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Dec 09 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for Rain and a Chill in Boston!

This week in Boston, the weather is set to take a wet and wintry turn. Meteorologists are warning of a winter weather advisory that will last until Tuesday morning. National Weather Service has forecasted rain, with some high elevations expecting freezing rain or icing. Vicki Graf from Boston 25 exp

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Dec 09 2024WEATHER

Weather Tip: Stay Warm, Then Cool Down!

Hey there! If you're planning to travel early on Monday, keep an eye out for fog, especially near the Red River. The day will start chilly but warm up to the mid-60s. Later in the afternoon, a cold front will arrive, bringing partly cloudy skies for Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be breezy and cooler

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Veterans & Seniors at Risk: AOC Slams Cost-Cutting Proposals

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N. Y. ) has openly criticized certain cost-saving measures suggested by the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). In a recent social media post, she highlighted how these proposals might negatively impact veterans, seniors, and the disabled. Ocasio-

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Rebels Capture Damascus, Shaking Syrian War

Rebel groups, led by HTS, suddenly took control of the Syrian capital, Damascus, this past weekend. This shift could change the dynamics of the long-standing civil war. The rebels announced their victory on social media, claiming to have freed the city from President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. However,

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

The Mystery of Assad’s Exit

As celebrations erupted in Syria after the end of Bashar al-Assad's reign, whispers about his whereabouts started to circulate. Russian state media broke the silence with an unexpected announcement: Assad and his family were in Moscow. A source from the Kremlin confirmed this, adding that Russia had

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Revolution in Movement: 50 Years of Neuromechanics

Over the last half-century, the field of neuromechanics has made giant leaps forward. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Society of Biomechanics, and it's a great time to look back at how far we've come. Neuromechanics is all about understanding how our brains control our move

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

New Ways to Give Nivolumab: Does Dose Matter for Advanced Melanoma Patients?

Nivolumab, a drug used to treat advanced melanoma, was initially given based on a person's weight (3 mg/kg every two weeks). Then, in 2018, health providers started using a flat dose (240 mg every two weeks or 480 mg every four weeks) instead. This change was made without direct proof from clinical

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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

Living in Poor Neighborhoods: A Hidden Link to Dementia Risks

Ever wondered how your neighborhood could affect your brain health? A new study has uncovered a surprising link: living in disadvantaged areas may increase your risk for dementia and related conditions, even if you don't have any memory problems yet. Researchers found that people living in such neig

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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

Heart Health: The Gender Factor

Ever wondered how your gender could influence how you follow doctor's orders after a heart procedure? Let's dive into a fascinating study on just that. Researchers checked up on people who went through a procedure called PCI, aimed at improving blood flow. Over time, they noticed that being a man or

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Clots and Pills: Exploring the Risks

Have you ever heard about the potentially serious side effects of birth control pills? That’s right, we’re talking about combined oral contraceptives (COCs). A recent study delved into the world of reports filed with the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) to get a clearer picture. One of the

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