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Jan 05 2025FINANCE

Tax Deadlines Extended for Disaster Areas

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has given some taxpayers a little more time to file their returns. If you live in one of 14 states hit by severe weather or natural disasters, you might be eligible for an extension. This includes folks in Louisiana, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Severe Winter Storm Hits Central US: What You Need to Know

A powerful winter storm is wreaking havoc across the central United States. Forecasters warn about heavy snow, icy roads, and strong winds, making travel incredibly dangerous. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings from Kansas to New Jersey. Blizzard-like conditions are expect

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Hip Surgery: How Alignment Affects Long-Term Results

When it comes to hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS), doctors often talk about how the shape of the hip joint can affect outcomes. While there's a lot of focus on how the hip socket (acetabular version) and thigh bone (femoral version) are positioned, less is known about

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Cleanliness Matters: Understanding Hygiene in Ethiopia's Complementary Feeding

Complementary feeding is a vital stage in a child's growth, but poor hygiene can lead to malnutrition and illness. In Ethiopia, there's not much data on how mothers of kids aged 6-24 months handle hygiene during this time. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

The Know-How of Dutch Dentists on Oral Leukoplakia: Do They Keep an Eye Out?

Ever wondered how much Dutch dentists know about oral leukoplakia (OL)? This condition may seem like just a simple mouth problem, but it's more than that. It might turn into something serious if not checked regularly. So, what's the deal with Dutch dentists? Do they keep track of patients with OL? L

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Jan 05 2025OPINION

New York's Car-Free Future: A Tale of Road Charges

Do you remember the French Revolution and the angry mob tearing down toll booths? Believe it or not, something similar is happening in New York City today. Governor Kathy Hochul is about to start a new program called congestion pricing. This isn't about sticking it to the king, though. It's about ma

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Updating Cervical Cancer Detection: Is Hyperspectral Colposcopy the Next Big Thing?

Cervical cancer is a big concern, especially for young women. Current methods like Pap smears and colposcopy have limits. They depend on how skilled the doctor is, and sometimes they miss things. This study looked into a new tool called hyperspectral imaging. This tech combines regular images with s

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Jan 05 2025SCIENCE

Barium's 3D Crystal Maze: A New Metal-Organic Framework Explained

Scientists have created a cool new 3D crystal structure using barium and a special acid. This structure, called a metal-organic framework (MOF), is built from long, rod-like building blocks. These blocks are connected by a type of acid called terephthaloylbis(azanediyl)diacetic acid, or TPBA for sho

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

How Technology Aids Pregnant Families: A Fresh Look

Expecting a baby comes with its own set of challenges, especially for families dealing with health issues or tough life circumstances. This period can amplify stress, making it hard to cope. That's where digital health technologies, like apps, wearable devices, and online platforms, come into play.

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

SARMs: A Dangerous Trend Among Athletes

Selective androgen receptor modulators, or SARMs, are substances that can either boost or block androgen receptors in specific tissues. Despite not being approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration, athletes are increasingly turning to SARMs to enhance their performance. However, recent stu

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