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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Musical Stars and Sports Favorites: Memorable Moments This Holiday Season

This festive season, the spotlight turned to various cities across the US for some incredible performances and events. In Aspen, actor Jeremy Pope made a style statement at the St. Regis Snow Polo World Championship, bundling up in a luxurious fur coat while taking in the thrilling polo matches. Mea

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

How Medicine Marched Forward in 2024: Surprising Twists and Turns

2024 has been a wild ride for medical advancements! Imagine shrinking cancer tumors with pills or genetically engineered superhero cells? Or replacing a heart valve without opening up the chest? These weren't possible two decades ago. But what made 2024 special? Let's dive in! First, GLP-1 drugs, o

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

The Rise of Women's Sports in New York: A Year of Triumphs

New York Liberty's 2024 WNBA championship was a highlight of the city's women's sports scene. Just three years ago, only 1, 200 fans attended their season opener. Last year, their attendance skyrocketed by 580%, and their first sellout happened. This year, they won their first WNBA Finals in front o

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Politics and Pop Culture in 2024: Words That Defined the Year

2024 was a year filled with unique words and phrases that shaped politics and pop culture. From "joy" to "demure, " these terms not only caught our attention but also reflected deeper societal trends. For instance, Democrats tried to make "joy" their campaign slogan, but it didn't resonate with vote

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Stress at Work: How Job Factors Affect Men and Women Differently

Work stress is a big deal these days, and it hits men and women in different ways. This study took a closer look at how job challenges (like heavy workloads and tight deadlines) and job supports (such as having control over tasks and good leadership) impact stress levels for both genders. Researcher

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Racing Surfaces: Dirt vs. Concrete – What's the Real Deal?

Ever since Bristol Motor Speedway made the switch back to concrete, the NASCAR community has been abuzz with conversations. Some drivers, like Ryan Vargas, fondly recall the excitement that dirt tracks brought. Dirt racing offers a unique thrill, but concrete provides consistency and drama. Fans and

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

The New World of Online Pharmacies: A Closer Look

In the past few years, telemedicine and eHealth services have been on the rise, leading to the rapid growth of Internet hospitals globally. These hospitals played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much is known about the characteristics and safety of their outpatient pharmacy serv

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Dec 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why Do Some Swedish Men Deny Climate Change?

Have you ever wondered why some Swedish men are more likely to deny climate change than women? It turns out, this might be linked to something called "threatened masculinity. " This happens when men feel like their masculinity is being challenged or devalued, often due to changes in society that giv

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

How BMI Influences Hospital Stays for Men and Women with High Blood Pressure

Ever heard of BMI? It's a simple tool to check if your weight is healthy for your height. Doctors use it a lot. A recent study wondered if being too heavy or too light affects how long people with high blood pressure stay in the hospital. They also wanted to see if this impacts men and women differe

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Exploring the Past to Build Better Enzymes

Biocatalysis is all about using enzymes to make stuff, and it's a big deal for many industries. One cool way scientists are making it even better is by looking back in time. They use something called ancestral sequence reconstruction (ASR) to figure out what ancient enzymes might have looked like. T

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