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Trump's 100% Tariff on Foreign Films: A Hollywood Survival Fight

2025-05-06

Trump announced a 100% tariff on all foreign films to combat the decline of the American film industry and foreign competition. This move has sparked controversy, as many big-budget films are shot in multiple countries. While American films dominate the domestic market, other countries like China and New Zealand attract significant film productions through tax incentives, generating substantial economic benefits. The impact on the global film industry could be profound, highlighting the challenges and pressures facing the American film industry.

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Death Penalty Support Plummets to 5-Decade Low: Younger Generations Lead Opposition

2025-03-08

A recent poll reveals that support for the death penalty in the US has fallen to a five-decade low of 53%. Strikingly, a majority of younger Americans (ages 18-43) now oppose capital punishment. Even among those who still support the death penalty, growing unease surrounds the execution of individuals with severe mental impairments or brain damage resulting from trauma. This shift in public opinion reflects a broader reconsideration of the death penalty's effectiveness and moral implications, with many victim's families reporting it brings no closure.

(www.pbs.org)

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US Hit by Worst Flu Season in 15 Years

2025-02-10

The US is experiencing its most intense winter virus season in 15 years, with a surge in flu activity leading to school closures and hospital overcrowding. CDC data reveals that the percentage of doctor visits for flu-like illnesses surpasses any peak since 2009-2010. While COVID-19 and RSV appear to be declining, the flu has already caused an estimated 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths, including at least 57 children. 43 states report high or very high flu activity, with the South, Southwest, and West particularly hard hit. Despite recommendations for flu vaccination, adult coverage is only 44%, and even lower for children at 45%. The government hasn't yet released effectiveness data for this season's flu vaccine.

(www.pbs.org)

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Exercise: The Most Potent Medical Intervention Ever Known?

2025-01-02

A massive, multidisciplinary study reveals the profound impact of exercise on the human body. The research demonstrates that exercise goes beyond cardiovascular benefits, affecting multiple systems including the digestive system, mood, and mental health. Experiments on rats showed exercise altered the molecular makeup of nearly every tissue, even mirroring and reversing changes associated with disease. The study also found notable gender differences in response to exercise, highlighting the need for future research to include both sexes. Experts advise that any movement is better than none, with even short bouts of daily exercise offering significant benefits.

(www.pbs.org)

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