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Dec 13 2025SPORTS

Local High School Hoops: A Night of Nail-Biting Games

The Bay City area witnessed some intense high school basketball games recently. John Glenn High School pulled off a close win against Swan Valley. The score was 63-62. It was a tight game, especially in the fourth quarter. John Glenn's players showed great teamwork and resilience. Caleb Seafert and

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Mt. Pleasant Welcomes a New Spot for Healing and Moving Better

Mt. Pleasant just got a new place to help people feel better and move easier. MyMichigan Health opened a second spot for physical therapy on Mission Street. This new place is big and has lots of space for different kinds of exercises and treatments. It's open early in the morning and stays open late

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

Apollo's Big Bet on AI's Future

Apollo Global Management took a bold step. They decided to bet against some software companies. These companies were thought to be vulnerable to AI. The companies in question were Internet Brands, SonicWall, and Perforce. This wasn't a small move. The loans involved were less than 1% of Apollo's ma

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Dec 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Winter's Magic in Hokkaido: A Hidden Gem

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, transforms into a winter wonderland. Snow blankets the forests, and volcanoes wear white caps. Lakes, fed by glaciers, reflect the icy scenery. This is also the home of the Ainu people. They have a deep bond with nature. Their lives revolve around hunting, fish

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

How Different X-ray Techniques Stack Up for Hip Pain

Hip pain is a common issue. Doctors often use X-rays to figure out what's going on. But not all X-ray techniques are the same. A recent study looked at two different ways to take X-rays of the pelvis. One method used a standard approach. The other let each X-ray technician decide how to do it. The

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Health Coverage Alert: Act Before Time Runs Out!

A crucial deadline is looming for Medi-Cal enrollment in Alameda County. The clock is ticking, and residents need to act fast to secure their health coverage. Starting January 1, 2026, some groups will face a freeze on enrollment, potentially cutting off access to full-scope Medi-Cal. This change h

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands in Hospitals: The Unseen Role of Chaplains

When someone you love is in the intensive care unit (ICU), it can be a really tough time. Many people feel stressed and anxious. This stress can come from different places. It might be because of the ICU environment, personal background, or even the fear of not knowing what will happen next. Doctor

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Checking the Well-being Meter for People with HIV in Nigeria

People with HIV in Nigeria face many hurdles, even with today's treatments. Their overall health and happiness are key to their care. But how well do we measure this? A recent study looked at a tool called WHOQOL-HIV BREF. It checks the quality of life for those with HIV. The tool is widely used, b

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

A New Weight Loss Hope: Wegovy's Bigger Dose Gets Green Light in Europe

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has given a thumbs-up to Novo Nordisk's higher dose of Wegovy. This is big news for people struggling with weight. The EMA's committee said the new dose, semaglutide 7. 2 mg, is good to go. Novo Nordisk also wants to make it easier to use. They've applied for a si

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Dec 13 2025SCIENCE

How Tiny Germs Trick the Immune System

Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C

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