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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Patients Talk About Ankle Replacements Online

People are increasingly sharing their health journeys on social media. A recent study looked at how patients discuss total ankle replacements on Facebook and Instagram. The study found that most posts were about recovery milestones, not complications. This might give a skewed view of the procedure.

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Tech is Changing the Way We Talk About Health

Clear communication is super important in health care. When things get mixed up, it can lead to bad health results, unhappy patients, and even complaints about health professionals. So, how can we make sure everyone is on the same page? One way is by using recordings from real doctor-patient chats.

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Jun 27 2025CRIME

A Brutal Attack in Queens: Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime

In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old woman was viciously assaulted by three men in Queens, with police considering it a possible hate crime. The attack occurred near Redfern Ave. and Village Lane in Far Rockaway around 8:30 p. m. on a Wednesday. The victim and her attackers knew each other, and an

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Hidden Heroes: How Germany is Tackling Unseen Child Abuse

Germany is doing something unique to stop child abuse before it happens. They have a special program called Dunkelfeld. It helps people who might harm kids but haven't been caught yet. This is different from usual programs that work with people who have already been convicted. The Dunkelfeld progra

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Jun 27 2025CRIME

Smart Sensors and the Fight Against Crime: A Closer Look

Crime-fighting tools are getting a tech upgrade. Sensors are stepping into the spotlight, offering a faster, cheaper way to tackle crime. But there's a catch. Current sensors have some big problems. They're pricey, tricky to use, and need experts to make sense of the results. Researchers have been

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

The Battle Against COVID-19: A New Weapon in the Fight

The COVID-19 pandemic is still a major issue in 2025. The virus, SARS-CoV-2, changes rapidly. This makes it hard for vaccines and medicines to work well. Different versions of the virus cause different levels of sickness. Scientists are not sure why this happens. A new study looks at how different

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Nike's Big Move: How Tariffs Are Shaking Up the Game

Nike is feeling the heat from U. S. trade policies. The sportswear giant warns that tariffs could add a cool $1 billion to its costs this year. To soften the blow, Nike plans to cut back on making its products in China. This shift is a big deal because China currently makes about 16% of Nike's shoes

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Wake County's Rabies Alert: Stay Safe, Stay Informed

Wake County is facing a serious issue with rabies. A fox that bit a man on Tuesday was found to have rabies on Wednesday. This is the fourth case this month. The attack happened near Pulley Town Road and Thornburg Drive in Wake Forest. Animal Control was called in to catch the fox and test it. Lucki

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

New York Mayor Race: Cuomo's Unexpected Move

Andrew Cuomo is staying in the New York City mayoral race, even after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. He still has a spot on the "Fight & Deliver" ballot line for the November election. Cuomo thinks the general election voters might be different from those who voted in the primary.

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Man's Fight Against Deportation and Unfair Charges

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is in a tough spot. The Justice Department wants to try him for smuggling in Tennessee before sending him out of the country. A judge there said he could be free while waiting for his trial, but she's keeping him locked up for a few more days. Why? Because immigration officials

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