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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Unlocking Local Change: How Councillors Use Research for Better Communities

Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Defense Companies Face New Rules on Money Spending

Defense companies might have to change how they spend their money. President Donald Trump said they can't give money to shareholders or buy back their own stock. This is until they make more military equipment and fix other problems. Trump also said defense company bosses can't make more than $5 mi

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Dec 21 2025BUSINESS

Natural Gas Market: What's Shaking Up Prices in 2025?

Natural gas markets are having a wild ride in 2025. Prices are going up and down like a rollercoaster. In the U. S. , the Henry Hub benchmark is feeling the heat from warmer weather, but LNG exports are keeping things interesting. Traders are keeping a close eye on the "widow-maker" spread, which is

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Dec 10 2025FINANCE

US Natural Gas Prices Take a Hit: What's Behind the Drop?

Natural gas prices in the US took a nosedive recently. The main culprit? Warmer weather on the horizon. When temperatures rise, people use less gas for heating. This simple fact sent prices tumbling. But it's not just about the weather. Gas production in the US is also on the rise. More supply usua

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Arizona Senator Faces Military Review Over Troops Video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Gas Prices: The Big Picture Behind the Numbers

Natural gas prices have been on a rollercoaster, and it's not just about the weather. While forecasts have been all over the place, there's a lot more influencing the market. The US is pumping out natural gas like never before. Production is near its peak, which means there's plenty to go around. M

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May 19 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of Natural Killer Cells

Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocyte. They are crucial in fighting off viral infections and cancer. Traditionally, they were seen as part of the innate immune system. This system responds quickly to threats, but it doesn't have long-term memory. It was believed that only adaptive immune

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Sunshine, Skin, and Super Cells

Natural killer (NK) cells are like the body's secret agents, they produce special proteins called cytokines. These proteins are crucial for the immune system to work properly. One of these proteins, NK cell-conditioned medium (NK-CdM), is packed with these cytokines and has shown promise in healing

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Milley's Security Detail Revoked, Conduct Under Review

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Natural Killer Cells in Pregnancy: A Closer Look

Natural killer (NK) cells are crucial at the maternal-fetal interface, where they interact with pregnancy-related hormones to maintain the delicate balance needed for a healthy pregnancy. However, these cells are highly diverse, making their classification tricky. Researchers have studied different

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