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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Life Lessons from a Hospital Chaplain: Embracing the Present

A hospital chaplain's job is not easy. It involves seeing people at their most vulnerable moments. For J. S. Park, this role brought a lot of anxiety at first. He saw many patients in critical condition and started thinking about his own mortality. This fear made him appreciate the small, everyday m

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Dec 30 2025SCIENCE

Lobsters' Social Strategy Backfires

Lobsters are known for their tough shells and big claws, but some types don't have those claws. Instead, they stick together in big groups to scare off predators. They use special chemicals in the water to find each other. But this trick might not always work. Young lobsters often follow these sign

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Brain Guardians: CD11c+ Microglia

In the complex world of the brain, there are tiny cells called microglia that act like guardians. Among these, CD11c+ microglia are special. They have unique traits that make them different from other microglia. These traits help them play important roles in brain health and disease. During brain d

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Dec 30 2025BUSINESS

Sipping and Sponsoring: How Booze Brands Score Big in APAC Sports

In the world of sports sponsorships, alcohol brands are raising the stakes in the Asia-Pacific region. The scene is bustling with deals, and the numbers are eye-opening. Australian Football is leading the pack in terms of revenue, but soccer has the most sponsorship agreements. Team deals are the mo

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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Player in the Note-Taking Game: TCL's Note A1 NXTPAPER

TCL is stepping into the world of note-taking devices with its own twist. The new TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER is not just another tablet. It's designed to be a productivity powerhouse. Unlike Amazon's Kindle Scribe Colorosoft, this device doesn't use E Ink. Instead, it features TCL's custom NXTPAPER displa

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Eating Right: How a New App Helps Diabetics in Asia

Managing diabetes can be tough, especially when you don't have the right tools. Many apps out there focus on Western diets, but what about people in Asia? A new mobile app is stepping up to fill this gap. It's designed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better. The app is pa

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Dec 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Add Spark to 49ers Game Night

Levi’s Stadium saw an unexpected star-studded audience during the Bears-49ers game. Among the crowd were Marvel actors Andrew Garfield and Simu Liu, along with Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles. Liu was there to promote his new show on Peacock, while Biles had a dual role as an NFL photographer an

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

The Scientist Who Changed the Fight Against Leukemia

David Baltimore was a big deal in the world of science. He was born in 1938 and passed away in 2025. His work changed how we fight leukemia, a type of blood cancer. He was like an architect, but instead of buildings, he designed new ways to understand and treat diseases. Baltimore's work was all ab

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cruise Ship Stuck: Passengers Head Home Early

A cruise ship got stuck on a reef in Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Saturday. The Coral Adventurer, an Australian ship, was traveling through Morobe, Madang, and Sepik provinces when it hit strong currents and ended up on the reef. Everyone on board is safe, but the ship is stuck and tilting to the left.

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Malcolm's Back: A Chaotic Family Reunion

The beloved sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" is making a comeback. Hulu has announced a revival series titled "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair, " set to premiere on April 10. This new four-part event picks up with Malcolm, now an adult, and his daughter, who reconnect with his eccentric fam

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