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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Big Lots' Big Shift: What's Next for Local Stores?

Big Lots, a well-known retail chain, is shaking things up after filing for bankruptcy last September. They're selling their stores and distribution centers to save jobs and keep their brand alive. The buyers? Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, who'll pass on Big Lots' assets to companies like Variety

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Netanyahu's Health Journey: A Quick Recap

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, recently underwent prostate surgery at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center. The surgery, performed under full anesthesia, was prompted by an infection detected last week. Doctors removed his prostate, which was not cancerous, late Sunday. Netanyahu's office had

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Sitting Time and Heart Health: What College Students Need to Know

Did you know that spending too much time sitting down can increase your risk of heart disease, even when you're young? A new study aims to find out which types of sitting and what lifestyle factors are most harmful for college students. By understanding when and why students sit so much, researchers

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

The Role of Metabolic Factors in Decision-Making for Those with Major Depressive Disorder

Have you ever felt like making decisions is tough, especially when it comes to putting in effort? People with major depressive disorder (MDD) often face this challenge. Research shows that metabolic issues like insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are common in MDD, can mess with our reward sy

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Dec 29 2024SCIENCE

Discovering New Superconductors with a Simple Swap

Scientists have found a clever way to boost the superconducting powers of certain metal borocarbides. They started with a compound called Ca2B4C4, which didn't show much superconducting promise. But by swapping out calcium (Ca) for sodium (Na), they significantly increased the electronic density at

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Predicting Divorce: Can Algorithms Spot Trouble?

Divorce is a common issue in many countries, affecting nearly half of all marriages. It's not just a legal process; it has a deep impact on mental health and daily life. Researchers used a dataset called the 'divorce predictor dataset' to create a tool that can tell apart married and divorced people

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Dec 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Plant Invaders in Northeast Uttar Pradesh: A Closer Look

In the northeastern Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, the vegetation landscape is a mix of grasslands, old fields, wastelands, and forests. This area, like many others in the country, faces a challenge: invasive alien plant species. These intruders not only disrupt the growth and production of local fo

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Dec 29 2024SPORTS

Battle of the Eagles: NCCU vs. NC A&T Showdown

Get ready for a thrilling matchup between North Carolina Central (NCCU) and North Carolina A&T State (NC A&T) this Saturday. These two teams bring a rich history to the court, with NCCU leading their head-to-head series by a slim margin of 84-76. The game will be broadcast live on CBS, giving fans e

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Can Your Diet and Lifestyle Lower Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk?

Diabetic kidney disease is a major health concern, and scientists are exploring the role of oxidative stress in its development. Oxidative stress happens when there's an imbalance between harmful molecules called free radicals and the body's antioxidant defenses. One way to measure this imbalance is

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Xanthine Oxidase: A Key Target in Gout Treatment

Ever wondered what causes gout, that painful arthritis flare-up? It's all about uric acid, and a crucial enzyme called xanthine oxidase (XO). Picture XO as a little worker in our bodies, responsible for producing uric acid from purines like hypoxanthine and xanthine in the final steps of a process c

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