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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Vets in DC on Watch for Inauguration Animal Illnesses

In the nation's capital, veterinarians are on high alert for any strange sicknesses in animals. This is due to the presidential inauguration, which brings potential zoonotic threats into focus. Zoonotic diseases can spread from animals to humans, making them a concern for bioterrorism. The Virginia

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Honey with Hidden Drugs: A Rising Trend in France

Last year, French customs officials seized a whopping 31, 000 tons of honey that claimed to boost sexual performance. This honey, often called "aphrodisiac honey, " is sold in clubs and nightlife spots under names like Black Horse or Bio Max. The problem? It's often mixed with drugs like sildenafil

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Jan 20 2025HEALTH

Job Choices Might Reflect Mental Health Traits

Imagine if your mental health could guide your career path! A huge study involving over 400, 000 workers from the US and UK found interesting links between jobs and mental health traits like ADHD, autism, and depression. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai discovered that ce

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

College Football Playoff Bosses Hold Off on Changes for 2025

College Football Playoff bigwigs didn't tweak the 2025 playoff seeding plan during their Sunday meeting, according to Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. He reports that while changes aren't happening right now, commissioners are set to meet again on May 6. That's when they expect to have a big chat abo

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Jan 20 2025WEATHER

Houston Airports Brace for Winter Storm: Flights Halted for Safety

In Texas, three major airports near Houston are set to close for a day due to harsh winter weather. Houston Airports, which manages these airports, announced that all flights will be suspended from midnight on January 21. This decision is made to ensure safety with hazardous road conditions expected

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Colombia After Peace Talks Collapse

In northeastern Colombia, more than 80 people have lost their lives in recent violent clashes, making it one of the deadliest periods in the region's history. William Villamizar, the governor of North Santander, reported that over 20 people were also injured. The conflict has forced thousands to fle

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Jan 19 2025SPORTS

UFC 311: Big Payouts and Little Surprises

The UFC 311 event in Inglewood, California, was a big night for many fighters, with 12 of them taking home hefty six-figure paychecks. Leading the pack was bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili, who earned a cool $500, 000. His opponent, Umar Nurmagomedov, wasn't left out either, pocketing $100, 000.

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Training Heightens Gastro Fellows' Confidence in Handling Drink-Linked Liver Problems

You might not realize this, but more people in the US are battling drinking problems and liver issues linked to alcohol. It's a serious deal, leading to more health issues and even deaths. So, what's being done to tackle this? Well, a new training program was introduced for gastroenterology fellows—

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Fireworks and Family: Trump's Inauguration Weekend Kickoff

President-elect Donald Trump and his family got things started with a bang at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. They enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display during a big party on Saturday night. The show began just before 10 p. m. , and everyone was thrilled. Trump didn't miss the ch

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Jan 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Gets a New Bride with a Different Story

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion is getting a new bride in the attic, and she's not the axe-wielding Black Widow you might remember. This ghostly figure, dressed in a flowing gown with a beating red heart, is now a mournful bride. She's traded her murderous past for a sad tale of lost love. Instead of b

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