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Jan 14 2025SPORTS

Miami's New Defensive Coach: A Costly Bet with High Hopes

Mario Cristobal, the coach of the Miami Hurricanes, has a big task ahead. His team missed the playoffs last season due to a weak defense. So, he decided to make a change. He fired the defensive coordinator and hired a new one, Corey Hetherman, from the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Hetherman did a great

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Texas Leads Business Bankruptcies, Houston Court Rebounds Post-Scandal

In 2024, Texas emerged as the top state for business bankruptcies in the U. S. Surprisingly, Houston saw a dip in filings due to a scandal at the courthouse. The Southern District of Texas, known for its intricate bankruptcy cases, experienced a drop in filings after a judge stepped down. However, i

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How Plant Compounds Fight Fatty Acid Effects on Muscles

Obesity and inactive lifestyles are causing a global surge in type 2 diabetes. One key issue is that fatty foods boost blood fatty acid levels, making it harder for insulin to work properly. This can lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Certain proteins, like JNK, IKK-NF-κB, and STAT3, pl

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Why Students Choose Psychiatry: A Look at Victorian Medical Workforce

Australia is grappling with a shortage of psychiatrists, making it important to figure out what factors influence medical students to choose psychiatry as their specialty. One key aspect is the work environment. Medical students often consider the variety of tasks and the chance to make a real diffe

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Iodine in Soil: Why We Need to Look at Different Forms

When it comes to cleaning up radioactive iodine in soils and sediments, scientists often rely on an approach that assumes it all behaves the same way. This can be like trying to solve a puzzle with the wrong pieces—you might get close, but you’ll never see the whole picture. In reality, iodine can a

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Alcohol Taxes: A New Fight

Almost 100 years after the end of Prohibition, the alcohol industry is facing a new challenge in the United States. In New Mexico, where alcohol-related deaths are the highest in the country, lawmakers are considering two proposals to change how alcohol is taxed. One plan suggests a flat 3% tax rate

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Malala Calls on Muslim Leaders to Tackle Gender Inequality

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has spoken out about the dire issue of gender inequality in Afghanistan, calling on Muslim leaders to take a stand. At a big event in Pakistan about educating girls in Muslim communities, Malala asked Muslim leaders to fight against what the Taliban is doing

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dude Perfect Opens Huge New HQ with Sports Stars

Dude Perfect, the sports media group known for its wacky tricks and viral videos, has just moved into a massive new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The 36, 000-square-foot space is like a sports dream come true, featuring a basketball court, football field, and putting course. The grand opening was a

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Jan 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Customizes Search Help for Android Gamers

Ever found yourself stuck on a tough level in a mobile game? Google has a new trick up its sleeve that might make your life easier. They're working on a feature called "Get Game Help" for their Circle to Search tool. How does it work? Simply snap a screenshot of your current game screen, and Circle

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

US Limits AI Chip Exports: China and Russia Affected

The US has just put new limits on AI chip exports to hold back China and Russia. This comes as Biden's term ends and hot on the heels of similar curbs last month. Tech companies like Nvidia and Oracle aren't happy, saying these rules might hurt US tech leadership. Officials say the goal is to keep

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