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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Face Mimicry: A Double-Edged Sword

Ever wondered how politicians communicate just by their facial expressions? A study explored this by watching 150 video clips of American politicians being interviewed. They found something surprising: politicians tend to mimic each other's facial expressions, whether they are agreeing or disagreein

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Unveiling the Mystery of Marine Air Pollutants: A Global Journey

Did you know that certain chemicals, called semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), are hiding in our marine air? These aren't just any old chemicals—they're what we call "priority pollutants. " Scientists are still trying to wrap their heads around how these SVOCs move around the globe. In fact, t

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

The US and the Philippines Team Up on Military Secrecy

The Philippines and the United States have signed an important deal to share secret military information. This deal, signed on November 18, 2024, lets the two countries exchange top-secret details about their military plans and technology. The US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, and the Philippine D

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Nov 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Health Expands Board with New Faces and Fresh Ideas

CVS Health has bolstered its board of directors, adding four new members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been vocal about the company’s struggles. The latest development comes after productive discussions with shareholder Glenview Capital Management, which holds about a 1% stake in CVS H

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Impulsive Parkinson's Patients' Decisions Altered by Dopamine Drugs

Parkinson's disease (PD) patients dealing with impulsive-compulsive behaviors (ICB) face a peculiar challenge: dopaminergic drugs (DD) meant to help them can sometimes disrupt their decision-making skills. Researchers explored this by having PD patients with and without ICB, plus healthy individuals

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Nov 18 2024CRIME

Why People Get Trapped in Human Trafficking in Africa

Human trafficking is a big problem everywhere, including Africa. Every year, millions of people face serious health issues and social challenges because of it. The problem is, we don't know enough about what causes people to be trafficked within their own countries. This makes it hard for groups fig

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Hip Replacements: What Goes Wrong When Going Running?

You know how sometimes things just don't fit perfectly? Well, the same can happen with hip replacements. Doctors in a recent study looked into what makes hips go wonky after having a total hip replacement through the direct front path. They used specially designed stems for this operation. The study

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Water-Sensitive Color-Changing Composites

Imagine a material that changes color when it comes into contact with water. Sounds like magic, right? It's actually the work of hydrochromic materials, which are hot topics in sensing and security. Perovskite materials are known for their water-induced color changes, but making this happen in perov

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Chiefs' Winning Streak Ends: Bills Clinch Close Game

The Kansas City Chiefs faced their first loss of the 2024 season on Sunday. The Bills snatched a 30-21 victory, putting an end to the Chiefs' impressive winning streak that had lasted since Christmas Day 2023. With this win, the Bills now have a 9-2 record, inching closer to the best record in the A

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

TV Hosts Meet Trump: Why and What Happened?

Ever heard of a surprise meeting? Well, MSNBC co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski had one with President-elect Donald Trump. They dropped by his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Why? To talk, and maybe find some common ground. This isn't the first time they've met, but it's been seven years sinc

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