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May 12 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Side of Teen Pregnancy

Teen pregnancy is a topic that often focuses on cisgender girls, leaving out important groups like transgender boys and nonbinary youth. These groups, who were assigned female at birth, face unique challenges that are rarely discussed. Research in this area is sadly lacking, which means these teens

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Short Telomeres and Lung Transplants: A New Hope with Belatacept

Lung transplants can be a lifesaver for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. However, those with short telomeres face extra hurdles. Short telomeres make it tough for the body to handle certain drugs, like Mycophenolate mofetil. This drug is often given after a transplant to stop the body from

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May 12 2025SPORTS

Thunder Strikes Back: Nuggets' Early Struggles Lead to Series Tie

The Denver Nuggets had a tough time in the playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It all started with a terrible first quarter. Both teams struggled to score, but the Nuggets had an especially hard time. They only managed to score eight points in the first quarter. This was a new low for the Nu

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May 12 2025SCIENCE

Oregon's Hidden Giant: Underwater Volcano Ready to Rumble

A colossal volcano lurks beneath the Pacific, poised to erupt. Axial Seamount, roughly 300 miles off Oregon’s coast, is no ordinary volcano. It stands tall, nearly 3, 600 feet high, fueled by Earth's fiery mantle. This underwater giant sits atop the Juan de Fuca Ridge, where two massive tectonic pla

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May 12 2025POLITICS

A New Plan to Lower Drug Costs

The U. S. is looking at a new way to cut down on drug prices. The idea is to match what other rich countries are paying. This is all part of a plan that was announced on a social media platform. The plan is called the “most favored nation” pricing model. It means the U. S. would pay the lowest price

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Can Lung Cancer Treatment Be Safely Resumed After a Serious Side Effect?

In the treatment of lung cancer, doctors often use a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. But there is a problem. Sometimes, this mix causes a serious side effect called pneumonitis. This is when the lungs become inflamed. Pneumonitis can be bad enough to stop treatment. But what happens

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May 11 2025POLITICS

Putin's Shift: A Glimmer of Peace in Ukraine?

Putin's recent words have stirred up some hope for peace in Ukraine. He's now open to talks, a big change from his earlier stance. This move comes after a lot of pressure from other world leaders. They've been pushing for a stop to the fighting, which started when Russia invaded Ukraine in February

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May 11 2025HEALTH

A Father's Promise: The Power of Medical Progress

In the realm of medical science, hope often comes from unexpected places. One man, Eric, was given a grim diagnosis: colon cancer that had spread to his liver. At just 35 years old, his future looked bleak. Yet, Eric had a dream. He wanted to walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.

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May 11 2025SPORTS

Derek Carr's First Day of Retirement: A Day in the Life

Derek Carr, a former NFL quarterback, had a busy first day after announcing his retirement from the league. He had a lot to do and was not sitting around doing nothing. The former Saints quarterback was captured on camera by his wife, Heather. She shared a video on Instagram showing Derek spendin

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May 11 2025POLITICS

How Europe's Peace Bid for Ukraine Fizzled Out

The European leaders' trip to Ukraine on May 10th was hyped as a game-changer. The UK's prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, spoke of a 30-day ceasefire offer from Ukraine. This was a big deal. It was a chance to push Russia towards peace. The idea was to show that Russia still wanted war. It was also

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