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Mar 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flood Defense in Cities: A New Approach to Heavy Rainfall

Flooding is a big problem for cities in flat areas. Heavy rain can cause serious damage and put lives at risk. So, how can cities work together to handle this issue better? One idea is to use a system where cities in the same region help each other out. This system is based on how water moves throu

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Deadly Quake Strikes Myanmar

In Myanmar, the death toll from a recent earthquake has risen to over 1, 000 people. The quake, measuring 7. 7 on the Richter scale, hit near the country's second-largest city. The military-led government reported that 1, 002 people have died, with 2, 376 injured and 30 missing. The numbers could st

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Struggles: Expatriates and Their Families in a Global Health Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many issues. One of them is the hardship faced by expatriates and their families. This is especially true for those who live and work across borders. The pandemic has made their lives even more difficult. It has highlighted how different types of uncertaint

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin's Risky Dance with Loa Loa

Loa loa, a parasitic worm, has long been seen as relatively harmless. However, for those with high levels of microfilariae in their blood, taking ivermectin can lead to serious problems. These issues can range from mild to severe, with encephalopathy being a major concern. The current thinking is th

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Mar 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Breaking Free: Brooke Hogan's Path to Peace

Brooke Hogan, the eldest child of the famous wrestler Hulk Hogan, has decided to step away from her parents to find some peace. She shared her reasons on Instagram, explaining that she's tried to stay quiet about family issues. But the constant negativity has been hard to ignore. It's affected her c

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Mar 29 2025CRIME

US Soldiers Missing: The Big Rescue Mission in Lithuania

A big rescue operation is underway in Lithuania. It all started when four U. S. soldiers went missing during a training exercise. They were part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and were on a mission to recover another Army vehicle. Their armored vehicle, an M88 Hercules, was found underwat

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Unusual Pituitary Tumors: A Surgical Challenge

Pituitary tumors, also known as PitNETs, are usually easy to remove. But sometimes, they have weird features. These features make surgery much harder. For instance, they might spread widely inside the skull. Or, they might have a tough, fibrous texture. They could also have an odd shape, wrap around

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Mar 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Macau's Gaming Revolution: The Rise of Smart Tables

Macau's casinos are embracing a new era of technology with the rapid adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. This shift towards "smart tables" is one of the most significant advancements in the gaming industry, promising better security, smoother operations, and improved player

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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

Four Soldiers Missing: A Tough Rescue in Lithuania

A tense rescue mission is underway in Lithuania. Four U. S. Army soldiers are missing. They vanished during a routine training exercise. The soldiers were part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. Their mission was to retrieve another vehicle in the Pabrade training area. This spot is near Lit

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Mar 28 2025SCIENCE

Starliner's Next Flight: What's Holding It Back?

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is in the spotlight as NASA and Boeing work together to fix its problems. The goal is to make sure it's safe for astronauts to fly in it again. This comes after some serious technical issues kept the spacecraft from bringing its crew back to Earth on time. The Starli

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