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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Eating for the Planet and Your Genes

Ever wondered how your diet might impact your genetic predisposition to obesity? Scientists in the CARTaGENE cohort asked the same question and decided to explore the relationship between the Planetary Health Diet and obesity-related genes. This diet, recommended by the EAT-Lancet Commission, is des

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

The Catwoman Jocelyn Wildenstein: A Life Redefined

Meet Jocelyn Wildenstein, once a renowned socialite who earned the nickname "The Catwoman. " Sadly, she's no longer with us, having passed away at the age of 84 in Paris. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, confirmed that her death was due to a pulmonary embolism, a type of blood clot that blocks the lung's a

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Beware of Health Halos: Not All Veggie Foods Are Healthy

Want to eat healthier in 2025? A recent survey found that 19% of US adults plan to do the same. But be careful – some foods might seem healthy, but they're not. These are what experts call "health halo" foods. They trick you into thinking they're good for you, but they're not. Take vegetable chips,

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

California's New Crime Laws: A Balance Between Toughness and Reform

In the beginning of 2025, California is rolling out a set of new laws designed to tackle crime, especially retail theft. These laws come after a period where punishments had been eased. Experts note that while these new laws may make penalties stronger, they don't mark a return to the strict policie

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Court Reverses Defense Secretary's Nullification of 9/11 Plea Deals

In a surprising turn of events, a military appeals court has overturned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's order to scrap plea deals made with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants involved in the 9/11 attacks. This decision reinstates the agreements that would see the men plead guilty in ex

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrate 2025: Star-Studded Shows and Global Festivities

Another year is about to wrap up, and there's no shortage of ways to ring in 2025. "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin' Eve" on ABC kicks off at 8 PM EST with Ryan Seacrest and a lineup including Alanis Morissette, Rita Ora, and Carrie Underwood. ABC will stream the show on Hulu the next day. Over on CN

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Guantánamo Detainee Finally Sent Home After 20 Years

You might think that after 20 years, a man held without charge would finally see justice. But no, Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian man, was just sent back home to Tunisia after being locked up in Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002. The U. S. government never charged him with a crime, yet he

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Jan 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Two-Level Neural Network Boosts Freeway Traffic Forecasting

Traffic forecasting on freeways has long relied on deep learning models, especially graph neural networks that blend graph theory with deep learning. These models are great at learning complex time and space patterns. However, traditional graph convolutional networks (GCNs) sometimes struggle with l

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Nutrition Nudges: What Helps and Hinders in Flemish Higher Ed

In Flanders, the journey from high school to college or university marks a significant period where students are at risk of unhealthy weight gain and poor dietary habits. Colleges and universities present a ripe opportunity to introduce nutrition interventions. But, success depends on these interven

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

“Unsung Hero: Larry DiCara's Story in a New Light”

In the bustling city of Boston, a new documentary shines light on Larry DiCara, a former city councilor who many argue was the city’s best mayor that Boston never elected. Co-produced by Tim McTaggart, the film explores DiCara’s political career during the 1970s and 1980s, a time of significant chan

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