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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

The Knicks' Secret Weapon: OG Anunoby vs. Victor Wembanyama

With the Knicks trailing by 5 points, Coach Tom Thibodeau made a big decision. He put OG Anunoby, their best defender, on Victor Wembanyama, who was playing incredibly well. Anunoby is known for his unique defensive skills, and this move proved crucial. After Anunoby started guarding Wembanyama, the

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Who Will Win This Week? NFL Picks from Two Experts

Week 17 is here, and two experts, Florio and Simms, are making their predictions. Florio leads Simms by only two games going into the final weeks. Both experts agree on the Chiefs winning and the Steelers covering. They also think the Ravens will win and cover. The Seahawks are favored against the B

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Steelers' Playoff Hopes Hanging by a Thread

The Steelers' playoff dreams are hardly shining bright after they lost their third straight game to the Kansas City Chiefs, 29-10. This loss means they won't face the Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs anymore, especially since the Chiefs now hold the top seed and a bye week. The Steelers are

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Thinking Clearly After Cancer: What Affects Young Adults' Brains?

Imagine you're a young adult who just went through cancer treatment. You might expect to feel physically better, but what about your brain? A recent study explored how cancer impacts young adults' thinking skills. They used both self-reports and tests. The study wanted to find out two things: first,

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

How Taiwanese Cancer Patients and Caregivers Face End-of-Life Together

Everyone knows that doctors and patients often talk about the future of a patient's health. But what about the very end? That's what a recent study in Taiwan looked into. It's the first time anyone has explored how cancer patients and their loved ones who care for them feel ready, both in their mind

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Ready for Pointe? A New Tool to Guide Ballet Dancers

Ever wondered how to tell when a young ballet dancer is ready to dance en pointe? This study explored a new screening tool called PASSE (Pointe Assessment Screening Shah Edison) to help determine if dancers aged 9 to 17 are ready for this challenging skill. Seventeen dancers with at least 4 years of

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Volleyball Positions: Jumping and Power Differences

Ever wondered how different positions in volleyball affect the way players jump and generate force? A recent study kept tabs on a group of twelve female Division I athletes over a 16-week season. They wore special sensors to track jumps and did tests to measure how high and fast they could jump. It

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

The Uncertain Benefits of Ongoing Treatment for Stomach and Pancreas Neuroendocrine Tumors

Stomach and pancreas neuroendocrine tumors are quite the puzzle for doctors. They're not common and often go unnoticed until it's too late, making them difficult to tackle. When these tumors spread, doctors typically start with platinum-based chemotherapy. But here's where it gets confusing. After t

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Dec 26 2024LIFESTYLE

Giving Up Dinner Parties: Is It Really That Bad?

Ever felt like hosting a dinner party is a thing of the past? You’re not alone. Between busy schedules, tight budgets, and our collective burnout, having folks over for dinner is becoming less common. But what are we missing out on? A recent report suggests that these gatherings create a unique inti

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

The Sixers’ Christmas Surprise: Beating the Celtics with Teamwork

Philadelphia’s big holiday game ended with an impressive win over the defending champions, the Boston Celtics. The final score was 118-114, showing that the Sixers are serious about their season. Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 33 points and 12 assists, making history as the first Sixer to achieve

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