesterol buildup, that is what doctors need to navigate. Now, think of a tougher scene, where calcium deposits bulge out like stones in the middle of the path. These are called calcified nodules, a specific kind of plaque that can mess things up when doctors try to

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Leaning Towards Life: Comparing Surgery and Lifestyle for Managing Diabetes and Obesity

Ever wondered whether surgery or lifestyle changes could be a game changer for obesity and diabetes? This is exactly what a recent study has explored. And yes, the results are quite insightful. Metabolic bariatric surgery, or MBS, has become quite popular. People who have type 2 diabetes a

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

Fox Pivots into Streaming

The landscape of media streaming is going big in terms of streaming. The Fox Corporation is diving directly into the subscription streaming service. This announcement was made recently. The streaming service aim by the company is to launch by the end of the year. Fox CEO Nurdoch released this ne

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fantastic Four Blast Off: A Cosmic Adventure

The Fantastic Four are about to make a splash on Earth. At first glance in the new film, "Fantastic Four First Steps, " it seems they will be launched into space. Marvel universe is constantly changing and this is going to be a big change. The characters are back on the big screen after a long wait

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Joe Biden goes Hollywood

Joe Biden made a deal with CAA, the big entertainment agency. So now Biden gets treated like a celebrity. Biden and CAA were besties before. CAA wasn't shy about saying how proud they were for being a part of his team. Maybe this is part of Biden's journey to a new career after his big government

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

More Surveys, More Data: What's the Deal with Google Opinion Rewards?

Google is tinkering with Opinion Rewards. Users who opt for personalized ads could see more surveys as a reward. Data sharing happens when you collect more surveys. The latest app version 2025012701 is showing clues about a new deal. This trade-off isn't new. The Google Opinion Rewards platform hasn

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Teens' Mental Health Data: Who\'s Keeping it Safe?

Lately, it's come to light that a company been paid millions by New York City for providing free online therapy for teenagers, Talkspace, has been sharing data about who visits their site with big social media platforms. This includes TikTok, Meta, Snap, and others. These companies are currently bei

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Scars of the 7th October Attacks on Holocaust Survivors

For the Holocaust survivors who had been through hell and back, the October 2023 terror attacks in southern Israel brought back old ghosts. The mental toll on these survivors was the focus of a global study. It was a chilling reminder that the scars of the past are not always visible. These survivo

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

A Lifesaving Story: Maternal Healthcare in Lagos, Nigeria

In the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, a significant number of women of childbearing age are well-versed in maternal healthcare services. A recent survey conducted between July 2022 and March 2023 brought to light some eye-opening insights. This survey of 453 women revealed that 99% of women were f

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