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Nov 10 2024CRIME

Netherlands' Prime Minister Stays to Handle Soccer Fan Attacks

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof changed his plans to attend UN climate talks in Azerbaijan. Instead, he's focusing on the aftermath of antisemitic attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans in Amsterdam. The violence, which injured five people and led to over 60 arrests, was sparked by social media ca

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Amsterdam's Dark Night: A Modern Pogrom

In Amsterdam, Israeli soccer fans and Jewish people found themselves chased and attacked after a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. One victim compared it to Kristallnacht, the 1938 German pogrom, saying it's what it would have looked like with social media. An IDF officer recounted his friend

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Hues in Pet Food

Have you ever thought about what makes your pet's food look so appealing? It turns out, a food colouring called ponceau 4R plays a big role. This colouring is used in cat, dog, and fish feed to make it look more vibrant and tasty. But hold on, there's more to the story. The European Commission, alo

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Australia Plans to Kick Kids Off Social Media

Australian leaders have a big plan. They want to stop kids under 16 from using popular social media sites like X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. This isn't just one state, but the whole country! Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls it a world-first. He thinks these sites are hurting young Austral

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Special Counsel Jack Smith: Trump Case on Hold Until December

Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump, told a federal judge that he might have a decision by December 2 on how to handle Trump's criminal case. This comes as Trump is set to become president again. Smith asked the judge to remove upcoming deadlines so he can think about the best

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Soccer Fans Attacked: 5 Hurt, 62 Arrested in Amsterdam

Amsterdam authorities revealed that five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after a night of violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans. The violence, linked to anti-Semitism, happened after a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Both Dutch and Israeli leaders condemned the attacks, and I

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Dexmedetomidine: A New Hope for Intestinal Injury by Regulating Neuron Autophagy

Imagine you're dealing with a serious health problem called intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury (I/R). This happens when blood flow to your intestines stops and then starts again, causing damage. Scientists are looking for ways to treat it, and they've found something interesting. A drug called D

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Trump's Trials: What Happens Now That He's Back in Office?

Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election has thrown a wrench into his ongoing legal battles. He's the first convicted felon to win the White House, facing numerous cases. Let's break it down. In New York, Trump awaits sentencing for a hush money scandal involving Stormy Daniels. His lawy

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Nov 06 2024SPORTS

Detroit Lions: Za'Darius Smith Trade Impact on Depth Chart and Scheme

The Detroit Lions have struck a smart deal, acquiring defensive end Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns. This move happened after Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson got injured during Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. The transaction was what insiders like ESPN’s Adam Schefter called a “long time coming

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Big Language Models: Helping or Hindering Mental Health?

Mental health issues are on the rise worldwide, and current care models can't keep up. Enter large language models (LLMs), which hold promise for innovative, large-scale mental health solutions. But how can we ensure these models do more good than harm? Let's explore the opportunities and risks. Fi

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