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The Dollar's Decline: Is the U. S. Losing Its Financial Edge?

July 7, 2025

The U. S. dollar has taken a significant hit this year, dropping more than 10% in value. This is the worst decline since 1973, when President Nixon ended the gold standard. The dollar's fall is surprising because the U. S. economy is still strong. Some investors are worried that this drop could mean

weather

Heavy Rain Leaves North Carolina Counties Underwater

July 7, 2025

North Carolina faced severe flooding after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped a lot of rain in central parts of the state. The rain caused serious damage, leading to states of emergency in Moore and Orange counties. Many roads and highways were closed due to the flooding. A section of Interstate 40

weather

Kerrville's July 4th Flood: A Community in Crisis

July 4, 2025

Kerrville faced a severe challenge on July 4th as heavy rains led to dangerous flooding. The situation was so serious that the mayor had to declare a disaster. Sadly, at least six people lost their lives. The rain was intense, with 5 to 10 inches falling before dawn. This caused the Guadalupe River

health

Africa's Fight Against HIV/AIDS: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

July 4, 2025

In 2001, African leaders made a bold promise to tackle HIV and AIDS. They called it the Abuja Declaration. Since then, there have been some wins. More money has been put into the fight. New ways to test and treat HIV have been found. Efforts to stop mothers from passing HIV to their babies have work

health

How Faith Might Help Keep Minds Sharp

July 4, 2025

Ever wonder if going to church or temple could help keep your brain healthy? Some researchers decided to find out. They studied older adults with mild memory problems. They discovered that those who went to religious services more often had fewer issues with behavior and thinking. This was true at t

politics

Unveiling the Health Questions: Biden's Team Faces Scrutiny

June 28, 2025

The House Oversight Committee is digging into claims that President Biden's team downplayed his health issues. They've called in key figures, including former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and ex-chief of staff Jeff Zients, to answer questions. This comes after reports that Biden's inner circle

health

A New Hope in the Fight Against Multiple Myeloma

June 24, 2025

Multiple myeloma is a tough cancer to treat. It's a disease that affects plasma cells and, despite many treatments, it's still not curable. Scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, they tested a bunch of small-molecule inhibitors to see which ones could stop the growth of my

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A New Way to Spot Alzheimer's Early

June 23, 2025

Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern, especially as people live longer. One key to fighting it is catching it early. That's where the amyloid beta 42/40 ratio comes in. This ratio, which compares two types of amyloid beta proteins, can signal Alzheimer's before serious symptoms show up. But how

crime

Jury's Confusion in Karen Read's Murder Retrial

June 18, 2025

The courtroom drama unfolded as Judge Cannone faced a puzzling situation during Karen Read's murder retrial. The jury had a pressing question that seemed to stump the judge. They wanted to know what happens if they can't agree on one charge but find Read not guilty on the other two. Judge Cannone de

finance

Retail Slump: Why May Saw a Dip in Consumer Spending

June 17, 2025

Consumer spending took a hit in May, with retail sales dropping by 0. 9\%. This decline was worse than the predicted 0. 6\% decrease, according to seasonally adjusted figures. The slowdown was largely due to a drop in gas sales and growing economic uncertainty. This dip followed a modest 0. 1\% decr