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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

How Brain Tumors Use a Tricky Protein to Grow and Spread

Glioblastoma is a scary brain cancer. People with it usually don't live more than a year and a half after they're diagnosed. Scientists are trying to figure out how to fight it. One protein, called Connexin43 (Cx43), is tricky. It can do good things, like stopping tumors from growing. But in gliobl

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Jul 02 2025SPORTS

UPenn Changes Sports Rules: What It Means for Transgender Athletes

The University of Pennsylvania has made some big changes to its sports policies. They will no longer allow transgender athletes to compete on women's teams. This decision comes after an agreement with the federal government. The school will also erase the records set by Lia Thomas, a transgender swi

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Dino DNA Drama: Should We Bring Extinct Creatures Back to Life?

The idea of bringing back dinosaurs has always been a hot topic. The latest film in the Jurassic series shows a mutated dinosaur called D-Rex. This creature has human-like arms and a big head. It eats humans and shows that messing with dinosaur DNA is a bad idea. The movie suggests that even if we c

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Jul 01 2025BUSINESS

Car Sales Slow Down: What's Happening and Why?

The US car market is facing tough times. After a quick rise in sales earlier this year, things have slowed down. People are buying fewer cars, and prices are going up. This is happening because of new taxes on imported cars, higher prices, and worries about the economy. Experts say that car sales m

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Jul 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dino Drama: Will Jurassic World Rebirth Roar or Flop?

The dinosaur saga continues with a new adventure, Jurassic World Rebirth, hitting theaters. It's been three years since the last Jurassic World movie and over three decades since the original Jurassic Park. But will audiences still be excited to see these prehistoric creatures on the big screen? Th

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Jessica Pegula's Unexpected Early Exit at Wimbledon 2025

Jessica Pegula, the American tennis star, had a rough start at Wimbledon 2025. She lost in the first round to Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who is ranked much lower at 116 in the world. Pegula, who is usually a strong player, said this was her worst result of the year. She even had strapping on he

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Cheese and Nightmares: Is There a Link?

Ever wondered why you have bad dreams after eating certain foods? A recent study dug into this question and found some interesting connections. It turns out that people who struggle with lactose intolerance might be more likely to have intense nightmares. The study, which looked at over 1, 000 part

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Jul 01 2025FINANCE

Market Wobbles: Asia's Stocks Take a Mixed Turn

Investors in Asia had a tough time on Tuesday. They were trying to make sense of the big wins on Wall Street and the possible effects of U. S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans. The 90-day break on tariffs is about to end, and no one knows what will happen next. U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott B

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

How Sleep Issues Affect Daily Life After Spinal Cord Injuries

Sleep problems are common in people with spinal cord injuries. These issues can make daily life harder. Two main problems are sleep-disordered breathing and trouble falling asleep. Both can lower the quality of life. People with spinal cord injuries often have trouble breathing while they sleep. Th

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Americans Worry About Democracy and Violence

In a recent survey, a large number of Americans believe that democracy is in danger. Three out of four people think that politically motivated violence is a serious issue. This comes at a time when the country is deeply divided. The survey was conducted by Marist and included over 1, 300 adults. It

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