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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Texas AG Targets Dallas Doctor Over Teen Trans Care

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making waves by suing a Dallas pediatrician, Dr. May Lau. He says she's breaking state law by giving hormone treatments to teens trying to transition their gender. Paxton claims these treatments are harmful and irreversible. The law he's using, SB 14, was passed

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Putin's Health Check: A Routine Visit or More?

Russian President Vladimir Putin, aged 72, recently paid a visit to the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has assured everyone that these visits are just routine check-ups. Independent sources like Meduza reported that Peskov told a Tass reporter that th

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Biotech Moves: Layoffs, Deals, and Drug Concerns

Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Kids' Vaccinations in the US: A Dropping Trend

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released some concerning news. The vaccination rates for kindergartners in the US have dropped again. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 92% of kids got their routine shots—a decrease from 93% last year and 95% in 2019-2020. The drop is m

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

School Shooting: Father and Son Facing Charges

On Thursday, a grand jury in Winder, Georgia, indicted a father and son on murder charges. The son, a 14-year-old named Colt Gray, was charged with 55 counts, including murder and assault. His father, Colin Gray, faced 29 counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. The charg

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Alabama Executes Man Who Asked for Death After Deadly Rampage

Derrick Dearman, 36, was executed in Alabama on Thursday. He had asked to go forward with his lethal injection after admitting to killing five people in a 2016 drug-fueled attack. Dearman broke into a home where his estranged girlfriend was staying, then killed her and four others with an ax and a g

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Stay Strong and Steady: Exercises to Age Gracefully

You might think that slowing down is a natural part of getting older, but that's not the whole story. Regular exercise can keep you fit and independent as you age. It's not just about looking good; it's about feeling good too. Experts say that staying active can help prevent diseases like diabetes a

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

The Spread of Mpox in Africa: What Happens Next?

Imagine you're in Africa, where a virus called mpox is causing trouble. Picture more than 1,000 deaths and outbreaks in 18 countries. Africa's top health boss, Jean Kaseya, warns that things could get worse. Why? Well, countries are struggling to test for mpox quickly. Money promised by other countr

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Whooping Cough on the Rise: What You Need to Know

You might remember whooping cough as that nasty cold that turns into a long cough. Well, it's back and it's making a lot of kids sick. In fact, this year has seen the most cases in a decade. Why is this happening? Experts say it's because we're going back to normal after COVID-19 kept many illnesses

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Galaxy Ring: A Health Tracker for Your Finger

Samsung has just launched a new health tracker called the Galaxy Ring. It's a smart ring that can help you monitor your sleep, heart rate, and skin temperature. This is Samsung's first time making a smart ring, and it's designed to work best with Samsung phones. The Galaxy Ring looks a bit chunky, w

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