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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

A Push for Fair Abuse Detection in Hospitals

A healthcare pro at a nearby hospital spotted a gap in child abuse cases. Kids with suspicious wounds weren't always treated the same way, even though different experts were involved. So, this pro set a goal: in just six months, bump the number of kids getting proper checks from 7. 7% to a whopping

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

NFL's Big Day: Coaches and GMs on the Move as 2024 Wraps Up

As the NFL regular season comes to a close, teams are making big decisions. Known as "Black Monday, " today is when head coaches and general managers (GMs) might be shown the door. Teams that didn't make the playoffs are reviewing their performance and deciding if changes are needed. Let's dive into

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Streaming Giants Team Up: Fubo Jeff and Disney Hulu's Big Merge

Ever wondered what would happen if two big streaming services joined forces? Well, that's exactly what's happening with Fubo and Disney's Hulu + Live TV. These two are combining in a massive deal that also settles some legal drama. Both services let you watch live TV and cable networks on your

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Why New York Giants Kept Their Leaders: A Closer Look

The New York Giants had a tough year, ending with the most losses in their history. But despite the rough season, team co-owner John Mara decided to stick with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. This move might not be popular with fans, but Mara believes it's the right call. Wh

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Transforming Idesia polycarpa Maxim Cake Meal: A New Way to Extract Polysaccharides

Have you ever thought about what happens to the leftovers when oil is extracted from seeds? In the case of Idesia polycarpa Maxim (IPM) seeds, the cake meal, which is the by-product, is often just tossed away. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? That's where IPM polysacchar

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Predicting China's Oil and Coal Use: A Smart Way

Energy planning is tough because many things affect how much oil and coal are used. For example, the economy, weather, and even political decisions can change how much energy is needed. To help with this, scientists have come up with a new way to predict energy use by combining different smart compu

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

How ESG Rating Conflicts Affect Bank Loans in China

In China, companies are increasingly concerned with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. But when different agencies have conflicting ratings, it can become a barrier for these companies to get loans from banks. From 2014 to 2022, researchers studied Chinese listed firms to see

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Why Faster Sprinters Face More Resistance

Ever wondered why some sprinters seem to glide effortlessly, while others struggle with every step? It all comes down to the relationship between horizontal force and velocity during over-ground sprints. Recent studies have shown that this relationship can change drastically depending on how much re

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Mystery Xenon: A Surprise Find in the Air

Scientists are in for a shock – they've stumbled upon a new radioactive isotope, 127Xe, using their fancy tool, Xcounts. This gadget was actually designed to spot specific xenon isotopes floating around in the air. Over a couple of months, they snagged 119 air samples with their unique device, SAUNA

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Jacksonville Jaguars Say Goodbye to Doug Pederson

It's the end of the road for Doug Pederson with the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Monday, team owner Shad Khan announced Pederson's firing, leaving fans wondering about the team's future. Khan plans to work with General Manager Trent Baalke to find a new head coach who can bring back the winning spirit t

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