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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Meet Jay Bhattacharya: Trump's Pick to Lead NIH

Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for criticizing U. S. COVID-19 policies, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, with a budget of $47. 3 billion, is the country's main funder for medical research. Bhattacharya's appointment come

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Lockdown Critic to Lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor who criticized pandemic lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, 56, is known for his support of herd immunity and his opposition to vaccine mandates. He co-authored the Great Barringt

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Autism-Like Traits: A Surprising Connection in Dementia

Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Tua Tagovailoa Preps Dolphins for Chilly Thanksgiving Showdown

Remember when Miami Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faced brutal cold in the wildcard game against the Kansas City Chiefs? That game was one of the coldest in NFL history, with temperatures dropping to -4 degrees Fahrenheit and wind chills making it feel like -27 degrees. For players from sunny

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Without Rules: How Businesses Navigate the Wild West

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, but the rules are all over the place. With the upcoming Trump administration planning to keep its hands off, the U. S. has a messy mix of state rules or no rules at all for AI. Some say the president-elect might appoint an "AI czar" to handle federa

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Nov 27 2024EDUCATION

Rethinking Success: Beyond Grades

Imagine you're a basketball coach like John Wooden, known for his UCLA wins. But what did he really care about? Not just victories, but helping players grow as individuals. This isn't just a sports story, it's a lesson for educators too. Too often, teachers focus on grades as the main measure of suc

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Diclofenac and COVID-19: Pharmacists' Role in Safe Medication Use

Diclofenac, a popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has been a topic of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because it can worsen the disease by causing oxidative stress and mitochondrial problems. COVID-19 is known for its hyperinflammation, and diclofenac might make this w

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

Lichens and their Microbe Partners: New Hope Against Biofilms

Lichens, those fascinating plants that grow on rocks and trees, have been around for a long time. Scientists first took notice of them in the 1870s and found that they produce special substances that can affect bacteria and fungi. More recently, we've discovered that lichens have a whole community o

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Texas Searches for Land to Help Trump's Deportation Plans

Texas is looking for land to help the incoming Trump administration with its deportation plans. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said her office is spotting suitable properties across the state's 13 million acres. The project is named after Houston girl Jocelyn Nungaray, who was sadly killed

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Thrilling Thanksgiving: A Look Back at History-Making Sports Moments

Ever wonder what makes sports so exciting? Let's dive into some incredible moments that happened on this very day in history. In 1980, the Chicago Bears pulled off a jaw-dropping victory against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Dave Williams returned Eddie Murray's opening kickoff 95 yards in

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