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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Two Surprises: What Happened When We Looked at Skulls

Imagine exploring a bunch of skulls, just doing your everyday job. That's what this team was up to when they stumbled upon something unusual. Normally, the optic canal, which is like a tiny tunnel in your skull, carries important stuff like the optic nerve and ophthalmic artery. But this time, they

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

New President's Economic Demands Shake Up Global Stage

In the heart of Davos, Donald Trump’s shadow loomed large as he addressed the World Economic Forum. His demands were fierce: cut oil prices, slash interest rates, invest in US factories, or face consequences. Trump used a powerful mix of charm and force, provoking both laughter and concern among glo

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Late Fundraising Report Raises Eyebrows

Recently, Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign finance report revealed over $200, 000 in previously unreported funds. This comes after his spokesperson, Christian Perry, told Politico in early January that the mayor actually raised around $200, 000, despite an earlier report showing only $970 for the la

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

How Temperature Shapes Desert Locust Numbers

Scientists have come up with a new math model to figure out how temperature affects the number of desert locusts. They studied all stages of locust life, from babies to adults, and both solo and group behaviors. The model shows that even small changes in temperature can cause big shifts in populatio

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Radioactive Treatments and Parathyroid Problems: What You Need to Know

Have you heard about radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy? It's a common treatment for thyroid issues. But did you know there might be some side effects? Scientists are looking into a link between RAI and a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT affects the parathyroid glands, which a

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Parental Well-being and Child Safety During COVID-19: What Sample Choices Reveal

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has been said about how parents are handling the extra stress. Most of this information comes from studies that don't represent everyone. The way studies pick their participants, or sampling, plays a big role in what they find, yet this isn't often talked about.

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Congress Investigates Sudden Bank Closures in Tech and Crypto

You might have heard about people and companies losing their bank accounts suddenly. This isn't just happening to regular folks, but also to big names in the tech and crypto world. Recently, the U. S. Oversight Committee, led by Representative James Comer, started looking into these cases. They're t

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Jan 25 2025FINANCE

Crypto Boost: Wall Street Banks Can Now Hold Bitcoin

For a long time, Wall Street banks stayed away from owning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This was mainly due to a rule from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This rule, called "Staff Accounting Bulletin 121" or SAB 121, forced banks to treat digital assets as a liability on their

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Babies in the Hospital: A New Way to Assess Their Needs

When babies are sick and in the hospital, one of the biggest challenges for healthcare professionals is quickly and effectively evaluating their conditions. Current methods rely too much on personal opinions, which can vary from one person to another. That's where the Infant Nursing Assessment Scale

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Handling Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Kids: A Look at Clinical Guidelines in Action

Type 1 diabetes is a common health issue among young people. When kids with diabetes experience diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), it's crucial for healthcare professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines. A recent study in Palestine examined how well the American Diabetes Association's guidelines wor

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