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Jan 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires Tear Through Los Angeles: Staying Safe

A brutal wildfire is creating chaos in Los Angeles. The Palisades Fire is burning through Pacific Palisades and other neighborhoods like Sylmar and Eaton Canyon. If you find yourself in the path of a wildfire, here's how to stay safe. If you're in a car and a fire starts to surround you, don't

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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

Restaurants Face Challenges as Drinking Habits Shift

As restaurants grapple with rising costs and declining sales, a new warning from the U. S. surgeon general could further strain their profits. The warning highlights the link between alcohol and cancer, coming at a time when many Americans are cutting back on dining out due to inflation. According t

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Global Labs Unite to Study Coronavirus Antigenicity

Scientists from 15 labs around the world teamed up to understand how the SARS-CoV-2 antigenicity—the way our body's antibodies recognize the virus—is affected by different lab practices. This global study used samples from the World Health Organization (WHO) and tools like live virus or pseudoviruse

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

The Soybean Challenge: Boosting Production by 2035

Soybeans are a big deal globally, ranking fourth among crops. They're special because they provide both oil and protein for people and animals. Over the past 60 years, production has skyrocketed 13 times. But with the world's population growing, we need even more soybeans. In the last decade, scient

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Empowerment Matters: How It Boosts Women's Health and Well-being

For over four decades, empowerment has been a hot topic across various fields. It's all about giving people control over their own lives. Many different models exist, but this paper suggests a simple four-step one. It's about growing as an individual and understanding your surroundings. Think of it

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Jan 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fire Forces Famous Faces to Flee: Pacific Palisades in Flames

On Tuesday, a fast-moving fire swept through Pacific Palisades, California, forcing celebrities and locals to evacuate their homes. The blaze, which started around 10:30 a. m. , quickly grew from a small brush fire to over 770 acres due to strong winds. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) issued

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of R2 Retrotransposons: A New Way to Insert Genes

Ever wondered how scientists might one day fix genetic diseases? R2 retrotransposons could be the key. These tiny genetic elements can slip new genes into specific spots in our cells. Here's how scientists can check if R2 retrotransposons are doing their job right in mammalian cells. First, they ma

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Safety in Thoracic Anesthesia: Protecting Healthcare Workers from Airborne Diseases

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Double Duty: Caring for Kids and Aging Parents Takes a Toll

Imagine balancing caring for your kids and your aging parents at the same time. This is the reality for many adults today, and it's taking a significant toll on their mental and physical health. A recent study found that these "sandwich carers" are more likely to experience declines in their well-be

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Lebanon's Health Challenge: Vaccines and the Private Sector

In Lebanon, the threat of measles isn't something new or unexpected. This disease is a common and long-standing issue in the country, despite being entirely preventable with vaccines. So, why are vaccination rates so low? One significant barrier is the lack of engagement from the private health sect

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