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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Citizens and Council Members Discuss Crime and Police Support in Gary

Two Gary residents, Ivan Ursey and Christy Sass, recently shared their concerns about crime in the city during a Common Council meeting. Ursey, who also chairs the Gary Republican Party, talked about a relative being held at gunpoint and having their wallet stolen. He feels that the city needs more

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Reconstructing the Jaw: A New Way with Fibula Flap and TriLock

Imagine losing part of your jaw due to cancer or another health issue. It's not just about losing bone; it's about how it affects your face, your eating, and your smile. A team of medical experts wanted to tackle this problem by creating a new way to rebuild the jaw using a unique bone flap and a sp

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

EU Eyes Musk's Algorithm Tweaks in AfD Stream

Elon Musk's actions on the X platform are under close watch by Brussels. The European Union's digital regulators are keeping an eye on whether Musk manipulates the platform's algorithm to favor his content and boost the visibility of far-right figures like the AfD leader. This could lead to fines as

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Former Trump Attorney Giuliani Wants to Skip D. C. Court Hearing Due to Health Issues

Rudy Giuliani, the former attorney for Donald Trump, recently asked a judge to allow him to appear virtually for a contempt of court hearing in D. C. He cited poor health as the reason. This comes just days after he was spotted at an event at President-elect Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Giuliani's law

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Why Familiar Faces Stick in Our Mind

Have you ever felt like you recognize someone you've never met before? Scientists have found out something amazing about our brains. They can make us think we know someone we've only seen once or not at all. In experiments, people were shown faces just once or several times. Guess what? They could s

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Jan 09 2025CELEBRITIES

Dale Jr's Wife Reveals His Surprising Personal Habits

When it comes to NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. , fans used to only get a glimpse into his life through the occasional interview. But now, thanks to social media and podcasts, we get a peek at their daily routines, including the good, the bad, and the embarrassing. In a recent episode of Dale Jr D

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Do People Join Conspiracy Groups? Social Factors Matter More Than You Think

Ever wondered why some people decide to join communities that believe in conspiracy theories? You might think it's all about individual beliefs, but new research says otherwise. Scientists looked at 56 conspiracy communities on Reddit and found that social factors play a big role. They compared two

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

AI in Medicine: A Doctor's New Partner

Imagine having a super-smart assistant that can help diagnose diseases and manage patient records. That's what a team of researchers created with MedFound, a language model designed just for the healthcare field. With a staggering 176 billion parameters, MedFound was trained on real medical texts an

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Immigration Debate: A New Path for Democrats?

With Donald Trump set to become president again, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups are considering new ideas to address immigration. Some want to reduce overall immigration numbers while creating better legal paths for immigrants based on the economy's needs and humanitarian relief. Represe

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Wildfires Threaten NFL Playoff Game: Vikings vs. Rams Hangs in the Balance

As wildfires rage through Southern California, the NFL is bracing for the possibility of relocating Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams. The league's top priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community, expressing gratitude to the first responders and sending well wishes to those

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