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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

The Changing Scene of Pregnancy Check-ups in Ethiopia

The importance of regular pregnancy check-ups, also called antenatal care (ANC), is huge. They help lower the chances of health problems for both mothers and babies. But, not everyone in Ethiopia has equal access to these services. This is a big issue that needs to be talked about. People in Ethiop

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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

City Experts: The Urban Wage Gap

In American cities, racial inequalities in pay are a big problem. It's no secret that big cities have more job opportunities. This is great for gaining skills and experience. The term "experience factor" is used to describe this. Usually, workers in big cities earn more. However, for Black and Latin

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Genes, Bias, and School: Can a Test Decide Your Future?

Have you ever thought about how schools choose who goes where? Like a big sorting hat. There's more to it than what meets the eye. Schools have always been a place for learning and growing, but what if something more complicated wants in? Something we call polygenic scores, which are like a report

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Feb 04 2025CRIME

Demand for Justice: Prosecutors Allegedly Punished for Upholding Law

Two prosecutors, Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, found themselves in a tough spot. They were both transferred out of the resentencing unit in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. According to their legal claims they were targeted. The reason? They supported the Menendez brothers' re

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The Power Shift: Church Takes Control of Proud Boys' Brand

In a surprising turn of events, a Black church in Washington DC has gained control over the use of the Proud Boys name and symbols. This development stems from a December 2020 incident when members of the extreme right-wing group vandalized the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal church and bu

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

More Surveys, More Data: What's the Deal with Google Opinion Rewards?

Google is tinkering with Opinion Rewards. Users who opt for personalized ads could see more surveys as a reward. Data sharing happens when you collect more surveys. The latest app version 2025012701 is showing clues about a new deal. This trade-off isn't new. The Google Opinion Rewards platform hasn

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Why Your Meds Might Not Be Working: The Surprising Role of Your Environment

Your environment isn't just about where you live. It's also about the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the people you interact with. These factors play a huge role in shaping who you are and how well your medications work. Your genes might determine your physical traits, but your environment

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Virtual Crimes: Do VR Memories Hold Up?

Ever wondered if those cops or detectives on shows can remember everything from a crime scene because they thought it happened in a video? Well, some studies pushed the idea that people on a screen may not be as accurate as they could be because we've grown up on video game prayers. Researchers wa

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

A Lifesaving Story: Maternal Healthcare in Lagos, Nigeria

In the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, a significant number of women of childbearing age are well-versed in maternal healthcare services. A recent survey conducted between July 2022 and March 2023 brought to light some eye-opening insights. This survey of 453 women revealed that 99% of women were f

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