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    Up First briefing: Biden heads to the Middle East; how screen time changes your eyes

    Biden is set to travel to the Middle East to reaffirm support for Israel and press for humanitarian aid in Gaza. Spending time indoors — often looking at screens — could be behind nearsightedness.
    by Suzanne Nuyen Oct 17, 2023 1 minute
    Source: Daniel Hertzberg

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    to and press for humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians. He's expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv and Arab leaders in Amman, Jordan's capital. A ground invasion

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