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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Selena and Benny: From Collab to Engaged!

You know that old saying, "It's not about the destination, but the journey"? Well, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco just turned that saying on its head. The two have been on quite the journey together, from collaborating on hit songs like "I Can't Get Enough" to now getting engaged. It's like they've g

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Hacker's Day Job: Spying for China

Imagine finding out that the person trying to hack into your system is not just some unknown person, but works for a company linked to the government! That's what happened with Guan Tianfeng, a 30-year-old Chinese national. The U. S. says he worked with others to hack into firewalls made by U. K. co

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Cancer's Secret Weapon: Meet RNA HSD52

Imagine a tiny molecule called HSD52 that helps cancer cells dodge the effects of a common chemotherapy drug, temozolomide. This RNA molecule connects two proteins, NONO and SFPQ, to form a powerful team inside cells. Their mission? To help cancer cells repair damaged DNA faster, making them resista

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Lung Cancer's Secret Path to the Adrenal Glands

Scientists took a deep dive into the genes of lung adenocarcinoma patients with adrenal metastases. They found that certain gene mutations, like TP53, EGFR, and KRAS, were common in both groups. But here's where it gets interesting: some unique gene changes, called rare variants, were more common in

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Uncovering Thyroid Cancer's Secret Weapon: A New Way to Spot Collagenases

Meet collagenases – tiny enzymes with a big job in cancer. They're part of a group called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and they help cancer cells spread and invade. But spotting these enzymes in action isn't easy with traditional methods like substrate zymography and in situ zymography. They're

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Mayor Eric Adams' Funding Dilemma: Public Money on the Line

On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will find out if he'll receive millions in public funds for his reelection campaign. This decision by the Campaign Finance Board comes as Adams prepares for a corruption trial in April. If the board says no to funding, Adams could face a tough fight in th

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Sports and Spirit: A Two-Decade Look from Psychologists

Over the past 23 years, sports psychology researchers have delved into the connection between spirituality and sports. They scoured databases like Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Out of hundreds of articles, 61 made the cut. This review breaks down t

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Remembering Stuart Scott: Dana White Steps Up for Cancer

January 4, 2015, was a tough day for sports fans worldwide. The beloved ESPN anchor, Stuart Scott, passed away after a long fight with cancer. He was just 49. Nine years later, UFC's Dana White shared his memories of Scott and joined forces to raise funds for cancer research. White met Scott throug

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Who Throws and Jumps Better: Boys vs. Girls in Youth Sports?

Ever wondered if there are major differences in sports performance between boys and girls before puberty? Scientists took a close look at shot put, javelin throw, and long jump events from 2016 to 2023 in the USA Track and Field National Youth Outdoor Championships and National Junior Olympic Champi

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Dec 15 2024BUSINESS

Markel's Insurance Struggles: Can Jana's Push Boost Value?

Markel Group, a financial holding company, is known for its specialty insurance, investments, and a diverse range of businesses under Markel Ventures. Recently, activist investor Jana Partners, led by Barry Rosenstein, has been urging the company to focus more on its insurance operations. Markel's i

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