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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Farmworkers Face Bird Flu Risk Despite No Symptoms

Imagine working on a farm and not feeling sick, but blood tests show you've been infected with bird flu. That's what happened to some dairy workers in Michigan and Colorado. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now wants all farmworkers near infected animals to get tested, even if th

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Nov 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Face Political Blow After Harris’ Defeat

When Donald Trump won re-election, some famous supporters of Kamala Harris took to social media to express their shock and disappointment. Stars like Cardi B and LeBron James shared their feelings on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, while others like Taylor Swift stayed silent. Many celebrities

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Nov 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Tweets: Do They Make a Difference in Vaccine Awareness?

Ever considered how a celebrity's tweet might influence our views on vaccines? Researchers in Indonesia set out to explore this idea. They selected 46 prominent figures and groups with a combined following of 7. 8 million people. The goal? To tweet about vaccines and gauge the impact on public opini

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Nov 08 2024SPORTS

Who to Start: Top Tight Ends for Week 10 Fantasy Football

As we dive into Week 10 of the fantasy football season, let's take a look at some tight ends who could make a big impact. T. J. Hockenson is back and ready to shine. After missing the first seven games due to a knee injury, he's ready to prove his worth again. Look for him to have a solid performanc

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Nov 08 2024FINANCE

Building a Better Pension System: Leveraging Human Capital

Ever thought about why current pension systems might not work as well as they could? A big issue is that they don't consider how much each person has contributed to raising the next generation. This is a problem because the current pay-as-you-go (PAYG) system treats everyone the same, even if they d

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Scary Fun: How Thrills Affect Inflammation

Do you like to get scared? Ever wondered if those chills could do something good for your health? Researchers in Denmark decided to find out. They picked a spooky haunted house as their lab, inviting visitors to experience the fright of their lives. The goal was to see how the sudden adrenaline rush

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

Unraveling Microglia's Bounce Back: A Gene Study

Ever wondered if tiny cells in your eye can bounce back after a sudden inflammation? Scientists used a special strain of mice to find out. They gave these mice a single dose of a harmless bacteria substance into their eyes and watched what happened in the microglia, tiny immune cells in the retina.

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

A Russian View: Putin's Take on Trump's Win

Russian President Vladimir Putin had his first say about the U. S. election results last Thursday from Sochi. He congratulated Donald Trump on his triumph and praised the president-elect’s bravery during an attempted assassination back in July. Putin was impressed by Trump's nervy reaction. Putin a

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu on Farms: Who's Getting Tested?

You might think that everyone who's been around sick cows is getting tested for bird flu. But that's not happening. A recent study found that some farm workers have been infected with H5N1 and didn't even know it! Farm workers are at a high risk because they're always around sick cows. But not ever

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Nov 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck: Making Movies After a Breakup

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are no longer a couple, but they're still working together. Affleck recently called Lopez "spectacular" for her role in their new movie, "Unstoppable. " When asked about it, Lopez praised the whole cast and crew instead of just her ex. They've been through a lot, inclu

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