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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

How to Stop Violence Before It Starts

Violence against women is a big problem. Many people want to know how to stop it. Experts have looked at different ways to prevent men from hurting women. They checked out three main types of prevention: stopping violence before it happens, catching it early, and helping those who have already done

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Jul 11 2025CRIME

A Mayor's Murder: Violence and Suspicion in Honduras

In Honduras, a mayor running for reelection was killed in a shocking incident. Francisco Martinez, the mayor of San Isidro, was taken from a motel in Siguatepeque. He was drinking when armed men grabbed him. His body was later found near a soccer field. Police think this was not about politics. They

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Jul 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Too Much Love: Why Netflix's New Rom-Com is Winning Hearts

Lena Dunham's latest creation, "Too Much, " is making waves on Netflix. The rom-com series has viewers glued to their screens, with many finishing all ten episodes in one go. The story follows Jessica, a hardworking New Yorker played by Megan Stalter, who moves to London after a tough breakup. There

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Nurses in Northern Ethiopia Face Rising Workplace Violence

Nurses in public hospitals across Northern Ethiopia are facing a growing problem: workplace violence. This issue is not just a local concern but a global one, with healthcare workers, especially nurses, often finding themselves in harmful situations. A recent study set out to understand how common

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Jul 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Breakthrough in Battery Tech: Sodium-Ion Batteries That Work in Any Weather

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are stepping up as strong contenders in the world of energy storage. They are seen as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries, especially for large-scale applications. However, making SIBs that can handle different temperatures, deliver high performance, and last

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Why Do Some People Take Extremist Beliefs Too Far?

Extremist violence is a big problem. But why do some people with strong beliefs act violently? Not many studies have looked at this directly. A recent study tried to understand the link between extreme ideas and extreme actions. First, it's important to note that having strong beliefs doesn't alway

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Internet Access and Diabetes: A County-Level Look

In 2021, a study dug into how internet access at home might be linked to diabetes rates across US counties. The idea was to see if having more people online could mean fewer diabetes cases, even when other factors like income and education are considered. The study looked at data from over 3, 000 c

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Understanding Elderly Abuse: A Closer Look at Hidden Struggles

Older adults face unique challenges when dealing with intimate partner violence (IPV). This is not just about physical harm. It involves a mix of emotional, cognitive, and social factors. Three stories from a mental health service show how complex this issue can be. First, let's talk about the big

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Tackling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Ghana's Health Schools

In Ghana, students in health sciences face a big problem: sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). This is not just a personal issue; it's a matter of human rights and social fairness. Sadly, not enough is being done to stop it. Most efforts to prevent SGBV are not tailored to fit the local culture

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Navigating Ethics in Hospital Research: A Closer Look

Research in hospitals is vital for medical progress, but it comes with big ethical questions. When patients are sick and in the hospital, it's not always easy to do research the right way. Doctors and researchers must think carefully about how to protect patients while still learning new things. Th

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