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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Auto Parts Giant to Shut 500 Stores, Cut Jobs Due to Slumping Demand

Auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts has announced a significant restructuring plan. By mid-2025, the company aims to close around 500 stores and reduce some jobs. This move comes as demand for vehicle parts has decreased, with fewer people choosing to repair their cars. The automotive industry h

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Embracer's Sales Drop: The Impact of Tolkien IP

Embracer, a big player in the gaming and entertainment industry, just released its report for the second quarter of 2024. The numbers aren't great: the company saw a 21% drop in net sales for its gaming group, down to around $782 million. Their entertainment and services division also took a hit, wi

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Unraveling the Links Between Brain Structure, Genes, and Comorbidity in Mental Disorders

Mental health issues like major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia often overlap and can be accompanied by other mental health problems. But why do some people develop these additional issues? Scientists are still trying to figure this out, particularl

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Nov 15 2024CRIME

Guns from the US Flood Caribbean Crime Scenes

You might think the Caribbean is far from America's gun violence problem, but think again. A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that nearly three-quarters of firearms recovered in several high-crime Caribbean countries were made in the US. Over 5, 400 guns picked up fr

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Affordable Fixes: Comparing Generic and Conventional Plates for Wrist Fractures

Have you ever broken your wrist? It's painful and can take some time to heal. Doctors often use special plates to fix these breaks, called volar locking plates (VLPs). But are the more expensive, brand-name plates really better? A recent study set out to answer this question. They looked at patients

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

A New Way to Move Mental Health Patients

Imagine this: instead of using an ambulance, some hospitals are using tricked-out SUVs to transport mental health patients. South Shore Hospital and Lowell General Hospital are leading the way with this innovative solution. Why is this a big deal? Because traditional ambulances can be tied up for ho

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Understanding Distal Femur Fracture Movements: A Modeling Study

Researchers believe that the movement at a fracture site might greatly impact the healing process of complex distal femur fractures. Tracking this motion in real life is tricky, so scientists use something called finite element modeling to get a better understanding of the mechanical environment aro

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Exploring Collagen's Role in Vestibular Schwannoma Growth

Did you know that collagen, a key protein in our body, can play a big role in how tumors grow? Scientists wanted to find out how much collagen is around a specific type of tumor called vestibular schwannoma (VS), and how it's arranged. They also wondered if the collagen's structure has anything to d

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

India's 88 Pictures Enters Gaming with 88Games

88 Pictures, a well-known Indian animation and VFX studio, has branched out into gaming with the launch of 88Games. Their goal? To create awesome games for PC and console players, blending stunning visuals with stories rooted in India's rich culture and history. A team of industry pros, led by Milin

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Bed-Hopping at Night: How Waking Up To Pee Changes Over Time for Men Aged 40 and Older

Everybody knows that getting up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night gets more common as we age. But how common is it among middle-aged and older men in America? And what factors are linked to this sleep-disrupting habit? Let's dip into that nightly bathroom trip trend. First off, nocturi

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