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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

The Rise of Conservative Media: A New Era

In the past decade, conservative media has boomed, with outlets like Sinclair Broadcast Group and One America News Network leading the charge. This growth coincided with Trump's 2022 presidential bid and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, which became a hotbed for right-wing messages. Musk even invest

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Nov 18 2024EDUCATION

Where Do Future Teachers Study?

Imagine this: over half of our future teachers are being trained in classical universities. Isn't that interesting? The type of university they attend, either a federal or regional one, plays a big role in shaping their careers. This study digs into the career goals and plans of students from differ

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Metabolic Syndrome: A Mind-Body Connection

Metabolic syndrome is a growing health issue in the US, but current treatments like lifestyle changes and medication aren't always effective. Interestingly, it often comes with mental health problems. This study looks at how psychological difficulties, specifically "dysregulation, " affect metabolic

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Voters Say No to Soft-on-Crime Policies in Oakland

In California's Bay Area, a big change is happening. Voters in Oakland have voted to remove Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price from their jobs. People are upset about rising crime rates, homelessness, and feeling unsafe. Thao lost her job with 62% of the vote, while Price lost with

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Airplane Terror: Understanding the Health Effects

Have you ever thought about how plane terror attacks affect our health? It's not just about the safety of the skies, but also about what happens on the ground. When a terrorist strikes at an airport or on a plane, it shakes up our sense of security. But did you know it also has a big impact on publi

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Speeding up LTC Calculations with Machine Learning

Imagine you're trying to figure out how well a crystal can conduct heat. Traditionally, scientists use complex calculations called first-principles to predict this property, called lattice thermal conductivity (LTC). These calculations need a lot of computational power, especially when you want to e

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Nov 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Future Blockage Prediction in mmWave Links with Liquid Time Constant Networks

Wouldn't it be great to know if your millimeter wave (mmWave) signal is about to get blocked? A new study suggests that this might be possible with something called a liquid time constant (LTC) network. This special tool uses ordinary differential equations, inspired by biology, to predict future si

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Pigment Changes in Sorghum Leaves Treated with Herbicides and Growth Regulators

Did you know that the color of sorghum leaves can tell a lot about how well the plant is growing? Scientists looked into how a common herbicide called Citadel 25 OD affects the pigments in sorghum leaves. They found that using more herbicide lowered the amount of pigments like chlorophylls and carot

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

China's Retaliation Risks: What U. S. Companies Fear

With Donald Trump's administration adopting a tough stance on China, U. S. companies are worried about becoming targets of retaliation. Trump has threatened high tariffs and ending reliance on China, which could disrupt supply chains and increase prices for consumers. The Chinese government might re

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Nov 18 2024FINANCE

The Secret Wealth Managers Behind Oligarchs

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many countries like the USA, UK, and EU imposed sanctions on wealthy individuals close to Putin. But these rich folks, known as oligarchs, seem to dodge these punishments like pros. How? It's all about the secretive experts who help them hide their money offshore.

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