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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

The Publisher's Dilemma: A Crackdown on Free Speech

A Taiwanese publishing house editor faced a three-year jail term for allegedly promoting separatism, according to a Chinese government spokesperson. Li Yanhe, a Chinese national residing in Taiwan, was arrested two years ago while visiting China. His trial and sentencing in Shanghai were reported by

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Mar 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Getting Through to Amazon's Customer Service

Amazon is a giant in the retail world, and that size can make it tough to find a real person to talk to. There is no direct phone number to call them. This is intentional. It is designed to push customers towards automated systems and online forums. But there are ways to cut through the red tape

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Mar 27 2025HEALTH

Worm Wars: Testing Treatments for School Kids in India

In India, worm infections spread through soil are still a big problem. This is true even though things have gotten better with hygiene and regular deworming. A big study was done to see how well two different treatments work. The goal was to find out which one is better at getting rid of these worms

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Mar 27 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin and COVID-19: What Does the Latest Research Say?

Ivermectin has been a hot topic when it comes to treating COVID-19. But does it really work? A recent study looked at 19 different trials involving 1, 111 patients to find out. These trials compared Ivermectin to either a placebo or the usual standard of care. The study checked if Ivermectin helped

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Mar 27 2025OPINION

The Truth Behind the Theories: Kennedy Assassination Files Released

The U. S. National Archives recently released tens of thousands of documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert, and Martin Luther King Jr. The release was long overdue, but it didn't stop the public from jumping to wild conclusions. Many people believe that Lee Ha

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

The Mystery of the Mechanical Signature

The story of a signature sparked a whirlwind of speculation. It all began when a man named Mike Howell was waiting for a flight. He was scrolling through his phone when he came across a letter. This letter was from the attorney general of Missouri. The letter raised doubts about President Joseph R.

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Mar 27 2025HEALTH

The Brain's Battle: Tracking Thought in Schizophrenia

It is well known that people who are at risk for psychosis often struggle with thinking skills. This is more common than in those who are not at risk. These thinking problems are a big clue in understanding schizophrenia. That's why a big project, called the AMP SCZ initiative, is all about measurin

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Mar 27 2025HEALTH

Parvovirus B19: A Hidden Heart Risk

Parvovirus B19 is a common virus. It often causes a mild illness in children. This illness is known as fifth disease. But did you know that it can also affect adults? It can cause a serious heart condition. This condition is called effusive-constrictive pericarditis. It happened in three adults duri

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Double Blame: Why Locals Are Turning Against Hamas

The streets of Gaza have seen a surge in protests, with locals blaming both Israel and Hamas for their plight. This shift in public opinion is significant, as many Gazans have long been hesitant to criticize Hamas openly. The protests, which have taken place in multiple locations, including Beit Lah

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Greenland's Secret Military Hub: The Pituffik Space Base

A high-ranking official is heading to Greenland, an Arctic island that's mostly ice and sparsely populated. This island holds great importance on the global stage. The U. S. has already set up a military base there, known as Pituffik Space Base. This base is crucial for U. S. defenses in the Arctic

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