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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Fighting COVID: A New Weapon Against SARS-CoV-2 and Its Variants

Imagine a world where we could trick the COVID-19 virus into thinking it's found a cell to invade, but it's actually a decoy. That's the idea behind a new protein called ACE2-hFcLALA. This clever little fusion protein looks like the entry point the virus uses to get into our cells, but it's actually

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Jan 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who's in the Spotlight: A Scandal's Key Players

When a scandal erupts in Hollywood, it's not just about the main actors. It's a web of publicists, lawyers, and agencies that get dragged into the mess. Let's take a look at who's involved in the recent drama. First off, there's Blake Lively. She's the one who sparked the controversy with her compl

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

“Cybertruck Blast: Special Forces Veteran's Intentions Questioned”

Imagine this: a long-serving US Special Forces soldier blows up his Tesla Cybertruck right outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The bomb was so powerful that it smashed the truck to pieces, but mysteriously, nearby glass doors and luxurious chandeliers stayed intact. Seven people were

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Weather Woes: Storms and Cold Fronts Ahead

Hey, weather watchers! Get ready for a double whammy this weekend. On Sunday, expect a warm day with temperatures climbing into the 70s. But don't get too comfy, because later in the evening, a cold front is blowing in, bringing with it a line of storms. These storms could get a little mischievous,

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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Volcano Bay: Still Closed Due to Weather Chill

Volcano Bay, the popular water park at Universal Orlando Resort, will keep its gates shut on Saturday, January 4. The reason? It's simply too cold! After already being closed for two days, the park will remain off-limits because of chilly temperatures expected in Central Florida. The Twitter accoun

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

Two Homeland Security Agents in Utah Charged with Stealing and Selling Seized Drugs

In a surprising twist, another Homeland Security agent in Utah has been charged. This time, it's Nicholas Kindle, who was caught up in a drug scheme just weeks after his colleague, David Cole. Both agents faced charges for selling illicit drugs that they had taken from evidence. Kindle's case is par

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Boosting Pyrazinamide: Could It Be a Game-Changer for Tuberculous Meningitis?

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) leaves more than a third of its victims with serious disabilities. While a lot of recent focus has been on adjusting the dosage of rifampicin, another drug, pyrazinamide, is often ignored. Pyrazinamide has the advantage of better penetration into the central nervous syst

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

How Parents Can Boost Teens' Online Therapy Outcomes

You know how anxiety is a big deal for many teens these days? One way to help might be through something called internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy, or iACT. This is just a fancy name for online therapy. It's convenient and cost-effective, especially for those who have trouble getti

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

A Fresh Look at GT103 in Lung Cancer Treatment

GT103 is a unique human antibody designed to fight cancer by targeting the complement factor H. Scientists conducted a study to test its safety and effectiveness in patients with tough-to-treat lung cancer. The trial involved gradually increasing the drug's dose to find the highest amount that patie

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Boosting Mind Care: A New Psychotherapy Training for Chinese Medical Students

In China, doctors play a crucial role in mental health treatment. However, many medical students and residents feel they're not getting the psychotherapy training they need. This is where a new training program comes in. Designed by experts, this program is set to teach future doctors the skills the

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