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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Why Ivermectin Fails Against Trichinella Larvae: A Mystery Unveiled

Trichinella, a sneaky worm, causes long-term infections by hiding in muscle cells. It's a big problem worldwide. Scientists know that ivermectin, a common drug, works well on adult worms in the gut but fails against the larvae in muscles. Why? They thought the collagen capsule around the larvae migh

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Look at 2025: Music, Words, and Fun Puzzles

In 2025, people enjoyed a mix of old and new. They read poems that painted pictures with words. One poem talked about leaving behind small things, like silk from milkweed and spirit-papers. Another asked a moth for more light. There was also a poem about a city by the bay, loved by a poet who enjoye

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Healthy Savings: A Quick Guide to Today's Wellness Deals

Health and wellness are important. Everyone wants to feel good and stay healthy. Right now, there's a chance to save money on products that can help with that. The Wellness Company is offering discounts on a variety of items. These include supplements, emergency kits, and even memberships. Suppleme

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Two Treatments Stack Up Against Scabies

Scabies can quickly become a big problem in communities if it's not caught and treated early. Usually, people use a cream called permethrin to get rid of it. But there's a pill called ivermectin that might be easier to use. Researchers wanted to see if taking this pill twice could work just as well

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Government Shrinks Workforce but Spending Keeps Rising

In 2025, the federal government saw a big drop in employees. The number went down by about 9%, from 3. 015 million to 2. 744 million. This was a big deal because it was the largest reduction in peacetime history. At the same time, government spending didn't slow down. In fact, it went up by nearly

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Treasure Coast's Year in Review: A Look at 2025's Biggest Stories

2025 was quite a year for the Treasure Coast, packed with events that kept everyone talking. From protests to political drama, and even some shocking crimes, there was never a dull moment. Let's dive into some of the biggest stories that shaped the year. First off, there were some serious protests

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

Big Money Move: Citadel Gives Back to Investors

Citadel, a major player in the investment world, is making a big move. They plan to give back a huge chunk of their 2025 profits to their investors. This isn't just any amount; we're talking about $5 billion. This decision comes after a strong year for their main fund, Wellington, which saw a 9. 3%

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Coral's Secret Weapon: How Venom Fights Off Hungry Sea Stars

Crown-of-thorns sea stars (CoTS) are a big problem for coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. They eat a lot of coral, especially certain types like Acropora. But why do they prefer some corals over others? Scientists think it might have something to do with coral venom. They looked at the venom of differ

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Holiday Slump Hits Crypto ETFs

Crypto ETFs faced a rough day before Christmas. Investors pulled out a lot of money. Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw big outflows. Over $200 million left these funds. BlackRock's IBIT had the largest single-day exit. Over $91 million left this fund. Grayscale's GBTC also saw a big outflow. Nearly $25 mi

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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Big Things Ahead for BlackRock?

BlackRock is a big deal in the world of money management. It handles trillions of dollars for all sorts of clients, from big companies to regular people. One of its famous products is iShares ETFs, and it also has a cool tool called Aladdin for managing risks. Next month, BlackRock will share its e

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