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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

AI Video Generators: Changing Healthcare, Yet More to Consider

Imagine if doctors could customize educational videos for each patient or if medical students could train with realistic, personalized scenarios. That’s what artificial intelligence (AI)–driven video generators like Sora Turbo from OpenAI and Veo 2 from Google are promising. Announced in December 20

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Rules: Birthright Citizenship and More Immigration Changes

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders. One of these orders aims to end birthright citizenship, which is the automatic granting of citizenship to anyone born on U. S. soil. This move sparked immediate legal challenges. A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts argu

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Hope After Gaza Ceasefire: Challenges Still Lie Ahead

The recent ceasefire in Gaza has brought a glimmer of hope, but aid workers warn that the hardest part is yet to come. Getting aid into the war-torn region is tough, with some areas in the north still out of reach. Criminal gangs are stealing food from UN convoys, making it even harder to help those

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Understanding Foot Deformities: How Flat Feet and Bunions Are Connected

Scientists decided to dig deeper into how flatfoot and bunions, also known as hallux valgus (HV), are related. They compared the sideways alignment of the inner part of the foot in people with just bunions, just flat feet, both problems, and those with no issues. This study aimed to enhance treatmen

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Jan 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Royal Podcast Challenge: Harry and Meghan’s Spotify Journey

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s podcast venture with Spotify didn’t turn out the way they hoped. They struggled to produce regular content and had some bold ideas. Harry, for instance, was eager to chat with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about their leadership styles. Meghan’s podcast, Archetypes

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

China's Population: Fewer People, More Challenges

China's population is shrinking for the third year in a row. This might not sound like a big deal, but it's a huge challenge for the country. With fewer people being born and more people living longer, China is facing a shortage of working-age folks. This is a common problem in many places, like Jap

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Kingston's Sports Legends Join Hall of Fame in 2025

On January 14, 2025, the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees. Mark Potter, himself a Hall of Fame member, introduced the athletes and builders for the year. The Hall, established in 1994 by Joe Hawkins, recognizes local sports figures. Two athletes and four builder

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Abbott Elementary Season 4: Helping Kids Find Their Passion

Abbott Elementary's latest episode, Season 4, Episode 10, takes a break from big plot movements, focusing instead on the challenges of education. It's a light-hearted episode that highlights the struggles teachers face in keeping students engaged. Jacob, a dedicated educator, tries to find an after-

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Taming Epilepsy: Does Surgery on Temporal Encephaloceles Help?

You might be surprised to know that some people with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) have a condition called temporal encephaloceles (TEs). Sometimes, these TEs are spotted by chance during scans. Do doctors and hospitals agree on how to treat these patients before surgery? Not really. Their practices

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

What Happened to the Celebs on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test?

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test is back with a bang, and this season is proving to be even tougher than before. The latest episode saw several celebrities packing their bags and leaving the show, either by choice or due to medical issues. Let's break down what went down. Five celebrities deci

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