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Spaving explained: Financial expert on shopping trend that encourages more spending to save

Monday, June 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For retail lovers there's nothing quite like the rush of a good deal, and whether it's TikTok Shop or discounts for digital boutiques on Instagram, deals are seemingly always at shoppers' fingertips.The digital trend of "spaving," spending more money to save... Read More.

Consequences of aging, why we die explained by Nobel biologist

Wednesday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan sat down with ABC News Live to discuss the science and ethics of extending the human lifespan.In his new book, "Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality," Ramakrishnan explains... Read More.

Are sesame seeds a superfood? Health benefits explained by a nutritionist

Wednesday, January 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "Superfood" has become a bit of a culinary buzzword, most often used by brands or influencers to sell more products with possibly empty promises. However, there's a small and mighty contender packed with nutrients that could power an array of potential... Read More.

Migrant crisis explained: What’s behind the border surge

Friday, September 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is doubling down on strategies to contain migration as unauthorized border crossings surge across the southwest.The number of migrants apprehended in a single day by the U.S. Border Patrol approached an estimated 9,000 on Wednesday, according to officials who... Read More.

Sandy Township Supervisors explain filing stay in consolidation

Tuesday, June 20 by Louise Bennett

SANDY TWP. - After receiving many questions, the Sandy Township Supervisors have further explained their position behind the petition that has been filed to pause the consolidation with the City of DuBois. At the Sandy Township Supervisors meeting Monday night, Supervisors, Kevin Salandra... Read More.

Trump faces 31 charges under the Espionage Act: The law regulating government secrets explained

Friday, June 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- At the center of Donald Trump's historic federal indictment is the Espionage Act, under which prosecutors have charged the former president with illegally keeping government information after leaving the White House and then refusing to give it back.Trump pleaded not guilty during... Read More.

All the debt ceiling options, explained, if Biden and McCarthy don’t reach a deal

Friday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With the clock ticking for lawmakers to reach a debt ceiling deal or risk an unprecedented default, several emergency scenarios and short-term fixes are being debated.A White House meeting between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders on Tuesday, which was the first... Read More.

The Manhattan DA’s investigation into Trump and the Stormy Daniels hush payment, explained

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A hush money payment made to an adult film actress nearly seven years ago is at the center of a criminal probe that could potentially result in criminal charges filed against a former U.S. president.Former President Donald Trump is currently under investigation... Read More.

Hurricane categories explained: How strong is each category?

Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a somewhat of a quiet start, the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is fully underway as Hurricane Ian makes its way toward the U.S.The storm is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast or its panhandle by midday Thursday, according... Read More.

Rise in heart disease may be explained by extreme weather conditions: Study

Monday, August 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Martha Gulati will never forget the first time she saw a young, healthy athlete die of heat stroke.It was 1995 in Chicago, in the middle of a heat wave that would ultimately claim nearly 700 lives. In the decades that... Read More.

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