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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Improving Health for Spanish-Speaking Immigrants: A Free Clinic's Impact

In Rhode Island, there's a free clinic called Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC) that's doing some amazing work. They run a program called Bridging the Gap (BTG) specifically for Spanish-speaking immigrants who don't have health insurance. We took a look back at how this program has been helping p

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Hits Russia with UK Missiles for First Time

For the first time, Ukraine has used British-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia, reports say. This news came a day after Ukraine fired American ATACMS missiles into Russian territory. The use of these missiles was confirmed by a UK official but not by Ukraine's defense minister,

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

Are Colleges Making Students' Mental Health Worse?

Colleges are meant to prepare students for the real world, but some might be doing the opposite. After the 2016 U. S. election, many colleges turned into giant comfort zones, offering students milk, cookies, and even cuddle sessions with therapy animals. Harvard and Cornell cancelled classes to help

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Russia Sends Animals to North Korea: A New Twist in Their Relationship

In a surprising move, Russia sent over 70 animals to a zoo in Pyongyang. The collection included an African lion, bears, yaks, and various birds like cockatoos, pheasants, and mandarin ducks. The animals were flown in on a Russian government plane, escorted by veterinarians from Moscow. This comes a

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Magnetic Fields in Layered Materials: A New Discovery

The study of interacting topological phases has always been intriguing, with one notable example being the composite Fermi liquid, which forms in strong magnetic fields. Recently, scientists have predicted that a similar phenomenon, the zero-field composite Fermi liquid, could occur in a twisted MoT

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Hip Fracture Recovery: Comparing Two Rehab Programs

Imagine breaking your hip, and then trying to figure out the best way to get back on your feet. That's what researchers set out to do in a study comparing two rehabilitation programs. One was called "Rehabilitation for Life" (RFL), and the other was the usual care people get. The goal? To find out w

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Adani Group's Billionaire Boss Faces U. S. Fraud and Bribery Charges

Gautam Adani, the billionaire who heads India's Adani Group, has found himself in a sticky situation. He, along with several others, was charged with bribery and fraud in a New York court. The allegations suggest that Adani and his team paid over $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Tech Startup Founder Accused of Swindling Investors

Joanna Smith-Griffin, the brains behind AI startup AllHere Education and a former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is in hot water. The FBI just unveiled an indictment accusing her of lying to investors to steal nearly $10 million. From November 2020 to June 2024, Smith-Griffin allegedly fibbed about her

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Backyard Sports: A New Generation of Gaming Fun

Get ready for some old-school sports action with a modern twist! Playground Productions has spilled the beans on their plans to bring back the beloved Backyard Sports franchise. This time, the game will hit next-gen consoles, packed with all your favorite characters and some fresh faces too. The new

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Nov 21 2024OPINION

President-Elect Trump's Media Target: What's the Future of Journalism?

President-elect Donald Trump's re-election hasn't just brought chaos to the Senate and worries from world leaders—it's also set off alarm bells for another important group: journalists. Trump has a history of threatening the media, and he's not shy about it. He's even bragged about killing the mains

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