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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Retired Teachers Lead Rebellion Against Union Boss

It's election time for the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and things are heating up. A group of teachers—both retired and in service—is trying to boot out the current president, Michael Mulgrew. They're not happy about a plan to switch their health insurance to a privatized system called Medic

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Boosting Medicine Safety: A Plan to Encourage Consumer Reporting

Imagine this: you take a new medicine, but instead of feeling better, you experience some unexpected side effects. These are called adverse medicine events (AMEs). Believe it or not, up to 70% of these events go unreported, meaning health professionals don't know about them. Only a tiny fraction, ar

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Jan 15 2025WEATHER

Weather Warnings: Snow and Cold Ahead!

Get ready, folks! The weather is about to take a chilly turn. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place until Wednesday afternoon for Ashtabula and Lake Counties. Expect some light lake-effect snow and bone-chilling wind chills throughout the day. The snow will taper off in the afternoon, making way for

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

A Project to Revive Extinct Animals Gets Huge Investment

Imagine bringing back animals that have been wiped out, like the woolly mammoth or the Tasmanian tiger. That's what Colossal Biosciences is trying to do. This week, they got a big boost with $200 million in funding. That brings their total funding to a whopping $435 million since they started in 202

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

How Well Does an Algorithm Grade Surgical Complications?

Have you ever wondered how doctors evaluate the severity of complications after surgery? One way they do this is by using the Clavien-Dindo (C-D) classification system. But how well can an algorithm, like a computer program, do this job? Researchers have been testing an algorithm to see if it can au

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Beating Breast Cancer: The Promise of Targeting Stem Cells

Breast cancer is still the top killer among women with cancer. One of the big reasons is cancer stem cells (CSCs). These are like the hidden leaders of cancer cells, making them tough to beat. Scientists are getting better at finding and separating these cells. They use tests like the mammosphere fo

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Jan 14 2025WEATHER

Wildfires Now in the Spotlight for PDS Warnings

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles is alerting people in a unique way. They’ve posted a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” (PDS) warning for the region due to a high risk of wildfires. This warning, in bright pink letters, is meant to grab attention and prepare southern California residents

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Jan 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's 2025 TVs Get a New Look

Samsung's latest TV lineup for 2025 is shaking things up. The company is making a big change by adopting the design and features of its popular The Frame TV across its entire range. This means you can expect to see thinner metal bezels, matte finishes, and even some new art features. Why is Samsung

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Jan 13 2025EDUCATION

AI in Schools: What's Next for Education?

For over 60 years, we've dreamed of computers transforming education. Now, it's happening. Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved Unbound Academy, an online school using AI teaching assistants. They promise 2. 4 times faster academic growth than traditional schools. This isn't just a new t

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Jan 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Explore and Challenge Yourself Today!

Hey there! Today is a special day for a few famous folks like Zayn Malik, Chasen Hampton, Oliver Platt, and the legendary Howard Stern. So, let's celebrate by getting out of our comfort zones. Adventures await that can test your skills and help you find your true potential. Embrace changes and stop

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