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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Teens and Trust: The Power of Parental Love

Imagine this: a bunch of kids in China, from ages 9 to 18, were asked about their feelings. Over 2, 700 of them, to be exact! The results? Kids who felt their parents loved them and trusted others were less likely to feel depressed. Isn't that fascinating? This study found that feeling trusted boost

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Broken Bones and Knee Implants: What's the Link?

Ever wondered why some people with knee implants end up with broken bones? Turns out, it might have something to do with how the implant is placed. A study from a single hospital looked into this issue. They focused on a specific type of knee replacement called the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthr

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Past Allegations: A Surprise for Trump's Team

Pete Hegseth, a well-known Fox News host, recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. He was in the running for a big job with the government, but an old accusation from 2017 suddenly resurfaced. This allegation involved a past sexual assault claim. Trump's team was caught off guard because H

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Nov 23 2024CRIME

Tragedy in Orangeburg: A Teenager's Life Lost in Shooting

On a sad day in November 2024, a violent shooting shook the community of Orangeburg. The awful incident cost the life of 14-year-old Zaquan Corbett Jr. and left another teenager hospitalized. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Wheeler and Nottingham Streets. When police arrived, they fou

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Nov 23 2024SCIENCE

Why Overqualification and Leadership Matter for Women in STEM

Ever wondered how overqualification affects women in the STEM fields? A recent study delved into this, focusing on career anxiety and decision-making among women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The goal? To understand how feeling overqualified impacts their careers. They survey

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Nov 23 2024WEATHER

Forecast for Tonight's LSU Game & Next Week: Layer Up!

Get ready for a mix of weather this weekend. Today, enjoy sunny skies with temps around 66°F, while it gets a bit chilly at night, dipping to about 46°F. So, if you’re planning to catch the LSU football game tonight, grab your jackets! The game time temp might drop to the 50s once the sun sets. The

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Ground Beef Recall: Minnesota Deals with E. coli Cases

At least 15 people in Minnesota have fallen ill due to E. coli bacteria linked to a recent recall of over 167, 000 pounds of ground beef by Wolverine Packing Co. The recall follows the discovery of multiple illnesses and a positive E. coli test result in a sample of the recalled meat. All reported c

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

MAKING NEWBORN SCREENING MORE ACCESSIBLE WITH TECH

Wouldn't it be great if all genetic disorders could be detected early, especially the ones that can be treated? Yet, many aren't tested for because it's expensive and needs fancy equipment. Enter SCAN: a new, affordable way to check for common aneuploidies using nanopore sequencing. SCAN first ampli

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Sanders' New Mission: Protecting Entitlements

Bernie Sanders, a long-time progressive voice in the Senate, has expressed interest in joining the Finance Committee, which is set to be led by Republicans. This move would bring a strong advocate for social programs to the table, as Sanders aims to shield Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid fro

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Nov 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

hidden power: usaf's unique planes

Ever wondered what makes the United States Air Force (USAF) stand out? It's their amazing collection of one-of-a-kind aircraft. Let's take a look at a few of these extraordinary planes. The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, a massive transport plane, has been around since the '70s. Only about 131 of these exist

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