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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Stomach Bug Alert: Norovirus Outbreaks Increase in Winter

Hey there, did you know that norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the US? Well, get ready for some not-so-fun facts. Recently, the number of norovirus outbreaks in the US has gone up. In just one week, from December 5 to December 12, the cases jumped from 69 to 91. That's a lot

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Gaza Hospital Director Arrested Amid Ongoing Conflict

In the latest turn of events, Israeli forces have arrested the director of one of the last operating hospitals in northern Gaza. This comes after a series of overnight strikes in the region, which resulted in nine deaths, including children, according to Palestinian medical officials. Meanwhile, Isr

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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring Ethereum's Hidden Network: TopoShot's New Method

Ethereum runs on a peer-to-peer network that's crucial for its security, user privacy, and network availability. Knowing how this network looks (its topology) is a big deal, but it's hard to figure out because the information is buried deep inside individual network nodes. This is where TopoShot com

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Dec 28 2024CRIME

Deadly Christmas: A Family’s Tragic Encounter with Carbon Monoxide

On Christmas Day, a family from Newton, Massachusetts, was found dead in their New Hampshire lake house. They were identified as Matthew Goldstein, 52, a teacher; Lyla Goldstein, 54, a project manager at Microsoft; and their daughters, Valerie, 22, and Violet, 19. The cause of their death is suspect

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Masks Back in Action at KHSC in Response to COVID-19 Surge

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) recently made masks mandatory again in certain areas due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Starting immediately, masks became a requirement in all inpatient units, the Emergency Department, the Urgent Care Centre, and the Children’s Outpatient

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Are Breathalyzers for Cannabis Really Just Around the Corner?

You might have heard that cannabis breathalyzers could be coming soon. But let's slow down and take a closer look. The science of measuring cannabis impairment is still in its early stages, and creating a reliable breathalyzer for THC isn't as simple as it sounds. Researchers at the University of Co

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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

Hospital Under Fire: Gaza Staff & Patients Evacuated by Israeli Forces

Recently, a fire broke out at one of the main hospitals in northern Gaza, forcing medical staff and patients to leave their posts. Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan hospital, following a strike that killed five staff members the day before. The hospital's director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, reporte

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Checking Out Huawei's GT2 Smartwatch: How Well Does It Track Your Steps and Sleep?

Smartwatches are flooding the market, promising to track your every move and help you live a healthier life. But are they really accurate? One study took a close look at the Huawei GT2 to see how well it measures physical activity and sleep during everyday life. This is crucial because we rely on th

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

Casuarina's Secret Weapon Against a Wood-Boring Pest

Ever wondered why some trees are more appealing to certain pests? Meet Casuarina equisetifolia, a coastal tree that's a favorite snack for the wood-boring pest Anoplophora chinensis. These pests love to munch on Casuarina trees, but scientists found something interesting: a molecular switch called C

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Dec 26 2024CELEBRITIES

The Kardashian-Jenners Do Christmas Differently: A Cozy Affair

This Christmas, the Kardashian-Jenner crew chose to swap their extravagant parties for a more laid-back celebration. With home renovations in full swing, the family decided to host a cozy get-together instead of their usual grand Christmas bash. Surprisingly, this wasn't their first casual holiday e

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