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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Preparing for Health Crises: Quebec's Rapid Evidence Plan

When COVID-19 hit, Quebec had to quickly find the best ways to handle the situation. Now that the pandemic is behind us, it's time to improve how we deal with crises in the future. The main goal of a recent project was to create a plan for quickly finding and using the best evidence during health cr

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Jan 13 2025CRIME

Machete-Wielding Man Nabbed in Colorado Springs Shoplifting Turned Robbery

In the heart of Colorado Springs, something unusual happened recently. A 35-year-old man named Ian Almeida found himself in trouble after an unexpected twist in a shoplifting incident turned it into a dangerous robbery. It all started when police received a call about a shoplifting case in the 500 b

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

California Wildfires: A Billion-Dollar Blaze with No End in Sight

The wildfires raging across California might turn out to be the most expensive disaster in US history. The fires have already scorched over 40, 000 acres, according to CalFire. Governor Gavin Newsom warned that the costs and scale of the fires could be unprecedented. As of Saturday, sixteen people h

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Winds and Wildfires: Southern California's New Threat

Southern California is bracing for a tough few days. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning that will last until Wednesday night. This means strong winds and dry conditions are expected, making it easier for wildfires to start and spread. The warning covers areas like Los Angeles

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Should Subway Bosses Ride the Trains?

Imagine if the bigshots at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had to ditch their chauffeured cars and ride the subways every day. That's exactly what some people are suggesting after MTA CEO Janno Lieber made a controversial claim about subway safety. Despite recent crimes like stabbing

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TV Shows to Watch If You Loved Power

Are you hooked on the crime drama "Power"? It's all about James "Ghost" St. Patrick, who juggles being a nightclub owner and a drug lord. He dreams of leaving his criminal life behind, but it's not that simple. "Power" is addictive, and once you're done, you might wonder what else is out there. Well

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Biden and Zuckerberg Clash Over Meta's End to Fact-Checking

President Joe Biden slammed Meta's decision to fire its U. S. fact-checkers on Friday, shortly after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media giant to remove certain content. Earlier in the week, Zuckerberg announced that Meta would replace its fact-ch

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Dealing with Death in Clinical Trials: What Matters Most?

Imagine you're running a clinical trial to test a new treatment in critical care. You're tracking how patients do after the treatment, but what if some patients don't make it long enough to see the full results? That's what we're calling "truncation due to death. " The big question is, how do we han

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Penelope Garcia's Clever Comebacks in Criminal Minds

Penelope Garcia was a standout character in Criminal Minds, known for her sharp wit and clever comebacks. Even during the most gruesome investigations, Garcia brightened the mood with her unique personality. Her dialogue ranged from friendly banter with colleagues to technical brags that showcased h

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Den of Thieves: A Crime Thriller That's Worth Your Time

Ever thought a movie might not be worth watching? Many people felt that way about "Den of Thieves, " a 2018 crime thriller starring Gerard Butler. But this film is a hidden treasure that often gets overlooked. It's not just another "Heat" copycat; it has its own unique identity. The action sequences

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