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Apr 22 2025SPORTS

Boston Marathon 2025: Celebrity Runners and Their Stories

The 2025 Boston Marathon was a big deal, with 30, 000 runners hitting the streets. Among them were some famous faces, each with their own reasons for taking on the 26. 2-mile challenge. One of the notable participants was Matt James, known for his role on "The Bachelor. " This was his

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Apr 22 2025SPORTS

Boston Marathon: 2024's No-Shows Mirror Last Year's Trends

The Boston Marathon's recent event saw a familiar pattern of no-shows. This year's event had a similar number of runners who did not start the race as the previous year. This outcome challenges the idea that political tensions would deter international participants. The marathon had 31, 778 register

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Ten Years of Tracking Genetic Changes

In 2008, a significant shift occurred in the field of genetic testing. The College of American Pathologists began offering a proficiency testing program. This program was specifically designed to detect copy number variations in a constitutional setting. This is often referred to as CYCGH. The goal

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Heart Health in the Digital Age: Telemedicine for Couples with Heart Failure

Heart failure is a serious condition. It affects not just the individual but also their close ones. This is why the focus is often on the couple, or dyad, when managing heart failure. Telemedicine has become a big part of healthcare. It's changing how we approach many health issues, including heart

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer Inequality in North Carolina's Native Communities

The battle against cancer is tough for everyone, but it's even tougher for American Indians in North Carolina. They face higher risks, lower screening rates, and poorer care compared to other groups. This is where the Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership, or SAICEP, steps in

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

The Shift in Student Loan Repayment

The Education Department is set to resume debt collection for defaulted student loans starting May 5. This move affects approximately 5. 3 million borrowers who are currently behind on their federal student loans. The decision marks the end of a three-year pause on collections, which began during th

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Light and Heat: A New Way to Fight Tumors

Tumors have a sneaky way of dodging traditional treatments. This has pushed scientists to explore new methods. One of these methods is photothermal therapy or PTT. It uses special agents to turn light into heat. This heat targets and destroys tumor cells. However, tumors can develop a defense mechan

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Apr 22 2025SPORTS

College Football's Big Ten: The Quarterback Shuffle

College football is always changing, and 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the Big Ten. The conference is going through a lot of changes at the quarterback position. Only six of the 18 schools have a returning starter. This means that many teams are looking for new leaders under center. One of

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Apr 22 2025BUSINESS

Google's Search Empire Under Fire: The Fight for Fair Play

In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a high-stakes showdown is unfolding. The Justice Department and Google are locked in a battle over how to address Google's dominant position in the search engine market. The stage is set at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, where both sides are pr

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Apr 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Power Duo: Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler's Latest Success

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler have once again proven their winning formula with the hit film "Sinners. " Their collaboration has been a consistent success, from "Fruitvale Station" to the blockbuster "Black Panther. " This dynamic duo has joined the ranks of legendary director-actor partnership

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