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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Wine Cellars' Surprising Unwelcome: Putin's Absence

In the heart of Moldova, a country once part of the Soviet Union, lies a remarkable wine storage complex. This vast underground network, owned by the Cricova Winery, has seen its share of history. Among the notable figures whose bottles it once housed is Hermann Goering, Hitler's deputy, whose colle

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Old Ice, New Insights: Scientists Drill Deep into Antarctic Past

Imagine drilling a hole two miles deep into the frosty heart of Antarctica. That’s exactly what a team of international scientists did, seeking to uncover secrets hidden in ice that’s over a million years old. This ancient ice could reveal how Earth’s climate has changed over time and what role gree

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

US Sends Final $500M Military Aid to Ukraine Before Biden Leaves Office

The Biden administration has recently unveiled its final military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $500 million. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was slated to reveal this figure at the last US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This assistance comes as the Whi

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Claims: Are Critics Missing the Mark?

Vaccines can be a touchy topic. Even when there's a lot of proof that vaccines for COVID-19 and human papillomavirus (HPV) are safe and effective, some people still worry. Recently, some scientists have looked back at the original trial data from these vaccines, claiming they've found hidden dangers

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

AI in Medicine: A Doctor's New Partner

Imagine having a super-smart assistant that can help diagnose diseases and manage patient records. That's what a team of researchers created with MedFound, a language model designed just for the healthcare field. With a staggering 176 billion parameters, MedFound was trained on real medical texts an

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

India Confirms a Few HMPV Cases, No Need to Panic

In India, health officials have found a small number of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. This isn't a new virus, unlike COVID-19 that keeps changing. So far, seven cases have been reported across the country, with two new ones in Nagpur. Before that, cases were found in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chen

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

UPS Adds Healthcare Power: Buys Frigo-Trans and BPL

In a strategic move, UPS has bought two European healthcare logistics companies, Frigo-Trans and BPL. This deal isn't just about expanding their reach; it's about meeting the increasing demand for special logistics services. We're talking about temps as low as -196°C and as high as 25°C, along with

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Freedom Flights: Italian Journalist Returns Home After Iranian Detention

An Italian reporter, Cecilia Sala, has safely landed in Italy after being held in Iran for three weeks. Her release came about through intense diplomatic efforts, sparked by her arrest in Tehran on December 19. Sala, a journalist for Il Foglio, was accused of violating Iranian laws. Her detention co

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance Under Biden: Nearly 24 Million Sign Up for Obamacare

Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have seen a huge boost under President Joe Biden, with nearly 24 million people already signed up for 2025. This is almost twice the number from when Donald Trump was in office. The growth is due to bigger federal subsidies, better outreach, and an easier enrollment p

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

How Daily Steps and Posture Vary Across Activity Levels

Imagine a bunch of people wearing tiny activity trackers on their thighs. Researchers studied these volunteers to see how their daily steps and postures changed depending on how active they were. They tracked 3547 people over seven days, classifying each day by the number of steps taken. Interestin

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