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Nov 23 2025SCIENCE

Yeast Superheroes: Cleaning Water and Making Power

Scientists have cooked up a clever way to tackle a nasty pollutant called formaldehyde. This stuff is everywhere, from factories to dirty water, and it's not great for our health. The trick? They've given yeast cells a superpower boost. First, they tweaked the yeast to produce more of an enzyme that breaks down formaldehyde. Then, they added tiny nano-particles that...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Smart Tech Helping Doctors: A Look at AutoML in Medicine

AutoML, or automated machine learning, is changing how doctors use technology. It helps them make better decisions faster. But it's not perfect. Let's break it down. First, AutoML is making waves in healthcare. It's used a lot for predicting diseases and planning treatments. It works with different types of data, like numbers and images. Most of the time, it's used ...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

How Body Weight Affects Arm Healing After Surgery

Researchers dug into how weight and gender might change healing after arm surgeries. They looked at people who had surgery to fix broken arms. The study found that heavier people had more problems both soon after the surgery and two years later. The team checked records from all over the country. They wanted to see if being overweight or obese made a difference in h...

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Nov 23 2025CRIME

A Night of Chaos: Teens Shot in Downtown Chicago

Chicago's downtown area witnessed a night of terror as multiple shootings left one teen dead and eight others injured. The incidents occurred after the city's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, adding a grim contrast to the festive atmosphere. The first round of gunfire erupted near State Street, just before 10 p. m. Police reported a large group gathered on the side...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Violence Erupts Again in Gaza as Truce Fails

In a recent turn of events, Gaza witnessed yet another violent outbreak. The Israeli military launched a series of strikes, resulting in at least 20 deaths and multiple injuries, as reported by Gaza's health officials. Both Israel and Hamas are accusing each other of breaking the ceasefire agreement. This ceasefire was established in mid-October with the support of ...

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Nov 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flames and Fumes: A Close Call at the Port of Los Angeles

A massive container ship caught fire while docked at the Port of Los Angeles, raising alarms about potential pollution. The blaze started on Friday night, causing authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby areas due to worries about hazardous cargo. By Saturday afternoon, the fire was mostly under control. Firefighters had to move the ship out to sea t...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Mixed Feelings in North Carolina: Border Patrol Stirs Debate

North Carolina is feeling the heat from a recent Border Patrol operation. The agents' focus on Charlotte, with brief stops in Raleigh and Durham, has sparked a mix of reactions. People are divided. Some folks, like Ami-Luise Badger, an independent who usually sides with Democrats, are not happy. They stood outside a Home Depot in Charlotte, protesting the agents. Sh...

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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked Witches Cast a Spell on Box Office

The witches from the land of Oz are making waves at the movies. Wicked: For Good is on track to pull in a whopping $151 million in North America and $228 million worldwide. This is a huge deal because it's the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation. The movie has already made $68. 7 million in its first few days, with $30. 8 million coming from early ...

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Nov 23 2025SPORTS

Three Fighters Make Bold Statements in UFC Qatar

UFC Qatar witnessed a trio of fighters making strong cases for title shots. Arman Tsarukyan stole the show by submitting Dan Hooker in the second round. Tsarukyan's dominance was clear from the start. He used his strength and skill to overpower Hooker, who struggled to keep up. Tsarukyan's arm-triangle submission sent a clear message to Ilia Topuria, the current ligh...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor-Elect Plays Nice with Trump, Locals React

New Yorkers are known for their skepticism, so when Zohran Mamdani, the city's new mayor-elect, had a surprisingly friendly chat with President Donald Trump, people took notice but kept their expectations in check. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won big in the recent election, taking every borough except Staten Island. His victory speech was all about ...

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