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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Netflix Prices Are Up, Subscribers Are Up Too

Netflix has decided to raise its prices after adding a record 19 million new subscribers in the last three months of 2024. This brings their total global subscribers to 302 million. The company credits its success to big events like the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match and NFL games, as well as

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Uncovering and Tackling Drug Theft in Hospitals

Everyone knows that hospitals handle lots of powerful medicines. Sadly, these drugs sometimes get stolen or misused, a problem known as "diversion. " So, a team of experts decided to figure out why this happens and what can be done about it. They came up with a clever plan to spot where the system m

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Do We Keep Moving to Danger Zones?

Imagine a world where you're penalized for living in a place prone to natural disasters. That's what should happen according to basic economics. But our insurance system doesn't work that way. Instead, it encourages people to move to risky areas. This is a big problem, especially with climate change

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Jan 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Pete Davidson's Fresh Start: Standing Tall with Support

2025 has brought a new beginning for Pete Davidson, the comedian known for his role on Saturday Night Live. He's been through tough times with mental health and substance abuse issues, but he's not alone in his journey. Recently, Davidson thanked celebrities like John Mulaney and Lorne Michaels for

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Understanding New Psychoactive Drugs: How Technology Helps

Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) have always been a headache for forensic scientists. These drugs are hard to track because they pop up quickly, disappear just as fast, and have varying strengths. Luckily, new tools in the lab are making it easier to spot these substances. This look into recent r

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Big Loss, Big Gain: How Xbox Game Pass Impacts Developers

When Xbox introduced Game Pass in 2017, offering players a vast library of games for a monthly fee, it seemed like a dream come true. But for game developers, the story isn't as sweet. According to industry expert Christopher Dring, games on Game Pass might lose up to 80% of their regular sales on X

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance Under Biden: Nearly 24 Million Sign Up for Obamacare

Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have seen a huge boost under President Joe Biden, with nearly 24 million people already signed up for 2025. This is almost twice the number from when Donald Trump was in office. The growth is due to bigger federal subsidies, better outreach, and an easier enrollment p

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Subscription Plans: What to Expect

In a surprising move, Samsung has decided to introduce a subscription service for its smartphones and AI robots. Starting next month, users in certain regions will have the option to pay a monthly fee for enhanced features and services. This new model, called the AI Subscription Club, is already ava

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Young People & Dual Diagnosis: Finding Effective Treatments

Mental health and substance abuse issues often start in young people's lives and can happen together. Treating both at the same time is becoming more common in real-world clinics. But what works best? No one's quite sure yet. Many young people face a tough battle with mental health and substance us

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Medical Insights from Reddit: A Smart New Way

Imagine mining a goldmine of medical information right from your laptop. That's what scientists are doing with Reddit data. People share their experiences with drugs and their effects all the time on social media. This can be a treasure trove for medical researchers trying to understand the side eff

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