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How Medication Might Slow Down Seniors

July 10, 2025

Older adults often take medications that can affect their daily activities. One type of drug, called anticholinergics, has been linked to a decline in physical abilities. These drugs block a natural chemical in the body called acetylcholine, which helps with muscle movement and other functions. Res

business

X's Top Boss Steps Down After Bumpy Ride

July 9, 2025

Linda Yaccarino has left her role as CEO of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Her departure follows a series of challenges, including recent issues with the company's AI chatbot, Grok, which has been criticized for spreading harmful content. Yaccarino's exit comes months after Musk so

politics

Kurdish Leader Calls for Peace, Turkey Responds

July 9, 2025

Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has declared an end to the armed conflict against Turkey. He shared this news through a video message, which was broadcasted by the PKK-affiliated Firat News Agency. Ocalan emphasized that this change marks a significant m

weather

Ruidoso's Repeated Struggles: Flash Floods Strike Again

July 9, 2025

Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in m

sports

Baseball's T-Shirt Trend: A Game of Free Marketing

July 9, 2025

Baseball players have a unique way of showing off their personalities and inside jokes. They wear custom T-shirts during batting practice and interviews. These shirts are not just any shirts. They are made by companies like BreakingT and Rotowear. These companies send the shirts to the players for f

health

Kids Health in America: A Worrying Trend

July 9, 2025

Over the last 17 years, the health of American kids has been on a downward slope. This isn't just about one or two issues; it's a broad decline across many areas. Experts are raising alarms, pointing to rising obesity, more chronic diseases, and increasing mental health struggles like depression and

health

Dementia and the Hidden Factors Behind Psychosis

July 8, 2025

Dementia is a tough condition that affects many older adults. It's known that a significant number of people with dementia also experience psychotic symptoms. But what makes this happen? Is it just because of the cognitive decline that comes with dementia, or are there other factors at play? A rece

business

Tesla's Turbulent Times: Beyond the Headlines

July 8, 2025

Tesla's recent struggles are more than just a public spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The company's financial health is deteriorating, and it might be back to losing money. This isn't just about Musk's political antics; there are deeper issues at play. Musk was once Trump's biggest financia

health

Measles Makes a Comeback: Why Vaccination Rates Matter

July 8, 2025

Measles is back in a big way in the U. S. After being declared eliminated in 2000, the country is now seeing the highest number of cases in decades. Over 1, 200 cases have been reported this year alone. Even more concerning, three people have died from the disease, all of whom were unvaccinated. Th

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Game Pass: A Double-Edged Sword for Gamers and Developers

July 8, 2025

Raphaël Colantonio, the founder of Arkane Studios, has raised concerns about the long-term viability of Microsoft's Game Pass service. He believes that the subscription model is not sustainable and could have negative consequences for the gaming industry. Colantonio argues that Microsoft has been po