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Are animals smart? From dolphin language to toolmaking crows, lots of species have obvious intelligence

Many animals show signs of high intelligence, including strong memory, self-awareness and communication skills.

Some rocks will burn, and others will melt, depending on how they were formed and what minerals they contain.

Almost everybody uses the internet just about every day. But do you really know what the internet is?
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Oaklawn Hot Springs Extends Lead as Arkansas’ premier resort destination

(BPT) - Long heralded as one of America's top destinations for thoroughbred racing, Oaklawn Hot Springs has solidified its reputation as a premier destination for luxury travel by securing four …

AI chatbots are becoming romance scammers — and 1 in 3 people admit they could fall for one

(BPT) - By McAfeeIt started with a DM.For five months, 25-year-old computer programmer Maggie K. exchanged daily messages with the man she met on Instagram, convinced she had found something …

Coronary Artery Disease: Get ready for American Heart Month and get screened with the latest technology

(BPT) - Your heart beats about 100,000 times daily, bringing oxygen and nutrients to every cell to keep your body working its best. Just as an engine keeps a car moving, your heart is the driving …

A health checklist for your home’s HVAC system

(BPT) - If you're like most people, you spend up to 90% of your life indoors. That means you are constantly affected by indoor air quality — including the air in your home. While you may not …

Kindness Knows No Season at Toys for Tots

(NewsUSA) - While February is recognized as National Random Acts of Kindness month, at Marine Toys for Tots, we believe kindness knows no boundaries—nor does it follow a calendar. Kindness is …

Make mental health a priority in 2025: 5 ways to stay focused beyond resolutions

(BPT) - As we settle into the new year, many of us are reflecting on our goals we made in January when declaring our New Year's resolutions.For many, mental health was likely a key focus, continuing …

What information can you learn about your pregnancy — and when?

(BPT) - If you are pregnant, or are considering becoming pregnant, you may want to know everything you can about your baby. Often, this process will include prenatal screening.To help in the learning …

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How young is too young to have a smartphone? 5 of the biggest parenting questions about smartphones, answered.

Spokeo reviewed academic research and survey data to answer important questions facing parents considering when to give their children a smartphone.

Gen Z seeks safety above all else as the generation grows up amid constant crisis and existential threat

Recent generations may have taken safety for granted, but today’s youth are growing up in an era of compounded crises – and being safe is their priority.

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(BPT) - The 2024 U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory shed light on the immense amount of stress parents are under. Part of this is due to …
School choice: A lifeline for Latino families in America
(NewsUSA) - Fifteen years ago, I made a life-changing decision: leaving my home country of El Salvador for America. Like so many …
Finding Strength in Words: María's Rare Kidney Disease Story
(BPT) - As a professional communicator, words have always come easily to María. That is until the diagnoses of two different …
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(NewsUSA) - Thanks to the unwavering generosity of the American public, National Corporate Partners, businesses and organizations, 874 …
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