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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Brain's Blueprint: Lessons from Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a complex puzzle. It alters the brain's layout and operations. Researchers have been piecing together clues. They examined various brain scans. Some scans focused on the brain's physical form. Others observed its activity during rest. The findings were intriguing. The hippocampus, a vital brain region, often shows damage in epilepsy patients. But the sto...

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Nov 24 2025SCIENCE

Cracking the Code: How Scientists Are Getting Better at Spotting Damage in Composite Materials

Ever wondered how scientists can tell what's happening inside materials when they start to break? It's not always easy, especially when different types of damage happen at the same time. But a new method is making waves in the world of composite materials. This method uses something called acoustic emission (AE) signals. Think of it like a material's way of screamin...

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Nov 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Kevin Spacey Sets the Record Straight on His Living Situation

Kevin Spacey, the well-known actor, recently took to social media to clarify some misunderstandings about his living situation. In a video posted on his Instagram, he addressed reports that he was homeless and living out of hotels. Spacey started by acknowledging the outpouring of support he received from people who offered him a place to stay or simply checked in o...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

The Quiet Exit of Doge: What Happened?

Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of personnel management (OPM), said Doge is no longer a "centralized entit...

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Weekend Wins and Comebacks: NFL Teams Show Their Mettle

The NFL weekend was packed with thrilling games and unexpected outcomes. The Dallas Cowboys made a stunning comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles, overcoming a 21-point deficit to win 24-21. This victory extended Dak Prescott's impressive home winning streak against NFC East opponents to 19 games. The Eagles, despite their early lead, struggled to maintain their o...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel Strikes Beirut

In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Five people died, and 25 got hurt, according to Leb...

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Nov 24 2025CRIME

Morgan Geyser: A Story of Release and Disappearance

Morgan Geyser, now 22, made headlines in 2014 for a shocking crime. She and a friend stabbed another girl 19 times, claiming it was to please "Slender Man, " a creepy internet character. Both were sent to mental health facilities. Recently, Geyser was moved to a group home and given a monitoring bracelet. But now, she's missing. Police say Geyser cut off her bracele...

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Rangers Shake Up Roster with Major Trade

The Texas Rangers have made a big move, trading Marcus Semien to the New York Mets. This trade is part of a bigger plan to change things up. The Rangers also let go of some other key players, like Adolis García and Jonah Heim. Semien, who is 35, was a big part of the Rangers for four seasons. He signed a huge contract and won some major awards. But his performance dr...

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Understanding Health Inequities Through Intersectionality

Health inequities are not simple. They arise from a mix of factors like gender, class, ethnicity, age, and migration status. These factors don't work alone. They interact with each other and with bigger systems like policies and institutions. To tackle health inequities, we need to look at these factors together, not separately. This approach is called intersectiona...

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Nov 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Donald Glover's Health Scare and Comeback

Donald Glover recently opened up about a serious health issue that forced him to cancel his 2024 tour. He shared this news during a concert at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles. Glover, known for his high-energy performances as Childish Gambino, revealed he had a stroke and other health problems last year. He mentioned feeling intense head ...

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