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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Spotlight on Vaccine Safety: Can combo models help?

COVID-19 vaccines are being used in many countries. People are very careful when it comes to safety. Literally billions of text reports about VAE's are being collected from social media and VAERS. One way to understand what is being said is to use large language models (LLMs) that can understand c

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Feb 10 2025SCIENCE

Space Rock 2024 YR4: What's the Real Danger?

On December 27, 2024, astronomers in Chile spotted a new asteroid. It was a big deal because this asteroid, now called 2024 YR4, could potentially hit Earth. This is a scary thought, but it's a fact that we need to keep in mind. The asteroid is roughly 40 to 100 meters across. This means it's not sm

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Trump Stubbling EV Charging Stations, Can They Still Run?

Recent moves by the Trump administration to slow down the electric car charging infrastructure might block the government from using funds. The plan was to direct states to stop EV charging infrastructure projects, using funds allocated under the former president Joe Biden. Trump has described this

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Feb 10 2025SPORTS

Football's Big Game: Eagles Lead Change at the End!

The Eagles made a big move. Brandon Graham, the defensive end, made a comeback to the field. His return inspired a lot of chatter. He was declared questionable earlier, making everyone wonder. But, turns out, when he was put on the list of injured players it meant he was definitely going to play! Hi

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Closures and Suspensions: The workforce units shut down unexpectedly.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been abruptly shut down. The directive was sent from Vought. It said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must cease nearly all of its work. It was created all the way back in 2010 when overtures from Obama and a disenfranchised public sparked the

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Feb 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Taylor Swift Ignites Social Media Buzz

Taylor Swift found herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons during Super Bowl LIX. The video of her reaction to the boos while appearing on the big screen has been spreading like wildfire on social media. Swift, a well-known fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, was at the game

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Feb 10 2025WEATHER

St. Louis Weather: Snowy Week Ahead

St. Louis is about to get really cold and snowy. Winter is coming early. The first snow show is predicted to start late Monday night and go into early Tuesday morning. It will be hard to predict how much snow will fall. Southern counties might see more snow, up to two inches, and there will be s

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles ofAlopecia Areata: Changing How Doctors Make Choices

Doctors try to help patients by understanding how skin issues affect their lives. The National Institute, an important organization, usually looks at how a disease hurts a person. Sometimes, they use different diseases to make decisions. Doctors do not have a set way for this. Some experts

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Indigenous Youth Connect in Nature

Being close to nature and engaging in traditional and spiritual activities is really important for young Indigenous people. These activities boost their overall health and well-being, keeping their cultural heritage alive and kicking. Sadly, historical policies and modern challenge

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

What Shapes Our Views on Surrogacy?

Surrogacy has evolved. It's no longer just for heterosexual couples. Now, it's an option for same-sex male couples. It's also an option for transgender women. But what does the general public think about this? Is surrogacy widely accepted? Not so fast. The general public's attitude toward surrogacy

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