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Disaster survivors want to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes, but cost misperceptions often stand in the way
(THE CONVERSATION) As Florida and the Southeast begin recovering from 2024's destructive hurricanes, many people are asking: How can we rebuild sustainably and in a way that avoids the same damage, costs and trauma in future storms?
There are proven ways to strengthen homes that pay off in the long run, such as installing hurric ... (full story)
Trump's plans to extend tax cuts and slash red tape will likely spur economic growth − but there's a cost
(THE CONVERSATION) The economy was one of their top issues as voters went to the polls this year. So what does Donald Trump's return to the White House – as well as Republican gains in Congress – mean for the U.S. economy?
I followed the election closely, with a keen interest on each candidate's economic plans. I bel ... (full story)
Sports
Creatine 101
If you’ve been physically active and/or involved in competitive athletics for any appreciable amount of time then you’ve probably heard of creatine.
And for those of you who haven’t, well, it’s a naturally occurring compound found in muscle cells that helps to boost muscular energy for especially hard ef ... (full story)
Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize
PHOENIX (AP) — Sponsorship deals were far from Jonny Bottorff's mind when he transferred to Northern Arizona University on a football scholarship. As money-making opportunities for college athletes have boomed since then, the offensive lineman has earned a few hundred dollars through name, image and likeness deals, but nothing ... (full story)
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
SAO PAULO (AP) — "King" doesn't disclose his real name. Even clients of his Sao Paulo newsstand have to call him by his moniker. The Brazilian online sports gambling addict lowered his profile after a loan shark threatened to put bullets in his head if he didn't pay up.
Broke and embarrassed, King sought treatmen ... (full story)
State
Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state supreme court seats
A costly campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state supreme court seats yielded mixed results in the election, with Republicans expanding their majority on Ohio's court while candidates backed by progressive groups won in Montana and Michigan.
Groups on both the right and left spent millions in the leadup to the election. E ... (full story)
The Temple of Satan gains ground in Chile as faith in traditional religions wanes
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — It's Friday night in Downtown Santiago, the capital of Chile, and a group of 15 people gather around a table, sharing a bottle of wine as the smell of tobacco and incense fill the air. Black candles burn on top of an altar decorated with chalices and knives. The members of the Temple of Satan are about t ... (full story)