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Dec 29 2024CRIME

The Dynamic Duo: Lawyers Karen and Marc Agnifilo Join Forces

Meet Karen and Marc Agnifilo, a husband-and-wife legal team taking on two of the country's most high-profile cases. From opposing sides of the courtroom, they've now joined forces. Marc is leading rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense against serious charges, while Karen is at the helm of suspected hea

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

A Disabled Teacher's Fight for Job Security: The City's Controversial Move

Abraham Freud, a dedicated special-ed teacher with 24 years of experience under his belt, now faces a fight he wasn't expecting. Scoliosis and arthritis have made it impossible for him to manage a classroom full of autistic students. Instead of offering support, the New York City Department of Educa

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Dec 27 2024CRIME

The Hidden Dangers of Mycotoxins in Forensic Science

Mycotoxins like aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA), trichothecenes (TCNs), and patulin can sneak into our food and cause serious health problems. In forensic science, detecting these toxins is super important, especially when someone dies from poisoning or long-term exposure. But how do these t

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

The Mystery of Gut Pain: Genes and Inflammatory Diseases

Ever wondered why some people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel less abdominal pain? Scientists have been puzzling over this for a while now. It turns out that a specific gene variation might play a key role. This gene is linked to Na v 1. 8, a protein that helps detect pain signals in our

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

The Strategy Shift: What Makes a Winner in the Prisoner's Dilemma?

For years, researchers have been digging into the Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma, testing strategies from the famous Tit for Tat to advanced learning methods like neural networks. But, many studies use only a few strategies, making their findings questionable. In this work, scientists analyse 195 strat

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Dec 26 2024EDUCATION

Math: How to Tell Objects Apart

Ever wondered how we can distinguish one math object from another? Some folks, known as nominalists, think it's a mystery. They question how we can tell math objects apart, since these objects don't share the same physical properties as everyday stuff. Let's dive into three methods to identify math

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

How Taiwanese Cancer Patients and Caregivers Face End-of-Life Together

Everyone knows that doctors and patients often talk about the future of a patient's health. But what about the very end? That's what a recent study in Taiwan looked into. It's the first time anyone has explored how cancer patients and their loved ones who care for them feel ready, both in their mind

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Dec 26 2024CRIME

Prison Escape: Captured Convicted Murderer from Mississippi

A dangerous inmate who fled a Mississippi prison on Christmas Eve has been recaptured. Authorities had issued stern warnings to the public after 33-year-old Drew Johnson escaped from South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville. The escape occurred just before 3:30 PM on Tuesday, Decemb

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Malaria Complications in China: How Imports Impact Treatment

China has successfully eradicated malaria, but the threat of reintroduction via imported cases remains active. We examined data on imported malaria from 2014 to 2021 to understand what makes some cases severe and others prone to relapse. Patients first diagnosed with non-malarial illnesses were abou

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Checking Skin: How Aware is Pakistan?

You've probably heard of skin cancer, but do you know about the worst type called melanoma? It's scary stuff, because it can spread fast and can be deadly. Regularly checking your moles can help, but not many folks in Pakistan know about it. A study done at Lahore General Hospital in 2022 found that

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