For older adults worried about memory loss, new research offers a hopeful message: even five minutes of physical activity a day might help protect the brain. A study from Johns …
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that he will support the Republican-led stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, sparking outrage among House Democrats. Schumer, who initially opposed …
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America Now
Hegseth Cracks Down: Pentagon Launches Sweeping Review of Military Fitness and Grooming Standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ordering an immediate, military-wide review of physical fitness and grooming regulations. In a memo released Wednesday, Hegseth instructed Darin Selnick, who currently performs the duties …
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A study from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine has revealed a troubling connection between dentistry and America’s opioid crisis. Dentists wrote nearly 9 million opioid prescriptions in 2022, often exposing …
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Two major inflation indicators showed signs of cooling, with both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) coming in lower than forecasted. The latest data, released by …
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that Senate Democrats will refuse to back a House-approved Republican funding bill. The GOP bill, narrowly passed by House Republicans on March 11, …
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Americans are experiencing burnout at younger ages, with many feeling overwhelmed long before middle age. A survey of 2,000 adults by Talker Research found that one in four Americans reaches …
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Health
Nearly 100 Million Americans May Be Drinking Groundwater Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’
America’s drinking water may be far more polluted than previously thought. A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that between 71 and 95 million Americans are relying …
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An internal directive at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sparked controversy this week. The directive prompted accusations that employees were improperly ordered to shred and burn classified documents. …
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