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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Small Samples, Big Challenges: Testing for TB in the Brain

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a nasty infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's caused by the same bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs. One big problem with TBM is that it's hard to detect. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that surrounds the brain and

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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

The Complexity of Gender in Elite Sports

The recent Paris Olympics had many surprises. Among these surprises, one name stood out: Imane Khelif. She became famous when she quickly beat Angela Carini of Italy in just 46 seconds during her first round. But her journey wasn’t easy. Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lian Yu-ting were kicked out of the

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Why Your Health Insurance Might Cost More in 2025

People are talking about a big jump in health insurance costs coming in 2025. This might make it harder for small and mid-sized companies to keep up with providing health benefits for their employees. These employers might struggle to keep their teams happy and healthy. Some experts say the

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Divide: Enhancing Global Brain Surgery Care

Everyone deserves top-notch medical care no matter where they live. Right now, there are huge differences in the level of brain surgery care around the world. Some places have state-of-the-art facilities while others are still using outdated methods. This isn't just about fancy equipment but also a

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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Ice Dreams Cut Short: The Shocking Loss for Figure Skating's Future Stars

Washington DC was the site of a devastating tragedy, as the world of figure skating lost many young talents and their mentors. On a cold evening, a plane collision brought everything to a dramatic halt. It happened right after a wildly successful camp for the sport's rising stars. This wasn

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

New Faces, Fresh Start: Can Democrats Find a New Leader

The Democrats find themselves at a crossroads, eager to find a new leader to guide them. The party plans to pick the next leader on a Saturday, as the influence of breaking news sways the decision faster than anyone can predict. It's not easy to get some of the top job seekers believing it'

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

Your Groceries Might Get a Price Hike Due to New Tariffs

The recent plan to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada might end up making your groceries cost more. Picture this: a world where avocados from Mexico and dairy from Canada become pricier at the grocery store. That’s because the US depends on these neighbors for many everyday food items. Let’s break i

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Trade Trouble Brewing: Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Imports

Recently, a significant move was made. A 25% tariff was placed on goods from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on goods from China. This was done with effect from Saturday. The plan was not just to address illegal immigration and fentanyl issues. It also had a goal to increase domestic manufacturi

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Fired: The Fall of CFPB's Chopra

Rohit Chopra's time as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came to an end when President Trump decided to let him go. Chopra's journey at the CFPB saw him push for changes that the financial industry didn’t always love. He tried to remove medical debt from cred

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Relocation of Palestinians from Gaza: Arab Nations urge against relocation.

Gaza's future remains uncertain as powerful neighbors firmly decline this proposal. Why would Arab nations strongly disapprove of such an idea in the first place? Arabia has previously seen the impacts of mass migrations in the region with low income families struggling to keep up

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