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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Washington Lobbyists' Big Christmas Wish: Rolling Back Rules

Imagine a holiday gift-wrapped by lawmakers, tailored just for lobbyists. In Washington, over 13, 000 lobbyists are salivating over the chance to undo rules they didn't like. This sneaky trick is called the Congressional Review Act, which lets new leaders erase rules from the last few months of the

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

AI in Radiotherapy: Is Implementation Science the Key?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize radiotherapy (RT) by saving time and enhancing quality. However, the adoption of AI in RT still faces hurdles. To tackle this, researchers turned to implementation science to create a framework for designing an AI implementation strateg

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Young Voices, Big Impact: How Chinese Youth's Sense of Gain Shapes Social Engagement

Young people are the future, and their involvement in society is key to its growth. In China, feeling like you're gaining something, whether it's political influence, economic benefits, or improvements in daily life, really motivates young people to get involved. A study using data from the CSS2021

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Heart Rate and Health: What Your Wearable Tells You

Did you know your heart rate while you're just hanging out can reveal a lot about your health? That's right! A recent study explored how this simple measure, called resting heart rate (RHR), can be linked to various health factors. These scientists looked into a big group of people, all wearing devi

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Dec 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joe Rogan's Fighter to Podcast Star Transformation

Joe Rogan, today known for his podcast and UFC commentary, wasn’t always the confident figure we see now. Growing up, Joe faced constant moves and school struggles. At 15, he started fighting. It wasn't a choice bred from strength, but a need to handle conflicts. Joe wasn't a tough kid; he was small

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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Mark Ronson and Justin Theroux Host Epic Celebrity-Filled Holiday Party

Mark Ronson, the musician known for hits like "Uptown Funk, " and Justin Theroux, the actor from "The Leftovers, " threw a big holiday bash at Pebble Bar. This spot is a celeb hangout with a secret entrance under Rockefeller Center. The party was their third annual event, and they managed to get Gho

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Understanding the Ligamentum Teres in Hip Impingement Surgery

The ligamentum teres, or LT, is a small but important structure in the hip joint. It's been getting lots of attention lately, especially in people who have surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI happens when the ball and socket of the hip joint don't fit together properly, causing pain

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Louisiana's New Vaccine Policy: A Quiet Change

In a surprising turn of events, Louisiana's health department has been told not to promote vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and mpox. This shocking policy change was uncovered by several news outlets, including NPR and KFF Health News, after they talked to health department employees who wanted to stay a

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Dec 20 2024EDUCATION

Biden’s Final Act: More Loan Forgiveness for Public Workers

President Joe Biden's administration is wrapping up its student loan relief efforts with a bang. Recently, the Education Department announced they're forgiving federal student loans for another 55, 000 workers. These workers include teachers, nurses, members of the military, law enforcement officers

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

School Board Meeting in Spotlight: A Call for Change

In Chicago, a special school board meeting is causing quite a stir. The meeting, set for Friday evening, has two main points on the agenda: to either fire the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief, Pedro Martinez, or offer him a settlement. But some people aren't happy with the timing. Alderman Debra S

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