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Mar 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Blast from the Past and More

The Lakeshore Community Concerts season is wrapping up with a bang. The final show is a tribute to the 1960s, featuring Sixtiesmania. This band covers everything from the Beatles to the music of Woodstock. The concert will be held at Highland High School’s Monbeck Auditorium, 9135 Erie St. in Highla

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

From Shadows to Spotlight: The Journey of Psychoanalysis in East Germany

The city of Dresden is gearing up for a big event. The European Psychoanalytical Federation (EPF) is about to hold a conference there. This is a great chance to look back at how psychoanalysis has evolved in East Germany, with a special focus on the state of Saxony. The story of psychoanaly

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Mar 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Malaria's Chilling History in the Nordic Countries

The Nordic countries, known for their cold climates, were once hotspots for malaria. This might seem surprising, but malaria was a real problem in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden until the late 1800s. The type of malaria that plagued these regions was caused by the parasite Plasmodium vivax. This paras

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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

Choppers: A Chimpanzee's Life in the Spotlight

Zoos have changed a lot since the 1800s. They used to be all about fun and games, but now they focus more on teaching, protecting animals, and doing research. Let's talk about Choppers, a famous chimpanzee who starred in TV ads in the UK during the 1970s. She was a western chimpanzee, a type known f

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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

Woody Paige: From Cancer to TV Farewell

Woody Paige, a 78-year-old sports journalist, is facing a double whammy: a recent cancer surgery and the end of his long-running TV show. But he's taking it all in stride. Paige underwent facial surgery for melanoma last month, but the good news is, he's cancer-free. He's got a six-inch scar, but h

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: How Family History Affects Young Adults in UAE

In the United Arab Emirates, young adults face a significant health challenge. A family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) plays a big role in their risk for heart problems. This risk goes up with each family member who has CVD. Why is this important? It's because family history gives clues abo

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Mar 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Hulk Hogan: Wrestling Legend or Controversial Figure?

Hulk Hogan, a name that echoes through the halls of wrestling history, has always been a polarizing figure. He was one of the first wrestlers to become a household name, thanks to his charisma and in-ring prowess. Hogan's journey began in the late 70s when he was signed by Vince McMahon. By the 80s,

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Mar 09 2025SCIENCE

Mars Mystery Unveiled: The Smooshed Rock Revelation

On Mars, the Perseverance rover did something unusual to uncover hidden secrets. Instead of drilling or scraping, it pressed down on a pile of rock fragments, flattening them out. This simple act revealed important clues about the planet's past. The rover's SHERLOC instrument, which analyzes mineral

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

The Department of Education: What's the Big Deal?

The Department of Education is a big deal for students in the U. S. It's the federal agency that makes sure kids from kindergarten to high school get a good education. It also helps out with special education programs and tries to make schools better. Plus, it gives out Pell Grants and federal stude

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Mar 07 2025EDUCATION

The Doctor Who Shaped Irish Medicine

Imagine a time when medicine was still finding its feet. John Stearne, born in 1624, was a key figure in this era. He was the first to hold the title of Regius Professor of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin. His journey wasn't straightforward, though. Stearne's story begins in Ardbraccan,

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