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Dec 05 2024CRIME

The Surprising Truth About False Confessions

Confessions play a huge role in solving crimes, but sometimes, innocent people admit to crimes they didn't commit. Research often uses students or volunteers in controlled settings, which may not fully capture the real deal. Let's dive deeper into false confessions during police interrogations. We'l

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Nov 30 2024CRIME

Assessing Legal Professionals' Knowledge on Age and False Memories

Imagine you're a detective in a small town. You're investigating a case where a young girl saw her mother's murder. You're trying to figure out if her memory is real or if she's just recalling something she was told. A study asked real legal professionals like judges, lawyers, and police officers to

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Talking About Recalls: How Danish Radiographers Explain Mammogram Risks

In Denmark, there aren't any set rules for telling women about the chances of being called back after a mammogram. This means that how it's done can vary a lot. A study looked into how radiographers at a Danish mammography center and breast cancer clinic handle this. They talked to the radiographers

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Emma Hayes: A Coach's Journey Beyond the Classroom

Meet Emma Hayes, a coach with over 20 years of experience, transforming teams like Chelsea into powerhouses and even guiding the USWNT to Olympic gold. She believes that coaching licenses only scratch the surface. Real-world experience is where the magic happens. Hayes started young, at just 20, and

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Mindray's CL900i: A New Stay in HIV Screening

Ever thought about how we check for HIV? Well, one of the top tests, the Architect-HIV Ag/Ab combo, is great at finding the virus early, but it can sometimes give false positives. That's where Mindray's new test, the CL900i, comes in. Scientists tried out this new test on 195 old samples. These samp

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Nov 11 2024SPORTS

Lions Fans' Noise Makes a Big Difference in Houston

Thousands of Detroit Lions fans traveled to Houston for a game on Sunday night, and their coach, Dan Campbell, believes their loud cheering played a significant role in the team's victory. In the fourth quarter, Campbell noticed that the noise from Lions fans caused the home team, the Texans, to com

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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Halsey's Love Life: A Look Back

Halsey, the popular singer known for hits like "Without Me, " has had a few high-profile relationships. Let's take a peek at her dating history. In 2015, Halsey dated Matty Healy, the frontman of The 1975. Some fans think their song "Colors" might be about him. After that, she was with Norwegian mu

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is Elon Musk Really Making a $17K Tesla RV?

A rumor spread like wildfire on social media in October 2024, saying Tesla CEO Elon Musk was planning to release a motor home priced under $17, 000. Shared on platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and even a Bangladeshi news site, the claim quickly gained traction. One TikTok video alone had millio

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Oct 30 2024CELEBRITIES

Frasier Co-Star Kelsey Grammer's Kindness During Toks Olagundoye's Cancer Battle

Imagine being in the middle of filming a TV show, only to find out that you have cancer. That's exactly what happened to Toks Olagundoye, who plays Professor Olivia Finch in the "Frasier" revival. She was diagnosed with stage 0 triple-negative breast cancer, which quickly progressed to stage 1. Toks

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Oct 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Orleans Morning News Legend Eric Paulsen Passes Away

Eric Paulsen, a beloved figure in New Orleans morning news, said his final goodbyes at the age of 74. After a long and dedicated career spanning over 40 years at WWL Louisiana, Paulsen announced in September that he was fighting a tough battle with cancer. Despite his determination, he passed away o

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